Topic: Policy on posting of entire articles- EVERYONE PLEASE READ!!!

[MCG]

For those who were not aware, it is also part of the site's guidelines that you will attribute quotes:
"You will properly attribute any quotes to the appropriate author or speaker."¹


1. Army.ca Conduct Guidelines: MUST READ, http://forums.army.ca/forums/index.php/topic,24937.0.html

[E.R. Campbell [5]]

I know this is an old, old thread, but it remains important.

You must cite the source and if possible the author, which are usually at the bottom of the article being copied. Often, I will add a small disclaimer at the bottom of the article:

"Reproduced under the Fair Dealings provisions of the Copyright Act."   This is implied under a site like this, but it doesn't hurt to put it there.

Bruce Monkouse is right- slanderous, libellous, offensive material gets yanked on sight.   If anybody spots material that falls into that category, hit the Report to Mod button.

As for the T & C's... still trying to get the time to finish them off. I'm also taking suggestions on them via PM.     


Here is the actual text of the relevant portion of the Copyright Act:

 Copyright Act
                  PART III INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND MORAL RIGHTS AND EXCEPTIONS TO INFRINGEMENT
                       Exceptions
                           Fair Dealing
Criticism or review
 29.1 Fair dealing for the purpose of criticism or review does not infringe copyright if the following are mentioned:

(a) the source; and

(b) if given in the source, the name of the

(i) author, in the case of a work,

(ii) performer, in the case of a performer's performance,

(iii) maker, in the case of a sound recording, or

(iv) broadcaster, in the case of a communication signal.

1997, c. 24, s. 18.
 

For those of us who copy and post articles here on Army.ca: It looks like the Fair Dealing provisions (§29) of the Copyright Act are unaffected by Bill C-61.

But: Those of you who download lots of music and videos might want to take note of the proposed changes.

[milnews.ca [5]]

Thanks for that E.R....

In a similar vein, it appears Associated Press is seeking compensation for quotes as short as 5 words (here's the form they post to collect). 

And what if you're not sure if something is under "fair use"?  No problem - just ask the owner of the information!

I know I'LL be more careful re:  quoting AP, even here in Canada.

[muskrat89]

More on the AP situation:  http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/17/associated-press-exp.html

[Mr.Newf]

Question. Does one have to write "Reproduced under the Fair Dealings provisions of the Copyright Act." if they only post some of the article, but use the quote code for that little bit, and have a link to the rest of the original?

Or when ever you post any article you always have to have "Reproduced under the Fair Dealings provisions of the Copyright Act."?

Baker