What is respectthepublicdomain.org?

Primarily, it is a response to the movie industry's media blitz about copyrights. From their Web site, to their TV ads, to their trailers in the theater, it seems that everywhere we look, we're getting lectured about copyright. Of course, the movie industry left out some interesting details -- most importantly, how they (particularly Disney) torpedoed the public domain. Use the top navigation buttons for more info.

May 5, 2007: We're mentioned in this story. Please Digg it!

September 4, 2006: The music industry's educational video about copyright law is full of baloney. Thanks C|Net!

May 1, 2005: I don't know about you, but I think linguae is a genius and the citizens of the USA should listen!

March 21, 2005: Senator Orrin Hatch to Head Senate Panel on Copyright Read the linked discussion to find out why this is such bad, bad news.

July 18, 2004: Readers at the Slashdot web site discuss the implications of a song by Elvis, which is about to enter the public domain in the UK.

June 18, 2004: Alert! Sen. Hatch to Introduce Wide-ranging Copyright Bill

January 25, 2004: If you have a subscription to the New York Times, check out their article The Tyranny of Copyright?

Thanks for stopping by!

-Tony

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