On 11/18/06, Andrew Lentvorski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> My solution to the copyright dilemma is to grant it for 20 years after
>> initial publication to the original producer without charge and without
>> filing. After that, an increasing scale of payments is required to
>> renew it. Say, double the price every 10 years. No upper limit.
>
> How did you get 20 years? Why not 5? Why not zero?
Arbitrary number based on rough estimate. Creative works often take
time to enter the broad public consciousness. 20 years seems like a
good balance.
Thomas Jefferson's preference for the term of copyright was 19 years,
based on actuarial calculations. See
http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2001/7/23/23214/3438
which has a good discussion between some very bright
guys (Jefferson, Madison ... ) about the core questions.
BobLQ
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