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Postby kitefrog » Wed Aug 03, 2005 1:01 pm
I really had to think that Wind Wing might have used Stehen Hawkings
image without his permission? I can't see Stepen saying yes to this?
D.
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Postby FredMurphy » Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:08 pm
Maybe they asked and someone with a Speak and Spell pretended to be him.
"Can we use your picture in our ad, Mr. Hawking?"
"Yes... You... Can."
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Postby Robsw6 » Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:20 pm
only fair that he be told.... jeez & I'm not even a lawyer:
Your email regarding "Intellectual Property/Personality Rights - Potential Infringement" has been received.
Professor Hawking very much regrets that due to the severe limitations he works under, and the huge amount of mail he receives, he may not have time to write you a reply.
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Postby buttfink » Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:29 pm
Have you ever seen the episode of the simpsons with Stephen Hawking?
I am pretty sure the guy still has a healthy sense of humour.
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Postby harken » Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:57 pm
you guys seriously need to relax. First giving them shit about Che and now Hawkings? Let them worry about that, I for one enjoy the ads. It's something different. Man, now I know why I come here less and less, who needs all this negativity, even about minor issues. Everytime I come here I feel like I read a bunch of posts from old ladies bitchin about their meds and hemoroids.
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Postby DrLightWind » Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:24 pm
harken wrote:you guys seriously need to relax.
Everytime I come here I feel like I read a bunch of posts from old ladies bitchin about their meds and hemoroids.
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Postby 72kiteboarder » Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:32 pm
It is my understanding that you can use copyrighted materials like that if it a humerous parody. Like when penthouse did a parody a a compari add with jerry fallwell in it. Because it was considered a parody or humorous it is allowed by the first amendment right to free speach. Of course i am not a lawyer so I may be mistaken.
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Postby oceanplay » Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:37 pm
first off f*** LAWYERS THAY SUCK THE LIFE OUT OF US ALL.
yes we need defence lawyers.
harken its just the pimps putting down other brands, please just pimp your gear and stop the bashing.
wind wing has some good stuff and is a good deal.
I bet if Naish or Cab did a ad with hitler in it that would be cool
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Postby sq225917 » Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:08 pm
yeh, but look at this way, here's a guy who needs very expensive multi person 24 hour care, and is going to need that care for the rest of his life.
seems a bit tight to use him for a money making advert without asking...
but then again, maybe they did ask... anyone stop to ask windwing, or are we all too keen on the scandal to let a little something like the truth get in the way of a good story.
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Postby kitefrog » Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:19 pm
He He, the post was just for the fun of it. Maybe Stephen will post and say its cool. ? Happy kiting, not much for me currently. Rippig it home on the LUSH PARK 38'' long board. Wish I had a 44'' Bahari, better carve feel!
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