Ownership of Threads / Writing / Copyrights?

[coolstuff]

Sup, I had a question more directed at the mods, but anyone else who has insight please feel free to answer.

Who has ownership of the posts here on Sosuave? I mean, does Sosuave (aka Allen) "own" what I say or you say on this forum? Is there a copyright on the writing here, on my writing, your writing...or, is whatever is said here free, public domain to be used as we wish? Do we have to cite someone...will I be 'stealing' from someone if I quote their posts from here?

Thanks for any valuable insight.

-coolstuff312

 

[Bible_Belt]

this is not legal advice

Get it directly from the owners here, or from a licensed attorney, but in general, you are not stealing until you re-publish for profit. The site owner owns the posts here, but that is mostly to keep another person from printing out the DJ Bible and selling it for a profit. If you are not profiting from the republication, it is still plagiarism, so you should still do everything possible to give due credit to the original author, link to the post, etc.

 

[coolstuff]

never mind, I'm going to email you. Thanks for the prompt response, you seem knowledgeable.

 

[Bible_Belt]

I am speaking of Internet message boards in general, btw, and am not affiliated in any way with the owners of this site.

Also, here is another thread on the topic:
http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=105776&highlight=allen

 

[coolstuff]

Thanks Bible Belt, that other thread you linked was very helpful!

 

[Vincent]

The writers of the post have permission to use them elsewhere, so get there permission or allens before doing anything.