Well, at the bottom of the 23 Things page, there is a brief mention of a "43 Things" upon which the 23 Things were based, but a quick Google search of the phrase "23 things" turned up another 23 things on the Learning 2.0 website. They are very similar, but thing 23 is a summary activity much like the unofficial, yet still necessary thing 24 on this list. I had heard of Creative Commons before through an electronic imaging class I took during my first semester. I think it is great because I love knowing I can use other people's images without fearing a law suit. I'd be happier if they could also alter the copyright laws so works become free for public use upon the death of the original creator of those works. Who needs to profit from their creations after they're dead?
I will definitely remember to always search for works with a Creative Commons license that allows me to use them, and I will encourage my future students to avoid borrowing images that are copyright protected.
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