02-07-2014, 06:52 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-07-2014, 06:55 AM by DoctorGrey.)
[This post was a bit of a bump, please excuse me. My foruming is rusty.]
The concept of having an archive of free to use Public Domain sprite materials is interesting, but I don't really think it goes hand in hand with the nature of most of VGR's materials, which are ripped resources. (if I remember, a few custom sheets based on existing intellectual properties.)
It could work, but Dazz has a point regarding having to "judge" people's work as worthy of being uploaded. Although, I don't quite know about the assessment people would be using works which they shouldn't. The idea of Public Domain is that the materials would be submitted with the express purpose of being used, theoretically.
It kinda feels like it could become a bit of a "legal minefield" to tiptoe around, and perhaps a potential headache. There would kinda be a deal about whose responsibility it is to enforce the correct usage of the materials.
Ultimately it's whether or not Dazz and the other administrators feel like it's worth the potential 'trouble' to host such an archive.
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"Works in the public domain are those whose intellectual property rights have expired,[1] have been forfeited,[2] or are inapplicable."
Super Mario Brothers hasn't been ceded to public domain. All of it's resources (regardless of age, I believe) are still intellectual properly of Nintendo. Short answer: No.
The concept of having an archive of free to use Public Domain sprite materials is interesting, but I don't really think it goes hand in hand with the nature of most of VGR's materials, which are ripped resources. (if I remember, a few custom sheets based on existing intellectual properties.)
It could work, but Dazz has a point regarding having to "judge" people's work as worthy of being uploaded. Although, I don't quite know about the assessment people would be using works which they shouldn't. The idea of Public Domain is that the materials would be submitted with the express purpose of being used, theoretically.
Quote:3: The license for public domain sprites will be similar to the Zlib license. This means that the sprites may be freely modified, used and reposted, even in commercial media. Sprites will be reviewed upon submission to ensure they are compatible with this license.(With reference to this quote.)
It kinda feels like it could become a bit of a "legal minefield" to tiptoe around, and perhaps a potential headache. There would kinda be a deal about whose responsibility it is to enforce the correct usage of the materials.
Ultimately it's whether or not Dazz and the other administrators feel like it's worth the potential 'trouble' to host such an archive.
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(01-19-2014, 02:59 PM)LooneyTunerIan Wrote: Would... Super Mario Bros. be... public domain?
"Works in the public domain are those whose intellectual property rights have expired,[1] have been forfeited,[2] or are inapplicable."
Super Mario Brothers hasn't been ceded to public domain. All of it's resources (regardless of age, I believe) are still intellectual properly of Nintendo. Short answer: No.