RE: VERY interesting copyright article

Susan Albrecht (albrechs@wabash.edu)
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 11:34:11 -0800 (PST)

Okay, okay, perhaps I'm being dense here (a distinct possibility on a Friday
afternoon after a long week of not feeling well...), but WHY, if Mr. CleanVideo
is nailed, would this impact your HOME copies of videos? Can you explain
why an accidentally (or intentionally!) altered HOME copy is the SAME thing
as an intentionally altered video purchased for RENTAL? They seem like two
entirely different entities to moi.

Susan

> If CleanVideo is successfully nailed it could have all kinds of weird
> repercussions. Think about it. It'll mean that every video in every library
> and home can be scrutinized to ensure that they preserve the intended rights
> holder's version. If I accidentally tape over my copy of Saving Private
> Ryan, and Spielberg finds out, could he have me throw me in jail?

Susan Albrecht
Library Acquisitions/Media Center Asst.
Wabash College Lilly Library
Crawfordsville, IN
albrechs@wabash.edu
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