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Re: Combined manual into one file
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Originally Posted by vivek16 View Post
yeah since the manual is copyrighted by FIRST, only FIRST (unless permission is obtained from FIRST) can have the manual on their website.

-vivek
Yes, Thats right. But i think we already use many of firsts work in non copy right positions. Read this post..

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Originally Posted by Cyberguy34000 View Post
Oh come on...

Perhaps I'm a bit biased on copyright issues, but this is ridiculous.

The manuals and kickoff videos are inaccessible for a lot of people, mirrors enable people to learn the rules. This is going too far especially when you consider how far that logic takes you...



We regularly show off FIRST game animations to new members and at demonstrations - (Public performances of a copyrighted work)

We print off manuals and give them to new members - (Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material without permission of publisher)

We make 3d digital replicas of the field, and post them for others to use (Creation and dissemination of a derivatively work not covered by fair-use).


Seriously.... Where do you draw the line?
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