April Fool's 2010
ATTN: Copyright issues force me to make some board modifications
After working closely with a lawyer, I've decided to make some modifications to the way we do things around here to ensure we are never sued.
First, over the next couple of weeks, I'm moving the board to a new URL that does not mention the Eagles or any member, lyrics, associated aspect etc. Accordingly, I will change the name to something that does not include any of the above - something like "Unofficial Fan Message Board Dedicated to a Rock Band." I will also delete all my custom styles and return to VBulletin Default.
While I can make a lot of changes, I need your cooperation to make others. Here are the new rules regarding potential copyright violation:
1) No usage of avatars, signature banners, or any images of the Eagles. This means the deletion of the photo threads. If photos are posted elsewhere, I'll have to delete them. True, they are not copyrighted to the Eagles, but they are copyrighted to someone, somewhere. If you took the photo yourself and therefore do own the copyright... well, that doesn't matter, because it's associated with the Eagles, and they are more awesome than you are.
2) No posting links to videos of any kind, involving anyone other than yourself - and not even then if you are doing something Eagles-related. You may link to the official site so that people can view their promotional videos, however.
3) No posting of lyrics or material from liner notes. Song and album titles are permitted as long as they are used for informational or promotional purposes, such as a list of their hits. The exception is that you may post who wrote the song. It is not permitted, however, to post who played on what song.
4) No posting of links to other sites that might potentially violate copyright of anyone in any way at some point (you must thoroughly investigate each site before linking to it, and then keep checking back regularly to make sure they haven't done anything after you posted the link that might cause the link to become unacceptable). It doesn't matter whether or not it's an Eagles-related site, as the Eagles do not want to be associated with those sites in any way, even tangentially on an unofficial message board.
5) No usernames that include the name of an Eagle or derivative thereof. The following users must change their names: AngieFrey, AzEaglesFan, bernie's bender, ClownPrinceLover (associated names also not permitted), DonFan, don hurst, donfoster, dutcheagle, eaglesfanAWC, EagleLady, eagleman, eaglemaniac, EaglesRock, EaglesChicks, EaglesDude, eaglesfan, eaglesfever, eaglesfreak, EaglesHenleyFan, eaglesmusiclive, eaglesnroses, eaglesrock, eaglestogether, eaglesvet, FanOfHenley, felderstheman, fl_eagles_fan, FrenchFrey, freyfanatic, freyfantastic61, freygirl, Freypower, Fryme, GetTheLeadonOut, Glenn's Girl, glenneaglesfan, glennfreyfan, GlennHoney, GlennLover, Glennsallnighter, henleyfreychick, henleyhasdawned08, HenleyHound, HLIVEAGLES, I♥DonHenley, IrvMan (potentially associated with Azoff, who is associated with the Eagles). jdubfan, JoeFan, joescool, JoeWalshFan1, JoeWalshLover!, Mrs Frey, Mrs Henley, Mrs. Schmit, mrsjoewalsh, Randy Meisner Fan, Randy's Girl, rebeccaloveseagles, rowdywalsh74, Screamin' Eagle, SuperFrey, TakeItEasyTim, tbs fanatic, tbsfan, ti big eagles fan, timfan, timlin43, TimothyBFan, TimothyLover, Timothy's Girl, UK TimFan. If anyone is actually named Glenn, Don, Tim, Joe, etc. - it's irrelevant. That cannot be your username, nor can you sign that name. Again, remember how much more awesome the Eagles are than you.
6) No usernames that include song titles, album titles, or lyrics copyrighted to the Eagles, or a derivative thereof that can be associated with the Eagles. While it is permitted to mention song titles in an informative way, as I stated above, using them as your username is not acceptable. Users who must change their names: alreadygone2005, Bitter Creek, Desperado, EasyFeeling, farewell, Feed the Fire, gardentender, Haywire, Hotel California 80, how ya doin' (associated), Ive always been a dreamer, Just Another Hired Hand, LittleTinGod, LWKUA, lyin' eyes, MidnightFlyer, Miss Ghost, neverluvulikeido, Ordinary Average Guy, Outlaw (associate with "Outlaw Man"), OutlawMan, OutlawMan07, Perfect Little Sister, Pink Coat Girl (associated with Glenn's pink coat he wore at some shows), Prettymaid, Scarlet Sun, Sexy Girl, Silent Spring, tequila girl (associated with "Tequila Sunrise"), The Bomber, The Confessor, thelongrun, The Perfect Beast, The Girl of Summer (associated with "The Boys of Summer"), TIEasy, Tiffany Twisted, Troubadour (associated), WildThyme (potentially associated), Will (potentially associated with member of backing band), Witchy Mummy (associated with "Witchy Woman")
7) Along the same lines, no usernames that are copyrighted or associated with anyone else besides the user. The Eagles would not want to encourage such a thing even if it doesn't relate directly to them. The following users must change their names: AmarilloByMorning (a George Strait cover), Angel (a Stevie Nicks song), anne-of-gg (Anne of Green Gables), arcadia (a book by Sidney), barbie, californiadreamer7 (close to "California Dreamin'"), canadianladydi (associated with the late princess), ChristComesAlive (copyrighted to Jesus Christ), Christianmoche (same), ezekielbulver (CS Lewis), fmrocks (associated with Fleetwood Mac), forscarlett (Gone with the Wind), Gypsy in the Palace (Jimmy Buffett), Highway Woman (Stevie Nicks), janisjoplin, Karen Carpenter, Kit Kat, Legolandfan, livestrong06 (associate with the charity), melrose (possible association to canceled show Melrose Place), Over & Over (a Nelly song), RamboIV, Roxy (potentially associated with club), Scooby, scully6 (associated with XFiles), Steevie (could be associated with any number of famous Stevies), Woodstock
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Now, after that's taken care of, I'll be able to sleep a lot better at night.
Note: Since only I can change your username, please let me know what you want it to be as soon as possible. Feel free to post it in this thread, if you like. Also, remember to remove your avatars and signatures (not only images but any other Eagles reference or association you may have included in written form).
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