I understand the debate regarding copyright, it hard to imagine how as a content creator, you work hard to create a piece unique to you, and other people can change the dynamic of the same piece and make it their own. Although, a copyright gives the credit to the artist that the piece originated from. The fair use concept allows individuals to use and built on preexisting content. For example, Tik Toks allows popular songs to be used in dancing videos. In my opinion, when others share, re-share, and remix content on the web it allows the piece to evolve and stay relevant to modern times. In a way, other people are doing justice by keeping art alive in the industry. But I do understand sometimes people can misuse content and change the perception of the original piece and that does injustice to what the owner intended.

In terms of Andy Baio’s case and Richard Prince’s case, I agree that the law hasn’t caught up to changing values and we are transforming into a shared culture and it’s due to the strives we’re taking in technology. It makes it easier for us to obtain and use the content. It should be celebrated not looked down above. The law between fair use works but it can be conflicted depending on the circumstance. Again, in my opinion, no idea is made from thin air, it’s inspired by something else, a pre-existing idea.