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“This song is Copyrighted in U.S., under Seal of Copyright #154085, for a period of 28 years, and anybody caught singin’ it without our permission, will be mighty good friends of ourn, cause we don’t give a dern. Publish it. Write it. Sing it. Swing to it. Yodel it. We wrote it, that’s all we…” quote by Cory Doctorow
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““This song is Copyrighted in U.S., under Seal of Copyright #154085, for a period of 28 years, and anybody caught singin’ it without our permission, will be mighty good friends of ourn, cause we don’t give a dern. Publish it. Write it. Sing it. Swing to it. Yodel it. We wrote it, that’s all we wanted to do.””

Cory Doctorow

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Artists claim ownership to control use, but strict enforcement can stifle creativity and sharing.

In simple terms: Copyright claims can limit creative freedom.

Key Takeaway

Balance protection with openness.

Themes

copyright creativity freedom law

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • music sharing
  • creative collaboration
  • legal reform

Key Concepts

Intellectual property public domain

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should artists relax rights for community benefit?
  • What is the fair duration for copyright?
A Different Perspective

Overly rigid enforcement harms cultural growth.

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