If you ever wondered about the value of the Creative Commons, go read Ethan Zuckerman’s reporting of the amazing impact Andrew Heaven’s commonized work is having.Participating in the commons is most definitely a political act, as Andrew’s experiences show only too clearly. Whether you’re contributing pictures of your neighbour’s cat’s kittens, blogging a ColdFusion coding tip (yes, yes, I know I’ve been lax; more of those coming soon!), or, as Andrew has done, sharing portions of your knowledge or commercial work that will otherwise not see the light of day, you’re helping maintain a vibrant commons that our not-so-nascent online communities can build upon.
Do I sound like a zealot? Perhaps I am…
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