shumira_chan wrote:I think, however, that the important thing is that maybe, just maybe,
someday it won't matter anymore.
Unfortunately, the ability for piracy is constantly evolving. And the more piracy evolves, so will the infringement and copyright fight.
There's a war going on between piracy and copyright, and AMVs unfortunately are caught in the middle of the two.
trythil wrote:To really get to the point, however, fair use is a defense to be used when you get sued for infringement. Like any defense, it can fail.
You're right, and I would like to add on to the statement if I may: Just because the EFF says so, doesn't necessarily mean it's absolute within the copyright law. Remember, EFF is a non-profit advocacy and not a government funded organization.
If there's anything that has the final word, it would be:
shumira_chan wrote:I don't really think that the legality argument will ever be resolved.
In the end the deeper pockets win.
Count me in.
Money would have the final word.
Personally, the AMVs right now are currently in a safe position between the piracy and copyright fight because the practice gains no profit.
Once a person gains a single cent from an author's work, would tension start to stir.
