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    [–] [email protected] 35 points 1 year ago (1 children)

    Let me clarify, only the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse characters are in public domain, not the recent versions as Disney holds the copyright. In a few years, more Mickey Mouse shorts will become public domain.

    [–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot 37 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Personally, I don't give a shit about whether Mickey Mouse is copyrighted or not. What I care about is all the other works that were kept from entering the public domain because Disney was constantly getting copyright extended.

    [–] voidMainVoid 14 points 1 year ago

    What's funny is that Disney built their empire largely on public-domain works (such as fairy tales), but when it's their turn to give back, they fight it tooth and nail. Classic getting to the top and then pulling up the ladder behind you.

    [–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago