Subject: Re: A good move, John
   Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:26:59 -0600
  From: Sunni Maravillosa <sunni-snake@utah-inter.net>
    To: childwrite


Larry writes:
>    I am wondering if there is a potential profit to the Childwrite
venture as you see it, or if it is to be public domain.  If your thoughts are
public domain then having what we submit on a website seems reasonable.  If,
however, there exists a profit potential, then I submit that this may not be
what we want to do.  Further, if profit is a consideration, I suggest that we
consider some form of agreement if not incorporation.  Just a thought.

This is an important topic. My understanding is that this group is a forum
for support and encouragement of individuals who want to create children's
literature with certain goals and values in mind. It's possible that out of
this, collaborative authorship efforts may arise.

I am not willing to enter into an incorporation agreement without knowing a
lot more about the details of such an entity. Even so, I must say that I'm
reluctant to embrace this idea in principle... there is a big difference
between writing _about_ doing something and actually doing it, and I think
only those individuals who actually create and sell a product should profit
from it. I also trust the integrity of the individuals here not to
plagiarize others' ideas and stories that are shared within this forum.


On the topic of creating a web site for private use, Win, I don't see that
as particularly helpful for me, so that counts as a "no" vote to expend
effort in that direction. I can see where it'd be helpful for others,
perhaps...

> But the tug toward political-economic discussion may be another good
reason to put forwardmost the focus of showing children HOW rather than
what to perceive and think.
        This is precisely what I'm thinking... teaching tools for a lifetime's use
rather than information that can be wrong or become outdated. There are
lots of ways to go about this, depending upon the age level we're talking
about.

Sunni

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