Rumors of a 'Whisper Campaign' Forming Against Fair Use 174
An anonymous reader writes "Ars Technica reports that a group of companies and organizations it calls 'big content' is currently engaged in a worldwide 'whisper campaign' against Fair Use. 'The counter-reformation in question takes the form of a "whispering campaign" in which ministries in different countries are told that plans to expand fair use rights might well run afoul of the Berne Convention's "three-step test." The Convention, which goes back to the late 1800s, was one of the earliest international copyright treaties and is now administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).'"
Leeches (Score:5, Funny)
That's not how I heard it... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Berne Convention can go piss up a rope (Score:5, Funny)
Wouldn't that make your mood worse when you're sued?
Also, what kind of conviction can you expect? Sentenced to be in a good mood for 5 years (2 years probation when you show good behavior)?
Anyone remember when... (Score:0, Funny)
Re:Berne Convention can go piss up a rope (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Leeches (Score:0, Funny)
Re:The "3 steps" (Score:3, Funny)
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