Posting Articles - Please Read

**rbinck** · 04-22-2008, 06:15 PM

We have received several complaints from other sites where our members have copied complete articles here. While I understand the many people have trouble or an issue with clicking on a link, the copying of entire copyrighted articles is a violation of the copyright laws. Fair use allows for a key paragraph to be copied with a link to the entire article. Please refrain from copying entire articles.

geneinnc · 04-22-2008, 07:05 PM

would posting the link be a violation? I never cut & paste an entire article, but I have been known to post a link. I never even considered a link to be a copyright violation. What say you?

Type A · 04-22-2008, 08:06 PM

I know Im guilty of this, guess I figured as long as I provided the link for credit, I was golden. Guess not, it wont happen again.

**rbinck** · 04-22-2008, 08:13 PM

Links are fine and you can add an excerpt, but not the entire article.

Here's an example from Home Theater Magazine that's ok:

Quote:

There are three steps for enjoying the right Flat Panel TV in your home: choosing it, buying it, and setting it up.

We'll help with tips for each stage starting with our top picks and a primer on making the right choice.

More see: Buyer's Guide: Flat Panels

At least that's what I understand.

oblioman · 04-22-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type A

I know Im guilty of this, guess I figured as long as I provided the link for credit, I was golden. Guess not, it wont happen again.

Is that a 59' Blue Lagoon?

**rbinck** · 04-22-2008, 09:07 PM

BTW what we will do when someone (the website) complains is to delete the thread. So don't get bent if it happens to you.

djbamber · 04-22-2008, 10:51 PM

As my favorite youngest daughter would say to me: Cry me a river, Build me a bridge, and get over it!

Nikopol · 04-23-2008, 01:43 AM

Thanks for pointing that out, i didn't know it was a copyright violation even if a link to the source was provided. I will only quote key paragraphs in the future.

rockli · 09-03-2008, 01:54 AM

Thanks about your posting.I will never cut & paste a total article,even give a link.

Benzodiazepine · 01-25-2009, 07:39 PM

Roger that!!!

I think some people just have no idea that they are crossing the Copy right rules. They just need an example.

04-22-2008, 06:15 PM	#1
rbinck Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 12,337	Posting Articles - Please Read We have received several complaints from other sites where our members have copied complete articles here. While I understand the many people have trouble or an issue with clicking on a link, the copying of entire copyrighted articles is a violation of the copyright laws. Fair use allows for a key paragraph to be copied with a link to the entire article. Please refrain from copying entire articles. __________________ www.highdefinitionblog.com www.BlogOfHawaii.com

04-22-2008, 08:06 PM	#3
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04-22-2008, 09:07 PM	#6
rbinck Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 12,337	BTW what we will do when someone (the website) complains is to delete the thread. So don't get bent if it happens to you. __________________ www.highdefinitionblog.com www.BlogOfHawaii.com

09-03-2008, 01:54 AM	#9
rockli My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	thanks a lot! Thanks about your posting.I will never cut & paste a total article,even give a link.

01-25-2009, 07:39 PM	#10
Benzodiazepine High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 99	Understandable Roger that!!! I think some people just have no idea that they are crossing the Copy right rules. They just need an example.

04-22-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
geneinnc High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 135	would posting the link be a violation? I never cut & paste an entire article, but I have been known to post a link. I never even considered a link to be a copyright violation. What say you?

04-22-2008, 10:51 PM	#7
djbamber older than dirt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: payson az Posts: 319	As my favorite youngest daughter would say to me: Cry me a river, Build me a bridge, and get over it!

04-23-2008, 01:43 AM	#8
Nikopol Uwe Boll's my hero Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maelstrom Blu-rays: 14 Age: 4 Posts: 6,374	Thanks for pointing that out, i didn't know it was a copyright violation even if a link to the source was provided. I will only quote key paragraphs in the future.

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