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ordinary-observer test

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A quick definition of ordinary-observer test:

The ordinary-observer test is a way to determine if something is considered offensive or not. It involves looking at the situation from the perspective of an average person, or an "ordinary observer." This test is also known as the audience test and helps to determine if something is appropriate for a general audience.

A more thorough explanation:

The ordinary-observer test is a legal standard used to determine whether a particular work infringes on another's copyright. It asks whether an ordinary person, with no specialized knowledge of the subject matter, would find the two works substantially similar.

For example, if a musician creates a song that sounds very similar to another song that was previously released, a court might use the ordinary-observer test to determine whether the new song infringes on the copyright of the original song. The court would ask whether an ordinary person, without any musical training or expertise, would find the two songs substantially similar.

Another example might be if a company creates a logo that looks very similar to another company's logo. The court would use the ordinary-observer test to determine whether an ordinary person, with no knowledge of graphic design or branding, would find the two logos substantially similar.

The ordinary-observer test is important because it helps ensure that copyright law protects original works without stifling creativity or innovation. By using a standard that is based on the perspective of an ordinary person, rather than an expert, the law can more accurately reflect the views and opinions of the general public.

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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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