Is Creative Commons only about licenses?
Not at all. The December 16 release of our licenses is only the first of many Creative Commons projects. We also provide tools for people who want to dedicate their work to the public domain to do so. And soon, with our Founders’ Copyright, we’ll help copyright holders simulate the healthy balance between free and owned that the Framers of the U.S. Constitution envisioned. In 2003, we plan to start the Creative Commons Conservancy, a sort of “land trust” for intellectual works. We’ll acquire or receive donations of works that we’ll then hold out for widespread public access while safeguarding against exploitive uses. We’ll also highlight the many innovative approaches to the marketing and distribution of intellectual works happening today, in both the private and public spheres. Finally, keep in mind that this batch of licenses is also only our first. We may well offer further options in the future, depending on your needs and wants. So please send us your feedback.
