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<blockquote data-quote="MGibster" data-source="post: 8360618" data-attributes="member: 4534"><p>I am 99% positive that nobody at DDB was twirling their mustache just looking for a way to screw over their customers. And while I'm not keen on the parameters of the contest, I'm not going to pretend like those who were fine with it don't have valid points. This is one of those situations where I think reasonable people can disagree. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm sure that's not the main purpose. It still bothers me that DDB claim the rights to use those works in any capacity relating to their website in perpetuity. Maybe in three years they decide, "Hey, why don't we use all these works of art in our library as options for character portraits?" </p><p></p><p></p><p>I figured this was mainly a marketing scheme and I don't really object to such contests.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I get that. Generally speaking, when my lawyer recommends I do something I just do it. But then a lot of companies are afraid of getting sued even when the risk is so low. Grocery stores claim they throw away food rather than give it away for fear of being sued if someone gets sick. How many people have sued a grocery store because the good they gave away made someone sick? Zero as best I can tell. I would think WotC's lawyer could just include language to the effect of, "Entrants agree not to sue Company for works in the future that bear resemblance to their entries" and be done with it. That seems a whole lot better than retaining the right to use the work indefinitely. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I've heard a similar line of argument for unpaid internships. I find those exploitative as well. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Who needs to calm down? I'm not exactly foaming at the mouth here. In the grand scheme of things this isn't something I'm going to get into a tizzy over even if I don't think the conditions of the contest are good. I remember a similar situation a few years back when Amanda Palmer was set to go on tour almost a decade ago with the intention of using unpaid local musicians in each city as part of the act. She was met with a lot of criticism and ended up agreeing to pay them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MGibster, post: 8360618, member: 4534"] I am 99% positive that nobody at DDB was twirling their mustache just looking for a way to screw over their customers. And while I'm not keen on the parameters of the contest, I'm not going to pretend like those who were fine with it don't have valid points. This is one of those situations where I think reasonable people can disagree. I'm sure that's not the main purpose. It still bothers me that DDB claim the rights to use those works in any capacity relating to their website in perpetuity. Maybe in three years they decide, "Hey, why don't we use all these works of art in our library as options for character portraits?" I figured this was mainly a marketing scheme and I don't really object to such contests. I get that. Generally speaking, when my lawyer recommends I do something I just do it. But then a lot of companies are afraid of getting sued even when the risk is so low. Grocery stores claim they throw away food rather than give it away for fear of being sued if someone gets sick. How many people have sued a grocery store because the good they gave away made someone sick? Zero as best I can tell. I would think WotC's lawyer could just include language to the effect of, "Entrants agree not to sue Company for works in the future that bear resemblance to their entries" and be done with it. That seems a whole lot better than retaining the right to use the work indefinitely. I've heard a similar line of argument for unpaid internships. I find those exploitative as well. Who needs to calm down? I'm not exactly foaming at the mouth here. In the grand scheme of things this isn't something I'm going to get into a tizzy over even if I don't think the conditions of the contest are good. I remember a similar situation a few years back when Amanda Palmer was set to go on tour almost a decade ago with the intention of using unpaid local musicians in each city as part of the act. She was met with a lot of criticism and ended up agreeing to pay them. [/QUOTE]
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