02-28-2012, 07:32 AM
I'm sorry that I didn't respond earlier to this thread, the last two weeks have been crazy.
I was wondering if the copywrite laws are meant for people hoping to profit from copying someone else's work vs. the sharing of information. For example, I draw up a track plan. If a user on BB-G uses it to make a point of reference using my layout diagram (praise or critique), then by all means please do. BB-G is a non-profit information website that shares information. If a magazine (print or online) prints a copy of my layout drawing without contacting me, I could be a tad annoyed. They are selling their magazine, and therefore profiting with my intellectual property as a draw for their own personal gain.
I was wondering if the copywrite laws are meant for people hoping to profit from copying someone else's work vs. the sharing of information. For example, I draw up a track plan. If a user on BB-G uses it to make a point of reference using my layout diagram (praise or critique), then by all means please do. BB-G is a non-profit information website that shares information. If a magazine (print or online) prints a copy of my layout drawing without contacting me, I could be a tad annoyed. They are selling their magazine, and therefore profiting with my intellectual property as a draw for their own personal gain.
Mike Kieran
Port Able Lines
" If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be " - Yogi Berra.
Port Able Lines
" If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be " - Yogi Berra.