C# 411 Crazy Stuff! Lookout Below!The U.S. Congress is considering a major reform of copyright law intended to solve the problem of “orphan works,” copyrighted material whose owner cannot be found. This “reform” would significantly limit the rights of original artists and unnecessarily burden them with costs and bureaucratic paperwork.
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Today is May 15th, “Bloggers Unite For Human Rights” day. Human rights represent one of the most agreed upon ideas—that all people are born with basic rights and freedoms that include life, liberty and justice. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” adopted by the United Nations.
After a year of blogging, it’s easy for me to forget what an awesome privilege it is to have an international platform for my thoughts and ideas. As an American, I take for granted that I can say just about anything–as long as it’s true–and not fear for my life. Given that you are reading this article, you likely live in a country with similar freedoms of thought and expression, so you also have reason to be thankful.
