Silliness Class Action Lawsuit against MR - Page 33

Taylor514ce · 10-18-2008, 10:57 AM

I should assert my copyright on that avatar. I made it. It's mine. Pshrynk has misappropriated it for his own purposes, outside of my original intent. Who does he think he is, Google?

pshrynk · 10-18-2008, 12:25 PM

you can add your action to the rest of it. I think we should all be wearing your avatar (Which I merely borrowed) when Zelda gets back. Vivaldi has already joined the parade.

yvanleterrible · 10-18-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

you can add your action to the rest of it. I think we should all be wearing your avatar (Which I merely borrowed) when Zelda gets back. Vivaldi has already joined the parade.

Then in this case it would be a loaned avatar for Zelda's avatar until she gets back.

Taylor514ce · 10-18-2008, 01:42 PM

Now my avatar is part of a parade? How is that covered under fair use?

desertgrandma · 10-18-2008, 01:43 PM

I'd like in on this lawsuit, please. MobileRead should have known better than to offer such an "attractive nuisance" to easily distracted cats........

yvanleterrible · 10-18-2008, 01:45 PM

My avatar is a black hole absorbing every bit of data...

pshrynk · 10-18-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

Now my avatar is part of a parade? How is that covered under fair use?

Well, it's being fairly well used...

RWood · 10-18-2008, 08:50 PM

Despite multiple requests to change pshrynk's avatar to a squirrel, I feel that such action would be outside the spirit of mod powers. Likewise, changing the title from "We miss you, QZ!" to Skunk" is not the proper thing to do at this stage.

While it is clear that ownership of the avatar did transfer from Taylor514ce, it is not clear that this ownership (and rights to use said avatar) passed to Zelda. Since it was posted in a public forum defacto rights were granted to anyone in the forum to use the avatar within the confines of the same forum. Thus, both pshrynk and VR may use it (as long as the wet dog smell goes away) as they see fit within the forums as long as they do not impersonate Zelda by such actions as changing their names to QueenZ or something like that.

Patricia · 10-18-2008, 09:00 PM

Well, I hope that you soapy people vacate that bath before Zelda gets back. She won't want to share a tub with a wet dog or a soggy pshrynk.

montsnmags · 10-19-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

My avatar is a black hole absorbing every bit of data...

So...since it's hanging out in the Unutterably Silly threads, I'm guessing it's starving.

Cheers,
Marc (Need more input!)

yvanleterrible · 10-19-2008, 09:55 AM

Energy is aplenty in silliness... just not focused.

Taylor514ce · 10-19-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

Since it was posted in a public forum defacto rights were granted to anyone in the forum to use the avatar within the confines of the same forum.

Where is THAT in the bylaws? What jurisdiction would this be contested within, were I to do so? And if I were to do so, could I Hugo and Lefty act as my advocates? Let's see pyshrnk try to defend himself against smart socks!

The avatar in question was clearly posted in the "avatar FOR ZELDA" thread. That clearly establishes who the avatar is for, and it ain't whatshisname, you know, THAT ONE. :mcainifaction:

nekokami · 10-20-2008, 10:54 AM

But did you grant the Queen only a limited-use, non-transferable license?

Taylor514ce · 10-20-2008, 11:32 AM

She's the queen. Me grant her something? She does what she wants by fiat.

LazyScot · 10-20-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

She's the queen. Me grant her something? She does what she wants by fiat.

What's she doing in an Italian car? And not even an over-the-top marque at that. Surely the Royal Zeeness deserves better transport (or is she waiting for something to get a suitably regal review from Steve Jordan....)

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10-18-2008, 10:57 AM	#481
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	I should assert my copyright on that avatar. I made it. It's mine. Pshrynk has misappropriated it for his own purposes, outside of my original intent. Who does he think he is, Google?

10-18-2008, 12:25 PM	#482
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	you can add your action to the rest of it. I think we should all be wearing your avatar (Which I merely borrowed) when Zelda gets back. Vivaldi has already joined the parade.

10-18-2008, 01:42 PM	#484
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	Now my avatar is part of a parade? How is that covered under fair use?

10-18-2008, 01:43 PM	#485
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I'd like in on this lawsuit, please. MobileRead should have known better than to offer such an "attractive nuisance" to easily distracted cats........

10-18-2008, 01:45 PM	#486
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	My avatar is a black hole absorbing every bit of data...

10-18-2008, 08:50 PM	#488
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Despite multiple requests to change pshrynk's avatar to a squirrel, I feel that such action would be outside the spirit of mod powers. Likewise, changing the title from "We miss you, QZ!" to Skunk" is not the proper thing to do at this stage. While it is clear that ownership of the avatar did transfer from Taylor514ce, it is not clear that this ownership (and rights to use said avatar) passed to Zelda. Since it was posted in a public forum defacto rights were granted to anyone in the forum to use the avatar within the confines of the same forum. Thus, both pshrynk and VR may use it (as long as the wet dog smell goes away) as they see fit within the forums as long as they do not impersonate Zelda by such actions as changing their names to QueenZ or something like that.

10-18-2008, 09:00 PM	#489
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Well, I hope that you soapy people vacate that bath before Zelda gets back. She won't want to share a tub with a wet dog or a soggy pshrynk.

10-19-2008, 09:55 AM	#491
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Energy is aplenty in silliness... just not focused.

10-20-2008, 10:54 AM	#493
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	But did you grant the Queen only a limited-use, non-transferable license?

10-20-2008, 11:32 AM	#494
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	She's the queen. Me grant her something? She does what she wants by fiat.

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