By Tonie Auer
DFW Chapter President and National Blog Chairwoman

As a blog that often refers to other websites, news stories and the like, ASBPE’s national blog contributors have been taking note of the story regarding how the Associated Press has responded to links and usage of its stories. I have had relatively heated discussions (even if the heated part is only on my part) regarding using these links and stories in our posts. One side says there is a legal issue to contend with. The other side feels that giving attribution and credit should cover our proverbial backsides.

But, with the AP’s take on things, it looks like it could go both ways. I’m curious how other blogs are handling this issued – if at all. Are we right to be a little nervous about fair usage?