Copyright is such a quagmire! I read the comic book about copyright from a TV/movie industry perspective and agree that the realm of copyright has become far too restrictive. And with so much material put on the Internet, the issue is just going to get more difficult. Either the laws will have to change or the great idea of the Creative Commons will have to take off. I love that idea. As an educator, I find that I take ideas I've read and make them my own by making changes that facilitate my unique situation. What a great idea to register it and spell out the particular rights you give so that you don't have to rethink the issue each time someone requests to use the material or, you find out, just uses it or when you end up in court. This would keep many of the lawsuits out of the courts.
With our unique perspective as teachers, this concept of Creative Commons could lend itself to producing some fabulous materials for all to use. Contribute and share. Go ahead and improve on my ideas and then let's both use it.
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