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Has there ever been a thread with a large number of responses (say at least two pages) that hasn't been "hijacked" or deviated from the subject of the initial post? Even the simplest of premises such as the first word which comes to mind do not stay on course as naturally more than one word soon appears in responses. I wouldn't consider that being "hijacked". Like most natural conversations and soap operas, offshoots occur within threads with regularity much like objects falling under the influence of gravity when dropped. Take care. Vern

You might be correct if we were taking Rousseau's or any individual's philosophical view per se, but a broad spectrum of views derived from the general public is just the opposite of taking one person's view of human nature. To average directions is not even relevant to averaging a concept of time for the situation being considered; it is not even as close to comparing apples to oranges which is to say utilizing a bit of "common sense" should make the difference apparent. In the case of determining a time frame for copyright, everyone would not agree on a specific number of years, but you would come up with a number likely to be considered reasonable by the majority of people using their own common sense. And using common sense wouldn't provide a number completely off the scale of reason. Take care. Vern

They are not required or expected to have divine insight into a perfect time frame; however, they are expected to have a little common sense which would say that to afford protection for a work long after the author and perhaps any offspring have died is a bit gracious with the original intent of the law to reward creativity while not unduly depriving the public access forever.

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Disney has lobbied for and gotten several extensions for the Mickey Mouse copyright, but it will still run out unless extended through further palm greasing by Disney. But even without an extension of the copyright, Mickey Mouse has been trademarked up to his eyeballs and characteristic ears and thus the very mention of Mickey Mouse is now considered by many to be synonymous with corporate Disney. Therefore, Mickey Mouse may likely never enter the public domain as long as the trademark is renewed. Should Disney go bust and/or forget to renew the numerous trademarks, then the immortal Mickey will enter the public domain. Take care. Vern

Another case addressing  Alice Randall's "The Wind Done Gone" had an opposite ruling. The link provided below highlights the difference between the cases for anyone interested. Take care. Vern

http://reporter.rit.edu/views/fanfictio … creativity

I'm confused; you say no to Trump and then mention possibly using -- oops, never mind, you used Pinhead and I automatically thought Dickhead which of course would be a Trump calling card. My bad. Take care. Vern

RIP, Sonny. It's a shame many will never receive a review from one of the best.

As for me and grandpa, we know

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Jump the broom -- much more dangerous

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