is it illegal to post a political TV ad (campaign?) on one's website?
480547
Um, probably not.\n\nThe political ad, like most anything else, is subject to copyright laws.  That means that you normally could not use it at all in any way.\n\nBut political ads are almost, by definition, matters of public importance.  The ad itself is a news event.  And that means that it is fair use to show them and to say whatever you want to about them.\n\nAnd any politician or group that complains ends up sounding pretty darn petty.  After all, if they think they're right, they should be able to withstand a little criticism.\n\nI say it's legal and you should go for it.
636858
You can refer to it on your Q and A page and if it is a source for a response to the question. The Community Guidelines state and I quote:\n\n# YOU MAY NOT POST CONTENT (or links to content, including photos):\n\n   1. to exploit, solicit, or harm minors.\n   2. that is violent, racist, incendiary, or otherwise objectionable.\n   3. that are abusive, threatening, slanderous, or belligerent against any individual or groups of individuals for any reason.\n   4. that violates federal, state or local law.\n   5. that contains profane, obscene, vulgar or sexually explicit language.\n   6. that glorifies self-harm, suicide, anorexia, bulimia, or any other practice that is clearly unhealthy or harmful.\n   7. for commercial or advertising purposes, including classified ads.\n   8. to vent your frustrations, rant, make statements, or otherwise violate the question and answer format.\n   9. to post personal ads or your own or others' personal information.\n  10. that violates the Yahoo! Answers Community Guidelines or the Yahoo! Terms of Service in any manner.\n\nYou could possibly buy ads here from Yahoo! advertising but the guidelines prohibit free ads and you may well be reported to the hardworking Yahoo! Answers team.
315131
not sure of any exact laws but as long as you are not lying about something or plagiarizing you should be fine, also if you are posting adult stuff i think you have to have a pass word thing set up to make sure kids are not getting on to it
427623
It is probably against the law to view these website and you could be in serious trouble. My advice is too either forget about the possiblity of seeing sites that are banned or go work in another country that allows you to read all of the news and not just part of it.
900902
There aren't really any laws on the internet.  Even if it is copyrighted content, the person streaming the media is the one at fault, not the person watching it.\n\nYou're fine.
695163
Have you noticed how almost every ad slams the other guy as opposed to the candidate telling us what he plans to accomplish once he gets in office? I have a notion not to vote at all. What's the use?
225224
While the FCC requires radio and TV stations to follow particular practices in accepting advertising for political candidates, I don't believe they are required to disclose the amounts they receive.\n\nHowever, campaign finance disclosure laws require candidates to detail their expenses, including advertising.  I don't know if gets broken down into which media is used and how much is spent per outlet, but some basic deduction skills could get you in the ballpark.
292051
Hopefully, this is not an advertising site.\n\nKeep the rules.
978565
First, put down the blunt. Second, read the news for yourself. The date to vote for this is election day, Tuesday Nov 9. You will find out then if it was passed or not. Right now, it is still illegal.
469052
No.  You can sell them as a resource guide.  You can only get into trouble if you somehow claim any sort of affiliation to the sites you list.  Be sure to include a disclaimer and state the purpose for the sale of these hyperlinks.  This way, you can defend yourself simply should someone give you any trouble.  Good luck.
114941
No, not legally, unless you have a site license.
213086
No it isn't. However it IS illegal to display them for public viewing, or to charge $$ to view.
205066
You would have to ask the web master or owner of the site that the articles are posted to (not the search engines that find the artcle).  Depending on the content of the article (if they constitute harassment, libel, etc.) you might have some success.  But they are not obligated to do so.
1068943
It is more likely unethical than illegal. He is presenting a proposal to develop an area and including perks to sway the vote. It is done all the time.
1070313
its not against the law if it is on your property and only showing you home, business, etc... We have one in our back yard by our back door and you can sse it on our t.v and we have one by our front door. So no, they aren't illegal if used in the right way :) Hope this helps
1086037
Yes, it would be illegal without their permission.\n\nYou need to contact their corporate offices and tell them what you want. They will either tell you no, or they will charge  you a licensing fee that authorizes you to use the images.
966585
Even with full identification and credit, it is technically a violation.  A quick note to the blogger for permission should clear it up and I'm sure they will be happy to share and increase their readership.