On 12-7-2009 20:52, Darren New wrote:
> andrel wrote:
>> I think you also need to define more precise what is copyrightable and 
>> what not. 
> 
> That is definitely part of the problem also. (Same with patents.)
> 
> The other part is that some things are cultural. Can the design of the 
> Eiffel Tower or Washington Monument be copyrighted? If so, can you 
> refuse to let tourists take pictures?  Etc.
> 
> I saw an interesting article about de facto "copyright" on public domain 
> artwork. The example was the Sistine chapel, long out of copyright, but 
> there's only one, and the Vatican doesn't let you take pictures. Hence, 
> altho it's public domain, there are no copies available to the public.
> 
>> elaborate scheme? At what point does it become impossible for future 
>> owners to repaint it differently without violating my copyright?
> 
> I don't think copyright gives you the right to prevent others from 
> *destroying* your work. :-)
> 
Related: a small article in a newspaper today: A library has a large 
number of periodicals and newspapers. Nobody can find what they are 
looking for. The interior designer does not give permission to put signs 
on his (or her) bookcases.

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