Reason Prevails

The Statesman has changed the language of its rule on fair use as Kevin Richert explains at the Idaho Statesman. Yes, bloggers are allowed to link there now and to use a 2-3 sentence summary. I’m okay with that. I don’t think I’ve quoted the Statesman for more than a sentence or two for months, maybe years.

I have no problem with the Statesman defending their copyright from people using whole articles, or long stretches of text. What concerned me was their heavy handed policy of forbidding people from linking to them.  Whether they had a change of heart, or didn’t understand what they were saying in the first place, I don’t know. But,  I’m glad the policy is clarified.

And I’m pleased to lift the “No Sandwiches” for you ban.