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Ask Jonathan Coulton About the Transformation From Code Monkey to Internet Star

Posted by samzenpus on from the isn't-it-enough-to-know-that-I-ruined-a-pony-making-a-gift-for-you? dept.

Even though he created the definitive guide to enjoying yourself outside, Jonathan Coulton is best known for the programmer anthem Code Monkey, his Thing a Week project, and writing the theme song to Portal. In 2005 Coulton left his programming job to pursue his music career, and has since become a successful one man music label. Jonathan has agreed to answer your questions about robots, life, and internet stardom. Normal Slashdot interview rules apply.

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  1. Lawsuits? by eldavojohn · · Score: 5, Interesting

    You've done many parody songs like the recent song about Tom Cruise being crazy as a Scientologist. Have you faced any lawsuits because of subject matter or parody? How have they been resolved? Have you ever been forced to discontinue with something for fear or threat of litigation?

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  2. Code Monkey by j33pn · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Did you ever hook-up with that receptionist?

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  3. If you could change one thing about copyright law by supersloshy · · Score: 5, Interesting

    If you could change one thing about copyright/IP law in the USA, what would it be? If you can't think of only one thing, two or three would be fine. You license your music under a Creative Commons license, which is great as I support Creative Commons and other, similar licenses very much.

    Second, optional question: Who are some of your favorite independent musicians (like you)?

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