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Re: Mech terminology
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Mon, 28 Feb 2000 04:28:50 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Karim Nassar writes:
> It's generally a good idea to refrain from using the term "mech" in public
> postings... "Mech" is a trademark owned by FASA (the makers of the • rediculously
> bad Battletech series of miniature wargames) derived from the word
> "BattleMech". They are known to be absolutely Draconian in the enforcement of
> their trademarks... even going so far as to threaten to sue people who use
> "Mech" in postings to non-sanctioned newsgroups & mailing lists! Generally,
> they are an obnoxious and offensive company (but that's just my opinion :)
> considering that for years, they sold a "Star Trek" miniatures game without a
> license from Paramount to do so and that the artwork for the original 12
> "Mechs" in the first edition BattleTech game were directly stolen from the
> anime series "SD Space Fortress Macross" and "SD Cavalry Southern Cross"
> without any credit (let alone royalties) given to their designers.
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> Anyway, the term "mecha" derived by the Japanese from the term "mechanized" is
> much cooler sounding and more general in its application.
>
> --Karim
MECH MECH MECH MECH!!!
Sorry, I just had to do it. BTW, Taco Bell has 59¢ Double Decker Tacos!! Can't
pass up a deal like that!
Nick
http://members.aol.com/swatlego
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