Since we have been around, I've realized that many of you (dare I say the majority) have blogs of your own. Since there is seems to be such confusion around the rights of bloggers and what is legal from a copyright standpoint, I felt this message was important.
A site named Aviva Directory has compiled a list of actual laws that we as bloggers should follow as we navigate through a seemingly endless array of fluid rules and misconceptions.
If you are thinking of starting a blog or already have one, you are advised to read and consider the information. Here is a list of the topics that they dig into:
- Whether to Disclose Paid Posts (Note: Dumb Little Man has never been paid to post anything)
- Is Deep Linking Legal
- The Legal Use of Images and Thumbnails
- Laws that Protect You From Stolen Content
- Domain Name Trademark Issues
- Handling Private Data About Your Readers
- Who Owns User-Developed Content and Can You Delete It
- The Duty to Monitor Your Blog Comments, and Liability
- Basic Tax Law Issues in Blogging
- Limited Liability Laws and Incorporating
12 Important U.S. Laws Every Blogger Needs to Know [via Digg]
