Please reconsider how to handle the JaWoodle thing.

[Dead Smarty]

Post in thread 'Please reconsider how to handle the JaWoodle thing.'

Today at 9:22 AM

Is this realy AI? It seems so smart and correct. Scary...

100% ai,

Is this realy AI? It seems so smart and correct. Scary...

100% Ai, i gave it a basic question nothing more and it researched the situation came back with what it told me, nothing more.

• Grandpa Minion

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Should I be honoured you took my sarcasm serious?
Sometimes I start to think Sheldon was based on certain gamers...

Sarcasm aside, thank you for just responding in a decent way. i'll try to do the same.
(Disclaimer: No promise)

 

[seven]

Well, that's an interesting question. Their IP is the software. Is gameplay their IP? Legally, and I'm guessing for the sake of steel-manning TFP's side, they could claim they have copyright over the unreleased artistic assets. It sounds like TFP have a few problems to solve:

You don't need to guess. TFP doesn't need to "claim they have copyright" over the art, they do. Images, art, etc. are also IP and covered by copyright laws. Using that IP without proper authorization is copyright infringement. So, the only question is, was there any authorization for anyone outside of TFP/BI to use it.

 

[Kalen]

So, the only question is, was there any authorization for anyone outside of TFP/BI to use it.

Not the only question.... another question would be could jawoodle's use of that content be considered fair use? The fact that he spoke with a lawyer and continues to fight this, tells me that they, at least, believe there is enough doubt to warrant the fight.

 

[theFlu]

Using that IP without proper authorization is copyright infringement. So, the only question is, was there any authorization for anyone outside of TFP/BI to use it.

This is simplified to the point of wrong. Yes TFP owns the C on the assets, displaying them on video with commentary/review is already a different product.