Thread: Copyfraud - public domain's fate?
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Old 12-03-2010, 09:14 AM   #32
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Unfortunately it is most assuredly not that simple.
I agree. So I'll say it again, once more with feeling:

"Implementing this would not be easy or free, nor would it be bullet-proof -- nor should my brief conceptual sketch be viewed as an attempt to downplay the various difficulties."

However, difficult != impossible. And once it's set up, it's set up.

Realistically, I seriously doubt anyone will actually do this, even though it really is their responsibility. Regardless, once they are notified, PG should at least try to do something, rather than just say "oh it's the downloader's responsibility."

Or, to put it another way: If you think it's too onerous for Gutenberg to figure out the various copyright terms, on what basis is it feasible for an ordinary everyday citizen to know what is and is not PD?
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