http://virtuallyblind.com/2007/09/12/machinma-policy-update/ Legal Issues That Impact Virtual Worlds Tue, 13 May 2014 04:03:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://virtuallyblind.com/2007/09/12/machinma-policy-update/#comment-9065 2jk.org:: Intellect or Insanity» Blog Archive » Lex ex machina Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:33:43 +0000 http://virtuallyblind.com/2007/09/12/machinma-policy-update/#comment-9065 [...] Different approaches were taken by different software vendors. Last month, two major software vendors, Blizzard Entertainment and Microsoft released their policy regarding Machinima made with their engines (via Vitrually Blind). Whilst Blizzard, the proprietor of World of Warcraft allows almost any use of the content, as long as it is non-commercial or actually distributed for free, Microsoft’s license was a bit vague regarding use of Machinima as it stated “You can’t sell or otherwise earn anything from your Items.” (also see); meaning that the possibility of embedding a Machinima clip in a Google-Adwords affiliated blog means that you “otherwise earn” something from your items (the legality of earning from other’s items is even more problematic. [...] [...] Different approaches were taken by different software vendors. Last month, two major software vendors, Blizzard Entertainment and Microsoft released their policy regarding Machinima made with their engines (via Vitrually Blind). Whilst Blizzard, the proprietor of World of Warcraft allows almost any use of the content, as long as it is non-commercial or actually distributed for free, Microsoft’s license was a bit vague regarding use of Machinima as it stated “You can’t sell or otherwise earn anything from your Items.” (also see); meaning that the possibility of embedding a Machinima clip in a Google-Adwords affiliated blog means that you “otherwise earn” something from your items (the legality of earning from other’s items is even more problematic. [...]

]]> http://virtuallyblind.com/2007/09/12/machinma-policy-update/#comment-8683 Benjamin Duranske Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:03:53 +0000 http://virtuallyblind.com/2007/09/12/machinma-policy-update/#comment-8683 I'd argue that one either way, Tony, but I like your take on it. The parody argument is a particularly good argument re: RVB since -- particularly in the linked video -- they're actually commenting on the Halo universe itself. I’d argue that one either way, Tony, but I like your take on it. The parody argument is a particularly good argument re: RVB since — particularly in the linked video — they’re actually commenting on the Halo universe itself.

]]> http://virtuallyblind.com/2007/09/12/machinma-policy-update/#comment-8682 Tony Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:51:34 +0000 http://virtuallyblind.com/2007/09/12/machinma-policy-update/#comment-8682 I love RVB! I'm curious, would fair use apply for something such as them since they are pretty much a parody? Or could it be argued from that point since you are using the actual program? I love RVB! I’m curious, would fair use apply for something such as them since they are pretty much a parody? Or could it be argued from that point since you are using the actual program?

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