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A quick definition of public domain:

Public domain refers to creative works that are no longer protected by copyright, trademark, or patent. This means that anyone can use, copy, or perform the work without permission from the original creator. Works become public domain when the copyright expires, is not properly renewed, deliberately placed in the public domain by the owner, or not eligible for copyright protection. However, new works based on public domain works can be copyrighted if they are transformative or have a creative new take. For example, Shakespeare's plays are in the public domain, but a new movie based on one of his plays can be copyrighted if it has a unique twist.

A more thorough explanation:

The public domain refers to creative works that are no longer protected by copyright, trademark, or patent. This means that the general public owns the work and it can be used, copied, or performed by anyone without permission or payment to the original creator.

There are four common ways that a creative work can enter the public domain:

  1. The copyright expires
  2. The copyright is not properly renewed
  3. The copyright owner deliberately places the work in the public domain
  4. The work is not eligible for copyright protection

For example, all of Shakespeare's plays are in the public domain. This means that anyone can perform or adapt them without permission. However, a new arrangement of the plays or a new adaptation with a creative twist can be copyrighted by the creator of the new work.

Another example is the song "Happy Birthday to You." The copyright for the song expired in 2016, so it is now in the public domain and can be used freely.

Overall, the public domain allows for greater access to creative works and encourages new forms of creativity and innovation.

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[] 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
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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.
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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??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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