Question About Copyright

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by xcd125, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. #1
    Hi, I Planned To Start A New Blog Which Provides Graphic Design And Web Design Tutorials, Inspirations And Resources, Can I Copy And Paste The Contents From Another Website And Put The Original Article Source Link At The End Of The Post Like This

    [Original Article: http://xyz.com]?
    Does This Lead To Any Copyright Problems?
     
    xcd125, Feb 23, 2011 IP
  2. Simple Link Media

    Simple Link Media Peon

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    #2
    While you are not claiming something to be yours when it is not, I think you should be ok.
     
    Simple Link Media, Feb 23, 2011 IP
  3. Astroman

    Astroman Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Technically it is breaking copyright laws. However, it will help if you put the link there because the owner is less likely to enforce their rights. Even better though would be if you ask permission first to use their content with a link back, that way you are totally legal.
     
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  4. Dimus

    Dimus Peon

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    #4
    Hi. I think you have to ask permission first. Most resources don't want their copy to be republish.

    P.S. I'm replying to your post because I couldn't notice the manner of your typing. Is it special software you are using or you have been training to write like this?
     
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  5. Snat

    Snat Well-Known Member

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    #5
    Legally, it is against copyright (not sure where you are, so only speaking about Europe here) however you will see it varies from person to person if they are happy over it. Many wouldn't mind if you posted apart of their article and then link back while they would get annoyed if you posted it all and linked back.

    Others won't mind if you post their own article and link back. Really, you need to check their sites for any copyright notices that says you are allowed to do it and if that fails, contact them.
     
    Snat, Feb 23, 2011 IP
  6. Astroman

    Astroman Well-Known Member

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    #6
    You should also bear in mind that a website does not need a copyright notice for the work on it to be copyrighted. As the original author/artist your work is automatically copyrighted whether you put a notice at the bottom of your website or not. So don't assume you can go ahead and use what you want if you find a website without the copyright bla bla at the bottom.
     
    Astroman, Feb 23, 2011 IP
  7. ashishy.freelancer

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    #7
    it totally depends whether content is copyright or not .author always mention its a copyright if he doesnt it can be reused
     
    ashishy.freelancer, Feb 23, 2011 IP
  8. Snat

    Snat Well-Known Member

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    Not so. As was just said above, content is copyright regardless if there is a notice. Unless it says, in writing, that you are allowed to re-use then always ask for permission.
     
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  9. modxdesigns

    modxdesigns Peon

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    Always ask permission to publish content. Preferably email them just for record...
     
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  10. AtSeaDesign

    AtSeaDesign Active Member

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    #10
    as mentioned, ask them first if it's okay. To blatantly steal content from other sites and post on your own in hopes of raising awareness to your site is not only frowned upon by your peers and potential clients, but Google as well.
     
    AtSeaDesign, Feb 23, 2011 IP
  11. gizmo101.net

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    I would suggest to ask the author first. Most of them will be ok as long as you link back to them.
     
    gizmo101.net, Feb 24, 2011 IP
  12. alia.y

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    They will not have any problem in that, because you are giving more exposure to them. But avoid copied content on your site because it is not good for your site in Search Engine point of view. Create your own content and just place their link for more reference.
     
    alia.y, Feb 26, 2011 IP
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    #13
    Like others said, ask first. They are going to tell you either "yes" or something like "only the first 20 words with a ...more link" to their site. they will get a backlink, you will get content. they'd be dumb to just say no and if they do, they seriously need a lesson in SEO.
     
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  14. dotDavid

    dotDavid Well-Known Member

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    #14
    You should really ask the owner of the content before re-publishing any content, regardless in good faith or not. Being a designer myself, I like to know if someone is copying/publishing my content even with a backlink because they could potentially earn money from my content which is something I wouldn't appreciate.
     
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  15. Clutch Technology

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    #15
    You should be safe. On the end of the article put the article link and wouldn't hurt to put.. Article written by NAME, he/she has a column at DOMAIN.com.
     
    Clutch Technology, Feb 26, 2011 IP
  16. Designs Wonder

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    It will arise a copyright issue. There are website which keeps track of the copyright contents like copyscape.com/. If you want to start earning from your blog, then i will recommend you not to copy any content from other website or blog. Search Engines also stop crawling into your website further and your seo efforts will also go waste then. Main thing is that it is of no use.. Stick to original content.
     
    Designs Wonder, Feb 28, 2011 IP