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Cleolinda Jones ([info]cleolinda) wrote in [info]fandom_wank,
@ 2007-11-13 10:51:00


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Entry tags:entitlement, fandom: harry potter, internet lawyers, this is the wank that never ends

Autographed by who?
Previously: WB figures out how to hit print, a restraining order is granted, both RDR and SVA update, Whomping Willows weigh in, a Salon blogger doesn't get it, comments explode.

Today, from [info]auralan: You, too, can contribute to RDR's defense fund.

We will continue to update on our legal defense of author Steve Vander Ark. Because we have agreed to not take new orders until the court makes its decision at a February 8 hearing on the plaintiff's request for an injunction, you can still buy any of our other books. If you have already ordered the Lexicon and would like to have your prepayment refunded simply email us. Otherwise your payment will be held in an escrow account until the court decides if we can ship you the book. RDR Books welcomes your support for our significant legal expenses in this David and Goliath legal battle. You can help us defend the rights of authors like Steve Vander Ark and readers everywhere by buying our other titles on this site or at your favorite bookstore. We also welcome contributions to the RDR Books Lexicon Defense Fund. All contributors will receive a free autographed book from RDR, ideal for Christmas giving.

ETA 2: From [info]immlass, more from Salon: More on why Rowling is wrong on the Potter lexicon.

ETA 3: By legionseagle, via [info]blackflag: Top Ten Hints For Stopping An Awkward Situation Turning Into an Multi-Part Farce.

From [info]lerefuge: Harmony Forever weighs in. The Avada Kedavra satellite referenced: a classic Scott Lynch LJ entry. Note: Early on, when I was casting a wider net and posting a lot of different things because we didn't quite know in what direction things were going to go, I linked to some speculation here that the Lexicon had an anti-Ginny bias. I shouldn't have done that--it didn't have anything to do with the lawsuit. It was wanky and I'm sorry.

From [info]tunxeh: A new thread about the lawsuit on Boing Boing. It's based around the Salon link, by the way.

[info]tez shows up with the Seal of Extreme Fail! Huzzah!

ETA 4: From [info]lucky13: Ars Technica doesn't get it, either.

ETA 5: From [info]auralan: RDR was served, and apparently the recipient (Rapoport?) refused to give his name to the server.

ETA 6: [info]tunxeh: "And now it's on Slashdot. Linked only to the Ars Technica post, which calls the Lexicon a blog and seems to be based on the Salon story. Or maybe Ars Technica is based on Boing Boing's take on the Salon story, I can't tell any more."

ETA 7: From [info]auralan: RDR updates again. "The irony of an author suing a librarian has not been lost on many commentators including one attorney who told us: 'If the world's first libraries opened this year, I seriously wonder if there might be lawyers at the front door trying to stop reference books of all kinds from going up on the shelves.'"




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[info]cork118
2007-11-13 06:58 pm UTC (link)
And also, which book will be autographed? I hope it's Too Much Picnic.

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(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 07:52 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]danceswithelvis, 2007-11-13 10:07 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]pipssister, 2007-11-14 09:33 pm UTC

[info]wahlee
2007-11-13 07:09 pm UTC (link)
All contributors will receive a free autographed book from RDR, ideal for Christmas giving.

Ooh! Just what I always wanted! An autographed copy of As Good as New: A Consumer's Guide to Dental Implants! Goody, Goody!

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(no subject) - [info]sheep, 2007-11-13 07:15 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]mistressrenet, 2007-11-13 07:45 pm UTC
Too Much LSD - [info]themadmermaid, 2007-11-13 08:09 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]puipui, 2007-11-13 08:45 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]tofuknight, 2007-11-14 06:04 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]pyratejenni, 2007-11-16 04:36 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]tofuknight, 2007-11-16 11:14 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]scorpio20, 2007-11-14 06:41 am UTC

[info]spikewriter
2007-11-13 07:10 pm UTC (link)
You might also find this post on Dear Author interesting. Jane attaches copies of the court documents, including the injuction to halt printing.

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(no subject) - [info]queencallipygos, 2007-11-13 07:20 pm UTC
SO
[info]emiweebee
2007-11-13 07:22 pm UTC (link)
How's that "Defendant shall remove...advertising for the book on...Defendant's own website, and similar means of advertising, soliciting orders for, and distributing the book" going, then, RDR?

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[info]bobgenghiskhan
2007-11-13 07:28 pm UTC (link)
Dude. Dude, the plaintiff's request for an injunction is going to be GRANTED SO HARD.

Give up now. You can still reclaim a shred or two of dignity.

Maybe.

