tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38495605.post3450763289011091958..comments2023-09-07T04:13:08.133-04:00Comments on johndegen.com: you may ask yourself ... why copyright?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38495605.post-58719616154310800112011-04-29T11:34:06.130-04:002011-04-29T11:34:06.130-04:00I don't suppose the writer of the last comment...I don't suppose the writer of the last comment cares at all about its complete irrelevance to anything discussed in my posting.<br /><br />Nevertheless, thanks for stopping by. If you have further concerns about how the Canadian government functions I suggest you:<br /><br />a) vote on Monday; and<br />b) contact the government directly.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803855978550653817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38495605.post-73941829130261148112011-04-29T00:11:48.679-04:002011-04-29T00:11:48.679-04:00The Wikileaks cable concludes by noting that Canad...The Wikileaks cable concludes by noting that Canadian officials warned the American Goverment against placing Canada on Special 301 Priority Watch list (which would "give ammunition to Dr. Geist and his acolytes") ... <br /><br />Wow John, I made it into wikileaks! Better polish up my tinfoil hat and hide the silverware.<br /><br />Good to know our government is so concerned with American political optics.FakeJamesMoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053448028785800162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38495605.post-54148577192355003242011-04-19T14:26:45.891-04:002011-04-19T14:26:45.891-04:00To use someones work without any compensation, esp...To use someones work without any compensation, especially in a public setting, is of course wrong. <br />To use it in a manner that is objectionable to the creator even more so, as well as insulting.<br /><br />See John, us '<i>free culture</i>' folk can, and ofter are, supportive of artist's rights. <br /><br />Conversely, using a work you have purchased for your own personal private use is in my opinion often justifiable.<br /><br />The core question of 'copies having value' seems to be a key one. From the creator perspective, as you have stated, ALL copies have value. From a consumer perspective many consider buying their media a one time thing and to do with as they wish within the confines of their personal use. These are bookend potions, and the balance may be that *some* copies have value. <br /><br />The actual contractual reality of the use of copies and licencing as opposed to the behavioral reality in today's culture, has created a disrespectful and unworkable environment. This needs to improve for everyone's benefit.Crockettnoreply@blogger.com