Putting together a blog and copyrighting the content

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Robert M wrote:
Grumpy,

Wordpress.com looks pretty good. I've already found a few themes that'll work for me.

Keep in mind, with wordpress.com you are only allowed to use the plugins or themes they offer, not the hundreds of thousands of other options out there. Grumpy suggested wordpress.org

I've no problem with fair use as you've described it. It's when someone takes fair use and throws it out the window. That's why I want the benefits provided by registration. I haven't had to go after anyone yet but in the event I must, the benefits will make the agita and expense of registration worthwhile.

I suppose I look at it a bit differently.
- If the infringer is small: You're never going to see the funds from statutory damages
- If the infringer is big: They're going to offer a settlement that will likely be more than enough to satisfy you. And if you do go after the statutory damages, they're going to drown you in legal work.