The two incidents mentioned in the article make a telling contrast: Whedon, still alive and in control of his work, took no action, whereas the vultures huddled over Herbert's estate responded with reflexive aggression. Creative artists recognize that their livelihood rests not only in their works but foremost in their creative capacity. It's the hangers-on taking up that work as a meal ticket who devise the legal intricacies to mark their territory for time without end.
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