OFF THE WIRE
Source: Biker News Network
Richmond, Virginia - The Biker News Network has been around now for almost as long as the web, allowing their visitors post news for all the biker world to view in one, convenient place. The Biker News Network got it's humble beginning as the Ousiders 1%er News. Over the years, it has graced the web as Biker News Network, Bikernews.net, Outlaw Biker World and once again is known as "The Biker News Network" or (BNN).
Now, things are about to change once again. Apparently, the "Fair Use" law that was created to protect sites like these had many interpretations, and according to a judge, the BNN is violating copyright laws. In the past, every other news source that has had problems with how they have done things, have contacted them, and since they provide them with free advertisement, they have reportedly worked with them to assure staying within legal boundaries. This time, instead of working "With" them, one newspaper has chosen to file suit. 13 years of the Biker News Network bringing bikers the best News on the Web, is changing the way they do business.
Now, the owner of the Biker News network is facing a settlement that he cannot afford, nor for a lawyer, running the risk of a six figure fine, along with losing the site, because they want the site shut down as documented in the civil suit. The site owner is looking for a few sponsors to help cover the "Fee" to settle to avoid court, or a lawyer that is willing to donate his or her services, in hopes of saving the site.
In the meantime, major changes are in the works to make the site as painless and as legal as can be to assure the site stays up and running.
If there is any legal council out there that would like to take this on, please contact Chopperguy at webmaster@chopperguy.net.
Please spread the word! The other news sites like this one are next, so I hope they take heed to the fore-coming changes made here to protect themselves from prosecution...
The Biker News Network resides at http://www.bikernews.net
