[78-L] Are we allowed to quote people in a book or article when they submit something to the group?

[Donna Halper]

On 11/23/2012 10:55 PM, Michael Biel wrote:
> To give my answer to Donna's original question, I usually allow my
> writings and postings to be used, with credit of course, although I like
> to be able to make corrections and updates on things I might have
> written decades ago.  I think you asked me for something years ago and I
> agreed, but if I missed seeing a more recent request, let me know.
>    
Mike, I did quote from your work in my dissertation research, and yes I 
cited appropriately and praised you as a name in the field.  But that 
said, the idea that one cannot quote lyrics is a new one on me-- there 
are numerous internet sites that offer song lyrics.  Are they gonna get 
sued for doing it? And I see journalists quoting lyrics in their 
newspaper music reviews.  I thought if it's for an educational purpose 
and no money is changing hands, it's generally kosher.  Is this really a 
violation of copyright law, or as someone suggested, do people avoid it 
for fear of corporate lawyers?