HIGHLA-L Digest - 20 Jul 2001 (#2001-212)
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There are 4 messages totalling 182 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. bootleg tapes & more (was--ATTN: All Fan Fic writers)
2. CAH and the down-slide of HL
3. Review of the Breed (2)
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Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 00:44:57 +0100
From: "John Mosby (B)" <a.j.mosby@btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: bootleg tapes & more (was--ATTN: All Fan Fic writers)
> So, John, you haven't yet figured out a way to distinguish the fanfic
you're
> OK w/, from the scenario I proposed about someone adding a bit of artwork
to
> your Impact articles & distributing those via the Internet? Interesting.
I love a woman who is easily interested.
My opinion. I have no real problem with fanfic per se. When judged as a
creative endeavour, I think it is relatively harmless and sometimes a very
interesting way of expressing your love of a show. In the grand scheme of
things, it's nothing more 'infringing' than a scrapbook full of cuttings or
an amateur piece of art featuring the likenesses thereof. There are,
frankly, bigger issues.
Is it actually illegal? I'll simply say that, technically, that has yet to
be proved or otherwise in a court of law.There is a grey area and anyone who
thinks it is a clear cut issue needs to look more closely. That much is
correct and personally I'm not about to rain on someone's parade. As long as
anyone doesn't start pontificating about their ill-assumed 'rights' to
defend their fiction in a court of law, then more power to the creative
enterprises of all those involved. I have no axe to grind. My stance is that
no-one really minds that you write fanfic, just don't assert a
God/TPTB-given right to do so and we'll all be happy.
But for the record: Anyone copies makes a direct copy of my work and I'll
jump up and down on yer ass and make a scene!
Make of all that what you will.
And Nina? You've made some good points. Don't let them get lost by
presenting them as a challenge rather than a question - because people,
understandably, get defensive and respond to tone rather than words.
John
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Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 19:57:51 EDT
From: Andrea Cheney <Ac1087@aol.com>
Subject: Re: CAH and the down-slide of HL
In a message dated 7/20/01 7:20:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
fdd-tmar@netactive.co.za writes:
Marina:
<< Hey, another fan of non-lily white characters! There is something to
be said for evil characters. I mean, without them, we wouldn't have
many drama and action shows, would we? And very often they are the
most interesting. I've read how actors often enjoy playing evil
characters.
Me:
That's right!
Marina:
I used to watch "Dallas" just to see J.R.! <g> >>
me:
So did I!
Andrea Cheney
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Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 20:07:28 EDT
From: Andrea Cheney <Ac1087@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Review of the Breed
In a message dated 7/20/01 1:35:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time, USTADAWN@aol.com
writes:
<< just WISH Adrian would get top billing in a Top Box office movie for a
change - that would really make his career explode!
Me:
I'm sure Adrian feels the same way! Easier said than done.
Ustadawn:
I feel Adrian is WAY PAST his due for a good top box office movie!!!!!
Me:
Yeah, you, myself and all of his other legions of fans and admirers.
Andrea Cheney
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Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 20:13:38 EDT
From: RED57@aol.com
Subject: Re: Review of the Breed
My fellow Listanistas,
In a message dated 01-07-20 08:31:20 EDT, you write:
> I've been lurking for so long it feels really strange sending a mail to
> the list again.
Hmm, you and me. AUGH! Caught in the act of me-tooing again.
There was an article in yesterday's Chicago Tribune about the movie, with
pictures of Adrian and some other people from the movie. It may contain
spoilers, if you haven't seen the movie yet, beware!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/leisure/features/article/0,2669,SAV-0107190017,F
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One little thing...
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thud!
The picture of Adrian showed him in character. He's shown wearing a mustache.
Fans of small furry dead things may be pleased to know that this mustache
looked like two recently deceased furry caterpillars. Ack! Shades of dead
badgers!
Aside from that, the article was pretty positive.
Ginny...no kidding!
RED57@aol.com
Cluephone for kooks and trolls: {S Ring}
"Attention! You are gave 1 minutes Eastern Standard Time
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