[acidzebra]

Ending the discussion works for me, but I'm not really into dichotomies. I can't reconcile myself with your stance (in fact, I'm getting a headache just trying to take your viewpoint) and you seem to think mine is all over the place so there really isn't a lot to discuss.

I view caching content and search engines (including companies who operate them) as one of the basic functions and cornerstones of the net, and fair use is not restricted to "just a little bit of my content". You put it on the WWW, other people cache it. Sometimes they even save it offline (and, relevant to MR, format-shift it). Proxies habitually copy it. I can't count the number of search engines out there which might have your stuff cached so people can search through it.

Again, the unlocked door and people taking stuff view doesn't really apply here. I was actually rather happy with the zero-cost matter compiler and dumping raw copies on every passer-by idea.