How To Share Online Information and Links to Articles

[65rosessamurai]

<i>Originally posted by:</i> <b>dyza</b>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>does this mean i just broke the law </end quote></div>

I suppose I just did, too?! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">

I'm sure, as a professional writer, BelEAche (Joni) was pointing out an FYI for those of us who are less familar with copywriting, especially on the internet, where things get even more complicated.

Personally, I find it all quite confusing,too! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">

 

[JazzysMom]

OK I have a big ?? regarding breaking the law with this. Who encorces it? This has been on my mind with how the media handles the political agenda so was wondering. Is the FCC involved? The internet is a mighty big world to keep an eye on & even if infringement took place who would be the authority to put an axe to it unless someone specificially reported it like in child molestation/porn cases.

 

[JazzysMom]

OK I have a big ?? regarding breaking the law with this. Who encorces it? This has been on my mind with how the media handles the political agenda so was wondering. Is the FCC involved? The internet is a mighty big world to keep an eye on & even if infringement took place who would be the authority to put an axe to it unless someone specificially reported it like in child molestation/porn cases.

 

[JazzysMom]

OK I have a big ?? regarding breaking the law with this. Who encorces it? This has been on my mind with how the media handles the political agenda so was wondering. Is the FCC involved? The internet is a mighty big world to keep an eye on & even if infringement took place who would be the authority to put an axe to it unless someone specificially reported it like in child molestation/porn cases.

 

[lightNlife]

I'm not sure who enforces copyright law in all its various forms, but for me personally, I just make sure that I'm diligent to keep my eyes peeled for anything that looks suspicious. I recently had to go head to head with an online source that was republishing some of my material. Fortunately, we were able to resolve the issue of copyright infringement without a lawyer--at least this time anyway.

Yes, it is all quite confusing and to some people it doesn't seem like a very big deal. In a lot of cases, it's not even worth making a stink about it (like dyza's joke about it in the large quote of the original post to this thread.)

 

[lightNlife]

I'm not sure who enforces copyright law in all its various forms, but for me personally, I just make sure that I'm diligent to keep my eyes peeled for anything that looks suspicious. I recently had to go head to head with an online source that was republishing some of my material. Fortunately, we were able to resolve the issue of copyright infringement without a lawyer--at least this time anyway.

Yes, it is all quite confusing and to some people it doesn't seem like a very big deal. In a lot of cases, it's not even worth making a stink about it (like dyza's joke about it in the large quote of the original post to this thread.)

 

[lightNlife]

I'm not sure who enforces copyright law in all its various forms, but for me personally, I just make sure that I'm diligent to keep my eyes peeled for anything that looks suspicious. I recently had to go head to head with an online source that was republishing some of my material. Fortunately, we were able to resolve the issue of copyright infringement without a lawyer--at least this time anyway.

Yes, it is all quite confusing and to some people it doesn't seem like a very big deal. In a lot of cases, it's not even worth making a stink about it (like dyza's joke about it in the large quote of the original post to this thread.)

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dyza</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>



It's a wonderful thing to be able to share information that we find elsewhere on the internet. We all have different interests and thanks to our combined efforts we can help educate each other by shedding new light on topics that other people may not even think about.







There are so many websites out there, and so many sources of information that it is easy to just assume that online content is free and available to share with anyone without restrictions. This is simply not true. As a professional writer, my intent is always to provide others with useful information. I would like people to understand that many professional writers are like a mama bear with her cubs when it comes to their material.







I encourage each of you to please follow the guidelines below when you want to share an article or piece of information you've found online:







1. Do not copy the entire text into a thread here on the forum







Even if you provide a link to its original location and the author's name, this is still illegal and is a form of copyright infringement. It's not the same as plagiarism (which is claiming the work as your own), but it is illegal nonetheless.







2. When quoting from an article, you may only use a SMALL portion of the original text.







Generally this is limited to fewer than 3 lines of typewritten text. This is a very difficult think to actually control, so if you must quote, do so sparingly and always credit the author







3. Even things from blogs are copyrighted







Something online doesn't need to have the (c) symbol in order to be considered copyrighted material. Unless the owner of the material has clearly stated that their work is free for public use, then you MUST obtain permission before copy/pasting it anywhere else online.







4. Post links, not articles







The best way to avoid legal problems with copyright infringement is to avoid infringing in the first place. If you find something worth sharing with others, please provide just a link to where you found it. Some writers actually earn a living based on how many visits they get to their online work. Please don't cut into their livelihood.







Thank you for your help in making the internet community a place where freelance writers can spend their precious time writing instead of dealing with the legal ramifications of copyright infringement. Also, if you have copied entire article text into a posted thread here in the past, please try to right the wrong by removing it or editing it.</end quote></div>



does this mean i just broke the law<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

ok that was so funny i just choked on my b'fast.

you're awesome craig

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dyza</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>



It's a wonderful thing to be able to share information that we find elsewhere on the internet. We all have different interests and thanks to our combined efforts we can help educate each other by shedding new light on topics that other people may not even think about.







