D_Blackwell - 2:25 am on Feb 15, 2009 (gmt 0)

Before I publish it, I'm going to go through the steps and register the site with the Copyright office. My understanding is that is a necessary step to collect statutory damages.

It has not been my understanding that this is necessary. I really like the idea of damages of ripped content becoming a revenue stream, but if practical would I not be under constant pitch to go after infringers for a split of the take? I have never had any reason to think the trouble of pursuing beyond C&D was worthwhile, much as I would like it to be. We have more problem with product images getting ripped than text. Would love to make them suffer and make a little profit also, but have never found an option that didn't cost me more time and money than would be worth and settle for takedowns. No punishment has always rankled me to no end. Is there a niche to be had in getting payback and profit? If yes, a lot of things would change in a hurry. My guess is that the answer is still no:((