The infamous former classmate of TRP

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Jules Siegel wrote:
> 
> At 02:55 PM 05/8/97 -0400, Peter Giordano <Peter.Giordano at williams.edu> wrote:
> >Somebody said:
> >>Maybe someone could scan it as ASCII text, and post it here (anonymously?).
> >
> >I say:
> >That would lead to some interesting (and hypocricial) sobbing about
> copyright violation
> 
> You don't seem to care very much about logic or accuracy, do you? Nor do you
> seem to know much about copright law. Scanning and putting the entire text
> of a book online would be the basis for a lawsuit.
> 
> Let me repeat myself: "Lineland" consists of at least 75% my words,
> Chrissie's words and photographs to which I own the copyright (because I
> took them) or have the copyright owner's permission to use.
> 
> All other material in the book is very amply covered by the fair use concept
> or is in the public domain. I estimate that perhaps 15% of the book consists
> of brief comments with no commercial value, all of which are fully
> attributed, unlike your quoted material above.
> 
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lighten up, fella. this whole internet publishing thing is overblown.
david foster wallace put the entire text of infinite jest online, but
the book (read:paper) was still a best-seller. the internet is a
resource, an addendum to what is published on paper, and will never
replace the good old book. the internet should be about access and
freedom, and should not be a marketing tool to those serious about
reading and thinking ( though companies will always try to exploit
everything they can). you took a passing joke/comment way too seriously,
in my opinion. the merits of literary pursuit will be realized in paper
'product.' unclench the buttcheeks, pal. have fun.
ray