re: #145 KGxvi

Again, for me it comes down to allowing the original artist to control derivative works at least during his life time. And if the works continue to be published, then I don’t have much of a problem with it. Moreover, given the ease at which things can be reproduced today (if you have a pdf copy of a writing, you can sell it online for ibooks or kindle), I think there needs to be strong protections for artists.

I’d also argue that, at least with respect to literary works, most creations are original not derivatives. There may be only a handful of themes in stories, but characters and plots tend to be unique to the author.

Do you know how many mythology books I have read based in modern times over the last 8 years due to my son enthusiasm over the subject?

But explain why what you describe doesn’t apply to patents. There are lots of unique patents, along with those that are derivatives. But we’ve managed to have a thriving industry with those limitations.