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Re: $12.50 to quote 5 words of an AP story

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This is just disgusting.

chances are there is an AP article that has "This is just disgusting" in it...you are lucky you only used 4 words, 1 more word, and you'd have to pay $12.50

You are correct… http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_200957.html contains the four word quote.

Re: $12.50 to quote 5 words of an AP story

#9
According to the T.O.S., you can't lawfully quote an article if you intend to criticize it?

Derogatory and Unlawful Uses:

You shall not use the Content in any manner or context that will be in any way derogatory to the author, the publication from which the Content came, or any person connected with the creation of the Content or depicted in the Content. You agree not to use the Content in any manner or context that will be in any way derogatory to or damaging to the reputation of Publisher, its licensors, or any person connected with the creation of the Content or referenced in the Content

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