Guidelines concerning posting of copyrighted articles

[Tned]

I think some of our long term posters have forgotten the guidelines regarding copyrighted articles, and some of the newer posters may have never read it.

Please read the information below and refrain from posting full articles on BroncosForums.




Important Notice Concerning the Posting of Articles. Unfortunately, it will no longer be allowed to post full articles on BroncosForums.com


As has been noted in the past, I have been contacted by websites and publishers concerning articles being posted without links to the original source, and in other cases because the full article was posted, which is a violation of copyright. This week the Denver Post published an article telling their readers tat it is NOT ok to post full articles, and describing “fair use”. Please take a look at that article http://www.denverpost.com/ci_16594528. In addition, they have told me personally that this article and the protection of their copyrighted material is a corporate initiative that goes beyond individual writers or editors at the Post.


While BroncosForums.com is not legally responsible for any copyright violations posted by a member, we will begin deleting posts that contain full articles and/or don’t have links back to the publishing website. This is being done for two reasons, first BroncosForums.com attempts to maintain a good reputation with other Broncos related sites and news organizations , and second because it is the nature of US litigation that any suit will be brought against BroncosForums rather than a individual poster, because we are an easier target. As the ad revenue has yet to even fully cover the cost of running the site, there is no money in the BroncosForums coffers to defend copyright litigation.


While some sites don’t mind full articles to be posted, assuming credit and a link are provided, most strongly enforce their copyright and do not want full articles reposted. For this reason, the only posting of articles that will be permitted will be to post a few paragraphs of the article, while clearly showing it is quoted material (use the vBulletin quote function), and a link to the publishing website. This is typically considered “fair use” and therefore acceptable.


By giving proper credit, posting only two to three paragraphs, you will help keep friendly relationships between the BroncosForums.com community and the many news organizations that do a great job of covering the Broncos.


The above should not be construed as legal advice, or acceptance of responsibility by BroncosForums.com or the owners or staff of BroncosForums.com, for the posts of its members. As an interactive service provider (ISP), BroncosForums.com is not the author or publisher of any posts by forum members.


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[Rick]

Not sure why people struggle with this.

Write your thoughts, maybe quote a sentence for emphasis, and then provide the link so people can read the whole thing at the originator.

Not that hard or unreasonable.

[Tned]

Bumping as people still aren't abiding by this.

If we don't start getting voluntary cooperation, more severe measures could be warranted.

[dogfish]

Bumping as people still aren't abiding by this.

If we don't start getting voluntary cooperation, more severe measures could be warranted.

pit of misery, dilly dilly!

[Rick]

As harsh as it may sound, there has been ample warnings. Just start giving people temporary bans until they figure out how to abide by a simple rule.

[WTE]

I want names! Let's expose these rotten little copyright infringers for who they really are!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

If I remember correctly, when this first came up, I thought it was determined that this would apply to articles only, and did not apply to blogs. Is that correct?

[topscribe]

If I remember correctly, when this first came up, I thought it was determined that this would apply to articles only, and did not apply to blogs. Is that correct?
Actually, a written post in any form is automatically copyrighted. So it's safest to follow these procedures with everything, IMO.

[Tned]

Actually, a written post in any form is automatically copyrighted. So it's safest to follow these procedures with everything, IMO.

Agreed.

Plus, regardless of legal consequences, it's good form not to copy someone else work. Most people are putting efforts into material on their blogs or others sites to drive traffic, not to have people copy and paste it in full elsewhere.