The License of The Project is not meaningless, it's The Project "forgetting" to specify which assets have a different license. And the users not checking and asking if all assets are under the same license as The Project.
So, like in this case for Bluesky social-app, they forgot to list
So, like in this case for Bluesky social-app, they forgot to list
down which assets are under a different license or exclusively licensed to The Project only.
Users should've also checked and asked to cover all their bases because Copyright and Licenses are tricky. That's the message I'm trying to convey.
It's the same with images. Even if an image was
Users should've also checked and asked to cover all their bases because Copyright and Licenses are tricky. That's the message I'm trying to convey.
It's the same with images. Even if an image was
hosted on Site A that is "Public Domain" or "CC0", we—the users—should check and ask especially if the public can upload without proper vetting or verification.
For example, someone uploaded a work of mine into Wikimedia Commons a few years ago. It has been there for years and
For example, someone uploaded a work of mine into Wikimedia Commons a few years ago. It has been there for years and
I didn't know. I reported it as stolen and illegally uploaded.
Now imagine someone used that source, but since they didn't check, they had no idea they were infringing on my Rights. Under the Law, I can sue them if they refused to act on it after I sent a takedown notice.
Now imagine someone used that source, but since they didn't check, they had no idea they were infringing on my Rights. Under the Law, I can sue them if they refused to act on it after I sent a takedown notice.
As for that case, I didn't sue, I didn't even send a notice. And that's just me. There are Creators who wouldn't be as lenient.
So, should we stop using these licenses? Not at all. But it falls on us—the users—to check and ask, to protect ourselves just in case.
All my social media comments are
So, should we stop using these licenses? Not at all. But it falls on us—the users—to check and ask, to protect ourselves just in case.
All my social media comments are
CC-BY-SA since CC was launched. Yet, whenever journalists wanted to quote me, they always asked for my permission. I didn't understand it back then. But it turns out, it is how you cover all your bases because even comments are under the Copyright law.
The message is, to make sure we've done all we
The message is, to make sure we've done all we
can to ensure we can survive an infringement case if we are randomly chosen to make an example of by someone who felt or thought their work was infringed.
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Ahh, in that case, if they replied that, the user is covered, and it goes back to The Project. Because a reply like that from The Project itself is as good as a Permission to Use. (Unless the judge refuses to honor it.)
So when a college thesis group asked me for permission via email about a
So when a college thesis group asked me for permission via email about a
chart I made, I specifically told them to keep a copy of my reply. Back then, I licensed the chart under CCBYSA3, IIRC, and it might become a problem if their University decided to publish it. (They did.) They did inform me of that possibility, so for the Uni, everything is covered and legal.
It's about getting a reply from The Project (or Creator) that you can use it all as per their License.
It gives the user the protection they need by keeping that reply as proof. If The Project was wrong for doing so, the blame squarely falls on them. The User is simply given a grace period to
It gives the user the protection they need by keeping that reply as proof. If The Project was wrong for doing so, the blame squarely falls on them. The User is simply given a grace period to
fix things.
Again, as I've mentioned earlier, Copyright and Licensing is tricky. If a judge says the User is still liable regardless, that's a drngerous precedent they're making. So far, I haven't heard or read anything of that sort.
So, yes, there still is no foolproof safetynet as you've pointed
Again, as I've mentioned earlier, Copyright and Licensing is tricky. If a judge says the User is still liable regardless, that's a drngerous precedent they're making. So far, I haven't heard or read anything of that sort.
So, yes, there still is no foolproof safetynet as you've pointed
Oh, I do agree it is irresponsible to not clearly note which works are under a different license (even if theirs) or owned by someone else.
That's why we have "unless otherwise specified" in Copyright and License notices. The Project or Creator or Blogger takes the responsibility in noting these.
That's why we have "unless otherwise specified" in Copyright and License notices. The Project or Creator or Blogger takes the responsibility in noting these.
This is why in the Copyright and Licensing circles, we advice: "Always request for permissions and licenses." Or, "Always assume everything is 'All Rights Reserved' even if it is licensed under a Permissive, CopyLeft, Commons licenses."
Because playing "they didn't disclose" or
Because playing "they didn't disclose" or
"it's licensed under a Permissive/Copyleft/Commons license" in court almost always never work.
The blogging community experienced that with images between 2005 and 2015. Some bloggers were sued by artists from other countries, and the artists never backed down. The bloggers lost everything.
The blogging community experienced that with images between 2005 and 2015. Some bloggers were sued by artists from other countries, and the artists never backed down. The bloggers lost everything.
The argument of the bloggers?
- I found it on search engines.
- I found it on Site A and it's CC licensed. (n.b. It was stolen.)
- There were no "disclosures" or Copyright notice so it's "public domain".
- It's free exposure, be thankful.
- I placed a disclaimer and properly attributed with a link!
- I found it on search engines.
- I found it on Site A and it's CC licensed. (n.b. It was stolen.)
- There were no "disclosures" or Copyright notice so it's "public domain".
- It's free exposure, be thankful.
- I placed a disclaimer and properly attributed with a link!
None of those were accepted anywhere. They were all found guilty of Copyright Infringement.
It's the same in programming. Always ask. If they replied with "Yes, it's all fine, you can use it as per our project license", keep it, frame it, store it in a bank vault, because that will cover your ass
It's the same in programming. Always ask. If they replied with "Yes, it's all fine, you can use it as per our project license", keep it, frame it, store it in a bank vault, because that will cover your ass
when someone who was infringed randomly chose someone to make an example of, and you were it.
You can proudly show them the proof that the Project gave you permission. You're covered. The blame goes to the Project entirely.
It's a hassle, yes. But that's how things are.
Always default to asking.
