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readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:18:10 +0000

Thank you both of you - I am so overwhelmed by the support here - you have kept me from thowing up my hands and walking away.

@Timethief - thank you, you are a life saver.

@Raincoaster, I hope to spend the weekend learning about this in depth and not try to cram 40 hours of learning into 4 like I did before - thank you for your explanations.

@isharacomix - thank you for dealing with my little melt down so calmly.

timethief on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

timethief — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:03:06 +0000

@readytochangenow

I like the copyright notice on timethiefs page

If you wish you can use it. Provided you leave the credit links intact and also add a credit link my copyright page, then I hereby give you permission to use it on your own blog.

raincoaster on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

raincoaster — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:08:48 +0000

In fact, that's what you already HAD:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

is what you say you had. That means they can copy it WITH attribution and they're not allowed to tinker with it, nor to make money from it.

This still means they don't need to ask your permission; you've given it, subject to those conditions.

raincoaster on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

raincoaster — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:05:24 +0000

You should be able to get that from Creative Commons. It's a standard type of CC licensing, so look around their site. They have several different options.

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:45:47 +0000

@raincoaster Hyperventilating is right.

Ironically I was trying to have a policy that required attribution but still allowed sharing. I still don't know how I made such a huge mistake. I had some reblogging going on and I was trying to be smart.

Once my event is over today this is top on my list. I like the copyright notice on timethiefs page, I have a friend in the business that will hopefully be able to help me craft one.

Seems silly - two months ago I was upset because I have gone three weeks with not a single view. This blogging thing is not for sissys.

raincoaster on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

raincoaster — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:02:22 +0000

We all go through this sort of thing in the beginning.

Picasso was asked if all the fake Picassos floating around bothered him and he said no, not at all. "Because that is the greatest thing they will ever paint, and tomorrow I will wake up and I will still be Picasso."

Once the hyperventilation period is over it all gets better from there. Most people start out with maximum lockdown on their sites, eg no reblogging, nothing. They gradually loosen up as they realize nothing can go viral if they don't let it off its chain, but in the meantime they educate themselves on ways to keep the credit. It takes time.

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:33:36 +0000

OK - I am calmer now. I am going to trust what you said and step away from my computer.

Once again - thank you for your help.

isharacomix on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

isharacomix — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:32:45 +0000

There was never a "submission". All they did was give you a custom badge for your website. :)

Don't worry about that clause right there: That means if you put something under CC, and it becomes popular because people were allowed to share it, you aren't allowed to change your mind three months later and sue everyone. It's a way to stop less-respectable folks from pulling a bait-and-switch on their audience.

Just because there was a badge on your website for a few hours doesn't mean anything. :)

Don't hesitate to ask me questions about CC. I live for this sorta thing. ^^

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:26:15 +0000

I am actually crying...I just found this on the CC site.

But beware, the CC license is not something you can revoke if you change your mind.

I am not asking legal advice, I am just a new writer who feels like she just found her voice only to give it away.

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:21:32 +0000

Not to belabor the point- but does my original submission have no effect? I just found this on the CC forum:

You cannot retrospectively remove a Creative Commons license you voluntarily placed on your work, you can release subsequent editions/publications with a different or no license, but any versions the originate from the original CC license will continue to remain with that license.

I am just trying to figure out if I will get any sleep tonight.

isharacomix on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

isharacomix — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:17:05 +0000

CC doesn't store or record your works. If you remove the logo, you're good. :)

Always glad to help!

-- IsharaComix,
Creative Commons Nerd

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:11:33 +0000

Oh my goodness - I totally missed it. I was reading copyright materials for hours and proceeded to give it away. Another example of me making something simple waaay too difficult.

I can only hope that I can remove my site from CC...

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Seriously - can't thank you enough.

isharacomix on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

isharacomix — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:06:36 +0000

Looks like you're mistaken on the purpose of Creative Commons. CC licenses exist to give other people the right to copy works without having to ask for permission. Many artists release music under these licenses so other artists can remix them, put them in Youtube videos, etc.

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:58:48 +0000

I filled it out again and it still gave me Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:55:19 +0000

!!! No - I was not aware!

I filled out the Creative Commons form and this was the one they suggested to me.

OK - have to go investigate - holy crap.

isharacomix on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

isharacomix — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:46:01 +0000

@readytochangenow

This may be a new development, but I've noticed that your blog is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - No Derivs (CC-BY-NC-ND) license...

You know that license gives anyone the permission to copy your blog on a non-commercial website without having to ask for your permission in the first place, right?

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:31:47 +0000

@timethief *blushing* Thank you.

I can see that it will be a long time before I get bored - I am astounded how much there is to learn - I would be lost without you guys. Thank you.

timethief on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

timethief — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:57:07 +0000

edit: "reglaur" was meant to be "regular" but it's hard to see as I have drops in my eyes today. :(

timethief on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

timethief — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:56:07 +0000

@readytochangenow
Have no fear. You blog is well organized, very clean and easy to navigate. Your writing is excellent and you are building a blogging community of reglaur commenters. You are on the right track - go girl go!

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:51:03 +0000

I think it was all for not - nothing came of it. I think it just startled me at first. Afraid of being a noob :-)

raincoaster on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

raincoaster — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:58:19 +0000

Reblogging can be done ethically: look at BoingBoing: everything there started as a post somewhere else. But it's tricky. I've quoted from sites and linked to them and found, in the comments section, complaints from those bloggers that I didn't give them credit. Well, what more do you want other than a link with your name in it???

dovesgold on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

dovesgold — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:28:07 +0000

@R.T.C.N. well I guess at least they asked you first.
I thought just once about reblogging, when I saw something I particularly liked,
but I didn't go ahead because I didn't feel right about it, so I just set up a page with links to other people's blog posts, which I can now add to whenever I find something i like; I prefer to do it this way.

timethief on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

timethief — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:58:52 +0000

Is there a way to filter that out?

I would have simply ignored them and created more content.

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:12:45 +0000

OK - I manned up and got a subsciption - changed my comment and e-mail subscription text and am doing a batch search.

*wiping sweat off brow*

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:42:49 +0000

I went to Copyscape and all the returns were highlighting the text used in the comment section of my page which, of course, every blog has.

Is there a way to filter that out?

readytochangenow on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

readytochangenow — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:10:57 +0000

@timethief - copyright research in on my list - I am ready to finally hunker down and learn what I need to do - thank you again for the resources.

@raincoaster - I agree - after a spent some time reading their posts I went back and removed the comment. Alas, I forgot to ask for the money :-(

raincoaster on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

raincoaster — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:17:08 +0000

My guess? Probably spam. Would you want your blog to be associated with the blog of someone who writes like that? If I were you I'd say no. Well, I'd make extravagant fun of them for asking without offering dollars, demand ten bucks a word, and then say no anyway.

timethief on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

timethief — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:50:08 +0000

@readytochangenow
kennethmarkhoover is right on. Though it's not required I have a copyright policy you can check out > http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/copyright/
I also use copyscape to catch content thieves.
This post may be of interest to you > http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2009/02/05/copyright-basics-for-bloggers/

iameva1 on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

iameva1 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:42:50 +0000

Use your best judgement, I think as long as its a legit site and they credit you and your blog its fine :) Who knows, it may give you a few new readers. Good luck

kennethmarkhoover on "Is ok to let another blog use your content?"

kennethmarkhoover — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:12:14 +0000

Link and attribution is considered standard. :)