Eric Mitchell writes: > I noticed that I'm named and quoted in this aricle. > The quote was taken from one of my posts here. Another > quote from our list was used, but it was attributed to > just another poster.
There's no list rule on this, but members should be aware that their posts are publicly available, and so they should consider their words public comment. According to our site, authors retain copyright on their words. However, I believe newspapers can quote sections under the "fair use" doctrine. (I defer to lawyers on this.) I think Eric is right - it is a courtesy to at least check in with the poster when quoting. However, journalism is history in a hurry, and we journalists often have to make decisions about parts to quote under time pressure. At least online, there is a transcript for people to refer back to! I will also echo what I now call the Barb Johnson Principle: this is a wonderful collection of viewpoints, but one that is not necessarily representative of anything. MY biggest gripe is when we're only identified as "a local online forum." We do have a name, and it makes it easier for new members to find Minneapolis-Issues if it's identified as such. Consider a courtesy for finding this Source Convention in your inbox. David Brauer King Field Editor, Southwest Journal and Skyway News TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
