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Or can I use altered versions of such quotes (preferrably without credits). (e.g. "It's one small step for you, but one giant step for your family.")?
Thanks.
Remember, some people make a living from their words and phrases so you should tread carefully.
Clearing it with the individual/family concerned would be a good pr move.
Finally, it's always wise to consult your lawyer as WebmasterWorld cannot give legally binding advice.
For example, Armstrong's famous line reads "It's one small step for man..." ;)
You can, in general, use quotes. Just be careful if you choose to use it as your selling line.
For example, Armstrong's famous line reads "It's one small step for man..." ;)
Yep, and in fact he was *supposed* to say "one small step for *a* man", but messed it up [snopes.com] :)
I believe that Neil Armstrong actually said:
"That's one small step for man ..." rather than "It's ..." and It's would be wrong no matter what.
I also believe that the "a man" part is what we call a hoax or an urban legend (UL) which you can find on most of the top hoax busters sites.
There is another interesting and humorous UL about Neil Armstrong (also false) which you can find by searching for "Mr Gorsky" ...
Buzz Aldrin also claims to have uttered the first words spoken by a human being on the moon. He was monitoring the equipment; and, as they made contact with the surface of the moon, a little bulb popped on. He reported Armstrong: "Contact light".
Whichever of those two phrases you prefer, the "one small step" quote was not the first thing said on the moon.
And what a pity the Mr Gorski story isn't true :)
Ex: To post a picture/likeness of him requires familial permissions and a fee. Always ...and a fee. More than one website has had serious legal problems as a result of the family's determination to prevent any 'free and unauthorized' uses.
Be very, very careful whose name/material you use. I too strongly urge you to obtain permission.
When you're perusing the forums here at WebmasterWorld, pay close attention to the names of other posters for a clue as to how rampant the use of famous names can be. Not an expose mind you, just an example of the 'acceptance' of such practices, which both degrade the Internet and the name used.
The problem when you see these names is not knowing for certain if that individual really is who they've posted themselves to be. Thru my life on the Internet I can only verify a small few who were actually who they said they were. The rest...merely wannabees.
Unfortunately, just wanting to be a wannabee doesn't give you license to attempt being one by taking someone elses name as their own.
In my opinion, the only person who has a right to use the name, is the individual so-named on his/her birth certificate. After all, I'm sure there are more than one Tom Jones, eh?
No matter what you decide to utilize in your work, don't forget to 'credit' the source.
Pendanticist.
>Unfortunately, just wanting to be a wannabee doesn't give >you license to attempt being one by taking someone elses >name as their own.
Yes, I really wish the other 3.5 million people who use my name out on the Internet would stop it.
I was first for my name for many years on all of the search engines and right now I am only second on Google.
At least I was able to buy the .com for my name this year. Some cyber-spammer must have decided that I wasn't famous enough any more and let it expire.
Actually, I see a lot of famous people online who actually are who they claim to be. I have met a lot of them face-to-face and swapped cards with them.
I am, however, pretty sure that Abraham_Lincoln_24@aol.com is an imposter.
Something must have been improved in the algo.
;-)
Luther King's speech is copyright of King's family - but as say previously you should not bother about it as long as you name the person.
Same as name.
Tommy
It is on the hoax-buster site snopes (per dougb's link) but the story is listed as "true" :)
