Mike Kone writes;
> Jon's request to purchase backissues of VBQ was laudable..but his
request
> for duplicating I suspect was made without thinking it through - he
asked
> if someone would be willing to make a duplicate of a copyrighted item.
>
I was just looking for a potential source, as Jan said he didn't have
those particular issues any more. I didn't intend to get them for free,
or skirt his copyrights. I paid Jan $120 at NAHBS for a subscription and
back issue collection. He said then that he wasn't sure if he had them
all, and when I received the package there was a note indicating which
issues were missing and that the subscription would be extended to
compensate. I intended on getting his permission, given a willing source
for the issues. I would even have those copies sent to Jan first, and
then pay him for them, if needed.
> And of course, if everyone figures "why subscribe to
> something when I can just copy it later), then there will be nothing
to
> copy.as the potential for profit will evaporate.
>
I understand the point, but in reality I don't think that happens a lot in small circles like ours. Sorry if I gave an impression of unscrupulous intent. For those of us newer to the vintage lightweight crowd, it's not always easy to tell what directions our interests are going and what the best sources for information are. Sometimes a little back-tracking is required, and sometimes a little "bait" helps nudge people in a certain direction. I try to be conscious of those making the true contributions, and remunerate them when I can.
Jon Schaer
Columbus, OH