Explain the Public Domain and its value to consumers and creators.

You must respond to 2 of the questions (about half a single spaced page per response) but you may only pick one from each category: Category 1 1. Explain the Public Domain and its value to consumers and creators. 2. Discuss the issues with our current copyright system in regards to independent creators and derivative works. Category 2 3. What lessons can be learned from the RIAA’s reaction to music piracy in the late 1990s? 4. What media industry do you believe is doing the best job of adapting to audiences and which is doing the worst? Category 3 5. Many believe that media violence has a direct connection to real-world violence. Explain what is known about media’s connection to violent behavior and the misconceptions perpetuated by news media and the public. 6. Explain why children are so vulnerable to media messages and why marketers covet this demographic. These questions are somewhat opinion based and purposefully open-ended. I will be assessing your ability to thoughtfully respond to the questions below and provide evidence towards your perspective on these issues.