The Business of Writing

(Note: Not every respondent answered every question)

1.  Would you prefer to handle all copyright-related issues yourself with SFWA saying and doing nothing on your behalf in matters of copyright?

YES: 56   NO: 345
 

2.  Would you prefer that SFWA limit its actions to providing information to you on the nature of copyright and ways you can control the distribution of your work?

YES: 91   NO: 311
 

3.  Would you prefer that, in addition to providing information as above, SFWA notify you if information is received indicating that your copyright appears to be infringed online or elsewhere, but stop short of any further action on your behalf?

YES: 194   NO: 196
 

4. Would you prefer that, in addition to providing the information suggested above, SFWA assist you in direct defense of your copyright in cases of infringement:

 A. as a first step in such defense? 144

 B. after you had attempted, but failed, in seeking redress from the infringer? 207

 C. Both: 36  (Note: this option not provided on questionnaire but taken by members nonetheless)
 

5. Do you think SFWA should publish, online and elsewhere, some expanded educational materials in support of copyright for the general public?

 YES: 355   NO: 40

Posted on 3 November 2007


 

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