Comments on: Kevin Rudd’s Government says sorry to Aboriginal Australian: Why and What does it mean?

By: Emmur

Emmur — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:40:01 +0000

I dont understand why redeyeshev is being so judgemental, australia is a federation, therefore we all have a right to express our feelings.

that is all.

By: Master Ferrari

Master Ferrari — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:25:25 +0000

It’s about time for an apology!!!

By: Redeyeshev

Redeyeshev — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:23:11 +0000

I hate people like that other guy! They are all crazy! They think they are the coolest and smartest ever. But really they are dumb

By: admin

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:11:25 +0000

It’s even more amazing that someone who so keenly publishes their photographs on the internet would laugh in the face accepted, established and reasonable blogging practice. Especially when their hilariously incorrect “claim” isn’t even in sync with Australian Copyright Law to begin with.

Aside from his hilarious notion that a user can somehow circumvent the entire legal system and invent their own unique “rights of usage”, he most significantly ignores the context within which the image was used. Ignoring the fair dealing purpose of the work, the “moral right” of attribution and integrity of authorship which were provided. The low resolution itself has also been used as legal precedent to demonstrate a negated effect on the potential commercial market for the work. He also excuses the rapidly developing legal framework for digitally referenced works - within which such practice is acceptable.

If his photography ever reaches the technical ability of a professional, and not merely a fortunately placed tourist, I would be more than willing to reconsider my stern position. But until such time, please realise the world in which you function. The internet isn’t something to be controlled, it’s something to be apart of. So just sit back, relax and embrace your brave new future.

[You may also like to know about some more reasonable and progressive copyright stances, as perhaps you haven’t heard of them, such as those advocated by http://creativecommons.org/]

By: Westrock-Bob

Westrock-Bob — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:39:30 +0000

I find it amazing that the author of this blog will defend the rights of the Aboriginals yet clearly ignore the rights of the photographer of the photo on this page. I appreciate the link and credit for the photo, but if you follow that link my rights of usage are clearly stated.

By: helen

helen — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:40:59 +0000

I have a hertiage that is part black and had been hidden from the community for years. I understand the distress that your culture and mine have gone through. You have to remember that back in the seventies Australia’s policy was a white policy only.

By: emily mcdaniel

emily mcdaniel — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:20:58 +0000

My Nanna was taken from her parents so wednesday was a big day for my family. Beautiful post you’ve written there. xxx