Jim wrote:
Bruce wrote:
"Bob Eager" wrote:
On Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:29:32 UTC, Bruce wrote:

On the contrary, the point is clear. People expect something for
nothing, and howl with displeasure when someone asks them to pay.

Q.E.D.

So you're quite happy to work for free?

You're coming across as a bit of a copyright maximalist here.


Thank you.


FWIW, do you believe in the concept of fair use?


In this case, no, I don't.


Should there be a
balance between the rights demanded by artists and the payments made to
them and the rights of everyone else?


Yes, exactly as defined by the law.


Is it easy to draw the line here?


I have no difficulty, because I regard an intent to steal copyright
material as being just as reprehensible as an intent to steal anything
else.


Is it a good thing sometimes for culture as a whole when works pass into
the public domain?


Yes, the law provides for that after a period of time has elapsed.