There are so many websites out there, and so many sources of information that it is easy to just assume that online content is free and available to share with anyone without restrictions. This is simply not true. As a professional writer, my intent is always to provide others with useful information. I would like people to understand that many professional writers are like a mama bear with her cubs when it comes to their material.







I encourage each of you to please follow the guidelines below when you want to share an article or piece of information you've found online:







1. Do not copy the entire text into a thread here on the forum







Even if you provide a link to its original location and the author's name, this is still illegal and is a form of copyright infringement. It's not the same as plagiarism (which is claiming the work as your own), but it is illegal nonetheless.







2. When quoting from an article, you may only use a SMALL portion of the original text.







Generally this is limited to fewer than 3 lines of typewritten text. This is a very difficult think to actually control, so if you must quote, do so sparingly and always credit the author







3. Even things from blogs are copyrighted







Something online doesn't need to have the (c) symbol in order to be considered copyrighted material. Unless the owner of the material has clearly stated that their work is free for public use, then you MUST obtain permission before copy/pasting it anywhere else online.







4. Post links, not articles







The best way to avoid legal problems with copyright infringement is to avoid infringing in the first place. If you find something worth sharing with others, please provide just a link to where you found it. Some writers actually earn a living based on how many visits they get to their online work. Please don't cut into their livelihood.







Thank you for your help in making the internet community a place where freelance writers can spend their precious time writing instead of dealing with the legal ramifications of copyright infringement. Also, if you have copied entire article text into a posted thread here in the past, please try to right the wrong by removing it or editing it.</end quote></div>



does this mean i just broke the law<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

ok that was so funny i just choked on my b'fast.

you're awesome craig

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dyza</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>



It's a wonderful thing to be able to share information that we find elsewhere on the internet. We all have different interests and thanks to our combined efforts we can help educate each other by shedding new light on topics that other people may not even think about.







There are so many websites out there, and so many sources of information that it is easy to just assume that online content is free and available to share with anyone without restrictions. This is simply not true. As a professional writer, my intent is always to provide others with useful information. I would like people to understand that many professional writers are like a mama bear with her cubs when it comes to their material.







I encourage each of you to please follow the guidelines below when you want to share an article or piece of information you've found online:







1. Do not copy the entire text into a thread here on the forum







Even if you provide a link to its original location and the author's name, this is still illegal and is a form of copyright infringement. It's not the same as plagiarism (which is claiming the work as your own), but it is illegal nonetheless.







2. When quoting from an article, you may only use a SMALL portion of the original text.







Generally this is limited to fewer than 3 lines of typewritten text. This is a very difficult think to actually control, so if you must quote, do so sparingly and always credit the author







3. Even things from blogs are copyrighted







Something online doesn't need to have the (c) symbol in order to be considered copyrighted material. Unless the owner of the material has clearly stated that their work is free for public use, then you MUST obtain permission before copy/pasting it anywhere else online.







4. Post links, not articles







The best way to avoid legal problems with copyright infringement is to avoid infringing in the first place. If you find something worth sharing with others, please provide just a link to where you found it. Some writers actually earn a living based on how many visits they get to their online work. Please don't cut into their livelihood.







Thank you for your help in making the internet community a place where freelance writers can spend their precious time writing instead of dealing with the legal ramifications of copyright infringement. Also, if you have copied entire article text into a posted thread here in the past, please try to right the wrong by removing it or editing it.</end quote></div>



does this mean i just broke the law<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

ok that was so funny i just choked on my b'fast.

you're awesome craig

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

Did I miss something-has someone here been confronted for violating copyright laws???</end quote></div>

no you didn't miss something. people just have too much time on their hands

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

Did I miss something-has someone here been confronted for violating copyright laws???</end quote></div>

no you didn't miss something. people just have too much time on their hands

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

Did I miss something-has someone here been confronted for violating copyright laws???</end quote></div>

no you didn't miss something. people just have too much time on their hands

 

[Scarlett81]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>



Did I miss something-has someone here been confronted for violating copyright laws???</end quote></div>



no you didn't miss something. people just have too much time on their hands</end quote></div>

Thanks!

 

[Scarlett81]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>



Did I miss something-has someone here been confronted for violating copyright laws???</end quote></div>



no you didn't miss something. people just have too much time on their hands</end quote></div>

Thanks!

 

[Scarlett81]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>



Did I miss something-has someone here been confronted for violating copyright laws???</end quote></div>



no you didn't miss something. people just have too much time on their hands</end quote></div>

Thanks!

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

people just have too much time on their hands</end quote></div>

Actually, there was some copyright infringement going on around here; the issue was resolved in an acceptable manner.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

people just have too much time on their hands</end quote></div>

Actually, there was some copyright infringement going on around here; the issue was resolved in an acceptable manner.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

people just have too much time on their hands</end quote></div>

Actually, there was some copyright infringement going on around here; the issue was resolved in an acceptable manner.

 

[Jade]

But wouldn't a site like this be able to claim <i>fair use </i>or <i>educational use </i>if someone was confronted.....given the info is health related, ect and not copying someones novel for example. Of course fair use barely qualifies as a law becuase even most courts are confused on it's meaning.