Intellectual Property Manifesto for the UK

[Louis P. Burns aka Lugh]

You can always be exploited. However no one owns the internet.

Yeah, sussed that one Alan, but my concern is quite valid in light of how I was treated recently by the eejits running that despicable writer's community Dome2 and its MSN counterpart. They still don't appear to give a hoot about my rights as the original creator of a few works and if this is the case for me, an established writer and producer. What hope is there for someone new to the industry?

The Cost of Freedom in the Digital Age might help explain it a bit clearer.

However the original article was basically the british libraries pre-emptive strike against the BPI, BMI and american counterparts as they start looking to push their brand of rules into British Politics.

Cheers. Will read it now mate.

This is where groups like the EFF or ORG come into play, you as an individual might not have the resources or will to fight a mega global corp, but they do and will.

But yes, on the net, you are basically after all is said and done reliant on other people's honestly. Not unlike real life in that regard.

I have found that if you treat people as though they are honest, they are more likely to be so then if you start out with the suposition that they are out to screw you.

Fair point ...

[the_leander]

You can always be exploited. However no one owns the internet.

Yeah, sussed that one Alan, but my concern is quite valid in light of how I was treated recently by the eejits running that despicable writer's community Dome2 and its MSN counterpart. They still don't appear to give a hoot about my rights as the original creator of a few works and if this is the case for me, an established writer and producer. What hope is there for someone new to the industry?

Go to bigger well established creative communities, or start your own.

You've done the latter, and yes, occationally you will find some shit out there who will try to rip you off regardless of your credentials. That is the way of the world and the internet is no different in that regard.

The Cost of Freedom in the Digital Age might help explain it a bit clearer.

However the original article was basically the british libraries pre-emptive strike against the BPI, BMI and american counterparts as they start looking to push their brand of rules into British Politics.

Alan, have you posted the right link there mate? Sorry if I'm coming across as a bit of a div.

Heh, would you believe I didn't intend to promote my little corner of the newsvine network?

Original article is here.

[Louis P. Burns aka Lugh]

LMFAO... I just went back and edited my original post because I found the link. Soz for the confusion mate and cheers.

Oh. Nowt wrong wae promoting your good work Alan

[the_leander]

more ninjar edits

[Louis P. Burns aka Lugh]

more ninjar edits

Yeah

I've read that entire article now mate and I feel a lot less stressed out. I realise that we are really at the dawn of the digital era and there are many hurdles still to overcome. That said, it is important that all creative people take a stand and demand the rights to recognition for their work. Otherwise, creativity will become a passtime only and not a viable career option.

So, I agree with Creative Commons and see it as a step in the right direction. It would be good if as part of any agreement with others where Creative Commons Licensing is used, that the original artist / director / media producer / musician / writer was acknowledged and links back to their original work were respected.

Thank you for this Alan.

Well played dude ...

[Louis P. Burns aka Lugh]

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