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twoodcc

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Feb 3, 2005
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is news that is posted in macrumors copyrighted? like if someone on another forum copies the same thing from here, can they get in trouble?

now i don't do this, and i'm not trying to get anyone in trouble, i was just curious
 
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however it looks like Arn has forgotten to update the dates! :D

While I do not hold the official word, personally I dont think there is a problem with reusing news articles as long as you give credit where credit is due.
 
at the bottom of the page,

however it looks like Arn has forgotten to update the dates! :D

While I do not hold the official word, personally I dont think there is a problem with reusing news articles as long as you give credit where credit is due.


Arn must be watching you, because they're fixed now. :)
 
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Everything on the site is automatically copyright by the site owner.

Having said that, reportage of news with credit/link to the source is generally acceptable internet practice.

Uncredited copying, bulk copying of content, deep linking within a frame on another site, copying of graphics, or passing off content as your own would generally be an infringement of the owners' rights.
 
"If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or
your dealings with this Web site, you can contact

Arnold Kim
MacRumors.com, LLC
webmaster@macrumors.com"

Everything on the site is automatically copyright by the site owner.

Having said that, reportage of news with credit/link to the source is generally acceptable internet practice.

Uncredited copying, bulk copying of content, deep linking within a frame on another site, copying of graphics, or passing off content as your own would generally be an infringement of the owners' rights.

thanks guys, that's about what i thought. i have seen other sites have the same news article (well, forum post) as here
 
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