Lawrence Lessig does not understand why Congress is so concerned about remixes. He believes that Congress should be worried about more important issues than copyright concerning remixes. Stephen Colbert does an interview with Lessig, Stephen Colbert Interview, where Lessig clearly expresses his frustration over this issue. I enjoyed how Colbert throws in his various opinions, how he "doesn't really care" about this issue, and invites everyone to create a remix of his interview.
I do not really know where I stand on this issue. I understand that an artist wants money and recognition for their song being used, but I also understand how many people enjoy making remixes (it's a form of artistic expression). I'd really appreciate comments in regards to which way you swing. Should Congress worry about this? Is it that big of a deal? Or should everyone continue to make remixes and parodies because it's not really a big deal?
Perhaps remixes that make money should have to pay a royality, where ones that are for enjoyment would need to list credit of the artist, like a bibilography on a paper does.
ReplyDeleteSupreme Court so far says it's okay, but I like Bernice's idea. Sometimes getting the nuances of reference are part of the fun of viewing/listening to a remix
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