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   Two questions

   

   Oliver Wendell Jones, Jun 24th, 2003 @ 12:47pm

   
   

   From the countersuit article:
   
   The lawsuit asks the defendants to stop disseminating the photographs, saying they use "enhanced technology" and deprive the 61-year-old Adelman of the economic value of the use of the images of her property and residence."
   
   1) Did they use his name by mistake? Should it say '61-year-old Streisand' instead?
   
   2) What "enhanced technology" are they using? Since when did digital cameras become "enhanced technology"?

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   sometimes...

   

   Anonymous Coward, Jun 24th, 2003 @ 6:31pm

   
   

   ...it's just better not to draw attention to yourself on the internet.

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   Internet <> Tabloids?

   

   Ken, Jan 5th, 2005 @ 4:23pm

   
   

   So, it's ok for the tabloids to publish this information ... it's expected and, possibly, wanted. But if someone posts it on the internet, suddenly it's a breach of her privacy? How about, if she doesn't like her privacy being invaded, she should be famous. It seems mainly famous people are the ones who complain about the internet publicity and they are all over the tabloids and never say a word about that.

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   publicity

   

   Tim, Feb 25th, 2005 @ 2:14am

   
   

   I'd say that if she doesn't want the outside of her abode photographed, she shouldn't present it to the public, including those flying above the coastline.

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   Sue happy

   

   Pedro Machado, May 22nd, 2006 @ 8:34am

   
   

   I had a friend from California wich I meet in Lisbon a few years ago. She used to say everybody is "Sue happy" in the US.
   Knowing the 70% of the world's lawyers run their business in the US, theres no wonder that these kind of things happen. If theres nothing to litigate they just invent it...

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   another farewell concert by Streisand?

   

   frank, Jun 10th, 2006 @ 8:20am

   
   

   Dear all,
   
   Let's sue this artist. Her "last" concert in LA we spent
   a fortune as that would be her last concert and
   now we hear, she is going on tour again.
   
   Join force and let's sue her and her Sony money
   machine.
   
   Frank

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   Stupid people

   

   Dollface, Aug 4th, 2006 @ 1:09pm

   
   

   You know, its not illegal, its not ruining her privacy, that could be ANYONES HOUSE and ANYONE can see it if they wanna go for a drive, so whats the difference?

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   Re: another farewell concert by Streisand?

   

   david, Dec 1st, 2006 @ 4:39pm

   
   

   i'd suggest that you get some real talent of your own. perhaps, throw a concert in your back yard or something. just don't call it 'one voice'.

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   Opinion

   

   Pam, Dec 2nd, 2006 @ 1:38pm

   
   

   The reason for the lawsuit was the labeling of the photograph on the site with her name. Other homes can only be found by coordinates, not the owner's name. When she initially protested, he could have simply removed her name and avoided all the legal trouble. Looks to me like he has gained a lot of publicity for his site and his business. And what exactly is his business doing to help the environment? After looking at his site, it looks like he has enjoyed every minute of antagonizing Streisand. How has that helped the environment?

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    The Streisand Effect

    

    Snarl Greywolf, Jan 19th, 2007 @ 1:23pm

    
    

    If she really wants to stop the web author from showing her house photo to the world, she doesn't need lawyers, she just needs to threaten to come sing in the lobby of the website author's office. That photo would come down so quick, it'd make your head swim.

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    Re: publicity

    

    Cove favorite, Apr 26th, 2007 @ 8:35pm

    
    

    I cant help wondering about the publicity and how they located her home. I know a fan didn't seek it out and actually find it. My assumption all information has come through the press has readily educated the fans. Streisand fans will find the house and drive around until they find it once the info is out. The press has violated her basic right to privacy in her own home. Her sense of safey and comfort in her home or even sitting by the pool. And because of that one picture had he not mentioned her name not many would have put it together. It's so clear now and anyone can just climb the hill, bluff or whatever it is.
    What happens when you get to the top? Anyone get to the top? How did you feel about yourself once you violated her privacy?How do you think she felt about you?
    As curious as I am to see the roses I will never violate privacy knowing how paranoid she is. i also know if our paths cross I certainly want her to know I have a good character. That man needs to be sued-- Don't back down B. Besides Jim is a sharpshooter and he will shoot you in the leg then make you walk down the steep bluff.
    With respect,
    pinkrose

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    Not a violation of privacy

    

    Martin Corrent, Dec 10th, 2007 @ 11:56am

    
    

    First of all nothing viewable from public airspace is private. Second, Streisand's estate is NOT the only picture that has the owner's name in the caption. A simple search for locations with the word "estate" will show this.
    
    "a Los Angeles Superior Court issued a 46-page opinion on December 3, 2003 holding that Barbra Streisand, the well-known entertainer and Hollywood celebrity, abused the judicial process by filing a lawsuit against aerial archivist Ken Adelman, his Internet Service Provider Layer42.NET, and Pictopia.COM."

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    Re: Sue happy

    

    barbara, Feb 3rd, 2009 @ 5:05pm

    
    

    people who sue people are the greediest people in the world. B.A.M.

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    Re: another farewell concert by Streisand?

    

    barbara, Feb 3rd, 2009 @ 5:09pm

    
    

    all the sweet boys wanna be you,
    sold our children just to see you,
    we're all broke now, who can blame us,
    here we are now, entertain us
    B.A.M

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    Nosey?

    

    martin g, Jan 18th, 2011 @ 5:41am

    
    

    Perhaps Barbara just doesn't like 'nosey' peole? (for some reason)

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