Posts from ‘June, 2010’

I’ve given my “SOCIAL MEDIA Barriers, Benefits and Bombshells” talk quite a lot lately. In light of this, I’ve decided to simply post it here.
This talk usually lasts about an hour, so read this post s-l-o-w-l-y.
Also, the talk is punctuated by cartoons of my own creation. So laugh heartily every 5 [...]

This just in: YouTube has prevailed in motion for summary judgment, effectively fending off Viacom’s $1B claim for copyright infringement. Based on what I’m gleaning from news, the ruling appears to be largely founded on the protections inherent (for one who complies) in the Digital Copyright Millennium Act.
Here’s what Google has said in a statement [...]

I admit, I can never keep straight these categories of potential copyright protection.
Ok, for the record, and so that I have something to look back at the next time I’m feeling utterly confused on the topic, here it is for once and for all (um, or at least until some higher court says otherwise).
Letters, lectures, [...]

I have broken one of my own rules of blogging: e.g. to post often and with some regularity. Fortunately, my other rule is don’t sweat rule No. One. After all, blogging is great, but life is short and there are plenty of other things to get done.
Which brings me to nearly pointless point No. Two: [...]