You can proudly show them the proof that the Project gave you permission. You're covered. The blame goes to the Project entirely.
It's a hassle, yes. But that's how things are.
Always default to asking.
We can actually sue people for uploading (not "reshare"/"quote") a meme with our work used without our permission. It is just a matter of proving that it is not covered by the Fair Use doctrine, or is "Commercial".
Example: Getty Images v. German Blog (2015)
Example: Getty Images v. German Blog (2015)
It seems that Maynilad Waters had a leak repair again earlier today. The water is murky mud brown in color again.
Sometimes you wish you still have deep water pumps, but those were made illegal two decades ago because it turns out they contribute to potential sinkholes.
Sometimes you wish you still have deep water pumps, but those were made illegal two decades ago because it turns out they contribute to potential sinkholes.
Hi @quillmatiq.com , this account @forum.f-droid.org.web.brid.gy is posting every reply and is being recorded as `site.standard.document` each. Unfortunately, it's too noisy on Standard Site search & discovery.
Is there a way to make that account treat replies as comments or discarded?
Is there a way to make that account treat replies as comments or discarded?
I don't want to block the account, it might have an info I might need one day, but the replies are not that useful and lacks context if posted separately from its parent thread.
Actually, tagging @f-droid.org.web.brid.gy as well, maybe you can restrict to posting only the parent thread?
Actually, tagging @f-droid.org.web.brid.gy as well, maybe you can restrict to posting only the parent thread?
In some languages & cultures, AI is proniunced as /ay/.
In East Asia, AI /ay/ is love. "wo ai ni", "aishiteru". (In modern Korean, the diphthong ae /ay/ changed pronunciation but it was originally /ay/ as well.)
So, AI is love? Nooooeeees! 😱
#AI #Love #languages
In East Asia, AI /ay/ is love. "wo ai ni", "aishiteru". (In modern Korean, the diphthong ae /ay/ changed pronunciation but it was originally /ay/ as well.)
So, AI is love? Nooooeeees! 😱
#AI #Love #languages
Yep. Has been "Not supported" "Status 1005". At first, around mid-2025 for me, it was stuck at "Connecting" for Smart, Globe can still connect. But this year, I just noticed today, both are now "Not supported".
When asked around and searched, turns out it has been that way since 2024. Once you
When asked around and searched, turns out it has been that way since 2024. Once you
switch to a newly issued SIM card or need to register to a new gadget, you can't login back. And the reason was, anti-spam measures.
And I think maybe that's why I stopped receiving spams. The only spams left are the old randomly guessed number spam, which is rare.
They won't even let us register
And I think maybe that's why I stopped receiving spams. The only spams left are the old randomly guessed number spam, which is rare.
They won't even let us register
to Google's own RCS server.
LOL. Their anti-spam measure is too extreme. But I guess it's effective.
LOL. Their anti-spam measure is too extreme. But I guess it's effective.
Yep. I think last year if you were still registered, you can still connect. Maybe this year, they forced it on al SIMs?
I just found out why #RCS was disabled by mobile networks in the #Phillippines: majority of the spam (mostly coming from International, and half from the USA 🤣) are via RCS.
It has been 2 years now since. If already connected, it can still be used. But once turned-off, or new device/SIM, that's it.
It has been 2 years now since. If already connected, it can still be used. But once turned-off, or new device/SIM, that's it.
So much for #RCS. Defeated before it even become useful.
Obviously, it's favourable for mobile carriers, SMS is not free. And "Free Internet" FB Messenger is limited so it entice users to buy data.
Obviously, it's favourable for mobile carriers, SMS is not free. And "Free Internet" FB Messenger is limited so it entice users to buy data.
In some languages & cultures, AI is proniunced as /ay/.
In East Asia, AI /ay/ is love. "wo ai ni", "aishiteru". (In modern Korean, the diphthong ae /ay/ changed pronunciation but it was originally /ay/ as well.)
So, AI is love? Nooooeeees! 😱
#AI #Love #langages
In East Asia, AI /ay/ is love. "wo ai ni", "aishiteru". (In modern Korean, the diphthong ae /ay/ changed pronunciation but it was originally /ay/ as well.)
So, AI is love? Nooooeeees! 😱
#AI #Love #langages
LOL. Clearsky should take down their block Top Lists to kill this "free advertising market".
Here in the #Philippines, using someone's likeness in AI is considered a #Privacy violation under the Data Privacy Act. Yes, we can sue unathorized use of our likeness and we can go after you even if you're in another country*. ᕦ(ಠ_ಠ)ᕤ
* There's an inter country process for crossborder cases.
* There's an inter country process for crossborder cases.
Here in the #Philippines, there is a growing "trend(?)" amongst families with #Autistic daughters: Creating a Facebook Page and sharing their autistic lives.
We all know for years that autism discussion and research is mainly dominatid by [white] autistic boys and men. Filipinos are changing this.
We all know for years that autism discussion and research is mainly dominatid by [white] autistic boys and men. Filipinos are changing this.
I cannot speak for them, but from my almost two years of observation, the feedback is very positive.
1. Autistic awareness AND acceptance is increasing
2. Autistic girls and women are getting more exposure/acknowledged
#Ausome #Philippines #Autism #ActuallyAutistic
1. Autistic awareness AND acceptance is increasing
2. Autistic girls and women are getting more exposure/acknowledged
#Ausome #Philippines #Autism #ActuallyAutistic
Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한 謝雪矢 🌾
♾️ Openly #Autistic , #Autigender #Agender
📰 Guest: Sports Seoul; The Daily Report (Arirang)
🇵🇭 #Philippines
©️ #CCBYSA4
📰 Guest: Sports Seoul; The Daily Report (Arirang)
🇵🇭 #Philippines
©️ #CCBYSA4