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🎬 NEXT WEEK! Join us for a red-carpet screening of Public Domain Day remixes inspired by films, books & other creative works in the public domain. Live, IN PERSON at the @internetarchive !

📅 Weds Jan 21
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM PT
📍300 Funston Ave, SF
🎟️ $15 ⤵️
https://blog.archive.org/event/2026-public-domain-film-remix-screening-party/

#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree #CreativeCommons

Poster for the Internet Archive's Public Domain Film Remix Screening & Party on January 21, 2026, from 6–10PM at the Internet Archive, San Francisco. Tickets are $15. Features the "Lockette," a cartoon character with an open lock, seated in a director's chair, legs crossed, and holding a megaphone. To her right is a movie screen from which the text emerges. Illustrated by Freya Morgan.

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2026 Public Domain Film Remix Screening & Party

internetarchive

@internetarchive@mastodon.archive.org · 21 hours ago

🎬 NEXT WEEK! Join us for a red-carpet screening of Public Domain Day remixes inspired by films, books & other creative works in the public domain. Live, IN PERSON at the @internetarchive !

📅 Weds Jan 21
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM PT
📍300 Funston Ave, SF
🎟️ $15 ⤵️
https://blog.archive.org/event/2026-public-domain-film-remix-screening-party/

#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree #CreativeCommons

https://blog.archive.org

2026 Public Domain Film Remix Screening & Party

Billy Smith and 1 other boosted

internetarchive

@internetarchive@mastodon.archive.org · 4 days ago

Celebrate the public domain on Jan 21, 2026! 🕵️🔍

“The Case of the Disappearing Copyright” is a virtual event — FREE to attend! Come explore what enters the public domain & why it matters.

📅 Wed Jan 21
🕙 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
📍ONLINE
🎟️ Register ⤵️
https://blog.archive.org/event/the-case-of-the-disappearing-copyright-virtual-public-domain-day-2026/

#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree #CreativeCommons

A noir-style illustrated poster titled “The Case of the Disappearing Copyright.” The Lockette—a cartoon character whose body is an open yellow padlock—cautiously steps out of an open vault marked with a copyright symbol. A strong beam of light shines from outside the frame, casting a large copyright symbol onto the floor. Floating eyes and a magnifying glass with a question mark evoke a detective mystery. Red footprints lead toward the open vault door. Text reads: “Public Domain Day 2026” and “Jan 21st @10am PT: Virtual.” Illustrated by Freya Morgan.

https://blog.archive.org

The Case of the Disappearing Copyright: Virtual Public Domain Day 2026

internetarchive

@internetarchive@mastodon.archive.org · 4 days ago

Celebrate the public domain on Jan 21, 2026! 🕵️🔍

“The Case of the Disappearing Copyright” is a virtual event — FREE to attend! Come explore what enters the public domain & why it matters.

📅 Wed Jan 21
🕙 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
📍ONLINE
🎟️ Register ⤵️
https://blog.archive.org/event/the-case-of-the-disappearing-copyright-virtual-public-domain-day-2026/

#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree #CreativeCommons

https://blog.archive.org

The Case of the Disappearing Copyright: Virtual Public Domain Day 2026

ozoned

@ozoned@btfree.social · 6 days ago

This week! On Fireside Fedi!

12-01-20- 16:00 UTC-5 @carmenlisandrette@mastodon.social - Cat lover, lesbian, free software activist, golden retriever in a dress. I'm responsible for Mission:Libre, social.missionlibre.org/@mis... In Auckland, New Zealand.

15-01-2026 15:00 UTC-5 @lorenzosmusic@mastodon.social - An open-source Linux-based creative commons experimental rock band. Using Ubuntu Studio, Ardour, and Github to make music.

#FiresideFedi #FsF #interviews #people #fedizen #fediverse #fedi #cat #foss #freeSoftware #activist #libre #auckland #NewZealand #linux #CreativeCommons #CC #experimental #rock #band #ubuntu #studio #ardour #git #music

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internetarchive

@internetarchive@mastodon.archive.org · last week

🎉 The public domain just got bigger! Join us January 21 for a virtual celebration of the films, music, art, & books newly free for everyone to use, remix, & share.

🎟️ Save your spot ➡️ https://blog.archive.org/event/the-case-of-the-disappearing-copyright-virtual-public-domain-day-2026/

#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree #CreativeCommons

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The Case of the Disappearing Copyright: Virtual Public Domain Day 2026

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Johann Sebastian Staedtler 🇨🇦

@jsstaedtler@mastodon.art · last month

In 1999 I started a daily webcomic called Avalon. (No connection to Arthurian legend, that's just the name of the fictional town it took place in.) It was a high school comedy/melodrama with a 3-year story arc, which ended without a proper conclusion in 2004 (with a brief continuance in 2006).

I never settled on what to do with it next, but I'd rather pursue other story ideas than revive Avalon. So now I'm releasing it in #CreativeCommons CC-BY so that *anyone else* may do something with it!

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A greyscale comic strip with 4 panels

Sarah, a woman: "So, Phil... does this mean you really do care after all?"
Phil, her husband: "Yeah, well... of course I care! I've always cared about you and the kids..."

Phil and Sarah embrace, while in the background, their daughter Phoebe, a teenage girl, walks into view
Phil: "But I realize now it's not enough just to care... you have to actually *show* it."

In the background, Phoebe sees her parents, and with a startled expression drops the glass she was holding with a "smash." Sarah, still embracing Phil, has a startled look on her face.

