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[Aeolius]

Things just haven't been the same since "Gleemax."

"Don't say that word!" - Knight #1

 

[ExploderWizard]

"Don't say that word!" - Knight #1

LOL!! The knights who say "Gleemax!"

I am going to have to use that in my campaign, thanks.

 

[avin]

So, why in the name of the Nine Hells they chose such an awful name as "Gleemax"? Is there a story behind it's name?

 

[Theroc]

So, why in the name of the Nine Hells they chose such an awful name as "Gleemax"? Is there a story behind it's name?

Perhaps it was supposed to give the community maximum glee? ?

 

[hexgrid]

So, why in the name of the Nine Hells they chose such an awful name as "Gleemax"? Is there a story behind it's name?

There's a story, but I don't remember the details. Some sort of Magic-related in joke.

 

[Mark Chance]

WotC has boards? Huh. Learn something new everyday. The only reason I go to the WotC site to is browse through the 3.0/3.5 archives.

 

[avin]

WotC has boards? Huh. Learn something new everyday. The only reason I go to the WotC site to is browse through the 3.0/3.5 archives.

Wotc had boards during the 3.0/3.5 era...

 

[carmachu]

So, is there a solution?

How does WOTC protect itself from people claiming "you stole our idea" without the clause?

Someone earlier attributed this to creative companies and I think that's true. Both DC and Marvel have a no-FANFICTION policy on their boards for that same reason...

I dont know. But if you want to have an open community, pretty much having people feel their ideas- even if they never publish themehmselves, are at risk, is not a good thing.

And thats what most people feel. I understand that WotC has to cover their ass. But on the flip side, there's a percentage of folks that arent going to step into any WOtC forum because of those rules.

 

[carmachu]

Come on, WOTC cannot risk not having that clause, check around you'll find that most websites have it. Facebook, Myspace, Blogger.

Actually, facebook I believed reversed it, or created an op out after a huge outcry from its public that uses it.

Facebook wanted to use any photos you uploaded even if you canceled your account.

http://www.siliconvalleyiplicensing...mporary-return-to-prior-terms-and-conditions/

teh orginal issue:

Facebook Licensing Controversy Prompts Public to Take Closer Look at Social Networking Site Terms and Conditions | Silicon Valley IP Licensing Law Blog

 

[carmachu]

2 - The only time that they would have to worry is if they are planning on trying to get it published in the first place. And, as I said above, if you are trying to get it published, what the heck are you doing posting in on the internet in the first place??

Discussion. critique. There are reasons to post up ideas for scrutiny.