I have been following this thread and wonder about the 300 or so books that belong to Norfolk Lacemakers where we all borrow them and I may honestly say I think everyone of us have copied patterns out of them to work else where would be the point of us buying them for the use of our members? Are we infringing copyright in doing so?
Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 April 2007 05:55 To: [email protected] Subject: [lace] Re: Copyright, and lace patterns From: Tamara P Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > It's something to think about when we insist on the strictest possible > interpretation of copyright, especially as regards the use of library > books or magazines, second-hand materials, etc. Certainly, an Personally, I try to be *very* careful about copyright infringement. I don't accept software from someone who's still using it (and don't give mine), I buy my own copies of books, magazines, and patterns, and don't give away (much less, sell) copies. I've had friends and family quite put out over my prissy attitude toward honoring copyright. However, I have a problem with the idea that a library copy of a pattern book can't be used to make the patterns. I understand any author's desire to see more copies sold, especially of craft books. But nobody in their right mind expects to make a living off royalties from craft books--they don't sell in anything near the numbers as a fiction best-seller. It seems to me that claiming a library patron can't make patterns from the book she checks out is like claiming she can't read the fiction book she checks out. It doesn't make sense. Libraries often have to pay more for books, and especially magazines, *because* they provide the material to multiple people who won't then pay for their own copies. I can't believe using a library book for the purpose for which it was published is a violation of copyright. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.5.7/771 - Release Date: 21/04/2007 11:56 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.5.7/771 - Release Date: 21/04/2007 11:56 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
