Copyright Query and Policies on ScribbleHub

[Midnight-Phantom]

Hey there, fellow authors and ScribbleHub community!

As a new author taking my first steps into the world of writing, I find myself in need of some guidance. I'm still a bit unsure about how copyright works when you post your own work. Can you help me understand if simply posting your work automatically grants you copyright protection? I'm eager to learn from your knowledge and experiences!

Now, here's another puzzler that's been on my mind. When you're in the process of creating a new series on ScribbleHub, you come across these different options: "All Rights Reserved," "Public Domain," and "Creative Commons." It's got me scratching my head wondering which one I should choose and why. What's the significance of each option, and what are the implications of selecting one over the others?

Or any of the things an author or people of the community may want to say and point out plz you may tell!

While I could search for some official information on this matter, I believe hearing from the experienced folks within our community would be invaluable. Let's have an engaging and enlightening discussion!

If any of you can provide more clarity on these questions or share any tips and insights for a newbie like me, I would be tremendously grateful.

 

[RepresentingWrath]

Writing - Tip for new writers: Copyrights definitions

This is just to help any new writers who ask about the copyright definition. If it is unnecessary, I'll take this down. I am also not entirely sure on the public domain and creative commons since I only use the "all rights reserve". I will edit this thread whenever a new information comes to me...

forum.scribblehub.com

 

[Deleted member 113259]

If you don't want people stealing your stuff say all rights reserved, if you don't care say public domain.

 

[Aaqil]

While I could search for some official information on this matter, I believe hearing from the experienced folks within our community would be invaluable. Let's have an engaging and enlightening discussion!

Spoiler: :p

Nope, better off going to Wikipedia, [:p]

You'll get some fun conversation here,

 

[Premier]

All your work is automatically copyrighted by the act of you writing it. Getting it officially registered makes it easier to handle disputes but is not required.

 

[Midnight-Phantom]

Writing - Tip for new writers: Copyrights definitions

This is just to help any new writers who ask about the copyright definition. If it is unnecessary, I'll take this down. I am also not entirely sure on the public domain and creative commons since I only use the "all rights reserve". I will edit this thread whenever a new information comes to me...

forum.scribblehub.com

I appreciate the thread you indicated. It does a great job of providing clarification for my query. Thank you!

Have a cookie

If you don't want people stealing your stuff say all rights reserved, if you don't care say public domain.

aye.. simple but informative..

 

[RepresentingWrath]

I appreciate the thread you indicated. It does a great job of providing clarification for my query. Thank you!

Have a cookie

 

[Midnight-Phantom]

Spoiler: :p

Nope, better off going to Wikipedia, [:p]

You'll get some fun conversation here,

Hope so ...

All your work is automatically copyrighted by the act of you writing it. Getting it officially registered makes it easier to handle disputes but is not required.

I'm glad to hear that! And when you mentioned being officially registered, I assume you're referring to selecting the appropriate options provided at the time of posting in ScribbleHub. However, during my search, I stumbled upon the official portal of my country and a few others, which added some additional complexities to the mix. It's definitely a complicated topic to navigate...

 

[Rhaps]

Here is what I understand.

All Rights Reserved: everything you writes is protected by copyright laws

Creative Commons: Other can use, share, and build upon your work as long as they give credits

Public Domain: everything you write does not necessary belongs to you, anyone can use it freely without informing you.

Here is a tip for helping you protect your story from being stolen: make fun of China, because usually the people who copies others' story post on websites with China influences so it will be a turn off.

 

[Midnight-Phantom]

Here is what I understand.

All Rights Reserved: everything you writes is protected by copyright laws

Creative Commons: Other can use, share, and build upon your work as long as they give credits

Public Domain: everything you write does not necessary belongs to you, anyone can use it freely without informing you.

Here is a tip for helping you protect your story from being stolen: make fun of China, because usually the people who copies others' story post on websites with China influences so it will be a turn off.

I'm currently working on a draft that I'm pretty excited about. It's not just a casual hobby this time; I want to take it seriously and share it with others. The plot revolves around an alternate world concept, with only minimal connections to China, perhaps drawing some inspiration from the cultivation genre. Not sure if I can add some diss elements to that tho...

 

[Rhaps]

I'm currently working on a draft that I'm pretty excited about. It's not just a casual hobby this time; I want to take it seriously and share it with others. The plot revolves around an alternate world concept, with only minimal connections to China, perhaps drawing some inspiration from the cultivation genre. Not sure if I can add some diss elements to that tho...

The simpliest way is to have a yellow bear wearing a red shirt somewhere eating honey.

 

[Representing_Tromba]

Just because you claim it as all rights reserved, it should be copyrighted by default but that won't stop aggregator sites from stealing it. If they do, just challenge them on it and they will usually delete it from their site. That said, having it stolen can cause issues if you intend to traditionally publish your story.

 

[Midnight-Phantom]

Just because you claim it as all rights reserved, it should be copyrighted by default but that won't stop aggregator sites from stealing it. If they do, just challenge them on it and they will usually delete it from their site. That said, having it stolen can cause issues if you intend to traditionally publish your story.

I understand. So, humans will be humans, and to be completely honest, I conducted some research on this topic yesterday. Based on my findings, as a writer, reader, and human being, I don't believe copyright will be very effective. If someone copies my work, it might make me feel bad, but if it somehow inspires someone else to write, then I say go ahead. I don't fully comprehend copyright or its intricacies, so I don't place much emphasis on the matter. I believe that genres cannot be copyrighted, otherwise, there wouldn't be multiple novels or works on the same topic. I think copyright infringement is limited to blatant stealing or similar actions. I think the whole thing only can be done to scientific findings and such...

 

[Representing_Tromba]

I understand. So, humans will be humans, and to be completely honest, I conducted some research on this topic yesterday. Based on my findings, as a writer, reader, and human being, I don't believe copyright will be very effective. If someone copies my work, it might make me feel bad, but if it somehow inspires someone else to write, then I say go ahead. I don't fully comprehend copyright or its intricacies, so I don't place much emphasis on the matter. I believe that genres cannot be copyrighted, otherwise, there wouldn't be multiple novels or works on the same topic. I think copyright infringement is limited to blatant stealing or similar actions. I think the whole thing only can be done to scientific findings and such...

Pretty sure that copyright infringement is solely limited to completely stealing the story straight up, and without changes, to be used for a profit or gain. If it's not for gain, it's pirating. Copyright in the USA and EU are really strict and can be upheld well. Outside of that, it's pretty much non-existent or not upheld.

 

[Midnight-Phantom]

I believe there are different policies regarding physical books and their online counterparts too, and they will differ based on the country and for online ones it probably depends on where the servers of the platform are based on...

Pretty sure that copyright infringement is solely limited to completely stealing the story straight up, and without changes, to be used for a profit or gain. If it's not for gain, it's pirating. Copyright in the USA and EU are really strict and can be upheld well. Outside of that, it's pretty much non-existent or not upheld.

 

[Representing_Tromba]

I believe there are different policies regarding physical books and their online counterparts too, and they will differ based on the country and for online ones it probably depends on where the servers of the platform are based on...

Yeah, it's a little different everywhere, but generally it will protect your story in a court of law.

 

[Midnight-Phantom]

As an introvert, I properly will not go to a law firm even if such things happen and by some miracle, I do find them in the online jungle ... ..