At the very least, we need to be informed and to be heard. I believe it's time for the genealogical community to fully recognize the impact the Internet has had on genealogy. I think it would be in our best interest for on-line genealogical organizations to jointly develop ethical guidelines similar to the Netiquette Guidelines developed by Arlene H. Rinaldi at Florida State University. We need to step up to the plate and take responsibility for informing and educating our fellow genealogists that copyright and plagiarism are serious matters which can not and should not be taken lightly. One of on-line genealogy's benefits is the opportunity to share information and resources.
Ignorance can kill that benefit.