I'm mikejkelley, currently living in Asia.
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I've recently researched and written an article regarding copyright infringement as it applies to modding (and, briefly, the legal repercussions of hosting copyright-infringing materials). I completed it with the input of several lawyers and a professional game designer.
I realize that the "soapbox" feature's establishment is probably not coincidental with the "IP in mods" debate and that the article may seem a good candidate for inclusion in the "soapbox" feature. However, as the article contains a much higher ratio of legal citation than opinion (it contains a singular conclusion that is the reflection of a multitude of statutes and legal precedents), putting it in an oped feature would tend to undermine the amount of research and professional input it includes. As a result I would only be willing to let it run as a feature.
I'm sure the staff and users of moddb.com are just as concerned as I am about the survivability of modding. Hopefully, understanding the legal repercussions of making and distributing copyright infringing materials will result in change for the better and help to ensure the survivability of modding for years to come.
Thanks for your time and consideration and I hope to see the article featured soon.
Sincerely,
Michael Kelley
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wow congrats on the the TV thing, btw check out www.egames.de you'll see a link to a mod interview with me on there :D
meh i think she's just going to be sociable. so whens the next DCD update?
nah its just me and the gf atm...but we've been together a very long time. Hows asia treating you anyway? ...gah she wants me to line dancing with her on thursday (some new people she met invited her)...hmm to go or not to go that is the question.
Gday! Happy new year dude!
I just moved back to the US, and bought my gf along with me, currently we're getting her through college together so i need a stable job that pays a set amount a year. The job in the industry was for a small company that would have meant a pay cut, a long distance move and the work would have meant i would have only got hired (Even though i would have to have been doing work for 2 months) only if the company in question was awarded a big contract. Sometimes i have to think level headidly about things and i had to put my family first. I'm still looking for another job with a better company that pays well and once I get my mod out we'll see where things go..
u 2 matey
Hey Mike I responded on your question in animegroup.
Awesome, thnx for the reply! I'm about to check those links out now!
...kinda thought it would be Maya :(
What are your thoughts on the new Appleseed. I wish they'd stuck to cel-shading.
Hit the nail on the head with D.E.A.D mod mate not really sure whats goin on there lol....v confusing i mean i understand announcing the mod but using stock crysis screenies seems wierd. Its probs one of those mods with 1 or 2 guys with no experience. I hope they get some guys on their team so its not just another idea with flashy pics that goes no where.