Dave B
20th November 2009, 10:45
Could we have a clarification on the forum's policy regarding quoting articles please?
[Declaration of interest: I used to run a motorsport website and depended on advertising revenue to make it viable.]
I've always been careful to only quote the opening paragraph or two from a story, or lift a quote which is directly relevant to the point; accompanying my post with a direct link to the original source.
I've recently noticed a trend (from one member in particular if I'm honest) to cut and paste entire articles, thereby removing any incentive for an interested reader to ever visit the website of the publisher.
I know that some countries have a "fair use" defence (the UK certainly doesn't), but I would suggest that the wholesale lifting of articles is copyright theft - even if one is careful to credit the author - and deprives websites of a potential audience.
I'd be interested to know the forum's official policy on this. I've cross-posted in F1 becuase that's where I witness this activity the most.
:)
[Declaration of interest: I used to run a motorsport website and depended on advertising revenue to make it viable.]
I've always been careful to only quote the opening paragraph or two from a story, or lift a quote which is directly relevant to the point; accompanying my post with a direct link to the original source.
I've recently noticed a trend (from one member in particular if I'm honest) to cut and paste entire articles, thereby removing any incentive for an interested reader to ever visit the website of the publisher.
I know that some countries have a "fair use" defence (the UK certainly doesn't), but I would suggest that the wholesale lifting of articles is copyright theft - even if one is careful to credit the author - and deprives websites of a potential audience.
I'd be interested to know the forum's official policy on this. I've cross-posted in F1 becuase that's where I witness this activity the most.
:)