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(no subject) - [info]tofuknight, 2007-11-14 06:01 am UTC

[info]cork118
2007-11-13 07:32 pm UTC (link)
Hahaha, I just visited the RDR Website and I have to say:

"RDR Books. Purveyors of quality literature (and the 1st amendment) since 1983"

is probably the wankiest part of this whole thing. LOL, RDR, eternal LOL.

And can you be a purveyor of the First Amendment? Since... you know, the First Amendment isn't really for sale?

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(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 07:50 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]crysiana, 2007-11-13 08:03 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]amxjm, 2007-11-14 07:27 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]snarkhunter, 2007-11-13 08:48 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]8daze, 2007-11-13 11:31 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]vzg, 2007-11-14 02:06 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]notjo, 2007-11-14 02:33 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]tachikoma01, 2007-11-15 02:29 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]evanwaters, 2007-11-15 02:35 am UTC

[info]drakyndra
2007-11-13 07:34 pm UTC (link)
YAY IT CONTINUES!

This wank is comedy gold. At least on RDR's behalf, anyway.

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(no subject) - magpiggles, 2007-11-14 01:21 am UTC

[info]shallow_kid
2007-11-13 07:44 pm UTC (link)
David and Goliath legal battle.

This phrase is wearing thin for me. But at least they're not saying David and Voldemort any more.

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(no subject) - [info]karmyn75, 2007-11-13 08:02 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]puipui, 2007-11-13 08:46 pm UTC
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(no subject) - [info]puipui, 2007-11-14 02:21 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]jaseroque, 2007-11-14 04:16 am UTC
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(no subject) - [info]puipui, 2007-11-14 02:35 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]karmyn75, 2007-11-14 05:17 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]puipui, 2007-11-14 05:46 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]derryderrydown, 2007-11-14 11:43 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]acciosnitch, 2007-11-14 12:09 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]wickedchild, 2007-11-14 02:16 am UTC

[info]melyanna
2007-11-13 08:11 pm UTC (link)
This is reaching the point where I start to believe it's all a big tax scam. Just saying.

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(no subject) - [info]emiweebee, 2007-11-13 09:10 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]vzg, 2007-11-14 02:07 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]talec, 2007-11-15 12:21 am UTC

[info]peachespig
2007-11-13 08:15 pm UTC (link)
The book of theirs that sums it all up for me: It Wasn't Pretty, Folks, But Didn't We Have Fun?

BTW, am I the only one who is getting 404'd when clicking on any of their book titles?

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(no subject) - [info]coffee_mug, 2007-11-13 08:24 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]coffee_mug, 2007-11-13 08:25 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]peachespig, 2007-11-13 08:29 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 08:32 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]azazello, 2007-11-13 08:57 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]brennalarose, 2007-11-14 03:20 am UTC

[info]athersgeo
2007-11-13 08:31 pm UTC (link)
Is it bad that I've been checking JF for updates?

This really IS the wank that just keeps giving. And giving. And giving. And good GOD it's still giving.

I think, though, this is probably the update that surprises me most. I really didn't think they'd stoop THIS low.

I think this is destroying what shreds of faith in humanity I might have had left

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(no subject) - iwanttobeasleep, 2007-11-13 10:12 pm UTC

[info]abharding
2007-11-13 08:33 pm UTC (link)
Ah, the wank that keeps on giving...


Uh, correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the lawsuit against RDR Books and not SVA as an individual?

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(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 08:43 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]abharding, 2007-11-13 08:52 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 08:59 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]fools_game, 2007-11-14 07:50 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]tehrin, 2007-11-13 10:05 pm UTC

[info]peachespig
2007-11-13 08:38 pm UTC (link)
Because we have agreed to not take new orders until the court makes its decision at a February 8 hearing on the plaintiff's request for an injunction, you can still buy any of our other books.

Dear RDR,

"You can still buy any of our other books" is not a logical consequence of "we have agreed to not take new orders until the court makes its decision at a February 8 hearing", and consequently your use of the word "because" is incorrect and inappropriate.

I would appreciate it in the future if your tacky little attempts to make an extra buck off the attention brought on by your illegal activity were at least grammatically correct and logically coherent.

Not your pal,
peachespig :)

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(no subject) - [info]tofuknight, 2007-11-14 02:03 am UTC
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[info]agent_hyatt
2007-11-13 08:38 pm UTC (link)
Do they have an LJ account associated with the defense fund? I'd like to donate one brain in a jar.

