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useridunavailable · 20th June 2008, 03:10 AM

While considering the GSL Logo and its restriction to the back cover of print products, a novel thought occurred to me - what if one were to produce a GSL-licensed print product whose "back cover" was far more appealing to the eye than its "front cover," such that retailers would be inclined to display it backwards?

For example, what if one were to release a supplement and commission eloborate full-color art for the back cover, while leaving the front cover a solid color with nothing more than the title and some descriptive text? If a company could somehow influence retailers to display the books backwards in this or a similar manner, it could enjoy having the Dungeons & Dragons logo presented to potential customers at first glance without violating the terms of the GSL.

Any thoughts?

20th June 2008, 03:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
useridunavailable Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 126	GSL Logo and Print Products While considering the GSL Logo and its restriction to the back cover of print products, a novel thought occurred to me - what if one were to produce a GSL-licensed print product whose "back cover" was far more appealing to the eye than its "front cover," such that retailers would be inclined to display it backwards? For example, what if one were to release a supplement and commission eloborate full-color art for the back cover, while leaving the front cover a solid color with nothing more than the title and some descriptive text? If a company could somehow influence retailers to display the books backwards in this or a similar manner, it could enjoy having the Dungeons & Dragons logo presented to potential customers at first glance without violating the terms of the GSL. Any thoughts?