I thank Gary for his common sense and I do agree with him. My view is that having a one-sided conversation where on that side everything is permitted (and uses photocopies and papers to justify the entire use of a film -- while ignoring the transferring of copy-protected formats and other legal judgements that point in another direction than their conclusions) is not only questionable, but perhaps counterproductive. And of course, the studios and distributors are just as stubborn -- though everything I've learned about copyright law does point to increased benefits for copyright holders. That might be wrong, but that doesn't make the Library of Copyright Alliance's stance more right. In fact, just the opposite. What the non-profits have going for them right now is that most of what is happening is either under the radar or ignored by the copyright holders as to penny ante to worry about -- so you have perhaps more rights than ever before. When was the last time FBI agents raided campuses for illegal materials? However, these papers might force the copyright holders' hands to be more proactive.
It would be much more useful if the LCA invited liberal minded participants from the distribution side to come up with compromises that can work in the future. Everybody is waiting for legal decisions but to be honest, legal decisions can muddy up the water even more. That means more legal costs than true benefits for either side. -- Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film & Video/Milliarium Zero PO Box 128 Harrington Park, NJ 07640 Phone: 201-767-3117 Fax: 201-767-3035 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org Join "Milestone Film" on Facebook!
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