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(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 08:44 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]puipui, 2007-11-13 08:49 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 09:01 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]puipui, 2007-11-13 09:04 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]lady7jane, 2007-11-14 01:38 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]tehrin, 2007-11-13 10:05 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]danceswithelvis, 2007-11-13 10:29 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]luthe, 2007-11-16 07:48 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]napalmnacey, 2007-11-14 06:10 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]j_lunatic, 2007-11-13 10:27 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]zannechaos, 2007-11-14 02:25 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]pandonkey, 2007-11-14 04:42 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]danceswithelvis, 2007-11-13 10:33 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]djinnj, 2007-11-13 11:20 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]youngcurmudgeon, 2007-11-14 07:11 am UTC
(no subject) - sockpuppet_rat, 2007-11-14 05:07 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]agent_hyatt, 2007-11-14 05:11 am UTC
(no subject) - sockpuppet_rat, 2007-11-14 07:30 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]papervolcano, 2007-11-14 12:53 pm UTC
(no subject) - sockpuppet_rat, 2007-11-14 04:54 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]papervolcano, 2007-11-14 09:26 pm UTC

[info]kerryblaze
2007-11-13 08:45 pm UTC (link)
This guy is too funny.

It's like a parody of stupid people.

This guy just doesn't know when to give up!

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(no subject) - [info]manasseh, 2007-11-14 09:34 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]kerryblaze, 2007-11-14 03:44 pm UTC

[info]azazello
2007-11-13 08:53 pm UTC (link)
All contributors will receive a free autographed book from RDR, ideal for that wonky table leg Christmas giving.

Brilliant. I was looking for something useful like that chocolate fireguard I just ordered...

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(no subject) - [info]tehrin, 2007-11-13 10:10 pm UTC

[info]hickorydickory
2007-11-13 08:57 pm UTC (link)
We will continue to update on our legal defense of author Steve Vander Ark.

Author? That's rather generous of them.

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(no subject) - [info]pyratejenni, 2007-11-13 09:03 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 10:22 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]vzg, 2007-11-14 02:17 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]vorpal_blade, 2007-11-14 04:57 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]miss_arel, 2007-11-15 05:11 am UTC

[info]kijikun
2007-11-13 08:58 pm UTC (link)
This is the wank that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friends...

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(no subject) - [info]auralan, 2007-11-13 09:02 pm UTC
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[info]rowanberries
2007-11-13 09:20 pm UTC (link)
Oh, dear god.

Way to further highlight the fact that all they're out for it profit.

"We can't sell the Lexicon... but you should all buy our other books just 'cause! And give us money to help us dig ourseves out of this hole we got ourselves into fight for freedom of speech!"

Edited for HTML. I fail.

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[info]caffeine_fairy
2007-11-13 10:22 pm UTC (link)
I have to wonder just how much of a donation to the defence fund gets a book. Cos I'd give them, say, 2p.

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(no subject) - [info]eilisliana, 2007-11-15 12:37 am UTC
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[info]black_spot
2007-11-13 10:29 pm UTC (link)
This is where my brain is beginning to break up and shatter into a million pieces.

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(no subject) - [info]ladysphinx, 2007-11-14 02:54 am UTC

[info]vergilsparda
2007-11-13 10:35 pm UTC (link)
You, too, can contribute to RDR's defense fund.

Fuck that. At this point I wanna know how I can contribute to JKR and WB's "Sue the life out of the asstards so hard their great-great-great grandparents will retroactively cease to exist" fund.

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(no subject) - [info]nathalie, 2007-11-14 02:04 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]tunxeh, 2007-11-14 06:48 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]belafarinrod, 2007-11-14 09:20 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]nathalie, 2007-11-14 08:19 pm UTC

[info]demonoflight
2007-11-13 10:51 pm UTC (link)
I know I shouldn't keep finding myself surprised at how DUMB some HP fans are... but holy crap, this is one dumb fandom.

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[info]lidane
2007-11-13 11:00 pm UTC (link)
Damn. And here I thought we'd get a break from the douchebaggery of RDR.

*sigh*

Heh.

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(no subject) - [info]brennalarose, 2007-11-14 03:22 am UTC

[info]ahiru
2007-11-13 11:16 pm UTC (link)
All contributors will receive a free autographed book from RDR, ideal for Christmas giving.

Yes, the ideal gift. "Look! I bought you a crappy book signed by a moron!"

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(no subject) - [info]antigone, 2007-11-13 11:21 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]abharding, 2007-11-13 11:23 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]agent_hyatt, 2007-11-14 12:26 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]shoroko, 2007-11-14 12:43 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]ahiru, 2007-11-14 12:52 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]shoroko, 2007-11-14 01:08 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]kaen, 2007-11-14 02:17 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]shaggydogstail, 2007-11-14 01:09 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]dragonfangirl, 2007-11-14 05:03 am UTC
(no subject) - pastri_archy, 2007-11-14 04:38 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]vorpal_blade, 2007-11-14 05:00 pm UTC
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