Another sign that the copyright regime is totally broken and is now serving a purpose which is the direct opposite of what was intended by its creation: the fostering of creative expression to the benefit of the people.
The “public domain” is a virtual fiction following decades of rightsholder expansion by copyright maximalist groups. Copyright is a government-granted monopoly on an idea or a specific form of expression. There is no justifiable reason that a radio station shouldn’t be able to play a song written 42 years ago.
Reduce copyright for all forms of media to 25 years and stop rightsholder expansion. Oppose any and all inclusion of copyright in the negotiations for the TPP and similar trade agreements–the US administration is seeking to codify our broken system into international law where it would be nearly impossible to roll back.
Why 25 years? Why not 20, 10, or 30? Should Walt Disney no longer be able to protect Mickey Mouse? He is well past that age. Where YOU draw the line is clear, but the courts clearly see it differently. We may like or dislike, but the creative person who originated the product should have protections.
In related news, viewers of the 80’s era movie “Making Mr. Right” are suing the Turtles for damages related to allowing their song to be used in a horrible movie. I still have that image of John Malkovich floating around in space while that song plays over the credits. Yuk!
@ jdoe: the fact you actually watched the movie and now comment on it 30 years later negates all credibility that you have and I read no further. :)
@ExciteBiker: while I hear what you’re saying and agree to some point, I’m not sure I agree with everything. With the developments over the last 10-15 years, I don’t know if there’s a catch all solution. However, comparing Subscription & Broadcast airwaves is inappropriate as they just don’t fit into the same box.
Another sign that the copyright regime is totally broken and is now serving a purpose which is the direct opposite of what was intended by its creation: the fostering of creative expression to the benefit of the people.
The “public domain” is a virtual fiction following decades of rightsholder expansion by copyright maximalist groups. Copyright is a government-granted monopoly on an idea or a specific form of expression. There is no justifiable reason that a radio station shouldn’t be able to play a song written 42 years ago.
Reduce copyright for all forms of media to 25 years and stop rightsholder expansion. Oppose any and all inclusion of copyright in the negotiations for the TPP and similar trade agreements–the US administration is seeking to codify our broken system into international law where it would be nearly impossible to roll back.
I agree, artists should never get paid-stinky hippies
Why 25 years? Why not 20, 10, or 30? Should Walt Disney no longer be able to protect Mickey Mouse? He is well past that age. Where YOU draw the line is clear, but the courts clearly see it differently. We may like or dislike, but the creative person who originated the product should have protections.
M-I-C-K-E-Y O-U-S-O-B ! Oh well, tears began to fall!
“Don’t call us groupies!…with a bullet!” Thanks for the reference, FJ.
-mudshark
I was just thinking how slow this lawsuit moved forward for The Turtles. Bad I know.
In related news, viewers of the 80’s era movie “Making Mr. Right” are suing the Turtles for damages related to allowing their song to be used in a horrible movie. I still have that image of John Malkovich floating around in space while that song plays over the credits. Yuk!
@ jdoe: the fact you actually watched the movie and now comment on it 30 years later negates all credibility that you have and I read no further. :)
@ExciteBiker: while I hear what you’re saying and agree to some point, I’m not sure I agree with everything. With the developments over the last 10-15 years, I don’t know if there’s a catch all solution. However, comparing Subscription & Broadcast airwaves is inappropriate as they just don’t fit into the same box.
Didn’t bands/artists back then beg (& even sometimes pay) radio stations to play their music to get them “out there” and generate record sales?
What you Youtube?