<html> <body> At 05:13 PM 2/29/2008, David wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> Haven’t we beaten this dead horse enough!?  We should all purchase a copy (and I have several times) of the PPA as the need for it arises frequently.  That being said, if somebody doesn’t have one and needs to ask for the date of manufacture of a particular piano, I don’t see a problem with providing the information.  Quoting information from a source in a written document, or email, is not an infringement.  You should, however, cite the source.  </blockquote> This a rather broad interpretation of the "Fair Use" principle, which does allow the quotation of excerpts from copyrighted works, with attribution. The law, however, specifies the circumstances under which such quotes may be published. Whether it applies to publication via e-mail distribution list is for lawyers to decide. But I wish to draw your attention again to the terms of use of this list that our Friendly List Administrators pointed out: <a href="http://www.ptg.org/AboutUs-termsOfUse.php" eudora="autourl"> http://www.ptg.org/AboutUs-termsOfUse.php </a>Ultimately, they decide what we can or can't post on this list... And it is their - and their lawyer's interpretation - that counts... Israel Stein </body> </html>