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How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically

ProBlogger

Learn more yourself by actively seeking out other people’s ideas. Sometimes they’ll notice you’ve used their quote and thank you for quoting them. This is normally considered ‘ fair use ’, and you don’t have to ask for permission. You’re showing you’re not the only person who thinks in a particular way about your topic.

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Paywall for News.com and Online Community Social Media

Laurel Papworth

Not that I have any say in it – Fair use laws and my Creative Commons licence ensure that my content is free to roam the ‘net as long as it is not sold. Which reminds me, how will a digital subscription article get around Creative Commons licencing which stipulates Not for Commercial Gain?

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PB173: How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically

ProBlogger

I used that quote in an article, and Bob Burg tweeted me the other day saying, “Thanks for quoting me” and began a conversation. People will notice you if they’re still alive and they’re active in the social space. There are some really good reasons for using quotes on your blog. That fits into what’s called “fair use.”

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PB173: How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically

ProBlogger

I used that quote in an article, and Bob Burg tweeted me the other day saying, “Thanks for quoting me” and began a conversation. People will notice you if they’re still alive and they’re active in the social space. There are some really good reasons for using quotes on your blog. That fits into what’s called “fair use.”

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