how about wikipedia-legal, folks? it's fun to watch
players debating
laws without being a lawyer, but doesn't help much.
I think this, you think that; unless someone KNOWS, would be nice to cease
fire. Or ask the EFF.
grin
That isn't how law works. An experienced lawyer (at least on questions like
this) doesn't KNOW and would distrust any opinion that purports to be
final. The object is to craft solutions which avoid disputes, do not result
in litigation (expensive and stressful even if you win) and move the
project forward, in this case permitting use of the material if possible
and not too risky.
Since I have used the material I think I will next run it by the Creative
Commons folks and see if they think I have it right (and perhaps by the
original author too). That gives a clue as to what might be the response
should more uses be made of other material under the license.
One only knows after review by a court of last resort, in this case the
United States Supreme Court and even then a slight change in the facts
might produce a different result.
This sort of knowledge is not encouraged by the Court and is gained at
great expense and trouble.
Fred