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chrisprice6 karma

Allow me to introduce you to the term lawfare. Just because you and I agree something is legal, doesn't mean a company won't make the process as a punishment.

If I were u/WeAreMEL, I'd be buying some lawsuit defense insurance... assuming anyone would underwrite it.

chrisprice5 karma

Pinch. To. Zoom.

Works for everyone. Well, except for robots. Robots have trouble with that dexterity thing currently.

chrisprice5 karma

If you look one level up, many self-described lefties note that those three often rule favorably for copyright law in favor of the consumer and startups.

Original intent often disfavors certain groups, but here, it benefits the indie. The only exception I know of to this, was Oracle v. Google - which didn't matter because it was 6-2 (RBG died and ACB sat it out - and Scalia died during the course of the case).

chrisprice5 karma

Yes, but I presume not all of them. Either way, even making a representation that the company can argue infringes, is enough to get sued.

I could see Nintendo suing over Mario with genitals exposed, just to send a message, win or lose.

They can argue it is not a parody, but an interference in commerce. After several months, you might win a motion to dismiss - as you sit in terror of a potential bankruptcy headed your way if the court says "there's a case" - just from the legal bills.

I would not do this without insurance. No way.

chrisprice1 karma

Have you tried corticosteroids?

That's always a mixed bag, and if you have other conditions, it may be contraindicated. But if you haven't, I'd at least talk to your doctors about it.