Escapable Logic

Escapable Logic: "The latest case: Jason Kottke did some great reporting and posted audio and then a transcript of Ken Jennings' loss on Jeopardy, the worst kept secret in Hollywood this side of Michael Jackson's weirdness. Sony lawyers contacted Jason, first telling him to take the audio down, then telling him to take the transcript down (even though the same details were reported in the Washington Post). Now Jason -- a pioneer in this 'sphere, a damned Davey Crockett of blogging -- is thinking about giving up the blog. He's feeling the chill.

You'll all remember when Robert Cox felt a similar chill from The New York Times' lawyers until (a) he got some help from pro bono lawyers from blogs and (b) saner souls prevailed at The Times and they came to a swift and civilized agreement. Nonetheless, we know that Robert, too, felt the chill. We all do when lawyers descend upon us. Civilians can't afford the fight. And that's just the point, of course.

Fuck You!
(Strong letter to follow...)
That was a telegram we sent once in the early 80's when we wanted to bust somebody's balls, back when I was a real estate developer in Colorado. Our sense was that, when you've got someone by the nuts, their heart and mind will surely follow. I was often accused of being an attorney as I personally prepared and executed the contracts, zoning documents, financing agreements and property descriptions needed to upgrade the land we'd optioned or (heaven forbid!) purchased."