Eight Copyright Myths

Kathy Biehl ‘s Bloggers Beware: Debunking Eight Copyright Myths of the Online World:

  • It’s okay to use anything that doesn’t have a copyright notice.
  • It’s okay to use anything that’s online, because if it’s online, it’s in the public domain and up for grabs.
  • It’s okay to use anything as long as I’m not making any money off it.
  • It’s okay to use anything as long as I give credit.
  • It’s okay to use anything as long as I include the creator’s copyright notice.
  • It’s okay to use anything as long as I take it down when the copyright holder objects.
  • It’s okay to use something if I can’t find the copyright holder.
  • It’s okay to use something if I asked for permission and didn’t get a response.

All bloggers should read this article!