Re: Neat summary of Google strategy

> This would be an argument for the deep pockets, but it is in
> those very early years that a writer struggles [and you
> argue this below] and may do their best work. They might not
> be able to afford renewal of copyrights and that would again
> let others - big business - benefit; a twist on the argument
> of artistes i nthe music areas.
>
> Perhaps someone can structure an argument that will actually
> offer a way ahead on term; all solutions otherwise are
> creative ;-); but we need definitive reasons.

The fee doesn't have to be huge. It can be nominal: $30 every 15 years  
isn't so much to ask. My pockets are empty and it won't break me.
>
> What you say here really sums up beautifully another
> confusion in argument. In the commercial area the arrival at
> ability or saleability is a professional business. The
> 'Daisy Ashford' phenomenon is a rare one.

I don't understand your reference.

> Everybody [almost] can write, and many do that for
> themselves or a small audience without wanting a commercial
> side - and often without the time or ability to go further.
> But many authors themselves decide that not everything they
> write should be published - and changes in basic copyright
> may cause difficulties here, possibly with unintended
> consequences.

Examples?


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