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So, the lawsuit is finally over and it seems that JKR and WB are victorious. I am relieved because I do think that the Lexibook borrowed too heavily from Rowling. It's a pet peeve of mine and it rankled. However, there is a huge rift in the fandom now and I think there will be more angst and agita before the dust settles. Worse, there are great people on both sides of this divide. So, either way fans will feel bad.
September 8th, 2008
July 31st, 2008
Sigh. I am examining the idea of hard work. Right now, I have a beloved friend who is the luckiest person I know. Seriously, I must be going to the wrong church. All she needs to do is say what she wants and it happens! Meanwhile, another friend - smart, talented and the hardest working white woman I know - can't get anywhere. It's appalling. How do you offer comfort or advice when life seems so blatantly unfair?
June 5th, 2008
Dear co-workers:
It's a library. Really, a library. Yes, that means we DO have to put things in alphabetical order. LIBRARY=ALPHABETICAL ORDER! No that does not make me rigid and uptight...well, not any more than other library workers.
I realize it would be easier for you to just dump the books anywhere. Normally, I devote my life to making your's as simple and thought-free as possible. This one is non-negotiable. It's a library, you're holding fiction. Learn the alphabet and use it!
May 19th, 2008
The lawsuit between JKR and uberfan Steve Vander Ark has caused a huge rift in fandom. The pro-SVA side is often categorized as DH haters or Over-zealous shippers. However, I think much of the Pro-SVA is made of fan fiction writers. These are the people most likely to use the Lexicon, the biggest fans. These writers also understand the desire to take some of HP and make it your own. There's really no way to measure but I'm betting that many of the pro-SVA come from this group.
May 15th, 2008
Interesting. I've been following the JKR/SVA trial and admit to being on the JKR side. I find plagiarism, or its legal term of copyright infringement, abhorrent. For me, that's the crux of the issue. I think the book is infringing.But, I'm not a judge so I await the verdict.
There is much on the internet regarding the personal life of the author, SVA. Is this relevant to the book? It depends on whether the issue of character, integrity or credibilty are relevant. To copyright...I guess not. To the trial at large, sure. Character matters. Whether its SVA or someone offering evidence or making a counterargument.
More and more BNF's are being drawn into the argument with each side accusing the other of hysteria and mud-slinging. Suddenly, everyone's character is being attacked. It will be interesting to see if the fandom feud of doom continues beyond the verdict.
April 16th, 2008
Hmmmm, still haven't worked out the icon thing. Of course, it's not as if I'm really trying. More, I'm just hoping that an icon that I like magically appears in my account. I'm spending way too much time following the JKR copyright trial. It fascinates me. I love the books but I have a feeling I would not like JKR personally. No desire to meet and greet, as it were. In fact, if offered the opportunity, I'd pass.
That said, I'm completely offended by Steve Voldermark, or whatever the last name is that I'm too lazy to research. I do think he's ripping off JKR's work to make a quick buck. I find his actions, both professional and personal, contemptible. I don't know if he's mired too deeply to try to salvage this mess but his "poor victim me" act wears thin. Sadder is how deeply invloved so many fans seem to be. I wonder if those on the losing side will be able to accept the judges ruling? Or will they hash out endless debates over its merit/worthlessness as with the epilogue.
Ah, but still boring.
That said, I'm completely offended by Steve Voldermark, or whatever the last name is that I'm too lazy to research. I do think he's ripping off JKR's work to make a quick buck. I find his actions, both professional and personal, contemptible. I don't know if he's mired too deeply to try to salvage this mess but his "poor victim me" act wears thin. Sadder is how deeply invloved so many fans seem to be. I wonder if those on the losing side will be able to accept the judges ruling? Or will they hash out endless debates over its merit/worthlessness as with the epilogue.
Ah, but still boring.
January 30th, 2008
January 24th, 2008
January 4th, 2008
Friday, so it's a good day. This is a tedious and boring journal. My goal is to say or do nothing of onterest. Go me.
January 3rd, 2008
Whoa, I finally managed to access my own account. Well, had to create a new one but...
Really, I'm incredibly dull, unimaginative, mundane, common and utteringly and unrelievedly boring.
Really, I'm incredibly dull, unimaginative, mundane, common and utteringly and unrelievedly boring.