Re: [Callers] norms/ethics of choreography sharing

Hi all, I've been reading the mail here for a while, time to speak up I guess. I'm not sure I get what the problem is.. I admit I haven't read all the posts completely, but I guess I want to ask if there has actually been a problem.. i.e.: Has a choreographer had his or her work used in a way he/she deems inappropriate? Has anyone been sued or has legal action been discussed in reference to any of this? Is anyone here REALLY WORRIED about this or is this just an intellectual exercise? I really don't understand the "licensing" of dance compositions.. What is the purpose of this, and what is it meant to prevent from happening?? I for one am happy for anyone to call dances I have composed.. I do not need you to contact me ahead of time and I will not sue you if you call these dances without my permission. If you put them in a book I will not be unhappy and you do not need to get my permission, though that would be nice and proper credit would be nice too. If you claim the dance is YOURS and then sell it for LOTS of money, I WILL be unhappy but I STILL will not sue you.. I doubt that will happen so I am not "preparing for that eventuality". Just my view of things, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" I guess.. bill should I push "send" now???? oh what the heck, here goes..