Click on the comic to go to the on-line version of Duke University's Bound by Lay? comic that explains the complexities of copyright laws. Read through the comic, then answer the following questions in a response post:
1. What does copyright cover?
2. What does "clearing rights" mean?
3. Define "Fair Use"
4. Describe one situation of copyright violation that was covered that you though was ridiculous.
5. Who do you think is to blame for the complexity of copyright laws?
6. If you could change one aspect of copyright laws covered in the comic, what would it be? Why would you change it? What would be the implications of that change?
7. In the end, why do you think copyrigh laws exist? Are they of value?
8. What do you think would happen if there were no copyright laws?
1. What does copyright cover?
3. Define "Fair Use"
4. Describe one situation of copyright violation that was covered that you though was ridiculous.
5. Who do you think is to blame for the complexity of copyright laws?
6. If you could change one aspect of copyright laws covered in the comic, what would it be? Why would you change it? What would be the implications of that change?
7. In the end, why do you think copyrigh laws exist? Are they of value?
8. What do you think would happen if there were no copyright laws?
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1. Click on the title of this page
2. Click on the post a comment link
3. Select the Anonymous posting option
4. Start your post with your first name and last initial ONLY; otherwise, the post will not be published or graded.
This is due TODAY before you leave.
