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GOTTA STAY FAI
Mar 24, 2005

~no glitter in the gutter~
~no twilight galaxy~
College Slice

elektroboot posted:

I'm open to the idea of passing some of the contents around, if we don't think that hosting it publicly is ethical. What do you think?

Not trying to be a wet blanket here, but what you're proposing is illegal unless you have express permission from the creator, so my vote is "noep" unless you get something in writing saying you're good to distribute it. I've seen lawsuits filed for far less significant reasons, and the statute of limitations is three years after you release the works.

I really wouldn't want to worry constantly for the next three years that one day I'd get a certified letter in the mail because the creator filed suit. Giggle at the stuff, then wipe the drive and repurpose the machine.

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GOTTA STAY FAI
Mar 24, 2005

~no glitter in the gutter~
~no twilight galaxy~
College Slice
Really, if you take the whole cultural responsibility angle seriously (not saying you shouldn't), the best thing to do would be to wait and see if you can somehow get in contact with the person that holds the rights to the material. One little letter saying "yah go for it fam" makes any legal and ethical issues vanish instantly.

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