Comments by Avatar28 http://www.techdirt.com/ Easily digestible tech news.... Re: There's too many links to check! http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130421/14043222791/fox-uses-bogus-dmca-claims-to-censor-cory-doctorows-book-about-censorship.shtml#c477 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:45:45 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130421/14043222791/fox-uses-bogus-dmca-claims-to-censor-cory-doctorows-book-about-censorship.shtml#c477 Re: Frederick Bouchat For The Win .... http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130409/14320522648/things-you-dont-see-every-day-mpaa-argues-fair-use-court.shtml#c567 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:16:02 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130409/14320522648/things-you-dont-see-every-day-mpaa-argues-fair-use-court.shtml#c567
Precedent supporting fair use > a loss to the MPAA.]]> Are they being sued for breach of contract as well? http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130312/21045122305/virginia-isp-locks-customers-into-25-75-year-contracts-sues-everybody-when-monopoly-threatened.shtml#c331 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:24:04 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130312/21045122305/virginia-isp-locks-customers-into-25-75-year-contracts-sues-everybody-when-monopoly-threatened.shtml#c331 Re: Re: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130312/21045122305/virginia-isp-locks-customers-into-25-75-year-contracts-sues-everybody-when-monopoly-threatened.shtml#c319 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:21:04 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130312/21045122305/virginia-isp-locks-customers-into-25-75-year-contracts-sues-everybody-when-monopoly-threatened.shtml#c319 Re: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130301/02155422167/kim-dotcom-loses-appeal-concerning-extradition.shtml#c292 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 10:50:25 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130301/02155422167/kim-dotcom-loses-appeal-concerning-extradition.shtml#c292 Re: Re: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130227/14231422143/comcast-we-wont-terminate-your-account-under-six-strikes-well-just-block-every-single-website.shtml#c671 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:25:08 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130227/14231422143/comcast-we-wont-terminate-your-account-under-six-strikes-well-just-block-every-single-website.shtml#c671 Re: Re: Re: LMAO http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130114/16245921669/hoa-president-receives-public-criticism-responds-with-baseless-claims-empty-legal-threats.shtml#c303 Fri, 8 Feb 2013 07:18:34 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130114/16245921669/hoa-president-receives-public-criticism-responds-with-baseless-claims-empty-legal-threats.shtml#c303 Re: Re: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120731/04222519893/netflix-to-try-crowdsourcing-subtitles-will-it-get-sued-infringement.shtml#c411 Fri, 3 Aug 2012 09:09:46 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120731/04222519893/netflix-to-try-crowdsourcing-subtitles-will-it-get-sued-infringement.shtml#c411 Really get some attention on it http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120729/06470519868/hacktivism-anonymous-breaches-australian-isp-to-protests-data-retention.shtml#c456 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:54:34 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120729/06470519868/hacktivism-anonymous-breaches-australian-isp-to-protests-data-retention.shtml#c456 Re: The heartless one has a point http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120702/18282219557/charles-carreon-tries-to-intimidate-parodist-with-bizarre-list-demands-plus-dmca-takedown-threat.shtml#c827 Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:25:49 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120702/18282219557/charles-carreon-tries-to-intimidate-parodist-with-bizarre-list-demands-plus-dmca-takedown-threat.shtml#c827 Google v Microsoft http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120613/12491719310/rip-off-highlights-top-level-domain-scrum.shtml#c550 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:10:54 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120613/12491719310/rip-off-highlights-top-level-domain-scrum.shtml#c550 Re: Re: Just to clarify.... http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120515/03152918920/tv-network-execs-contemplate-going-to-court-to-say-skipping-commercials-is-illegal.shtml#c785 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:06:04 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120515/03152918920/tv-network-execs-contemplate-going-to-court-to-say-skipping-commercials-is-illegal.shtml#c785
Also if you've got the Motorola DVR with the gray or silver remote you can program a button (I use the A button) to do a 30 second skip. Makes breezing through commercials a cinch. Skip skip skip skip skip skip oops, too far, jump back 10 seconds and there we go.]]> chargebacks? http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120419/03544918555/real-estate-firms-slipping-non-disparagement-clauses-into-rental-agreements-to-stifle-online-criticism.shtml#c192 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:34:39 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120419/03544918555/real-estate-firms-slipping-non-disparagement-clauses-into-rental-agreements-to-stifle-online-criticism.shtml#c192
Alternatively, how about crossing out the part of the part of the contract that talks about disparagement?]]> Re: Uggh, copyright for fashion design? http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120305/02351917976/louis-vuittons-international-tour-trademark-bullying-runs-smack-dab-into-upenn-law-school-who-explains-trademark-law-return.shtml#c436 Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:58:03 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120305/02351917976/louis-vuittons-international-tour-trademark-bullying-runs-smack-dab-into-upenn-law-school-who-explains-trademark-law-return.shtml#c436
Also, shrinkwrap licenses:
By wearing this article of clothing you are agreeing to a limited, non-transferrable license to display (wear) the enclosed item. This clothing may only be worn by the individual to which it was first licensed and may not be transferred to anywhere else. This license is only valid for a period of two years from the date of purchase. At the expiration of the license you may purchase an extension for $29.99 per year to a maximum of four years from date of purchase. If you elect not to renew the license or have reached the maximum display period then the clothing must be destroyed by burning or returned to us for recycling.
]]> Re: What RF owes http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120227/13044117890/rumblefish-ceo-claiming-copyright-your-incidental-recordings-birds-was-merely-series-unfortunate-errors.shtml#c198 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:05:55 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120227/13044117890/rumblefish-ceo-claiming-copyright-your-incidental-recordings-birds-was-merely-series-unfortunate-errors.shtml#c198 I'm sort of shocked http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120209/15395117718/web-is-saved-east-texas-jury-says-eolas-patents-are-invalid.shtml#c168 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:18:12 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120209/15395117718/web-is-saved-east-texas-jury-says-eolas-patents-are-invalid.shtml#c168 $1000/min http://www.techdirt.com/blog/casestudies/articles/20120208/23505717705/people-rushing-to-give-hundreds-thousands-dollars-just-hours-brand-new-adventure-game.shtml#c1529 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:25:40 PST http://www.techdirt.com/blog/casestudies/articles/20120208/23505717705/people-rushing-to-give-hundreds-thousands-dollars-just-hours-brand-new-adventure-game.shtml#c1529 A correction http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111212/07180117046/dutch-collection-society-found-to-be-source-infringing-content.shtml#c147 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:31:35 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111212/07180117046/dutch-collection-society-found-to-be-source-infringing-content.shtml#c147 The tool only covers about 4 to 6% of what's available on the networks it tracks, so it's possible that there's a lot more sharing evil piracy going on from their offices as well.

