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Meneltarmacil · 01-16-2007, 07:26 AM

Okay, I can't really find if this question has been answered before, so I'm just going to ask it here.

Can things like elvish screennames and the threads in this forum featuring LOTR characters (like the RPGs, for example) be considered infringements on copyright? I've heard of the Tolkien Estate blocking the publication of texts in Elvish before, and putting this kind of stuff up on websties may count as publication to a certain extent.

Anyhow, apologies if this sounds kind of stupid; I was just concerned.

01-16-2007, 07:26 AM	#1
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	Question about copyrighting and stuff like that... Okay, I can't really find if this question has been answered before, so I'm just going to ask it here. Can things like elvish screennames and the threads in this forum featuring LOTR characters (like the RPGs, for example) be considered infringements on copyright? I've heard of the Tolkien Estate blocking the publication of texts in Elvish before, and putting this kind of stuff up on websties may count as publication to a certain extent. Anyhow, apologies if this sounds kind of stupid; I was just concerned. __________________ I ♣ baby seals.