Monthly Archives: February 2013

Copyright_remix_Manifesto

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Tojo

Last class, we watched  a film called Rip, a remix by Manifesto that argues about copyrights and its use. I find the film very interesting because it taught me how the copyrights law started and how abusive the big corporations … Continue reading →

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Privacy

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Madi

After reading the articles i believe there is no digital privacy, specifically no privacy on the internet. Law enforcement can raid your online activities without a warrant at any time they like. Just based upon a search you made they … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Copyright

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Chito2500

You came up with an idea that did not exist yet. You believe that this idea will not only benefit you but others as well. However, others may have the same idea and you must publish and protect that idea … Continue reading →

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Reason for Copyright laws

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Bryan

“Copyright” is deemed as something of wrongdoing and breaking the law; however, people never actually see more to what the word really means. It is a legal concept, which is enacted by most governments, thus giving the creator of an … Continue reading →

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Benefits and Disadvantages of Wikipedia

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Bryan

‘Wikipedia’ is a search engine and an internet encyclopedia supported by the Wikipedia foundation. It is evidently an affinity for many because almost every information people week can be found on Wikipedia. The advantages are: finding information in a concise, … Continue reading →

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Notes from 2/21 and reading and blogging assignments for Tuesday 2/26

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Anne Leonard

In class today you viewed the film Rip! A Remix Manifesto. Comments and responses are certainly welcome; post yours below. On Tuesday, February 26 we will briefly discuss the readings and viewings on copyright and fair use, and head into … Continue reading →

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Copyright Reflection

Posted on February 21, 2013 by dlawrence1123

Copyright is necessary in todays society, it promotes creativity by allowing others to think off of work that has already been created. Without copyright laws put into place it will discourage artists and entrepanours from creating new works knowing they … Continue reading →

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Blog 6: Why Copyright?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by erica gordillo

From the video of copyright, you can understand why copyright exists. I thought copyright was only to prevent people from copying your work, but there is also the aspect of making profit from other people’s work. The congress assures people’s … Continue reading →

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Blog 6 – Copyright – Reading Response

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Julissa <3

Greys “Copyright: F0rever Less One Day” is an informative video on the law on copyright. As explained in the video the law stood up for copyrighting for up to 28years but people felt this wasn’t a long enough time and … Continue reading →

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copyright blogging

Posted on February 21, 2013 by yulan

Copyright is a way to guarantee fair use of material. Educators are responsible for maintaining the information and delivering them to the people who need it in a legal way . But I think copyright is also something very vauge. … Continue reading →

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