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Writers Forum - March 2009

March 5th 2009 01:48

Is there a definition of where Orble blog posts stand in terms of copyright? I'm asking because I recently posted a three-part discussion which had a really good response. I was thinking that maybe I could turn it into a nice, informative article - but I don't know who'd own/share the copyright!

Is it something I can re-publish elsewhere ad lib? Re-publish with an introduction that explains where it comes from and that it was on Orble? Or not re-publish at all?

Any guidance would be nice. There was nothing in the FAQ, so I'm guessing this doesn't happen very often or I'm just massively naive...

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Comment by Whitney

March 18th 2009 16:18

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I wouldn't recommend copying and pasting it word for word only because if it's duplicated elsewhere, it can possibly affect search engine traffic, especially with Google, as they'll see two places of the same information.

Comment by Spike 2

March 18th 2009 16:39

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Hi Whitney. I'd rewrite it anyway, as the format would look really weird in one article. I was more concerned with breaching copyright: I can't find a statement of who "owns" the text once it's published on Orble, you see. Infuriating.

Comment by Cheryl J

March 22nd 2009 10:36

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This is in Orble's Terms and Conditions

On Topic Media retains copyright over the material on each blog to protect ourselves legally. In practice we do not stop bloggers editing, deleting, or using their material for other purposes such as books. We do ask that the material you publish on Orble blogs is not duplicated elsewhere on the web without asking us first. If you have a specific reason that you wish to retain copyright over your work contact support@orble.com.

On that note Spike 2, I have republished material on here that I have written elsewhere before I brought it over to Orble. As far as I'm concerned, I wrote it, I own it.

Comment by Spike 2

March 22nd 2009 10:46

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Qwerk
Peanut Butter

Brilliant. Thanks, Cheryl. Where on earth did you find that? I spent ages looking for the TOS, but came up with nothing.

Comment by Morgan Bell

March 26th 2009 16:39

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i think people that publish alot of original creative writing often send Jon an email or message requesting to take ownership of their copyright, and he pretty much always says yes

in general if you wish to quote from comments people have left on your post its usually just a courtesy/ettiquet thing to drop them a quick message asking for permission

i dont think you have to legally if you are duplicating their words for the purposes of critique or satire, but i think a quick message can sometimes prevent conflict

Comment by Spike 2

March 26th 2009 18:56

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Qwerk
Peanut Butter

Thanks, Morgan. That's pretty much what I was getting at: publishing previous content in article form. The comments wouldn't be needed in this case, though. Now I just need to find Jon's email, lol.

Comment by Morgan Bell

March 26th 2009 19:11

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you could use the support@orble.com or send him a PM by going to his profile page

good luck with the article!

Comment by Cheryl J

March 27th 2009 08:56

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Zentertainment
Budget Centsability

I have asked to retain all copyright and was told that was fine.

I found the TOC under 'About Orble'. You can view them HERE

I don't think you'd have any problems though Spike. If you ask to retain your copyright, they will oblige.

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