On Oct 7, 7:18=A0pm, Lon <lon.stow...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Leo Simonetta wrote:
> > On Oct 2, 1:37 pm, Mike Muth <mike.m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >> The book project continues apace. =A0I've pared the list of people
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> >> whom I need permission down to about 350. =A0This list contains the
> >> remaining names.
> snip
> >> If your name is on this list, I would like to quote something you
have
> >> written in my book. =A0Please, contact me - either at mike [dot] muth
> >> [at] unverbesserlich [dot] org or via this newsgroup. =A0If you wish
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> >> see what I have from you, you need only ask. =A0Here are the terms:
> >> Now for the list:
>
> >> Leo G Simonetta
>
> > Go right ahead. =A0I've been busy and not paying attention.
>
> > Boy that list was a blast from the past.
>
> > Leo "Forgotten but not Lost" Simonetta
>
> Is there a statute of limitations after which you are legally declared
> Usenet Deceased and Mike can use your content without permission
I wish. It would be much easier for me. The problem is that once a
person has recorded their words in any media, they hold a copyright.
Since my book will soon be a commercial work, fair use might not
apply. One lawyer who replied to my request for permission to use his
work indicated it was fair use. His is a well-known name on Usenet
and has often been invoked here. I tend to accept his evaluation, but
it's better to be safe than sorry.
So, I can probably use all of the remaining material for which I do
not have permission without obtaining permission. In fact, two
lawyers wrote that I did not need to have their permission, but
provided it anyway. However, I prefer to take the high road on this.
--
Mike
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