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Thursday, July 08, 2004

On effective use of fair use

Donna Wentworth, Fair Use It or Lose It, Copyfight, July 7, 2004. Reviewing a book reading featuring both Siva Vaidhyanathan and Lawrence Lessig, Wentworth remarks on their relative perceptions of fair use, particularly Lessig's dour view of its prospects. A tale from Vaidhyanathan illustrating his view that people should stand up for their fair use rights is recounted. Wentworth offers four suggestions towards strengthening fair use. (Source: Furdlog)