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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nightraven" data-source="post: 4853455" data-attributes="member: 84088">Aus Snow, you might be correct about causing a negative reaction (pointing out how unfair and damaging it is to make/or repeat accusations OSRIC is illegal (without any proof). But so what? I don't have a horse in this race. My objections didn't relate to some master goal of "spreading OSRIC" like some messiah, my comments were made to remind people how damaging slander is (repeating something is illegal (or might be illegal) when it is not is a classic case of slander).  And btw, its just as damaging to a game like C&C (for one) when its fanboys bring up the legal issue concerning OSRIC (usually in some off handed way). It doesn't make me want to go out and support C&C by buying its products, it just annoys the tar out of me.  Personally, if C&C or Pathfinder etc. was under the same kind of labeling by its competitors (and repeated by the rumor train) I'd be calling foul just as loud.  John, when companies say "they have personal reservations about using OSRIC because of potential legal issues." that IS the same thing (in the effect that it has). And I'm sure a court of law wouldn't make much of a destinction either (for example: Coke saying "Pepsi is slowly poisoning its customers", vs. "Pepsi might be poisoning its customers") in both cases there would be a big reduction in those drinking Pepsi (many of whom would switch over to Coke), is that not correct? You see, the customer assumes the Coke comapany official "voicing his opinion" is an industry expert (as well they should) with more information. Voicing "worries" isn't kosher, not when its the competitor. John, as to your other comments, all I can say is that I agree, the WOTC legal department are probably pissed, I would be. You mention OSRIC is on shakey ground, but don't give any specifics. Point to a single violation, show us some evidence (other then "spirit" and pointing out "WOTC is mad"). OSRIC is no more in danger of being taken to court by WOTC then C&C or any of the retro clones.  As for your last comment on IP, its ironic but yes. If a company (even WOTC) started spreading rumors that OSRIC was illegal and "not to touch it" but didn't say why it was illegal, I suspect OSRICs owner could take WOTC to court and confidently win.  Why?  Because OSRIC is legal (there are no laws being broken).</blockquote>

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