Discussion Post: Copyright versus Creativity
• Briefly describe your understanding of copyright, fair use, and creative commons. How do these terms relate to one another?
• You have a blog that has become very popular with friends and strangers. They tell you that you are a great storyteller and a fantastic photographer and should write a book of your adventures. You decide to self-publish a book of the stories and pictures you documented on your last trip and hope to make a little money from this venture. The book will be available in electronic form, so your pictures will be easy to "borrow" online. Would you apply for a copyright, a Creative Commons copyright, or no copyright at all? What is your reasoning?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.