In the background, Phoebe runs away out-of-panel.
Sarah, still embracing Phil and now looking confused: "What the hell was that?" — A greyscale comic strip with 4 panels Sarah, a woman: "So, Phil... does this mean you really do care after all?" Phil, her husband: "Yeah, well... of course I care! I've always cared about you and the kids..." Phil and Sarah embrace, while in the background, their daughter Phoebe, a teenage girl, walks into view Phil: "But I realize now it's not enough just to care... you have to actually *show* it." In the background, Phoebe sees her parents, and with a startled expression drops the glass she was holding with a "smash." Sarah, still embracing Phil, has a startled look on her face. In the background, Phoebe runs away out-of-panel. Sarah, still embracing Phil and now looking confused: "What the hell was that?"

A greyscale comic strip with 4 panels

Deirdre, a young woman, is sitting on a bed. Phoebe, a teenage girl, is in the foreground, facing Deirdre with her back to the viewer.
Deirdre: "Phoebe, did you break something? I heard a smash."
Phoebe: "M-mom and... dad... they..."

Deirdre is now in front of Phoebe, looking worried, while Phoebe is distraught.
Deirdre: "Oh my god... Phoebe, slow down, what happened?"
Phoebe: "They... ugh, Deirdre, they..."
Deirdre: "They *what*? Is anyone hurt?"

Phoebe: "No, they... they're *hugging*!"

Deirdre has her eyes closed and hands clasped in front of her face as if in prayer, which Phoebe has a stunned expression.
Deirdre: "The apocalypse is come."
Phoebe: "It was so beautiful, and yet... so... *wrong*!" — A greyscale comic strip with 4 panels Deirdre, a young woman, is sitting on a bed. Phoebe, a teenage girl, is in the foreground, facing Deirdre with her back to the viewer. Deirdre: "Phoebe, did you break something? I heard a smash." Phoebe: "M-mom and... dad... they..." Deirdre is now in front of Phoebe, looking worried, while Phoebe is distraught. Deirdre: "Oh my god... Phoebe, slow down, what happened?" Phoebe: "They... ugh, Deirdre, they..." Deirdre: "They *what*? Is anyone hurt?" Phoebe: "No, they... they're *hugging*!" Deirdre has her eyes closed and hands clasped in front of her face as if in prayer, which Phoebe has a stunned expression. Deirdre: "The apocalypse is come." Phoebe: "It was so beautiful, and yet... so... *wrong*!"

A greyscale comic strip with 4 panels

Phoebe is is happily greeting Ceilidh, another teenage girl, who is startled as Phoebe grabs her arms in excitement.
Phoebe: "Ceilidh! My parents don't hate each other any more!!"
Ceilidh: "Nyergh— cripes, Feebs, good morning to you too!"

Phoebe similarly greets another girl, Alison, who recoils in anger.
Phoebe: "Alison! My parents don't hate each other any more!"
Alison: "*Gah*!! You know full well about my no-touching policy!"

Now Phoebe greets another girl, Helène, who is walking away from her with a neutral expression.
Phoebe: "Helène! My parents don't hate each other any more!"
Helène: "Oh, um... I'm happy for you, Phoebe."

Ceilidh is now standing behind Phoebe, looking in the direction of Helène while thinking hard. Phoebe looks in the same direction, dismayed.
Ceilidh: "'Kay, does Helène seem a little 'off' to anyone else?"
Phoebe: "Oh god, Deirdre was right! Raging hellfires *will* consume us all!" — A greyscale comic strip with 4 panels Phoebe is is happily greeting Ceilidh, another teenage girl, who is startled as Phoebe grabs her arms in excitement. Phoebe: "Ceilidh! My parents don't hate each other any more!!" Ceilidh: "Nyergh— cripes, Feebs, good morning to you too!" Phoebe similarly greets another girl, Alison, who recoils in anger. Phoebe: "Alison! My parents don't hate each other any more!" Alison: "*Gah*!! You know full well about my no-touching policy!" Now Phoebe greets another girl, Helène, who is walking away from her with a neutral expression. Phoebe: "Helène! My parents don't hate each other any more!" Helène: "Oh, um... I'm happy for you, Phoebe." Ceilidh is now standing behind Phoebe, looking in the direction of Helène while thinking hard. Phoebe looks in the same direction, dismayed. Ceilidh: "'Kay, does Helène seem a little 'off' to anyone else?" Phoebe: "Oh god, Deirdre was right! Raging hellfires *will* consume us all!"

Johann Sebastian Staedtler 🇨🇦

@jsstaedtler@mastodon.art · last month

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Anke boosted

Bookhouse Institute

@BOOKHOUSE@mas.to · 2 months ago

Where do i begin to look for commons / public domain images of 1970s Britain?

Some pointers based on experience would be appreciated. Thank you.

#creativeCommons #publicdomain

Bookhouse Institute

@BOOKHOUSE@mas.to · 2 months ago

Where do i begin to look for commons / public domain images of 1970s Britain?

Some pointers based on experience would be appreciated. Thank you.

#creativeCommons #publicdomain

Mark Wyner Won’t Comply :vm:

@markwyner@mas.to · 6 months ago

Alright, y’all. Follow-up on this poll as promised…

Creative Commons published it. Afterward they shared their perspective on AI vs CC content. In short, “to get a sense of the various views on this question, we launched a Twitter poll where nearly half of respondents said, ‘it depends.’ We agree.”

https://creativecommons.org/2021/03/04/should-cc-licensed-content-be-used-to-train-ai-it-depends/

They made some questionable comments about it…

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#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CC #ContentLicense #CreativeCommons #AITheft #EatTheRich
https://mas.to/@markwyner/114782533726610769