Ophan Works
It seems that now is the time to contact the government bigwigs in regards to the Orphan Works Act of 2008. The way it is presented is too full of loopholes that you can bet people will take advantage of in the name of making a quick/easy buck. I think it needs another round of hammering out the details so that artists don't get screwed out of their livelihood.
If you are an artist, contact Congress here: http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/
It is presented extremely well, easy to fill out, and takes less than 5 minutes to do. Really, there's no excuse not to do it.
You can check out the fancified bill/act language here: http://maradydd.livejournal.com/376191.html?view=1944703
Supporters of visual artists (y'know, like friends of mine who like to read my comics and such) can sign here: http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11350921
Yeah, so, please send a letter. We can't afford not to.
If you are an artist, contact Congress here: http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/
It is presented extremely well, easy to fill out, and takes less than 5 minutes to do. Really, there's no excuse not to do it.
You can check out the fancified bill/act language here: http://maradydd.livejournal.com/376191.html?view=1944703
Supporters of visual artists (y'know, like friends of mine who like to read my comics and such) can sign here: http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11350921
Yeah, so, please send a letter. We can't afford not to.