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Old 04-23-2009, 11:39 AM   #38
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
I think, sirbruce, that what FC is saying is that translation is less of a creative act than is original authorship, and hence merits a shorter period of copyright protection. I must confess to having some sympathy for that viewpoint.
Yes, I agree with that also. Although I think ALL copyright terms are much to long. (see the speech my sig quote comes from). I think 10 years is probably plenty long enough. But, will never fly. Haven't we discussed this before.

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