[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: OT: Ethics Question

[Bryan J. Smith]

On Sun, 2004-08-29 at 11:26, dmyhand610 wrote:
> I apologize for the off topic post, and for the distinct possibility of 
> the flame war which could ensue.  I know there are some HTML Coders out 
> there and they would probably best be suited to answer this.
> I am a High School teacher and I teach Web building among other 
> subjects, and one of my duties is to maintain the High School Website.  
> Prominently displayed on the Site is the name of my predecessor, and the 
> fact that she created the site.  She left one year ago this October and 
> is no longer a School District employee.  My name is below with an 
> e-mail link for those who have questions or comments about the site.  I 
> have had several people ask me why her name is still listed as the site 
> creator and why my name isn't listed.  I tell them it is because I did 
> not create the site, she did, and I do not wish to take credit for the 
> work of others.  I am still being urged to remove her name, and by more 
> people.  Should I do this or stick to my ethical guns (Which is what I 
> am still convinced is right to do)?  Thanks, Dennis

A link on various pages to a single, credits page is always doable. 
Then you have the most room to give the proper credits do.

E.g., each page could list only you as the current maintainer, but the
link to the credits page (either as that text, or right next to it)
could give her full and detailed credit.  This should solve _both_
issues.

Ultimately, if she did it as a part of her paid job function, then she
is not entitled to any credit or copyright.  But if she did it o nher
own time, then do not remove the credit, and holdfast on that.


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