June 19, 2008


The Associated Press vs. Everybody Else

Additionally, the AP made clear to all and sundry it would charge fees every time its copyrighted material is excerpted, alluded to, or dreamed about.

Bloggers around the world expressed their outrage about the AP’s action by using strong words, street-smart wisdom, and merciless quoting.

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posted by Michael Grant Smith in business, information architecture, internet, journalism, law, news, publishing, satire, web sites 

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3 Responses to “The Associated Press vs. Everybody Else”

  1. All of Us on June 19th, 2008 at 7:46 am

    Dear AP,

    Blow me.

    Sincerely,
    The World

  2. Michael Grant Smith on June 19th, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    Dear World,

    Thank you for saying that, and for using an economy of words I can never hope to achieve.

    All the best,
    MGS

  3. All of Us on June 20th, 2008 at 8:33 am

    Dear Michael,

    You’re welcome.

    Sincerely,
    The World

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