Re: FW: Windows Live and Privacy

[Drsolly <drsollyp () drsolly com>]

On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, Brian Loe wrote:

> On 12/5/06, Richard M. Smith <rms () computerbytesman com> wrote:
> > I tried taking the Wynn photo from the sidewalk along Las Vegas Blvd. and
> > got yelled at by a rent-a-cop.  The rent-a-cop clearly was out of line, but
> > was probably acting on orders from above.
> >
> > Pretty clearly, we are not "free" to take all photos in public places in the
> > U.S. and we never have been.  Nowadays the restrictions have just been
> > tighten in the name of security.
> >
> > Richard
>
> Were you arrested? Camera confiscated? If so, what were the charges?
>
> Btw folks, who has a story of someone being arrested - or even
> harassed by the cops - for copyright infringement? I've heard of court
> orders against the infringers, law suits and such, but never anyone
> being arrested.

Copyright breach isn't a criminal offence, it's a civil matter.
 
> I think we're mixing apples and oranges here. Solly is talking
> copyright of his house and front lawn

No. Actually, I'm talking about copyright of *me*. I spend a considerable
amount of time and money (e.g., on clothes) in order to create the work of
art known as "Alan Solomon", and I do not want anyone infringing on my
copyright.

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