You should really replace piracy with the word theft or stealing. That is, after all, what they insist on calling it isn't it?]]> What really happened http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111017/02544416380/warner-bros-buys-story-that-was-written-reddit-comments-then-tells-author-to-stop-redditing.shtml#c644 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:27:21 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111017/02544416380/warner-bros-buys-story-that-was-written-reddit-comments-then-tells-author-to-stop-redditing.shtml#c644
Someone on Reddit had contacts in the industry and brought it to the attention of some folks in a position of power. They saw the idea and the response and flew Prufrock out to LA for a meeting.

They didn't just buy the idea. They set him up with one of their development companies to develop the idea further. They helped him get it registered with WGA and are keeping him on as the head writer while developing his skills to turn it into a proper screenplay. One of the reasons that this is moving along so fast is that they don't have to go through all the focus group group. This idea effectively originated FROM a focus group.

His not being on Reddit is the same as any writer. They simply can't accept outside ideas and pitches. It sucks but anyone who reads TechDirt can see why. Look at all stupid "U stoled my idea so give me all your monehs" lawsuits Mike reports on. If people wouldn't constantly file crap like that we might see more open collaboration on stuff.

As far as the rights go, it has been discussed on Reddit. The license doesn't give Reddit ownership of the idea. It grants them a non-exclusive license to basically use it how they see fit. Reddit could go make their own movie based on what is already out there but Prufrock still owns what he wrote. Reddit has no say or rights to over any derivative content. My guess is that he will start over with the same basic concept but rewrite it with all new characters and details since I doubt any studio would be keen to share the rights to it.]]> Re: Seems fair. http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111010/09533116283/us-citizen-facing-15-years-jail-linking-his-blog-to-unauthorized-bio-thai-king.shtml#c165 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:46:58 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111010/09533116283/us-citizen-facing-15-years-jail-linking-his-blog-to-unauthorized-bio-thai-king.shtml#c165 Time for the U.S to extradite all of Hollywood to be hanged and stoned in Iran for being sinful

So, um, yay?]]>