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Interesting Read about the Mashup model, fair use and girl talk - NY Times

Since we were talking about band copyright a little last class, I figured I'd post this. Dave Matthews Band allows concert go-ers to record live performances/shows. Many DMB fans post these to different fan websites such as antsmarching.org for everyone to download. DMB feels that "tape trading will foster greater interaction within the fan community."

I'm absolutely with DMB on this. If the music is for the fans and the purpose is to have them relate to it, why not have them interact as well? Some cases of video removal for "copyright infringement" on youtube baffle me, because they not cut off publicity and forum discussions about musicians and their performances, but also occasionally cause resentment or negative feelings towards the artists. Those, in my opinion, are instances of copyright protecting so much that it becomes detrimental.

McLeod's full article in THE ATLANTIC.  Amazing, great stuff about sampling.

It's not copyright per se, but it's an interesting use of creative commons.

My roomates know this guy and he mentioned that he is talking to the original creators of the film. I wonder if they will take any legal copyright action against him.

After reading the article it's interesting to see how his classmates/fellow filmmakers have reacted to this. We haven't heard anything about legal action being taken by the original creators, but it seems that this guy has been taken to the people's court!

Great response on the presentation we heard today about fashion and intellectual property!

Saw this! Was REALLY interesting!

Though this video is interesting, the comment thread gives a great look at people's thoughts on current copyright laws.