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Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? #179062 11/15/12 03:52 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 826 BC, Canada pwarren OP Expert
OP pwarren Expert Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 826 BC, Canada	Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? A parody is one of the copyright exceptions under 'fair use' aren't they? It would be nice if they are allowed. Then I can post the re-mixed version of Rogaine there. BiaB 2013 b366, RB 2013 b4, WinXP Pro SP3, Toshiba M70, 1.8GHz 2GB RAM 100GB HD. Focusrite Saffire 6 USB, Ketron SD2.BiaB Wiki

Re: Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? pwarren #179063 11/15/12 05:34 PM Off-Topic
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Kemmrich Expert Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,815	Rogaine is really a satire derivative work and not a parody. To be a "fair use" parody, you have to somehow comment on the original work that you are copying from. Quote: Producers or creators of parodies of a copyrighted work have been sued for infringement by the targets of their ridicule, even though such use may be protected as fair use. These fair use cases distinguish between parodies (using a work in order to poke fun at or comment on the work itself) and satires (using a work to poke fun at or comment on something else). Courts have been more willing to grant fair use protections to parodies than to satires, but the ultimate outcome in either circumstance will turn on the application of the four fair use factors. -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use#Fair_use_and_parody /> Now at bandcamp: Crows Say Vee-Eh @ bandcamp or soundcloud: Kevin @ soundcloud

Re: Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? pwarren #179064 11/15/12 05:35 PM Off-Topic
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MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,573 Hamlin NY	Quote: Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? A parody is one of the copyright exceptions under 'fair use' aren't they? It would be nice if they are allowed. Then I can post the re-mixed version of Rogaine there. I posted a couple of parodies and got no flac about it. I even said if this is not allowed delete the post and let me know. The post stayed up and I received no warnings about posting other parodies. Just my experience. Back in my day the only time we started panic buying was when the bartender shouted "last call"! 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? MarioD #179065 11/15/12 08:49 PM Off-Topic
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Mac Veteran M Joined: May 2000 Posts: 38,502 Chesapeake, Virginia USA	I think it depends upon whether or not it is YOUR parody. Not someone else's parody work, which can be copyrighted and probably is... --Mac PGmusic FAQs, Tutorials and Updates! click here You must be Audiominds. www.audiominds.com

Re: Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? Mac #179066 11/17/12 01:11 PM Off-Topic
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DennisD Journeyman Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 317 BC Interior	Awesome!, it looks just like my studio. Wwweellll almost. Mine is a little bit smaller and not quite as many dials, lights, knobs, wires, speakers, inputs, outputs, sliders, leds, cords, etc. etc. D There are only 3 kinds of musicians: those that can count, and those that can't! PC AMD A4-5300 APU 3.4 GHz, 8gb RAM, 1T HDD, Windows 10, Reaper 4.77, BIAB2018, PTPA12, RB2018, Roland VS-880 DAW

Re: Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? MarioD #179067 11/20/12 12:37 PM Off-Topic
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OP pwarren Expert Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 826 BC, Canada	Thanks Mario. That seems fair. Post and allow PGM to decide if they think it's Ok. BiaB 2013 b366, RB 2013 b4, WinXP Pro SP3, Toshiba M70, 1.8GHz 2GB RAM 100GB HD. Focusrite Saffire 6 USB, Ketron SD2.BiaB Wiki

Re: Are parodies allowed in the user showcase? Mac #179068 11/20/12 12:38 PM Off-Topic
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OP pwarren Expert Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 826 BC, Canada	That make sense Mac. In this case it is mine so it should be Ok I guess. Thanks. BiaB 2013 b366, RB 2013 b4, WinXP Pro SP3, Toshiba M70, 1.8GHz 2GB RAM 100GB HD. Focusrite Saffire 6 USB, Ketron SD2.BiaB Wiki

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