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Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald
No, I'm not. Are you? Note I said he may face criminal charges.
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Yes. But I've made my living in business, so I don't usually present myself as a legal authority.
And I'm saying that he won't face criminal charges.
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Remember folks, my first suggestion was that he attempt to locate the copyright holders. This idea of going forward without consent was contingent upon being unable to find them.
I don't see how doing so is any more unethical than what Google is doing.
I of course agree that royalties should be agreed upon and paid. It seems to me that the real life issue is what to do about orphan works. I don't feel that it is unethical to make them available to the public, while keeping royalties in reserve should a copyright holder appear.