When I first read what several artists were flipping out over concerning Orphaned Works, I flippe out too.
"WHAT?! They're trying to take our rights away?! All our art will be orphaned from the moment they're created?! WHAT THE FUCK?!"
But of course, one shouldn't join the pitchfork swinging mob unless they do some research, which I admittedly didn't do. Instead, smarter and cooler people had to go whack me over the head with a different perspective to get me to calm down. Here's what I plucked from the conceptart.org forum on the subject.
1. Six Misconceptions About Orphaned Works
"...So, here are six misconceptions that are making the rounds about orphaned works, and a short explanation of why each one is a misinterpretation or just a flat-out lie. I also give links to useful supporting material, and resources you can use to keep track of this issue as it evolves."
[link]2. ZOMG ORPHUN WORKZ BILL!!!1!!
"...I'm not saying that there's absolutely nothing interesting in this issue, but I do think that Mark Simon's incendiary column, and the reactions based upon it, have clouded the issue far more more than they've shed useful light.
The "orphan works problem" isn't just something dreamed up by evil corporations to steal your vacation photographs. It's an actual problem faced by academics, librarians, and others that the Copyright Office has been attempting to deal with for some time. In 2006, they released a report on orphan works which I believe is worth reading for background information, even if you don't fully agree with their conclusions."
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Devious Comments
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"What! You mean there's a whole world outside my hermit crab shell?!"
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Kha Kha xD
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This is my signature..omg..its a signature.Really?YES REALLY!...orly?CHA!Hm...its a..signature..correct? Yus...yus it is.
Pure awesome.
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Love, Katarina
ur really talented
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97% OF TEENS WON'T STAND UP FOR GOD. IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE 3% WHO WILL, PUT THIS IN YOUR SIG.
98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this in your signature.
Wub!
Nice gallery!I like much ur pics!!! i really enjoyed it! AWESOME ART HERE!
If u want, come to my gallery to take a look [link]
See u!!!keep it up!
about ur journal i suggest that u totally watermark ur art if u dont want to be used by random people with random tags, yes a big annoying watermark in the middle of the picture that is!
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My World of Warcraft fanart! Valeera Sanguinar
A Female Dante!?!?Dante
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* It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - the Fox to the Little Prince
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You are my Poison
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If you want a committed man, look in a mental hospital.
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I want to be a Drow when I grow up.
*sing song* I want to be a Drows r us kid... there's a million Drow at Drows r us that I can play with.
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Kotoba wa muryoku to kiga tsuiteru...
Just remember: Green means go... yellow means go faster... red means 2 more cars.
Please check out my gallery and let me know what you think! Please, be honest!
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Kotoba wa muryoku to kiga tsuiteru...
Just remember: Green means go... yellow means go faster... red means 2 more cars.
Please check out my gallery and let me know what you think! Please, be honest!
P.s. I love the elfs *blinks and hides*
-Laix
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MOSH LIKE YOUR BEING PAYED FOR IT!
Bexie said it was so....So I decided I must send you tiedings of birfday joy!
We miss you.
<3
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Black Mages....masters of death and destruction since 1987.
Gifted Child web comic! [link] go read it and tell me how much you love it! XD
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"It's true that we live only to die, but compensation for being brought into the world only to perish is life itself."
Beautiful gallery!
I have started up a myspace page that promotes all forms of art if your interested. It's just starting but I know that it's going to be worth it in the long run
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"What! You mean there's a whole world outside my hermit crab shell?!"
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