Yes, these issues do need to be talked about up front. IMHO the ONLY way
that we(REBOL Developers) who build this file sharing system can stay out
of the mess NAPSTER is in, is by stating by some sort of splash screen,
either in an installer, or first time it is run declare:
This program was not made to allow users to easily distribute
copyrighted material, & we WILL do all in our power to help prosocute those
who misuse the service we provide.
Of course the actually wording may vary, & to avoid later attorney fees, it
would be smart to seek legal advice on how to display the message, & what it
should say.
Enjoy!!
Ammon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jamie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 10:53 AM
Subject: [REBOL] Re: REBster
>
> Ammon Cooke wrote:
> > Well, ok it is a good idea *if* the artists except it. Sorry for the OT
> > stuff here, if you want to continue this please reply to my private
email
> > address.
>
> I agree artists have the right to choose how their work is
> distributed. For some, free distribution may fit into their business
> plan, for others free distribution may wreck their business plan.
> One size doesn't fit all, so it would be a good thing if any new
> digital distribution system would be flexible enough to handle more
> than one case.
>
> I don't think it's off topic if we're talking about setting up a
> Napster-like file sharing structure with REBOL. Wouldn't it be cool
> to go one better and create a file sharing system that makes it easy
> for those artists who want to share music for free to do so, while
> allowing those who want to charge something for their work to do so?
>
> This goes beyond music into the realm of other digital work such as
> software, movies, etc. It's a big topic. Many ramifications. For
> example, some people may want to offer REBOL code examples for free,
> while others may want to charge a buck or two. I would not mind
> paying a few bucks for code I really need if it saves me hours of
> work or long searches through the currently incomplete
> documentation. (I already feel great about contributing to the REBOL
> economy by buying REBOL/View Pro.)
>
> Can't hurt to discuss these issues up front, IMHO.
>
> Best Regards,
> -Jamie
>
>
> > Thanks!!
> > Ammon
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jamie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 9:11 AM
> > Subject: [REBOL] Re: REBster
> >
> > >
> > > What gives us the right to tell the artist what he should do for a
> > > living? What gives us the right to steal his creative works?
> > >
> > > Please explain, I don't understand this at all.
> > >
> > > Best Regards,
> > > -Jamie Krutz
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