Abolish Reproduction Right

Martijn Magermans <mt.magermans[_at_]student.unimaas.nl> wrote:
>
> I'm writing an article on the subject of possible adaptions of the
> copyright system in a digital environment.
>
> My central thesis is that the reproduction right is not the most suitable
> instrument to use in a digital environment. Since reproductions are no
> longer tangible, and irrelevant reproductions manifest themselves on
> unwanted moments (e.g. when your simply browsing the net), I agree
> whith Prof. Jessica Litman* that the most sensible thing to do is to
> look for alternatives instead of building of fences that have no
> place in a digital environment.
>
> One of her ideas is to make a distinction between exploitation and
> private use. Exploitation of somebody elses work should be subject
> to some sort of retribution scheme. As long as private use does not
> conflict whith the normal exploitation of the rightholder, this use
> should be free. This system is understandable, reasonable and
> therefore maintainable.
>
> My questions:
>
> Can anybody refer me to sites where I can find articles about the
> above mentioned subject?

You may want to consult "Libraries, Copyright, and the Electronic Environment," by Carol Risher in PUBLISHING RESEARCH QUARTERLY 12,4 (Winter 1996/97):50-56. She discusses balancing a wide variety of interests.

Albert Henderson, Editor, PUBLISHING RESEARCH QUARTERLY 70244.1532[_at_]compuserve.com Received on Sat Apr 05 1997 - 00:48:35 GMT