What are the regulations in hosting an internet news site?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by delmargraphics, Apr 17, 2009.

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    Hey, I am curious to know what exactly are the regulations and approved content in publishing a online news site.
    Also, can I publish articles from other sites? (with the link of their site at the end of the article)

    Is that legal?

     
    delmargraphics, Apr 17, 2009 IP
  2. hostlonestar

    hostlonestar Peon

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    No, it is not legal to post articles from other sites without their express written permission to do so. Simply providing a link back does not fulfill this requirment. If you look at my blog's legal page, here you will see an example where this would be allowed. In my blog, I allow it if it meets the requirments of that page, i.e. a linkback with credit. However, this is a form of licensing giving express written permission.
     
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  3. ms11

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    You could post a *limited* excerpt under fair use laws, but wholesale copying is not permitted.
     
    ms11, Apr 18, 2009 IP