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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

I mistook what was being posted, and thought it was content that was already freely downloadable from other sources and therefore in the public domain.
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

It's the Admins' board, the Admins' can act and behave as they see fit.

I also didn't really think about it. I've always thought about scanning a pdf version of mine so I can just have it on screen in the garage since I've got an old laptop out there now. No harm intended on my part, just wasn't thinking.
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1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan

Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Oh, the irony.

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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Paul · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:56 am Post subject:

Porsche loves to sue folks, if they sued this board's owner, you think we would miss it when it was shut down?
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Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Zuffen · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject:

"The myth is much larger than the fact.

Also my point wasn't to allow anything illegal. It was the delivery of the message. Perhaps it's just me but the remark pissed me off."

1st part ....the myth not when it comes to Porsche, dont F with them as they can shut it down pretty dang fast. I'm a local region member in PCA and we had the cease and change our logo or else letter, sent it to PCA national and was told sorry guys there is no walking away with any other outcome than to comply.

As for the message, I cant say as I don't know when and why it happened. please clue me in. Know one needs to feel like this is forum is run by a bunch of pricks.

I can say if there is any question on copyright whether is it ok or not to , assume not. I work with copyright in my job and there is some leeway in the Millenium Copyright Act, but not much. As for free domain, unless the copyright owner spells it out there is no such thing. Public domain doesn't mean it is without copyright, just means the posters haven't been sued, yet....much of what is out there for is under copyright and even though it may be found a dozen places, doesn't mean it falls immediately under public domain.

If there are any questions please feel free to send me an email. Any other comments or gripes, feel free.
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931 1982, 944 1982 euro, 924S 1988SE, 93 968 tip 06 Silver Cayenne S, 06 Black Cayenne S

I have Way too many cars, parts for the 931,944 and 951

wombat · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

admin · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 66 Location: Everywhere

Get over it.

As I told Wombat

ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

Peter, no offense taken...I think it was an honest mistake by all involved. One need look no further than the Napster debacle to see how website operators can be held responsible for the action of site visitors. I certainly understand the sensitivity to being held accountable for the actions of others, so in retrospect I can't say that I have any problem with the swift, decisive and curt response.

I for one am immensely thankful for the time, effort, and resources you have invested into this tremendously valuable site...the fact that it is free, in many respects, is a pretty amazing thing. It certainly was not my intent to jeopardize the site...I'll be more judicious in the future.
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924RACR · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:50 pm Post subject:

Should come as no surprise that I side with the admin, of course.

While the message may have been blunt - it's nowhere near as blunt as Porsche's attitude to this stuff. BTDT. Wouldn't be the first time we got taken to task by Porsche. Yes, I do mean we, the 924 community. We are most definitely NOT off their radar!!! Just because they don't intend to bring out a new 924 model (well, maybe not) doesn't mean they don't protect ALL of their old trademarks. Including the silhouettes.
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'82 931 Plat. Silver
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flosho · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:29 am Post subject:

Damn, I must of missed something good!

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