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OPPOSE THE ORPHAN WORKS BILL! |
| This has come to my attention a while ago, and it is very important to spread the word.Are you an artist of any kind?Do you create images and then post them on the internet?WELL, if this bill passes - everything (and I mean *everything*) considered "orphan" (ie, found without a copyright, trademark, or watermark from the artist or company) will be FREE FOR USE!This kind of bill could potentially put thousands of artists out of work.Here are some links about the bill:http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/... nformation.mp3House version:http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5889Senate version:http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s110-2913http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=609199http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=121132Congress is rushing these bills through to a floor vote.The House will start marking up their version of the bill at 2:00 today; the Senate will do so tomorrow.To try to stop this bill, we first need to slow down the race to get it passed.FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIPTake Action: Don't Let Congress Orphan Our WorkWe've set up an online site for visual artists to e-mail their Senators and Representatives with one click.This site is open to professional artists, photographers and any member of the image-making public.We've provided sample letters from individuals representing different sectors of the visual arts.If you're opposed to the Orphan Works act, this site is yours to use.For international artists and our colleagues overseas, we've provided a special link, with a sample letter and instructions as to whom to write.2 minutes is all it takes to write Congress and protect your copyright:http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/ PLEASE TAKE 2 MINUTES FROM YOUR DAY AND OPPOSE THIS BILL!FORWARD THIS BULLETIN TO EVERY CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL YOU KNOW!Tell those scavengers to fuck off! |
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