Somewhat OT: copyright question

[csappenfield at kc.rr.com]

----- Original Message -----
From: Jack <quiet_celt at yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, June 12, 2005 9:51 am
Subject: Re: Somewhat OT: copyright question

> Please tell us which case of the hundreds in this
> FAQ is the one you are referring to. It's hard to 
> argue the validity of your argument that unintentional
> copyright infringement is prosecutable without knowing
> the basis of your argument. While it is true that you
> can unintentionally infringe on copyright, there is
> also a "safe harbor" provision in the US Copyright act
> 
> that holds people harmless under certain conditions.
> 
> Please refer to the following site for information
> about why and how content providers are or are not
> liable for copyright infringement. 
> 
> http://www.libertolaw.com/2-99.html
> 

That might look like it deals specifically with ISPs, but sec 512 of 
the DMCA covers all "online service providers", not just ISPs.  If you 
run a mailing list, you are an online service provider, and the DMCA 
is your friend.  Or, at least, the enemy of your enemy.