Re: Strike

On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:10:04 -0600, Rob Jensen <ShutUpRob@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
>FTR, copying a television program onto VHS is not theft of
>intellectual property. 
As long as you don't sell it, charge admission to see it.

Personal use only.  

>You own the copy of
>the movie or TV show and can buy/sell used copies of any copyrighted
>work, but you do not own the right to charge admission to see it.
I have to disagree.  You do not have the right to sell it unless
you have express written authority from the copy right holder.


>This one actually went to court.  The studios lost on the right to
>prevent people from copying shows onto VHS for private use. 
Emphasis on private use.   You still can't sell it.

The bottom line here: I don't make the copyright laws.  I just 
abide by them so as not to get thrown in the slammer.