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Originally Posted by SleepyBob
Both of these can be satisfied, even with much shorter copyright terms....
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I partly agree, in that to me life + 50 is ideal.
However,
any renewal term will increase the costs and complexities for artists, publishers, and government agencies alike.
In terms of the examples, I think you're missing the extremity of Elfwreck's $2000 registration. It would likely bankrupt creative professionals who try to keep up. How does what amounts to a "Copyright Tax" actually encourage people to create?
There is no question in my mind that automatic copyright is beneficial for and helps promote the arts, and that registration just makes it harder to do the work.