Re: Larry's coaching style

[Jim McMaster <mcmaster@sweng.stortek.com>]

In message <199712311836.NAA26150@reynolds-bh.rmc.com>, "Greg Odegaard" said:
> Please give us more details on where this violates some copy write
> infringement.  Articles are posted many times a week from the Globe, ESPN,
> On Hoops, and others across the country without apparent concern in the
> past.  If because it is a premium article dictates that it violates some
> obscure law, wouldn't the Newspapers like the Globe that show their legal
> ownership of each article at the bottom be all over us by now.  If what you
> say is true or even a practicle reality then this and every other fan list
> would have been "shutdown" long ago.  

The copyright law is quite clear.  The originator of any work has exclusive 
rights to say when, where and how the work is distributed.  Just because some 
copyright holders choose not to pursue legal remedies does not mean they 
cannot choose to do so in the future.  The risk is quite real.  The Globe, 
who chooses to post their articles on the web for free are not as likely to 
do so as ESPN, which provides these articles only to paying subscribers.

I am sure if you asked igtc.com, they would agree with me.

> And BTW excuse me for too cheap in
> your own words, I am sure you throw around money everywhere you go, not
> wanting the world to think you were "cheap"
> 
Perhaps you would like me to use the word "theft" instead of "copyright 
infringement"?  That is what you are asking for.  Tell me, do you choose to 
"throw money away" on food and clothing?  Or do you just go into stores and 
take what you want because you are too much of a "cheapskate" (your word, not 
mine) to pay for them?  ESPN's site is just as much a store as any other.

If the ESPN articles are not worth paying for, then you should not read them.

> GET REAL!

I am real.  You are living in a fantasy world where you should get free goods.
> 
> Regardless, R. Benz, myself and I assume most others would still appreciate
> the information being posted, without the fear of retribution.  I think
> ESPN has better things to do this time of year than worry about us
> "criminals".
> 
My original comment stands.  This is copyright infringement, and these 
articles should not be posted here.

-- 
Jim McMaster
mailto:mcmaster@sweng.stortek.com