Re: GS Icon file Verifier released

[nathan@parka.winternet.com (Nathan Mates)]

In article <31E94B6A.4424BB37@optera.com>,
Joshua M. Thompson <invid@optera.com> wrote:
>David W. Young wrote:
>> I see. Intellectual property rights are only valid when backed up by
>> force. Although I think an Icon Verifier is the single most boring

>Your are putting words in my mouth, Mr. Young. What I'm trying to say 
>is that there is a difference between restrictions meant to protect the
>author and restrictions meant to insult/annoy one specific individual. 
>Exactly how would the inclusion of this verifier on a 1WSW site cause
>the author harm?

   The reasons mean nothing. It could be something that's legitimate
in their eyes, it could be something that they think is the silliest
thing they've heard of. However, _THEY ARE TO BE FOLLOWED_. That's the
definition of intellectual property rights-- as creator, I can say
precisely what happens to my creations.

Obligatory B5 quote:
   "The Contnuity we knew is dead." from Divided Loyalties. Works
on too many levels.

Nathan Mates

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