Feminist Swap

But what are you swapping? Maybe offer some suggestions or ideas?

Bumper stickers, pins, mix CDs, issues of magazines or zines etc :)

Handmade mix CDs are not allowed on this site because they violate copyright laws.

CDs aren't expensive anymore... so CDs will suffice. Doesn't have to be handmade.

But... can you point me to where it says handmade mix CDs aren't allowed on this site? Thanks!

Dang I didn't realize this was an international swap 😕

Please read the FAQ at bottom of page.

Are mix CD or other music swaps allowed?

Distributing unauthorized copies of any type of copyrighted material is against the law in the US. Unfortunately, that technically even includes making and sharing mix cds. Swapping any illegal items is against Swap-bot rules. Swap-bot does NOT support the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material.

As Swap-bot grows, we need to take a strong stance against swaps that call for distributing unauthorized copies of copyrighted material. This includes copying music, sewing patterns, books, photographs, etc. This does not mean that all music and media swaps need to be removed. Here are some totally legal ways to swap music:

Swap actual, original, authorized CDs (CDs you have purchased and not copied)
Swap written mix CD playlists (not the actual music, but the list of songs)
Swap music you have personally written, performed, and recorded, or music for which you own the distribution rights.

We understand that there are some grey areas when it comes to copyright law and there are sure to be instances where swapping some copyrighted items may be ok. However, we need to take a clear position against any type of illegal activity on Swap-bot. If you do not know for sure whether or not it is legal to distribute copies of specific copyrighted items that you own - DO NOT SWAP THEM.

Coordinators should include this disclaimer (or a similar one) if they choose to host music swaps: "This swap does not promote the illegal distribution of copyrighted material. Participants should only swap music for which they own the copyright or music which is in the public domain."