Thursday, October 8, 2009
Four Reasons to Resist Copyright
Welcome to Resist Copyright! On these pages why copyright is illegitimate and should be resisted. We'll also link to other resources that provide people with the information they need to take action. Topics we'll cover include:
It's Time for “Piracy” to Walk the Plank
The word piracy suggests that there is robbery taking place. Since copyright is a government entitlement, and not actually a form of property, that's not the case.
The Trouble with Creative Commons
Even the most open of licenses require tacit acceptance of copyright to underpin them. It's important for the developing world not to fall into the trap of accepting a few "open" resources at the cost of closing off everything else.
Copyright as Economic Colonialism
Sharing intellectual resources freely is a hallmark of many cultures around the world. Copyright is being foisted on these societies as a way to enrich Western corporations at the expense of everyone else.
Ways to Resist Copyright
This series of articles will highlight various technological and advocacy approaches to resisting copyright in your society.
Check back often, as we add material, and don't be afraid to join the conversation!
It's Time for “Piracy” to Walk the Plank
The word piracy suggests that there is robbery taking place. Since copyright is a government entitlement, and not actually a form of property, that's not the case.
The Trouble with Creative Commons
Even the most open of licenses require tacit acceptance of copyright to underpin them. It's important for the developing world not to fall into the trap of accepting a few "open" resources at the cost of closing off everything else.
Copyright as Economic Colonialism
Sharing intellectual resources freely is a hallmark of many cultures around the world. Copyright is being foisted on these societies as a way to enrich Western corporations at the expense of everyone else.
Ways to Resist Copyright
This series of articles will highlight various technological and advocacy approaches to resisting copyright in your society.
Check back often, as we add material, and don't be afraid to join the conversation!
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Excellent windows into the issues. Now to get them even tighter. . 140 characters tight.. and to work out suggestions for individuals and organizations on what steps they can take if they accept the arguments.
Outstanding Idea! I've taken to adding an Absolutely NO Copyright tag-line to my recent works. Somehow we need to become free of the word (idea) of copyright. Keep up the great work Steve & Minhaaj.
Hi Leigh and Steve
Found you a book you will love.
"Imagine there is no Copyright . . . " by Smiers & van Schinjndel. You may also want to check out the CopySouth "dossier" which looks at issues to do with developing nations and TRIPS agreements on copyright and Indigenous Knowledge (IK! not IP)
I've also just checked in on the EFF blog on ACTA. This "treaty" should be on every internet user's radar at the moment. http://pammckinlay.blogspot.com/index.html
Found you a book you will love.
"Imagine there is no Copyright . . . " by Smiers & van Schinjndel. You may also want to check out the CopySouth "dossier" which looks at issues to do with developing nations and TRIPS agreements on copyright and Indigenous Knowledge (IK! not IP)
I've also just checked in on the EFF blog on ACTA. This "treaty" should be on every internet user's radar at the moment. http://pammckinlay.blogspot.com/index.html
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