Hi Paul, Part of the problem with the Fair Use Clause is that folks look at that word "research" and they tend to broaden that to include a lot of instances....<g>. At least that has been my experience at the college where I work. I think the same thing sometimes happens with genealogy. Fair Use doesn't mean making multiple copies for your family because they are doing "genealogy research"....<g>. Take care - Emma In a message dated 12/11/2005 8:34:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: No matter who owns, created or has copyrighted what, so long as any user abides by the rules of "Fair Use" he/she may work with that photo, memento, writing or whatever. Paul Drake JD Genealogist & Author <www.DrakesBooks.com> 931-484-9129

You surely are correct, Emma; the Fair Use rules are VERY restrictive, though they appear deceptively easy !! Paul Drake JD Genealogist & Author <www.DrakesBooks.com> 931-484-9129 ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Fair Use Hi Paul, Part of the problem with the Fair Use Clause is that folks look at that word "research" and they tend to broaden that to include a lot of instances....<g>. At least that has been my experience at the college where I work. I think the same thing sometimes happens with genealogy. Fair Use doesn't mean making multiple copies for your family because they are doing "genealogy research"....<g>. Take care - Emma