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Old 09-17-2007, 12:04 AM   #7
Zhiroc
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Re: Wikia violating copyright?

Does this mean that one would have trouble using a "free site" like GeoCities or other image hosting services that use similar ad-supported mechanisms?

Though, I guess, if I read it correctly, that the copyright holder can waive the non-commericial aspect, so perhaps it's OK in simpler cases where one controls the entirety of the work.

I guess the point is that things changed, perhaps without the approval of the copyright holders. The remedy seems "simple"--the community pulls the Wiki off of it, case closed. They can't force Wikia to carry the content fee-free. The problem is probably that the Wiki doesn't have a single owner and voice to negotiate with.
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