Publishing Handwriting Samples Legally

Summary

Publishing handwriting samples from Reddit involves legal considerations such as copyright, Reddits terms, and privacy. Handwriting may be protected by copyright, requiring creator permission. Reddits terms may restrict content use without consent. Transformative use requires significant alterations to qualify under copyright law. Minor changes may not suffice. Consider how modifications provide new insights or interpretations.

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Could I make changes to a posted handwriting sample posted on Reddit such as making t-bars longer, making capital letters bigger, that sort of thing and would that be legal to publish?
When altering and publishing handwriting samples from Reddit, consider these points:
- Copyright: Even modified, the original creator's permission may still be needed.
- Transformative Use: Changes should significantly alter the original to qualify as transformative under copyright law.
- Reddit's Terms: Check Reddit's terms for any restrictions on content use.
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How does original content qualify as transformative?
Hey! Transformative use under copyright law means the new work adds something new or alters the original work significantly, providing a different expression, meaning, or message. Simply making minor changes like adjusting t-bars or capital letters might not be transformative enough. Consider how your modifications contribute new insights or interpretations to the sample.