[nfb-talk] [Vrstream] Fw: [fcb-l] FW: [acb-l]Stevie Wonderto UN: Ease Copyrights for theBlind

Tue Sep 21 18:58:46 UTC 2010

The truth is that Stevie Wonder is trying to do a very good thing for blind 
people all over the world. To attack him for a unfortunate choice of words 
is unfair. It amazes  me how all of a sudden, people on this list are into 
PC language.

The truth is that Stevie Wonder's choice of words is not the main issue 
here. The real issue is getting those treaty exceptions ratified. As I 
explained, the treaty exceptions Mr. Wonder is working for would essentially 
allow bookshare.org to go international.  That would be a very good thing.

I believe that the NFB is in favor of that too. So is bookshare, and yes, so 
is the ACB.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gloria Whipple" <fairyfoot at webband.com>
To: "'NFB Talk Mailing List'" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] [Vrstream] Fw: [fcb-l] FW: [acb-l]Stevie Wonderto 
UN: Ease Copyrights for theBlind

> Cannot except the truth?
>
> Believe what you want.
>
>
> Gloria Whipple
> Corrisponding secretary
> Inland Empire chapter
> nfb of WA
>
> cell number: 509-475-4993
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of John Heim
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8:19 AM
> To: NFB Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] [Vrstream] Fw: [fcb-l] FW: [acb-l] Stevie Wonderto
> UN: Ease Copyrights for theBlind
>
> Rubbish is a bit strong, don't you think?
>
> PS: I saw another article on the same issue and "in the dark" is a direct
> quote. Apparently, Stevie Wonder used that term. But again, while it might
> not be the best choice of terms, its not a key point. Lets not throw the
> baby out with the bath water. Mr. Wonder is going a good thing here. If 
> you
> have ever wondered why more promenent  blindpeople don't get involved in
> blid issues, you may have the reason right here.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gloria Whipple" <fairyfoot at webband.com>
> To: "'NFB Talk Mailing List'" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 10:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] [Vrstream] Fw: [fcb-l] FW: [acb-l] Stevie Wonderto
> UN: Ease Copyrights for theBlind
>
>
>> That is why I deleted it.
>>
>> What rubbish!
>>
>>
>> Gloria Whipple
>> Corrisponding secretary
>> Inland Empire chapter
>> nfb of WA
>>
>> cell number: 509-475-4993
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Ray Foret Jr
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 7:48 AM
>> To: Sherri
>> Cc: vrstream at vrstreamusers.org; NFB Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] [Vrstream] Fw: [fcb-l] FW: [acb-l] Stevie Wonder
>> to
>> UN: Ease Copyrights for theBlind
>>
>> I have a problem with his phrase, "live in the dark.  What a picture of
>> blindness.  Yes, we need access to books; but, at this price?  What can
>> one
>> expect from folks who think there's no day or night for the blind?  I 
>> must
>> protest!!!
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>>
>> A Very Proud and Happy Mac User!!!
>>
>> E-Mail:
>> rforetjr at comcast dot net
>> Skype Name:
>> barefootedray
>>
>> On Sep 21, 2010, at 9:15 AM, Sherri wrote:
>>
>> Passing this along. Thought this was interesting!
>>
>> Sherri
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edwards, Paul" <pedwards at mdc.edu>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:48 AM
>> Subject: [fcb-l] FW: [acb-l] Stevie Wonder to UN: Ease Copyrights for
>> theBlind
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: acb-l-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-l-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of
>> John Heim
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:46 AM
>>> To: acb-l at acb.org
>>> Subject: [acb-l] Stevie Wonder to UN: Ease Copyrights for the Blind
>>>
>>> Relevant to our recent discussion about people who have "made it".
>>> --- Stevie Wonder to UN: Ease Copyrights for the Blind
>>> GENEVA (AP) -- Stevie Wonder pressed global copyright overseers on 
>>> Monday
>> to
>>> help blind and visually impaired people access millions of science,
>> history
>>> and other audiobooks, which they cannot read in electronic form.
>>> The blind singer told the U.N.'s 184-nation World Intellectual Property
>>> Organization that more than 300 million people who ''live in the dark''
>> want
>>> to ''read their way into light,'' and the current copyright system 
>>> denies
>>> them an equal opportunity.
>>>
>>> The current legal framework means that institutes for the blind in
>> different
>>> countries may be required to make multiple audiobook versions of the 
>>> same
>>> work, said Richard Owens, WIPO's director of copyright and electronic
>>> commerce.
>>>
>>> Owens said this leads to higher costs that are passed on to the
>>> listeners.
>>> It also limits access to blind and partially blind people in poor
>> countries,
>>> which cannot afford to make their own versions of everything from 
>>> science
>>> textbooks to best-sellers, he said.
>>>
>>> The U.N. agency has been trying for six years to revamp its global
>> copyright
>>> framework so that it better accounts for new media, such as audiobooks.
>> For
>>> the blind and visually impaired, the goal is to create a clearinghouse 
>>> so
>>> that published material can be traded around the world and translated
>>> into
>>> new, readable formats.
>>>
>>> But the problem of access for such copyrighted material goes to the 
>>> heart
>> of
>>> a growing crisis in the world of copyright protection, as the Internet
>>> increasingly muddies laws that were created for traditional media.
>>> Whereas
>>> wide exceptions exist for books in Braille, WIPO officials say there is
>>> confusion over how these benefits can be translated into the digital 
>>> age.
>>>
>>> Proponents of a new agreement say the same benefits that digital books
>>> provide most consumers -- lower costs and better storage and
>>> accessibility -- should be extended to those with disabilities. The
>>> United
>>> States and European nations that export large amounts of published
>> material
>>> are somewhat hesitant because of concerns over an erosion of 
>>> intellectual
>>> property rights, and want to avoid a binding treaty.
>>>
>>> Wonder called for a compromise and teased the diplomats.
>>>
>>> ''Please work it out. Or I'll have to write a song about what you didn't
>>> do,'' said the 60-year-old singer known for such hits as 
>>> ''Superstition''
>>> and ''I Just Called to Say I Love You.''
>>>
>>> Complicating the talks are the demands of African countries, which are
>>> seeking even larger copyright loopholes. They want their libraries and
>>> academic institutions to be able to skip licensing agreements so that
>>> they
>>> can provide audiobook access for larger communities.
>>>
>>> Wonder, who has sold tens of million of albums, said any agreement 
>>> should
>>> respect the authors ''who labor to create the great works that enlighten
>> and
>>> nourish our minds, hearts and souls.'' He insisted on a practical
>>> solution
>>> so that blind and visually impaired people get ''the tools to think 
>>> their
>>> way out of poverty.''
>>>
>>>
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