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Only of interest to Friends of Yard Work, but: roffles have ridges.

David R. (popshots75`), Monday, 27 March 2006 15:20 (twenty years ago)

Ho, man. Is that legit, or has the clown heard that parody is legal?

Dr Morbius (Dr Morbius), Monday, 27 March 2006 15:27 (twenty years ago)

According to some IP sleuthing, the comment came from within The Worldwide Leader Of / In / For Sports. So Woodrow might indeed be 2 legit.

David R. (popshots75`), Monday, 27 March 2006 15:29 (twenty years ago)

Holy fuk!

Thermo Thinwall (Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:10 (twenty years ago)

U should invite him to join and write as Skip.

Jimmy Mod: GRILL ENSPEKTOR (The Famous Jimmy Mod), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:11 (twenty years ago)

OMG I KISS YOU GUYS SO HARD

j blount (papa la bas), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:11 (twenty years ago)

you should have statboy take five points from him

j blount (papa la bas), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:12 (twenty years ago)

I'm actually surprised / disappointed Skipper hasn't joined his hereto hand twin in becoming Captain Slap-a-blog.

David R. (popshots75`), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:32 (twenty years ago)

Uh... does it actually say anywhere on YardWork that it's a parody site and those are not the actual authors?

Thermo Thinwall (Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:35 (twenty years ago)

Ayep. Tho it's not the most obvious thing, it's there. Somewhere. Tho I can't find it.

David R. (popshots75`), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:46 (twenty years ago)

that's not good!

Thermo Thinwall (Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:54 (twenty years ago)

Seriously. (I've wondered about that occasionally since YW started.)

pixel farmer (Rock Hardy), Monday, 27 March 2006 20:57 (twenty years ago)

Oh, shite - the disclaimer was on the blogspot site, but it never got moved over to the new home! FIXING RIGHT NOW K THX!

David R. (popshots75`), Monday, 27 March 2006 21:01 (twenty years ago)

Wait, how do you know that's the real Woody? I would just assume it's someone having a goof.

Big Willy and the Twins (miloaukerman), Monday, 27 March 2006 21:24 (twenty years ago)

Even if it isn't Woody not having the disclaimer is asking for trouble.

Alex in SF (Alex in SF), Monday, 27 March 2006 21:25 (twenty years ago)

Has anyone else (ie ESPN) ever said anything, or was the move away from the BBTN crew (plus my fave: the little insider icons next to fake Rob Neyer articles) just due to the sheer number of personalities?

Big Willy and the Twins (miloaukerman), Monday, 27 March 2006 21:26 (twenty years ago)

I'm with you on the stat boy thing. do that.

Jimmy Mod: GRILL ENSPEKTOR (The Famous Jimmy Mod), Monday, 27 March 2006 21:27 (twenty years ago)

So what happens when the lawsuit subpoenas this thread?

c(''c) (Leee), Monday, 27 March 2006 21:35 (twenty years ago)

That's our Leee, always a ray of sunshine.

Haikunym (Haikunym), Monday, 27 March 2006 21:44 (twenty years ago)

Is there a trackback? I'll de-index it at any rate.

Steve Shasta (Steve Shasta), Monday, 27 March 2006 21:45 (twenty years ago)

Oh, shite - the disclaimer was on the blogspot site, but it never got moved over to the new home! FIXING RIGHT NOW K THX!

I completely forgot about this!

Has anyone else (ie ESPN) ever said anything, or was the move away from the BBTN crew (plus my fave: the little insider icons next to fake Rob Neyer articles) just due to the sheer number of personalities?

Earlier feedback from E$PN personalities who found themselves "writing" for YW has been positive.

NoTimeBeforeTime (Barry Bruner), Monday, 27 March 2006 23:14 (twenty years ago)

I'm just looking out for your legal interests. It's a good thing that I lived with some law students for a couple months.

c(''c) (Leee), Tuesday, 28 March 2006 00:06 (twenty years ago)

was there ever any discussion of this feedback from The Ocho personalities? I missed that completely.

Big Willy and the Twins (miloaukerman), Tuesday, 28 March 2006 01:27 (twenty years ago)

Don't even sweat it. If it becomes an issue, have Woody's lawyer contact me. I'll take the case pro bono.

More Yard Work posts, please.

felicity (felicity), Tuesday, 28 March 2006 01:29 (twenty years ago)

WE LOVE YOU FELICITY. But then again everyone duz.

Haikunym (Haikunym), Tuesday, 28 March 2006 13:55 (twenty years ago)

HI FELICITY!!

Jams Murphy (ystrickler), Tuesday, 28 March 2006 14:48 (twenty years ago)

HI JAMS AND HAIKUNYM!
(I LIKE THAT "TRIBULATIONS"
SONG THAT YOU DO, JAMS)

IT REALLY ROXXX

felicity (felicity), Tuesday, 28 March 2006 21:17 (twenty years ago)

two months pass...
HEY FELICITY!!!

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It has come to our attention that you have mis-represented to your readers that Lan BeDatard is a contributor to Hard-Wood.org.

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Furthermore, your use of The Hiami Merald trademark also violates established trademark law. The Hiami Merald name and mark has acquired widespread public recognition and goodwill and is an important and valuable asset of The Merald. Not only have you made unauthorized use of The Hiami Merald name, but the effect of this unauthorized use tarnishes and depreciates the goodwill of The Hiami Merald trademark.

Any unauthorized use of The Merald's intellectual property without the prior written authorization or permission of The Merald constitutes serious violations of the United States Federal Trademark Law, commonly referred to as the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §1051 et seq.. In addition, your statements represent false designations of affiliation and false representations in violation of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1125(a), as well as common law trademark infringement and dilution.

Demand is made that you immediately and permanently cease and desist all false representations regarding Lan BeDatard, The Hiami Merald and use of The Hiami Merald trademark. Your failure to abandon this conduct will leave us no choice but to pursue any and all legal remedies that are available.

GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY

Office of General Counsel
The Hiami Merald

David R. (popshots75`), Friday, 9 June 2006 00:12 (twenty years ago)

You parodists live on the edge! (of what I'm not sure)

Dr Morbius (Dr Morbius), Friday, 9 June 2006 13:05 (twenty years ago)


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