OT - I'm Being Sued!

Henke · Post by **Henke** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 1:42 pm

I belive Janice and Jeff are right. Chord progressions can't be protected by copywright law (but melody can). Besides, Morrisons Jig is a traditional tune, right? If you can prove that, they can't hold anything against you. It would be more likely that Metallica had taken the Chord progression from the trad tune, but no one could sue them for that because trad tunes are not protected by copywright law, and that my friend is exactly the reason why you can't be sued.
Get a good lawyer...
Good luck

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 1:46 pm

Sheesh! This is ridiculous, man!

They are probably just looking for a settlement. I'll bet this lawyer has tons of frivilous lawsuits like that flying around. When I get hit with junk like this, it usually doesn't even get to court, but an attorney needs to get involved on your end. Good luck with it, and too bad for the waste of your time that it will probably be.

BrassBlower · Post by **BrassBlower** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 1:51 pm

geek4music wrote:See also:

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/arti ... ws_id=3586

This is EXACTLY the case I had in mind when I started pulling yer legs! I just didn't have the proper link! Thanks, G4M!

brad maloney · Post by **brad maloney** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 2:00 pm

What a bunch of washed up lamos, do they really think the rest of the world is as stupid as they are?
I guess ignorance really is bliss

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 2:05 pm

See also:

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/arti ... ws_id=3586

good grief!

Now why didn't I read Geek's link there before I posted?

I got so mad about it I just put in a reply that I thought would help. That was pretty good Brassblower. You got me.

It really is unbelievable the lawsuits are flying around out there. As everyone knows, some of our court systems are totally clogged with frivilous lawsuits from correctional institute inmates. It's a shame. Just a bunch of people wantin' somethin' for nuthin'.

IDAwHOa · Post by **IDAwHOa** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 2:09 pm

If you can't beat them, sue them!

Steven

Post by **Nanohedron** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 2:40 pm

BrassBlower wrote:
geek4music wrote:See also:

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/arti ... ws_id=3586
This is EXACTLY the case I had in mind when I started pulling yer legs! I just didn't have the proper link! Thanks, G4M!

Just you wait, Brassy. Just you wait.

BrassBlower · Post by **BrassBlower** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 2:45 pm

I'll be here all day, Nano!

(Edited to remove ripped-off statement from Metallica.)

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 2:47 pm

BrassBlower wrote:
geek4music wrote:See also:

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/arti ... ws_id=3586
This is EXACTLY the case I had in mind when I started pulling yer legs! I just didn't have the proper link! Thanks, G4M!

Sounds like something out of the comics.

<img src="http://church-of-the-holy-ghost.freeyel ... mcourt.JPG" alt="Waldentoons">

Post by **Nanohedron** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:15 pm

Good one, Walden.

lixnaw · Post by **lixnaw** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:20 pm

brad maloney wrote:What a bunch of washed up lamos, do they really think the rest of the world is as stupid as they are?

that's it brad, your sued!!

these are the exact words maggie tatcher used in her last speech when she was not elected

herbivore12 · Post by **herbivore12** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:39 pm

[Edited so as not to completely kill the fun immediately.

Please, folks: read carefully, and remember that a wee bit of skepticism is a good thing!]

If you want let in on the gag, you'll note that the "411mania" link above brings you to the "scoopthis" website as reporting the story. Well:

http://www.scoopthis.com/pages/article. ... boutus.htm

(and while you're there, there's a little link that says "Whatever You Do, Do Not Click Here", or something. Do not click there. I'm warning you.

--Aaron

Post by **Nanohedron** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 5:02 pm

Being unhip and out of touch with the popular culture of my own civilization, I must plead utter lameitude. Yes, I am lame. So lame.

I think I'll go play some music, now. I'll hit a sour note just for you, BrassBlower.

madfifer9 · Post by **madfifer9** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 7:36 pm

Aaron wrote: http://www.scoopthis.com/pages/article. ... boutus.htm

(and while you're there, there's a little link that says "Whatever You Do, Do Not Click Here", or something. Do not click there. I'm warning you.

Aww, c'mon, Aaron, you KNOW that when you tell someone not to do something, they automatically want to go and do it!

And he's right. You do NOT want to click there. LOL!

Linda S.
madfifer9

Monster · Post by **Monster** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 7:48 pm

:roll: Good job brass blower.

You certainly had us riled up!

My world is a little calmer now. Blood pressure returning to normal.

JeffC