Seems that the opening blows in the coming war between the MSM and the Blogsphere have been launched. The Tulsa World has seen fit to make a target of Michael Bates over at BatesLine. Michael has committed the unforgivable sin of publishing excerpts from the newspaper while giving them full credit for the content. I know what you’re thinking, just about every blog does that same practice on a regular if not daily basis, and God knows that I do.
The Tulsa World has clearly overstepped the bounds of copyright protection and is threatening Michael with legal action. Clearly they have no idea who they have picked a fight with. Here's a little bit of background information over at Michael's site and an equally good write-up at Michelle Malkin's site. Apparently the Tulsa World has no idea the odds they face in this battle, not to mention that they appear to not have a leg to stand on. Kevin over at Wizbang has a great letter that he has written to the vice-president of Tulsa World, read it here and send your own to this clueless wonder if the mood strikes you. I wish I had some clever rallying cry to issue but I don’t so let’s just stick it to the Man. Have a great day.
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