RE: TSR Internet Policy (was Re: [Open_Gaming] A D20STL caution)

[Eric Christian Berg]

On Thu, 28 Sep 2000, Brad Thompson wrote:

> The difference, in fact, is that commercial intent is irrelevant.  What you
> are describing is Distribution as that term is defined under copyright law.
> You can't legally Distribute material copyrighted by another without their
> permission.

I'm curious what the definition is. If I sing an off-beat rip-off of 'My
Sharona' to a crowd of people, is that distribution? How about if they
wander off and relay it? Similarly, if word of mouth carries my house rule
across the country, am I guilty of distribution? If not, what's the
difference? Where's the line?

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