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Re: LEGO Company Welcomes Adult LEGO Enthusiasts
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 7 Dec 2000 16:19:41 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> James is being painted as taking a 'hard line' stance but I don't see it
> that way at all. He and I are saying the same thing. If someone starts
> knocking off his designs or mine, and making GoBs of money at it, we are
> going to take whatever action is available and appropriate.
This is where you're making your mistake:
We aren't talking about someone selling sets that resemble GoB sets.
We *are* talking about someone building the set FOR THEIR OWN USE without
buying it.
I agree completely that if someone copied one of your for-sale (or even
not-for-sale) designs, and began selling it as a set, you'd be well within your
rights to get upset, and even take legal action of some kind if you felt like
it.
I disagree that if someone simply feels they can build one of your sets without
buying it from you, and does so for their own enjoyment, there's any reason for
you to get upset.
eric
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| (...) I can get upset if I want. I can be flattered if I want. I can be both at the same time if I want. I can do so for any reason or no reason at all if I want. What I won't do (and what James won't do) is *do* anything about it, other than (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) Um, I'm not sure I disagree with James about anything. I'm mildly upset and disappointed when someone chooses to copy my work, but I'm also kind of flattered. Neither of those emotions translate into my actually *doing* anything about it, as (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.general)
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