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Just because you see a warning in writing does not make it valid or enforceable.
Have you ever been behind a gravel truck that had a sign that said, "Warning! Not responsible for windshield damage. Stay back 300 feet." Never mind that you probably couldn't even read that sign from 30 feet away, let alone 300 feet. They are still liable for damage to your windshield under many circumstances, regardless of their claim that they aren't.
Don't believe everything your read in these things. I'm thinking the supposed "copyright warning" discussed in this thread probably falls into the "don't believe it" category. I would have zero qualms about copying their stupid book to my computers hard drive, even after them telling me I couldn't. It's meaningless bluster on their part.
BTW, "I claim copyright to this post and grant you permission to read it, but you may not read it more than once, nor quote it in any responses. In addition, further posts in this thread subsequent to my post here may result in fines or imprisonment. Your viewing of this statement constitutes your acceptance of it." I was considering adding a $100 fine for violations of my mandate here, but decided to skip that since you are all my friends. But be warned, I may retroactively activate this fine for people that are mean to me in the future.
Hmm, we'll have to see how the above "copyright addendum" works. I could be on to something here...
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