Thanks... I forgot to mention that there is allowances in US Copyright law that allow publication of a copyrighted work for "editorial" and educational" use which falls under "Fair Use" guidelines spelled out in the law. However there is also a provision in the law concerning commercial gain that does protect copyrighted works from overtly commercial use even if the use is claimed to be editorial or educational by the publisher. For example if a compilation of "works" is sold either through the reproduction of the work on CD, or through a subscription for access to the works. Then this could be viewed as an infringement on the copyright of a particular group of works either individually or singularly.

Fair Use
http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html

(Again, this is NOT legal advice and should NOT be taken as such. Do your own research, and consult a lawyer for legal advice)

Regards,
Eric





Arizona Keith wrote:
Hello List

This is also is not legal advice...
There's protection and there's no protection under the DMCA, (Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998) It criminalizes production and dissemination of technology, devices, or services intended to circumvent measures that control access to copyrighted works.

But there is a fair use provision of section 106 106A, and 107, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use)

So any photo or video you post to the web, can be used for news reporting and teaching/education, and is not protected by copyright.

My best to all

Keith V
Chandler AZ

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Ford" <mark.f...@ssl.gb.com>
To: <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 1:58 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] meteorite images..



Talking of websites:

I've always thought a library of royalty free (that is completely free
use) meteorite images would be good, often when giving a talk or writing
an article I often find I just cannot find decent photos that are truly
'free to use', you usually end up taking a pic yourself, or if it's for
a lecture just 'borrowing' the image of the net. Wouldn't it be great if
there was a legit way of using meteorite images anywhere without anyone
suing or complaining?

So those of you that have websites with nice images on them,  if any of
you don't mind anyone else using some/all your pics for any purpose, why
don't we come up with a special logo or wording phrase that can go on
your website that means 'my images are free for use'. I know there are
GNU, and other free use standards out there, but many state free for
non-commercial use with 3 page conditions etc, I'm talking about
condtion free images.

Just a thought, but whilst many images are commercially valuable which
is fine, some must surley come under the category ' I don't care who
uses them' so why not make them publically available by stating so, when
they are put online?.

Just a thought..

Mark





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Meteorites USA
Sent: 26 November 2009 18:04
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] POLL: What Do You Want In A Meteorite
Site?UPDATE

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!

Thank you all for the votes, Keep them coming everyone!

Think we can go for 100 votes so we can get a good idea of the general
populaces opinion? Come on guys, you guys are meteorite junkies... Prove

it by voting. ;)

Tally so far: Total Voters: 22
---------------------------------------------
QUESTION:
What Do You Want In A Meteorite Website?
Vote Link: www.meteoriteblog.com
(Poll is located in right sidebar menu)

More Meteorite Info: General (73%, 16 Votes)
More Meteorite Photos (73%, 16 Votes)
College & University Participation (64%, 14 Votes)
More Education Related To Meteorites (59%, 13 Votes)
More Educational Outreach (50%, 11 Votes)
More Meteorite Data: Meteorite classification data (45%, 10 Votes)
More Sharing of Information (45%, 10 Votes)
More Instructional Information (45%, 10 Votes)
More Meteorite Collecting Info: i.e. How To's & DIY (41%, 9 Votes)
More Meteorite Hunting Info: i.e. How To Find Meteorites (36%, 8 Votes)
Less Commercial & More Informational (36%, 8 Votes)
Would Volunteer To Help: Time (32%, 7 Votes)
Would Volunteer: PR & Advertising (32%, 7 Votes)
Orgainzational Participation (27%, 6 Votes)
More Public Awareness (27%, 6 Votes)
More User Participation: i.e. Forums Personal Messaging (18%, 4 Votes)
More Meteorite Videos (18%, 4 Votes)
Would Volunteer To Help: Monetary Contributions (14%, 3 Votes)
Less Public Awareness (5%, 1 Votes)
More Commercial & Less Informational (0%, 0 Votes)
---------------------------------------------

This is really very helpful and this information is vital to the
increase of knowledge of meteorites online.

Your participation is greatly appreciated and it only takes a minute.

Thanks guys, let's keep this going!!!

Regards,
Eric Wichman
Meteorite Wiki



Meteorites USA wrote:
Hi Listees & Meteorite People,

I've created a poll for gathering some very important information.
This information is vital in determining the course of action and
direction the Meteorite Wiki website will take. The Poll is located on

the meteorite blog website but is strictly for gathering information
on the Meteorite Wiki.

What Do You Want In A Meteorite Website?
Go here to Vote: www.meteoriteblog.com
Poll is located in the sidebar of the site

1 Question, 20 Answers and percentage based results. You are more than

welcome to choose more than one answer and in fact are encouraged to
do so. Choose the answers that best fit what YOU would like to see in
a meteorite website.

If you have something to add please feel free to send me an email with

suggestions, opinions, gripes, or rants. ;) Questions are encouraged!

Please take part in the poll, the more information we compile the
better the data will be!

Thanks in advance for your participation.

Regards,
Eric Wichman
Meteorite Wiki
904-236-5394
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