[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #15769: Hello Dolly plugin doesn't explain license of copyrighted lyrics

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#15769: Hello Dolly plugin doesn't explain license of copyrighted lyrics
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 Reporter:  novasource    |       Owner:                                           
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new                                      
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review                          
Component:  Plugins       |     Version:  3.0.2                                    
 Severity:  major         |    Keywords:  intellectual property, copyright, license
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Changes (by novasource):

  * keywords:  close => intellectual property, copyright, license


Comment:

 This is incorrect reasoning. Fair use would concern using Hello, Dolly! to
 teach something about the song. E.g., playing Hello, Dolly! in a music
 class.

 Lifting the Hello, Dolly! lyrics to "teach" something wholly unrelated to
 the song is not fair use.

 WordPress's nonprofit status does not exempt it from obeying copyright
 law.

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