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  1. Not to split hairs or fuel the fire, but how are they different? Wrong is wrong. Illegal is illegal. I don't think that RSG is debating the definition of theft. I think she is trying to educate people to the fact that using the artwork of someone else without permission is copyright infringement, is illegal, and there is now a ruling to prove it.

     

    Oh absolutely. Like I said above, anyone with at least some understanding of copyright could've told you before that using somebody else's artwork for your own commercial purposes is illegal and can get out into trouble. That's why the outcome of this ruling was completely expected. The fair use clause is nice when it applies, but in this case it clearly didn't. No argument about any of that.

     

    And RSG was assuming not everyone has that knowledge.

     

    But in a legal sense, there's different levels of wrong. You're not equaling theft with murder either, are you? Killing somebody is clearly more wrong than stealing a candy bar from a store. Both are still crimes and wrong of course and can get you punished, but there's a clear difference between the two. Same applies to copyright infringement and theft, two completely different pairs of shoes.

     

    You mean lefties and righties? :laughing: No, seriously, the severity of a crime is determined by social and cultural rules, not by law, law determines the punishment. There is NO difference in legal sense. Right vs wrong... there is no gray. Either you commit a crime or you don't, there are no varying degrees. You are innocent or you are guilty, there is no "kinda" guilty. Is stealing a candy bar from the corner store same as killing someone? Yes... it's wrong. I am not saying there are crimes that carry a stiffer or more harsh penalty, all I am saying is a crime is a crime. Remember we used to stone people to death for blaspheming. How sever is that? (Talking about punishment fitting a crime is a whole new can of worms. :ph34r: )

     

    Just because society looks at copyright infringement as a "less sever" crime, does not make it right nor legal.

     

    It's just the movie and music industry who spend big money on campaigns trying to make everyone think that the two are actually the same, while in reality they aren't. The reason is simple: "Theft" is a very strong word, "copyright infringement" not so much. Hardly anyone would go and steal a car, but a lot of people are ok with illegally downloading or copying movies and music.

     

    Again, just because people are "ok" with others illegally obtaining copyrighted material, does make it OK. It's still illegal.

     

    Telling people that the two are the same is the industry's attempt at making people feel more guily about their actions, but it's all just a big lie. It doesn't mean that copyright infringement is not a crime, or ok to do, or that it should be legal, but lying to people on a large scale like that is also not ok.

     

    Huh? See, this is where you loose me, they are the same. It's a crime, and I say again, just because people are "ok" with it does not make it legal. If you are breaking the law, you deserve to feel guilty. How is that a lie?

     

    Copyright is all about the right to make a copy of some piece of work. In this context, a copy is a true, direct copy, something that's in some way identical to the original. E.g. for a text, it would be a word-by-word copy. Plagiarism is related, but it's merely the imitation of somebody else's work, and not a direct copy. Not a word-by-word copy of a text for example, but a newly written text having similar content.

     

    "Copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the author or creator of an original work, including the right to copy, distribute and adapt the work. Copyright does not protect ideas, only their expression." According to Wikipedia. Plagiarism is the copying of someones work and calling it your own.

  2. Not a surprising ruling to be honest, anyone with a half decent understanding of copyright law should've expected that outcome.

     

    To quote Alex Kozinski: "Overprotecting intellectual property is as harmful as underprotecting it. Culture is impossible without a rich public domain. Nothing today, likely nothing since we tamed fire, is genuinely new: Culture, like science and technology, grows by accretion, each new creator building on the works of those who came before. Overprotection stifles the very creative forces it's supposed to nurture."

     

    yes, my point exactly. folks may think it's only small potatoes, but it is the principal of the thing. stealing artwork is no less a theft than stealing an ipod or anything else.

    That's not true, it's a very different thing, both morally and legally. Copyright infringement is not theft, it's copyright infringement.

     

    Not to split hairs or fuel the fire, but how are they different? Wrong is wrong. Illegal is illegal. I don't think that RSG is debating the definition of theft. I think she is trying to educate people to the fact that using the artwork of someone else without permission is copyright infringement, is illegal, and there is now a ruling to prove it.

  3. All names have been sent. If you signed up and did not receive a name please email me.

     

    This was my first attempt at hosting a mission. I've learned some things (like to find a different program to randomize names. <_< ) Thank you to all for your patients. Sorry for any confusions.

     

    Now bring on the fun!!

  4. I didn't get a name....was I signed up properly>>?? Oh no....

     

    I still have not gotten all names out. The program I used to randomize the names messed up and I have to go back through everything I sent. :sad: I apologize for this mix up, every one will have a name by the end of the day today.

  5. Oh boy, I'm behind!!

     

    Nutmeg (female cat)

    Email Sent - 2/22/11

    Name Received - yes. (don't remember when, hehe)

    Mission Sent - 3/14/11

    Mission Received - 3/14/11

     

    Riley Finn, it is on it's way, I promise. Sorry, I got a little behind.

