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  • 25-08-2007 9:43pm
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    whassupp2
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    would I be infringing copyright if i took news content from a website and pasted it onto one of my websites but included a note saying taking from...... and a link back???


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    Huggles
    Registered Users Posts: 3,408 ✭✭✭Huggles


    whassupp2 wrote:
    would I be infringing copyright if i took news content from a website and pasted it onto one of my websites but included a note saying taking from...... and a link back???

    Its really depends on the site, you could just ask permission. You could just get an RSS feed...

    We need more info to advise.


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    whassupp2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭whassupp2


    Ya I think I'll look into rss feeds. Thanks for the advice


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    Gordon
    Registered Users Posts: 35,524 ✭✭✭✭Gordon


    Certain news agencies like news.bbc.co.uk don't mind rss feeds being shown on your website as long as you show their copyright or a link back. You have to check their terms listed in the rss section.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/3223484.stm#mysite


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    forbairt
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    As gordon said ... make sure you read the terms.

    I sometimes quote bits from pages but I'll include a link to the article and state clearly the quote is from the website. If they don't like it they can contact me but even at that you're not covered. I think if its for something commercial you'll definitely want to contact them directly to make sure you're allowed.


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