Open Content Model (OCM)
What's the idea behind "Open Content Model (OCM)?" (or "Open Content" project?)
Linux. Mozilla. OpenOffice.org. Apache. These are only a few of the high-profile open source projects underway on the Internet.
Ours is much, MUCH smaller in scope. <grin> And different in approach to "open source."
Space1999.org is designed to showcase resourceful, quality content about the 1970s science fiction entertainment production, Space: 1999, plus various other Gerry Anderson-inspired productions. We have created the "Open Content Model" (or "OCM") in which participants can freely contribute content to Space1999.org for non-commercial use. Content will be reviewed, processed, and edited by the Space1999.org staff for inclusion into the web site, if appropriate.
As you venture through Space1999.org, what information is missing? What information needs refinement or polishing? Is there a favorite quote which we're missing? Is there a new Space: 1999 web site which you want added? Are you a talented CGI artist looking to contribute to your own Gallery section? Do you have new ideas for the Analyses section under "Testament of Arkadia?" Do you have a Space: 1999 fan fiction story and nowhere to post it?
You'll find that portions of the Space1999.org web site are under ongoing, heavy development. We might be developing/designing something which you are proposing. Heck, we may be taking too long in implementing new content. (Time is a rare and precious commodity for us!). But we're determined to make this site increasingly useful to the Space: 1999 fandom at large.
Your input may help the growth of the site, introduce new ideas to the Space: 1999, Gerry Anderson, and Sylvia Anderson fandoms... and stir renewed interest in a particular subject. We welcome your input. Just follow the guidelines below.
"Open Content Model" and Space1999.org
Guidelines:
What Qualifies as "Open Content"?
Within the http://www.Space1999.org web site, the following content qualifies as Open Content which you may use, provided you follow the established guidelines for usage:
- Generic web site XHTML template
- Generic web site .css files (Cascading Style Sheets)
- Generic web site .js files (JavaScript)
Note: All of these files are available for download here. The actual www.Space1999.org web site may NOT be reprinted, republished, represented, distributed or modified for use elsewhere. See our Legal Terms.
Continuing...
- Text: Articles, analyses, featurettes, news items, reviews, interviews.
- Images: Any images, save those which bear the Space1999.org logo.
- Multimedia: Audio and video files.
- Files: Acrobat (.pdf), .zip, .tar and .rar files.
Note: All 3D models and meshes within our Gallery section are exempt, lest specific permission is granted by the author(s).
Submitting "Open Content"
If you wish to participate, send Space1999.org an e-mail on the subject... and how you'd like to participate. Please be specific in your e-mail. Examples: When referring to a web page, please include the URL. Keep your messages concise and clear. And please do not send file attachments until we have communicated about them. Plain ASCII text e-mails/files are appreciated.
All submissions will be considered for inclusion on Space1999.org, with permission granted to reprint on your own web site(s) or publication(s). Imagery, stories, articles, CGI models and meshes, or other creative work (the "Work") submitted remain the property of the original creator. The original creator, in submitting the Work, agrees to grant Space1999.org a non-commercial license to publish and display the Work on the Space1999.org web site, or to publish, display or otherwise use the Work in a non-commercial manner. Space1999.org acknowledges that the original creator retains all moral rights to the Work. Space1999.org asks that a copy of any revisions/updates of submitted content is provided, as available.
Using "Open Content"
Anyone else wishing to republish the Work for non-commercial purposes may do so; the Work may NOT be modified, altered, or otherwise changed without the original creator's consent; and on the web page where the content appears, full credit must be both visible and citing the author and originating web site (Space1999.org). Examples could be:
Author: Stephanie Leigh
Originally from www.Space1999.org.
Reprinted with permission via Space1999.org's Open Content Model.
By Stephanie Leigh/Space1999.org
Reprinted with permission by Space1999.org.
Space1999.org asks that a courtesy e-mail is sent whenever you republish our content, per our Open Content Model. Hey, we're ever curious! ;-)
Contacting Us About "Open Content" Submissions and Usage
If you would like to contribute -- or use our content -- please send your e-mail to:
E-mail: webmaster@space1999.org
or mfaries@yahoo.com
Your message will be sent directly to the Space1999.org web team. Please be aware that the large volume of mail we receive may prevent us from responding quickly to each message. Thank you for writing! (And participating!)
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