Re: redeeming copyright
- From: <jrusk@[redacted]>
- Subject: Re: redeeming copyright
- Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:25:43 -0500
> There's more sweat
> equity in writing
> than any other line of work.
I'm sure that no one on this list would disagree with that
statement! However, up for debate is how long a work should
be "for profit." What we've seen in the last few years is an
extension of copyright based on greed, not on the public
good.
I'm all for those who create works getting their just
rewards, and even their immediate heirs getting some
benefit. However, works should fall into the public domain
after a reasonable time.