     

    Nutmeg received her mission the other day. (I'll get pictures up shortly.) She was a happy happy girl. She LOVES the treats (all of them), goes crazy over the lazer toy. I had her running up the walls... litterally! The cat grass is perfect, she was just complaining that hers has died. Ooops. The coins are awesome, never seen either one before. And a wonderful little note. (Oh, BTW, I remember those posts. :laughing: )

     

    Cheddar (male cat)

    Email Sent - 2/22/11

    Name Received - 3/16/11

    Mission Sent -

    Mission Received -

     

    Cheddar is looking forward to his mission. He keeps tring to steal Nutmegs treats. :P

  6. and... Mr Gray also has a gold version of his coin, but only 2 exist! one has Mr Gray and the other one... me! :D I won it in the icon contest! I was deeply honored by having 001!!! :)

     

    WOW!! That's fantastic!! Congratulations! :D Would you be able to get me a photo, so I can add it to the list?

  7. ...

     

    So if I were to mint 4 versions of a coin with a limit of 100 coins per versions does that make them all LEs?

     

    i dunno, but look at your total numbers. 400 coins. that is a LOT of coins, can you reasonably expect to sell all 400?

     

    rsg

     

    I used those numbers as an example. From what others are saying if you mint over 100 of any one version it can't be called an LE. So if you mint 400 coins in four different versions with only 100 of each version and say you'll never re-mint those versions, then there all LEs!

     

    I disagree. To me, to be able to claim a title of LE, that version needs to have been made in a lesser number, a limited edition. You have to have a regular edition to have a limited edition.

     

    IMHO :anicute:

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    My opinion is that you should check up on a slow or missing coin once and then forget it.

     

    Good advice.

    I guess it's my don't trust anyone attitude.

    Living for years in NYC will do that to ya.

     

    As the saying goes....

    If you love something set it free.

     

    I don't think it is a bad idea to check up on a coin if it has not been dropped for a while, but I am of the firm belief not "If you love it let it go," but if I can deal with someone stealing it, ok. Never release something you are not willing to part with. That's why I collect. :anibad: Oh, and by the way, I've released about 500 coins myself, never expecting to see one again. ;) But, that is just me. :ph34r:

  9. i cant see the pictures but i do like the pyramids

    i looked at the link that eyed10t put up but it said it was forbidden

    i cant wait to see the pics

    thanks

     

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    *picture courtesy of Geocoins.net

     

    :)

     

    I think they were only found in caches. It wasn't a mystery who was putting them out, but maybe it was and I just knew. They surfaced in the Pacific Northwest first.

     

    From what I know of this coin, it is considered a Mystery Coin. It was only left in puzzle caches, but I don't think the identity of the cacher was known. (I could be wrong.)

  10. Hmm, how an I add to my already crowded schedule? A MISSION!! Yes, I can do that, besides, it's for the pets. Yeah, ok that's my excuse.

     

    Cheddar (male cat)

    Email Sent - 2/22/11

    Name Received -

    Mission Sent -

    Mission Received -

     

    Nutmeg (female cat)

    Email Sent - 2/22/11

    Name Received -

    Mission Sent -

    Mission Received -

  11. Is the confirmation email supposed to come immediately after submitting the form? I did not get one :unsure:

     

    No. The email does not come right after. I still have to do that manually. :laughing:

     

    All confirmations have been sent. If you are signing up for more than one mission, make sure your confirmation email confirms that. If you have signed up and have not received a confirmation, please contact me, I have not gotten your info.

  12. would anyone care to guess?

     

    I have to admit that it looks like the numbers are falling fast for the released coins. But in my area of the world, coin collecting seems to be falling off too. We seem to be loosing more people to those evil little round path thingies. :grin:

     

    I know that personally I have released over 500 (activated) coins. I also know that I have about 800 coins in collection, so for me, only 60% have been released.

     

    WOWWWWWWWWWWW !!!

    you've put a lot of coin $$$$$$$$$$$ out there.

     

    Yes and I :wub: love :wub: coins that much.

     

    Edited to add: The majority of the coins released were DarrylW4 and I's personal coins. I've also been releasing coins since 2006.

  13. would anyone care to guess?

     

    I have to admit that it looks like the numbers are falling fast for the released coins. But in my area of the world, coin collecting seems to be falling off too. We seem to be loosing more people to those evil little round path thingies. :grin:

     

    I know that personally I have released over 500 (activated) coins. I also know that I have about 800 coins in collection, so for me, only 60% have been released.

  14. OK, I guess it's official!

     

    Here we go!

     

    Mission:

    Send one unactivated non-micro coin. As always, other stuff is up to you.

     

    Time:

    Sign up by filling out the form with the required information by March 19. If you are signing up for more than one mission you must fill out that many forms. Or email me at geofirefly03@gmail.com

     

    Easter 2011 Geocoin Mission sign-up

     

    Post your progress here.

     

    Sign-up:

    Name received:

    Package sent:

    Package received:

     

    edited: changing color so you can read it. :P

  15. It's the Yin Yang Koi Mystery. Found this photo on a sale site, via google.

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    This is the: Yin Yang Koi Mystery

    (it's actually the Japanese variation of Yin Yang and would be called Inyodo, but that's beside the point!).

     

    Mark, I love that name! Inyodo Koi mystery coin. Is there an official name of this coin yet?

    Aren't we lucky to have found such a great hobby with such giving people. Thank you so much mystery senders, you brighten everyone's day!

     

    I think that it is officially the "Yin Yang Koi." But I'm not expert, so please correct me if I am wrong. :lol: I do believe this is an older coin. Until today, I have only seen or heard of this coin once. Glad to see it come back.

     

    Also, and more importantly :wub: , CONGRATS!!! to all who have received this wonderful little coin.

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