> Just because something is in the public domain doesn't mean someone can copy > it. That would mean anyone can use the images on your website without any > need to clear rights. Posts sent to ProDig,
I agree with you so far >I would have thought, are > copyrighted by ProDig as they are the publisher. I think that you will find the writer of the Email/news group post is the owner of the copyright unless they have assigned that right In Writing to third party check out copyright designs and patents act 1988 http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1988/Ukpga_19880048_en_5.htm#mdiv87 > By posting, you give permission to ProDig for them to publish your nuggets > of wisdom (and sometimes bile) but not necessarily a third party to also > publish it without the original publisher's permission. > If ProDig wanted to publish your words in another form, say a book, then > they would have to seek your permission! That's my take on it. Again as I say above I think that you will find the writer of the Email/news group post is the owner of the copyright unless they have assigned that right In Writing to third party Paul.... =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
