In a message dated 8/21/00 12:32:10 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> The same thing that prevents a bunch of FGU games from being revived: a
> trademark.
Not exactly the same thing...as some folks actually *own* those games and
would love to revive them...and Scott feels he should get some money for what
he's contributed as publisher. I can see both sides (though not necessarily
agree with Scott, he still has some validity to his claims). Lets stick to
Apples and Apples.
> If I can't call my game/film/etc Attack of the Humans, and I can't
> use your name in my advertising without your permission, the value of
> exploiting your open content lock, stock and barrel is greatly diminished.
> L. Frank Baum's "Wizard of Oz" has been in the public domain for years,
and
> there
> are dozens of small-press Oz novels available. One hundred years have
passed,
> and people still choose the Baum books first.
Then let the "Open Market" decide if someone succeeds or fails. Mind your own
knitting.
-Paul @ CFE/NSG
www.teamfrog.com
"Leeches 'R Us!"
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