only if they give you permission to. otherwise you're stealing their content without their permission.
But I guess, it's perfectly okay to use excerpts and quotes and link back to the site (exact URL to that particular article) and integrate that into your own article?
Why expose yourself by using excerpts and quotes? Why not just report that "The Washington Post reports today that..." writing something in your own words to explain the gist of the story.
I believe that you can as long as you give credit where its due. If you just copy n paste then you are copying and violating laws. If you give them credit (url back to their site where the article is located) then you should be okay. It is also nice to drop them an email and let them know. This will allow them to look at it, and see if they feel that you are violating any laws. If they request that it be taken down, then promptly do so. After that, email them and see if you can work out a system where both parties will be happy.
Content: your answer is a Big No. Going to Google or Yahoo news is an excellent source of getting information. Add your brain to what they said, and simply mention that you are writing your article or blog based on information published on ___________ ________. There is absolutely nothing more wrong doing this, than by using a quote from a person or source, not in public domain, and stating so. On past articles I wrote on corruption in the insurance/financial industry, later when I "googled" my own name. I saw where people took snippets of my research, and credited me. I do not mind. However if I ever were to use the words "State Farm", or "AARP" in an article submitted to Ezine articles, see how fast it gets yanked. Those are the exceptions, not the rule. Now I just use the initials for State Farm as S.F. as the readers for whom the article is relevant know what is being said. Likewise for AARP, I simply say. "the largest senior organization in the USA."
When i saw the yahoo news, they are using title, one line content and read more link to where the articles located. Can we take 2 or three paragraph and give read more link?. Is it legally ok without inform email to the site where the article located?.
Like my example answer above. Simply apply your own given brain to what is given. Give credit where credit is due. Then summarize and phrase in your own words. The link is optional, as these are public news stories about public officials and news events. Give youself part of the credit. Some of the most successful blogs have not been built by creative thinking alone, but those that use the creative thinking of others, add their own touch and rapidly get it posted. I say blogs, because there are some article directories like Ezine Articles that severely frown on news, even though they are promoting the word Ezine. An added tip. Jump on these new stories from authority sources as soon as they come down the line. If possible leave a comment always stating your name and qualifications. Google will record these transactions for you. Now when someone "googles" your name you will also be seen as an authority on the subject. Hope this helps, and keep the tip to yourself.---------------------
Yes, dsimi, you can do that. It's called a blurb. In fact, you can do more than that. Many media sources do that. Peejaydee had a good idea in his last post also on rephrasing part of the story in your own words.
No. Think of it sort of like this: A website is somebody's home. You cannot go in there and take anything without their permission. ... Even though we, as a visitor, do not know for sure that is really their property to begin with. Sounds kind of contradictory, doesn't it? And not to be contradictory here, but I myself often use Google images to use pictures. I do this because who knows who owns what. Hell, pics have been in the Internet for years on end. On top of that, many simply do not care if their pics are used. So.... I know, some of this doesn't make sense, but....
Dmisi: My moral standards are much higher. Your answer is not that simple. I do not know your level of integrity. If you like the advice above it might work. However, you might be a person looking for honesty, and you are sincerely considering an alternative> The legal alternative (if you have a website), will pay you back additional benefits with simple practical use. Should you desire this alternative, I will take the time to explain it, right here. Otherwise I have 30 writers currently improving their skills, I have to be attentive to. I will leave the choice of knowledge or fed answers up to you. Nor will I pass judgment on a person going out of the way to at least offer you a workable band aid. BTW, if one of my learners, had a website article directory like yours, I would let them see mine, and how I get extreme action in very little time. All legal, all free, and a 30 minute investment in yourself could solve your article directory growth problem.