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Linden Labs Sends "Permit-and-Proceed" Letter

Posted by kdawson on from the as-you-were dept.

linuxwrangler writes "In sharp contrast to the incidents chronicled at Chilling Effects, Second Life creators Linden Labs have sent the parody site Get a First Life a proceed-and-permit letter. From the letter: 'Linden Lab is well-known for having strict hiring standards, including a requirement for having a sense of humor, from which our lawyers receive no exception. In conclusion, your invitation to submit a cease-and-desist letter is hereby rejected.' The letter also grants permission to use the parody logos."

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  1. Dangerous precedent being set by toupsie · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    The parody site operator of getafirstlife.com should reject this letter immediately. How many companies in the future will start referring to this action as a basis to stop "fair use"? i.e., "Hey, we didn't provide you with a proceed-and-permit letter. It's now time for some of that sweet, sweet DMCA action until you capitulate!" The appropriate response should be, "FU and the virtual horse you rode in on" to Linden Labs in regards to this letter -- especially the final sentence This license may be modified, addended, or revoked at any time by Linden Lab in its sole discretion.

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  2. I think... by jonfr · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    I think the creators of second live should get a first live. This is also a DMCA abuse at higest levels.