Inigima Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Um... yes, definitionally, until such time as it is either overturned in court or repealed by Congress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unJon Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 If there is a law on the books that makes something "illegal" but many people think it's a terrible law - and it's such a terrible law that the folks that stand to gain from it (booksellers) will never take anyone to court over it - is the act it seeks to criminalize actually an illegal act? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 ...If there is a law on the books that makes something "illegal" but many people think it's a terrible law - and it's such a terrible law that the folks that stand to gain from it (booksellers) will never take anyone to court over it - is the act it seeks to criminalize actually an illegal act? You are incorrect to put the "booksellers" in the shade for this terrible law. The true culprit is Disney. They are trying to protect their copyright over Mickey Mouse, and to do so they have had Congress change the law twice. Other large entertainment firms, especially those with the rights to certain movie properties and music catalogs and with large private equity and hedge fund investment, are similarly strong supporters. Publishers may support such new extensions, but they are not driving that bus. Some interesting reading on the causes of copyright extension and DRM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Term_Extension_Act http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/10/25/15-years-ago-congress-kept-mickey-mouse-out-of-the-public-domain-will-they-do-it-again/ http://techliberation.com/2009/08/06/copyright-duration-and-the-mickey-mouse-curve/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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