Comments on: Is Resale a Copyright Infringement?

By: A Stitch in Haste

A Stitch in Haste — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:09:07 +0000

“Comment Left Elsewhere” of the Day…

In a recent Questions post, I asked: Is it a violation of copyright to sell a used book?

Elite Eleven blog no third solution …

By: KipEsquire

KipEsquire — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:53:29 +0000

You realize I hope that often the intended answer for my “Questions” is “Duh.” ;-)

But let’s not overreach. “No upside to this sort of prohibition”? Really? Never ever?

My parents live in a planned community where only people over 55 are allowed to live. My parents cannot sell their home to anyone under 55 (more or less).

My contract with the ASCPA forbids me from selling or giving Diamond to anyone, except back to the ASPCA itself.

Contract rights can indeed suprecede property rights. But like all contracts, the terms should be clear and the parties should be entering into it voluntarily and fully informed.

By: Francois Tremblay

Francois Tremblay — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:41:03 +0000

My suggestion to replace the whole stupid IP mess is a “right of first sale” of any idea or construct, within reasonable limits. After that, I don’t care what happens.