jbdreamer answered Tuesday June 22 2004, 12:21 pm: Here is a cheap way to copywrite something. Put it in an evelope and mail it to yourself. There will be a post mark date on the envelope. Never open it. If you ever have to go to court to prove something was yours, here is your proof. A document dated by the goverment. It's not 100% fool proof, but it still a good action. [ jbdreamer's advice column | Ask jbdreamer A Question ]
MFS answered Monday June 21 2004, 9:20 pm: declare copyright... this, however, requires you to place your real name on the works. (there may be ways around this, but I've not looked them up).
I have recommended in the past that people write down their poems - make a copy of it, and mail it to yourself. The postmark on the envelope (do not open the mail either - you already know what's in it) is legal proof / documentation of when you wrote the piece.
storageanddisposal answered Monday June 21 2004, 8:55 pm: You could put a copyright sign on the bottom or your name if you think it would help. The only way I can think of to completely protect your work from being copied is to have it published. I really don't think you have to worry about it though. If you really think someone would copy your work, just send your poems to individual columns. I'd be glad to criticize your work if you sent me some. If you do, please include your age so I can criticize it more accurately. I've taken poetry in college, so I might make a good critic. [ storageanddisposal's advice column | Ask storageanddisposal A Question ]
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