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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the sharing and downloading of ebooks and papers within the forum. Participants explore the implications of sharing copyrighted materials, the legality of uploading such content, and the potential for community support in accessing academic resources.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that sharing papers and ebooks could be beneficial for the community, inviting others to request materials.
  • Another participant warns against piracy, emphasizing that sharing copyrighted materials is not condoned.
  • A participant proposes that scanning and uploading personal copies of books could be acceptable, referencing practices from other forums.
  • There is a concern raised about the legality of uploading ebooks, with a participant stating that unless one is the author or has permission, it constitutes piracy.
  • A question is posed regarding the sharing of articles, indicating uncertainty about their copyright status compared to ebooks.
  • Further clarification is provided about the legal responsibilities associated with uploading materials, highlighting that copyrighted content cannot be shared without permission.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the legality and ethics of sharing copyrighted materials. While some advocate for sharing resources, others firmly oppose it based on copyright laws.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the complexities surrounding copyright issues, including the definitions of legal versus illegal sharing, and the responsibilities of individuals when uploading content.

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Hi Friends,
I think it is very usefull if we can share our papers & Ebooks.
If you need one Ebook just leave your request here and then others will help you.

What is your Idea?
 
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Careful now: we do not condone piracy here.

- Warren
 
chroot said:
Careful now: we do not condone piracy here.

- Warren

I do not mean that.
we can put here our copies,you can scan your book and upload it here.
I saw some big forums that it is very common there to upload ebooks or articles, for example look at International Electronics Forum Center (http://www.edaboard.com).
 
Still, uploading e-books is piracy, unless you are the author and do not have a copyright agreement with a publisher.
 
what about articles?
 
DeepSky said:
I do not mean that.
we can put here our copies,you can scan your book and upload it here.
I saw some big forums that it is very common there to upload ebooks or articles, for example look at International Electronics Forum Center (http://www.edaboard.com).

From their own http://www.edaboard.com/ftopic65180.html
definitely [sic] NO UPLOADING OF

...

e.) Any material which is copyrighted or othewise portected. [sic]

Only POST your own works or LEGAL materials here. YOU are 100% responsible for what you upload!

If an article is copyrighted (has the little c in a circle), it is illegal to make it freely available unless you have permission to do so. You can even look down to the very bottom of each Physicsforums web page to see that the content posted here is copyrighted. That's to keep someone from coming here, copying and pasting the conversations, and posting them on another forum.
 
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