They also keep extending the copyright law to the point where the copyright system ends up broken.
Explanation
The statement reflects a common belief that copyright law has been frequently extended, potentially leading to an ineffective or 'broken' system. Historically, significant extensions have indeed occurred, such as with the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998, which extended the duration of copyright protection in the U.S. However, no further significant extensions have been enacted since that legislation, as noted in the provided sources. In 2023, while dysfunction in Congress exists, it indicates that there is no active movement towards further extensions. Therefore, the concerns about the system being 'broken' stem from historical precedents rather than recent legislative activity. The claim partially misrepresents the current status of copyright law by implying ongoing extensions, when in fact, they have ceased. Thus, while the sentiment relating to concerns about copyright extension and its implications has merit, it is misleading in the context of ongoing effects in 2023.
Key Points
- Recent copyright term extensions have stopped since 1998.
- There are concerns about the impact of copyright lengths on public domain, particularly historical films and artworks.
- Current dysfunction in Congress does not indicate ongoing extensions, contradicting the claim of continuous extension.
