Comments on: ORPHAN WORKS – IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED

By: Reader

Reader — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:36:13 +0000

What a bizarre way to pass laws. You almost get the feeling that these lawmakers just sit around and wait for opponents/proponents to doze off to sleep, and stop watching the activity, and then BAM, they quickly put up a bill for a vote?

Is it not more orderly than this? Shouldn’t there be a method that says, “The next time that Orphan Works is voted on will be six weeks from now, at 4pm?”, so that people can prepare, and be ready?

Feels very sneaky and manipulative to me. As in, “They’re all out of town now — let’s put it up for a vote in ten minutes!”

By: johnny olsen

johnny olsen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:30:19 +0000

i’ve written my letters/emails.

By: Embassy Pro Books

Embassy Pro Books — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:07:26 +0000

Email with follow-up phone calls. Took only 5 minutes and worth it.

By: Debra Weiss

Debra Weiss — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:21:58 +0000

@9 – The bill has been put on hold for now. Since no prior notice is needed in order to “hotline” a bill, everyone must stay on top of this through the remainder of the legislative session. Continue to urge your Senators and Representatives to oppose these bills.

@8 – Although Lessig is opposed to the Orphan Works bill, he is no friend to photographers.

By: A Photo Editor

A Photo Editor — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:17:58 +0000

As far as I can tell nothing happened. Here’s where I’ve been tracking it:

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s110-2913

I haven’t seen anything from the APA since that urgent email yesterday.

By: bird.

bird. — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:14:02 +0000

Rob! So what has happened??? It’s morning now. Did the bill pass or not??

chirp.

By: K.

K. — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:09:35 +0000

a few links for further info:

NY TIMES – Little Orphan Artworks By LAWRENCE LESSIG
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/opinion/20lessig.html?ex=1369022400&en=af6d685002b2942f&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

GovTrack
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?tab=summary&bill=s110-2913

By: Craig M

Craig M — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:10:23 +0000

Phone calls to Schumer and Clinton. Done.

By: Haas32

Haas32 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:58:42 +0000

This is indeed very important people. Protect our rights! Although I’m living in Europe my business will be affected if this goes through.

Please put a hold to this nonsense!!!!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:31:19 +0000

two calls – Schumer and Clinton.

thanks for pointing this out

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:30:50 +0000

I called, got through to Schumer, but no answer w/ Clinton. Sent a few emails too. Thanks for the update. I’ve passed it on to everyone I know.

By: Attention Please | Jono Fisher - Photographer

Attention Please | Jono Fisher - Photographer — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:09:37 +0000

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By: CD

CD — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:50:54 +0000

Thanks Rob!

By: Deborah D. Lattimore

Deborah D. Lattimore — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:22:07 +0000

Yes, thank you. Two phone calls.

By: Tim Broyer

Tim Broyer — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:09:18 +0000

thanks Rob.

That took two minutes of my time while I sit here and edit photos.

Tim