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Topic: Posting downloadable PDF/ eBook links (Read 207 times)

legendary
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Merit: 7490
Crypto Swap Exchange
April 07, 2020, 06:35:23 AM
#5
It's free or free in specific case (personal, academic, etc.), then it's allowed. I've seen few people do it before.

Just make sure the website which host the file don't have bad/shady reputation (use link shortener or many malicious ads).
legendary
Activity: 3318
Merit: 1958
First Exclusion Ever
April 07, 2020, 05:35:28 AM
#4
The law is pretty clear, at least in the USA where Bitcointalk is effectively based. Linking to "pirated" content itself is not a crime, and thus would not be in violation of forum rules. I know of no forum policy that would forbid it either.
legendary
Activity: 2030
Merit: 2174
Professional Community manager
April 07, 2020, 01:27:44 AM
#3
AFAIK, there is no rule against posting educational materials, like links to videos and e-books. I have come across some over the years here on the forum.

Am I violating the laws that pertains to copyright infringement?
This should depend on the privacy right on the material itself and can not be decided by the forum administrators. If there is no copyright on the material, then you can share it freely, but if there is, you'll have to conform to fair use of the material.
However, AFAIK, this is not directly moderated by the forum.
hero member
Activity: 2254
Merit: 831
April 07, 2020, 01:20:59 AM
#2
It's fine.

I had same question as yours and I remembered some of staffs replied that it is fine, so I made my Collections for someone who would like to improve English skills. I think you can do the same. I am sorry that I can not remembered where I got an answer from a staff (maybe a global moderator).
legendary
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1563
Bitcoin Casino Est. 2013
April 07, 2020, 01:07:41 AM
#1
Good Day Everyone

I just want to ask if distributing a direct link of cryptocurrency PDF or Ebook for downloading purposes is allowed in our community. I recently checked the Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ but unfortunately I didn't find any answer to my question if it is allowed or not. I also run a quick search in the community to find any related thread to avoid clogging or posting repeated question but the results are just people who are selling their PDF or ebook even though that some of them can be found on the internet.

I have found several Bitcoin / Blockchain Book in my arsenal and I am planning to share it to the community so that they can be productive during their stay at home quarantine. The only thing that bothers me is that if I post this links

Am I refusing to conform into the community rules?
Am I violating the laws that pertains to copyright infringement?

I think it would be very beneficial for all of us if these question can be included in the Frequently Asked Question or maybe if possible in the Unofficial list of rules, guidelines. Thank you everyone. All your answers are appreciated.
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