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==Discussion Questions==
==Discussion Questions==


* Should groups like media outlets who desire their content to be shared adopt licenses like creative commons to clarify and garantee the protections they want to extend to the public?
* '''Should groups like media outlets who desire their content to be shared adopt licenses like creative commons to clarify and garantee the protections they want to extend to the public?'''




* What advantages and disadvantages are there for adopting Creative Commons licenses?  What obstacles exist towards the adoption of Creative Commons licenses within the business community?
* '''What advantages and disadvantages are there for adopting Creative Commons licenses?  What obstacles exist towards the adoption of Creative Commons licenses within the business community?'''




* Copyright law differs between countries.  Creative Commons has licenses that can be adapted to be compatible with the laws of many nations.  What ethical considerations are there to a system of international copyright laws and/or agreements?  Are licenses like Creative Commons viable alternatives to international agreements?
* '''Copyright law differs between countries.  Creative Commons has licenses that can be adapted to be compatible with the laws of many nations.  What ethical considerations are there to a system of international copyright laws and/or agreements?  Are licenses like Creative Commons viable alternatives to international agreements?'''

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Creative Commons

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Discussion Questions

  • Should groups like media outlets who desire their content to be shared adopt licenses like creative commons to clarify and garantee the protections they want to extend to the public?


  • What advantages and disadvantages are there for adopting Creative Commons licenses? What obstacles exist towards the adoption of Creative Commons licenses within the business community?


  • Copyright law differs between countries. Creative Commons has licenses that can be adapted to be compatible with the laws of many nations. What ethical considerations are there to a system of international copyright laws and/or agreements? Are licenses like Creative Commons viable alternatives to international agreements?