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To: Ilaine who wrote (27941)	6/7/1999 1:44:00 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

I raised the "knowingly issue" because would be likely to count in any possible disciplinary action...In any event, here is something on "the fair use doctrine". FAIR USE DOCTRINE In the United States, an author's copyrights are protected for the author's life plus 50 years. Although the author has the exclusive right to reproduce the work, the Fair Use Doctrine provides an exception to this exclusive right. Under the Fair Use Doctrine, others may reproduce the copyrighted work without the author's express written permission under limited circumstances. Under the Fair Use Doctrine, four (4) factors must be considered when determining whether or not a copyrighted work may be reproduced without the express written permission of the author: 1.The nature of the copyrighted work. 2.The amount and substantiality of the portion to be reproduced in relation to the work as a whole. 3.The effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work. 4.The purpose and character of the use, including whether the use is of commercial nature or for nonprofit, educational purposes. Under our law, Chesterton's copyright has lapsed, since he has been deceased more than 50 years, which is probably why it is posted on the Web. Additionally, a small, educational, and non- commercial use like this is covered under the doctrine. Finally, nothing that I have read about the doctrine states that it is a requirement to publish the copyright when making a quotation...