NM previous quote. This is the one I meant. Concerning legality, …

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NM previous quote. This is the one I meant.

Concerning legality, ALL educational institutions protect the right of their teachers to control the distribution of class content…to prevent this exact thing–taking snippets and creating theories about it.
The following is an excerpt from the legal opinion as articuated in an article of the Journal of Higher Education:“Classroom lectures are the product of a professor’s thought and study. They belong solely to him…Any unauthorized recording or use of the materials constitutes a violation of the professor’s copyright at common law and may constitute a form of larceny.Common law copyrights are recognized in the United States. They are based on the principle that “every man is entitled to the fruits of his own effort, mental as well as physical”…Of course a person may invalidate his common-law interests by assigning [ownership to another entity]. In absence of such alienation, however, he loses his copyright only upon publication. Upon publication, a product becomes part of the public domain unless it is copyrighted according to statutory law.”If you have permission to post and wish to do so, don’t take down the entire lectures to “edit” them for our convenience…let the entirety of the context speak for itself so people have the benefit of discerning on their own instead of just your pre-selected sound bites.  

Well said Courtney! If somebody posts a lecture, I want them to post the whole thing. I don’t want to see “edited” version for my “convenience”. I have a feeling that people on this website are trying to dig as much controversy on LSU as possible. It is very unfortunate.

[Note that it is the lecture in its entirety that is protected by copyright. Small portions that are used as part of commentary or debating purposes can be used under “fair use”. We did have the full videos up for a while, but decided to move to the fair use concept for the very reasons cited above under copyright law.] – Sean Pitman

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I am truly surprised and shocked how many negative emotions LSU evokes in people! It pains me, as a Christian who attends LSU, to see comments like “there is only one way to get the sunshine in and that is to close LSU” among people who visit this website. It seems to me that the entire reason this website exists is to dig as much dirty laundry (which BTW everybody has) as possible and neglect the great mission and so many people who are truly passionate about their faith and their university… Personally, I found hope at LSU, my girlfriend was baptized here (in 2009), thanks to a number of spiritual and supportive people, and I know that LSU is NOT what you’re all tying to portray here. I came to this university from a country where being an Adventist is like being a part of a mad sect and I will always be thankful to God that He miraculously brought me here. My decision to come to LSU has been one of the most blessed experiences that I’ve ever had in my life! Here I can truly sense love, support of people who are passionate about God, and learn more about Adventism. You guys have no idea how many fragile in faith people you are impacting with your bitter comments and criticism toward the university that I am proud being a part of. A very sad situation, truly.

BTW, to all who are questioning Dr. Wisbey as a leader of an Adventist university:

Dr. Wisbey is one of the few people in this world who is kind and sensitive to the needs and problems of EVERY student. This man personally lifted me up, prayed with me in his office (yes, he actually found time in his schedule to do that)and helped me to my feet when I was desperate and in great need. He is one of the most wonderful people and Adventists that I’ve ever met in my life. He is truly passionate about his beliefs and was an example to follow for many young pastors when he taught at a seminary. He is the only leader that I know who cares so much for all students that he would make time and adjustments in his insanely busy schedule to listen to you, pray with you and support you. I strongly believe that this man has been appointed to the position of LSU president by God and I (along with dozens of other students whose lives he touched) will support him and speak in his behalf.

Blessings to all,

Ivan.

[This website is not about “digging up dirt” on anyone. It is simply about increasing transparency as to what is really being taught at LSU with regard to one, and just one, fundamental SDA doctrine – that of a literal creation week. In this particular regard, the LSU science department is clearly not supportive and is in fact actively challenging this fundamental doctrine of the SDA Church in favor of mainstream evolutionary ideas as the true story of origins on this planet. Of course there are many many good things happening at LSU as you point out. However, in our opinion, these good things do not resolve this problem of a direct and decided undermining of a very important Pillar of the SDA faith at LSU.] – Sean Pitman


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I am truly surprised and shocked how many negative emotions LSU evokes in people! It pains me, as a Christian who attends LSU, to see comments like “there is only one way to get the sunshine in and that is to close LSU” among people who visit this website. It seems to me that the entire reason this website exists is to dig as much dirty laundry (which BTW everybody has) as possible and neglect the great mission and so many people who are truly passionate about their faith and their university… Personally, I found hope at LSU, my girlfriend was baptized here, thanks to a number of spiritual and supportive people, and I know that LSU is NOT what you’re all tying to portray here. A sad situation, truly.

[This website is not about “digging up dirt” on anyone. It is simply about increasing transparency as to what is really being taught at LSU with regard to one, and just one, fundamental SDA doctrine – that of a literal creation week. In this particular regard, the LSU science department is clearly not supportive and is in fact actively challenging this fundamental doctrine of the SDA Church in favor of mainstream evolutionary ideas as the true story of origins on this planet. Of course there are many many good things happening at LSU as you point out. However, in our opinion, these good things do not resolve this problem of a direct and decided undermining of a very important Pillar of the SDA faith at LSU.] – Sean Pitman