copyleft... it is alright to copy
Just as occurs with mirrors, the C used to denote authors’ writes has a reflection. And the antagonistic is not just a mere reflection, it’s a declaration of intent and a right. Creative work has been subject to copying, versions, plagiarizing and reinterpretation for thousands and thousands of years. The Bible, the Koran, the Mahabharata, different tales, stories and music from different cultures and civilisations have been freely passed on from mouths, ears, eyes and hands to others. And there have never been any type of legislation or economic measures imposed on this creation.
That, however, is a thing of the past. Nowadays, it seems that we are living in times where the rights of the authors are more important than the work they do. And, on the one hand, it’s not something that should take us by surprise. From the moment where every parameter of life is measured and regulated, it’s only right that people who create should be able to make a living from what they do, rather than have all profits from their work benefit other sectors.
There are many intertwining strings attached to the subject of authors’ rights. What right do associations like SGAE have to impose taxes on recorded records? Why is this organisation so powerful? Who does the free distribution and displaying of creative people’s work benefit? Who gains from it? What kind of doors does the web open to the free distribution of information and creativity?
The activities and movement formed around Copyleft mean to offer answers to the above and prove that an alternative to the rotting and stagnant authors’ rights system in place these days exists.
Arteleku has organised several activities on the world of Copyleft. They will be held on november, included in the ANTENAK meetings.
More info:
That, however, is a thing of the past. Nowadays, it seems that we are living in times where the rights of the authors are more important than the work they do. And, on the one hand, it’s not something that should take us by surprise. From the moment where every parameter of life is measured and regulated, it’s only right that people who create should be able to make a living from what they do, rather than have all profits from their work benefit other sectors.
There are many intertwining strings attached to the subject of authors’ rights. What right do associations like SGAE have to impose taxes on recorded records? Why is this organisation so powerful? Who does the free distribution and displaying of creative people’s work benefit? Who gains from it? What kind of doors does the web open to the free distribution of information and creativity?
The activities and movement formed around Copyleft mean to offer answers to the above and prove that an alternative to the rotting and stagnant authors’ rights system in place these days exists.
Arteleku has organised several activities on the world of Copyleft. They will be held on november, included in the ANTENAK meetings.
More info:
