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From: Fixer <fixer@*******.TLH.FL.US>
Subject: [OT] Dying thread (was Re: Shadowrun Companion,
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 16:29:05 -0400
On Thu, 24 Sep 1998, Steel Hawk wrote:

->Fixer wrote:
->>
->> On Thu, 24 Sep 1998, Steel Hawk wrote:
->>
->> ->Anybody know where I can scan an electric version of
->> ->the edges and flaws in da companion?
->>
->> Incredibly bad form. You do realize that would be illegal, don't
->> you? And to do so on a list where the publishers themselves, in addition
->> to several people very dedicated to FASA, are on I think deserves the
->> "Dumb Things" award all by itself.
->> Oh, and the answer, myself, is no but thanks for asking, I needed
->> a bit of humor.
->
->Im sure. Just like scans of copyrighted FASA images arnt illegal?
->Its just information, I don't belive it's illegal to reproduce rules
->on edges and flaws. If it was then most char. generators would be
->illegal. Don't go psycho.

Ok, I won't. ]:-)
Actually, from what I've ben led to believe, copying the
copyrighted FASA art is, indeed, illegal, but FASA has not pursued charges
against the people because of one reason or another. Copying the books,
scanning the books, or putting publicly available copyrighted material
would, however, cut directly into their profits, and I'm certain they'd
make a point of stopping it.
My comment was more on your incedibly bad judgement regarding
where to ask the question. If you've been on this list any great length
of time you would have noticed several authors as well as FASA personell
and their playtesters posting here, and might have considered the
ramifications of posting your question publicly. This continued
conversation I find highly amusing, as well as you apparent lack of an
ability to grasp the drek you've possibly gotten yourself into. I suppose
there are amusingly foolish people still left in the world. Thank you for
this revelation you have bestowed upon me. ]:-)
{To GridSec: You don't have to say it, I'll stop now. At least
I didn't insult him outright. ];-) }

Fixer --------------} The easy I do before breakfast,
the difficult I do all day long,
the impossible only during the week,
and miracles performed on an as-needed basis....

Now tell me, what was your problem?

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