Posted by plew on 07/17/06 01:50

On 2006-07-16, Tarkus <karnevil9@atlantabraves.net> wrote:
> On 7/16/2006 7:24:09 AM, WinField wrote:
>
>> The studios arent' sueing T.V. networks for "editing" their precious
>> "works of art" to fit time slots.
>
> Of course not. They have contracts with those networks.

Does that also mean the studios allow the networks to vandalize &
deface the "art works" using the animated popups to detract & distract
the viewer from the works of art?

The video popups justifies the use of spray paint for graffitti on walls
& other surfaces.

>
>> The battle over sanitizing movies is a tough call. The court appeals
>> may continue, I wouldn't be surprised.
>
> It's not tough at all. They have no legal standing to distribute edited
> versions of someone else's work without their permission. In fact, at
> least one of the guilty parties has said they won't even appeal.

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