TurnItIn's archiving of student papers is fair use, court says

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Bad principles in action = subverted copyrights: Fair use is a bit of a red herring, especially the so-called 'transformative' test.

Basically, iParadigm is using complete works for its own use with the intent of improving their reputation and thus increase their future revenue stream. For this, they are paying nothing to those who upon who works they are relying for this revenue.

It is not relevent that it is not been published by the students, otherwise that opens the door to saying unpublished works are free to be used for commercial purposes without recompense. Copyright exists in the work once given a form, regardless of whether it is 'published' for public consumption.

It is also not relevent that iParadigms did not publish it either because we all have to buy books we use for private purposes, but that does not grant us the right to scan them and use them as source material for commercial (or ANY) purpose. Why doesn't iParadigms contract a whole lot of students to write answers to questions? That would be the fair way. Then they would know the true cost of their services.

It is unfair to expect a person to lose the right to control how their works are used just because they are students. I think this sets up a new era of student exploitation that subverts the principles of copyright (and possibly privacy) laws.

Priciples must be clear and upheld by all. Allowing educational institutions in conjunction with commercial interests to bypass copyright laws is a bad principle, shows lack of respect and sends the wrong message to students - you are not allowed to copy others' work for your selfish purposes, but we can copy yours for ours!

Sometimes I wonder how students can ever learn principles with such bad examples.; Posted by: Patanjali Posted on: 04/21/09 (Edited: 04/21/2009 @ 01:23) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use