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Originally Posted by Catlady
But why are buyouts and/or tax credits more palatable than a simple renewal requirement? Those who are still making money from a creative work have an incentive to renew; those who aren't can decide if they want to bother or not.
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For one thing, you're imposing a requirement on people which an international treaty says they shouldn't have to do. Ralph's idea at least has the advantage that it requires no change to international copyright law.