As I see it, material contributed to a site that lies in the public domain, for
no material consideration (or compensation), belongs in the public domain. It
could therefore be retransmitted without reference to and the prior consent of
the original correspondent. I act on and in this belief.
Dear Dr Eric,
My understanding is as follows:
* There is no such thing as a site that lies in the public domain.
How would you define one? Just because a site is publicly accessible,
it doesn't mean it is in the public domain.
* There question of material consideration (or compensation) is
