John,

I have PM blocked as it just complicates an already overstressed communications medium. Part of my role as a curmudgeon.

WRT legal issues that revolve around media and intellectual property, I have had a fairly complete education at the school of hard knocks, as do most experienced writers and editors, and received my practical JD degree many years ago. <img src="images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> While I may respond emotionally to something like this since that is my nature, and it is fun, the difference between what the Scott writes and what I write is a matter of degree, and tact, <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> the message is still the same. Had I even an ounce of concern or confusion over the legal issues involved, I can assure you I would have bit my tongue and talked to Scott first. I'm not nearly as dumb as I appear...well, at least that's the case most of the time. <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I've been down this road before and we're on the same page.

Again, your concern and suggestions, particularly given your experience and POV, are appreciated.