You ever post a video on YouTube and then received a message saying more or less, that you have violated copyright law? The video is from a school's Memorial Day ceremony but because it contains "God Bless the USA" in the background...and I'm pretty sure that we are OK in terms of use, that cease and desist tone does get my attention. Even after taking numerous classes on copyright in the digital age, that message from YouTube still causes me an anxious moment. It is a very fluid topic and I still believe that the courts really do not know how to handle it, especially with lobbyist from the movie and record industry pushing in favor of their clients, while other claim it stifles creativity. Do not get me wrong, working in radio I understand the value in copyright and everyone deserves credit (and more if need be for their work).
Check out the continuing saga about a mom whom posted a video a video of her baby dancing to Prince's "Let go crazy." Discuss amonst yourselves.
