[WikiEN-l] More fair use image overreaching

[Steve Summit]

[This is a really pointless side-thread, and if I had any self-control
I'd let it drop, but...]

Will Johnson wrote:
> When I hire someone to work in my studio and take pictures of children, the
> employee does not hold the copyright to such work, the owner of the studio
> does.  When you are offered a *position* even at no pay, and you agree, you
> are implicitely and voluntarily giving up your right to claim the results of
> that work later.

Well, maybe, but...

> If there is no established case law, then why are you arguing that it's
> the law?  It's your interpretation of the law. And that's all it is.

So what is "you are implicitly and voluntarily giving up your right"?
That's just your interpretation, right?  I don't think we'll ever know.