Ohmo

I will not stop calling thieves thieves and those who support them the same. Stealing is taking what isn't yours without permission. Profit does not enter the definition. You know it, he knows, and anyone that can read a dictionary knows it. He stole the images. You and your ilk support him You'd be ok with me stealing your bank account(s) and giving all the money away - right?

Hate to be the wet blanket, but the linked devices do not hold magnetically. A pin is pushed through the layers and the cap then placed over the pin head. The cap is released by a magnet. I guess they are an improvement, though.

Bicycle seats with slits in the forward center portion that add comfort can be purchased from any bicycle shop. No idea if they will all accommodate a cage, but there will be some. If going for long rides or competing, though, it would probably be best to not wear a chastity device for the duration. Few, if any, competitive or long distance bicycle riders wear underwear beneath their riding shorts. The reason is there is not way to completely eliminate chafing. Riding shorts are smooth spandex for the simple reason that they chafe less than any other available material. Although some plastics can shrink up to 20% due to temperature, one's plastic cage, or other plastic device, can be checked by popping it into water of the same temperature in which it will be worn. Steel devices will not shrink to any noticeable degree in temperatures humans can survive. As too one's genitalia shrinking in the cold, they will still shrivel but simply remain in the cage. If they shrink a lot, the cage will fall off. My own limited experience with cages is that if the ring is small enough to prevent my nuts from working their way out of it, my sack becomes painful in a short period of time and a welt will rise where the ring touches the skin. If the ring is large enough to be "comfortable", it won't take long for my testicles to escape, rendering the device useless. ?

There is nothing new under the sun, that is true, and any artist, worth their salt or not, will tell you the derivations to which you refer do not confuse one creative work with another. Although fiction can be copyright protected, copyrights are not fiction; they are legal rights, in nearly every country on the planet, that grant the same rights to individuals as well as corporations. The fiction is your blatant conspiracy theory concerning Walt Disney. Theft of any kind, for fun or profit, is a moral issue as well as a legal one. Copyright infringement is theft from any perspective. Civilized societies recognize that and base copyright(and other) laws on morality, which is nothing more than recognizing and granting others their rights. The shame of the issue that laws are required to prevent theft of one person's work to feed another person's greed, laziness, and selfishness. So, yeah, the theft you support deserves a "shame on you" every time you look in the mirror. That you will willingly and cheerfully surrender any work you create to the public domain is admirable, however, your support of thieves is not. Shame on you.

The only correct pronunciation. Maybe.

Then you know that when an intellectual property - copyright, TM, or patent - is not defended it loses its legal protections, so yes, if Disney and any other entity sees their rights being infringed, they will take action and that it won't be just for part of a $20 ticket. Court costs, attorney fees for both parties, etc. paid by the losing side are prohibitive to most individuals. But hey, if YOU can afford to and will, pay for OP's defense a lawsuit, let him know so he can rest easier. Keep in mind there is more than Disney involved, so each company could file lawsuits. You are right, though, that $20 ticket will not hit anyone's radar. It is the illegal use of the images that will. IF your experience is factual, then you also know that there is only one simple defensive against a DMCA takedown request/attempt - file a counter claim. Any thing else is not DMCA related - it's an infringement lawsuit. Trust me when I say that, as an artist of any kind, you should seriously reconsider defending infringement on other artists' rights. Shame on you.

He got discounted tickets - that is financial gain. First page: "CAPCon gave me a presenter discount and a neat sticker." Not knocking the discount, but it is a financial gain. Editorial or any other fair use concept is a 50/50 chance game. This one would, most likely, fall under the educational clause of the US fair use doctrine, but the IP owners might see it differently. The more unauthorized images used, the higher the odds for a DMCA takedown or lawsuit for infringement, especially trademark. And the major players such as Disney, etc., do go after anything they think violates their rights. They can afford it. Can you? Argue all you want, but, if: You did not create it You don't have a license from the original creator You do not have a signed statement by the creator that it is in the public domain best not to use it. I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice, but it is information based on discussions with an IP attorney every February for the last 32 years. Seriously, one entity tried to sue me simply for asking to use their stuff. They were just being assholes, but they are in over abundance. And I have, inadvertently used stuff illegally and been hit with the dreaded DMCA takedown request. I strongly suggest everyone discuss these legal issues with licensed attorneys. Your reputation and your bank account might thank you at some point.

An excellent presentation. I hope you do not get dragged into court over the use of copyright and trademark infringements. The majority of images used in the presentation are not "unknown authors" and are not in the public domain so cannot be used under any CC license. Perhaps, in addition to telling writers to use proof readers/editors another major step should be inserted telling them to not use any artwork/images they did not create unless they have a license signed by the IP owner or a statement that the work(s) were placed in the public domain and the statement signed by the creator. "Should be covered under fair use..." is not usually an acceptable excuse when the presentation is for financial gain (discount tickets, etc.) Unless your attorney, who specializes in IP law, told you it was OK. But even then, the "big boys" already mentioned have even more lawyers who will disagree with her/him.

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A zombie thread, I know, but who doesn't love a good zombie tale? ? Wouldn't it be grand if OP returned to tell us what he decided, who helped if he found someone to do so, and how it went? Inquiring minds (and libidos) want to know!

They DO look fun! And that looks to be the least expensive of the magnetic clips on Amazon. Must budget those for next month.

Mine runs the gamut from clear to dark yellow depending on hydration level. When working outside in high humidity and heat like today, it can be that dark yellow that indicates I've pushed too hard and not drunk enough water! Time to stop, cool off, and drink room temperature water - 16-32 ounces over a half hour period. If urine is clear, there's a good chance you've been drinking too much water which can have an adverse affect on kidneys and other organs. Pale does not mean clear. Here's a color chart for anyone interested in discovering where they are in the hydration band: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/urine-colour-chart.aspx

What happened after the initial joy?

The links provided return a 404 error code, but I did check out the Fixx through another link. At 2.5" long and 1.5" wide, it is only 1/2" longer than NUK 5/6. Keep in mind that 25% or more of the nipple extends beyond the shield as insertable. So, it might be that the size 10 is not much improvement. Add the fact that the size 10 runs over $30/each ($40+ on some models), I'll never know - way out of my price range. Another comparison bad for the Fixx is that Fixx product is "not refundable", but Little for Big pacifiers have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Writers tell stories. To me that means first or third person, which can be mixed and mingled as long as the voice is consistent in a scene. I do not read anything written in 2nd person because I am a cranky baby that does not like to be told what to do by a complete stranger.