What's Leaky up to? (was Re: Prayers For Lexicon Steve)

[serenadust]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Jayne" <jaynesmith62 at ...> 
wrote:


> Please can anyone tell me why no one is supporting Jo Rowling here. 
> It is her story and I agree she should stop this breach of her 
> copywright. I support her and my prayers as a christian go with her
> 
> Jayne

I obviously can't speak for those who have been expressing support 
for Steve but I strongly believe that the outpouring of support has 
to do with the fact that Steve was one of the early, active members 
of HPfGU and that people remember him fondly.  As someone who used to 
be active myself in the 2002-2004 period, I had several pleasant 
interactions with him and had a great deal of respect for him.

That said, several of the posters have admitted that they have not 
been following the case and are unaware of the events leading up to 
this trial.  I, OTOH, have been reading everything I could since it 
first surfaced last autumn and based on what I've learned, I have 
lost any and all respect I once had for the founder of the Lexicon.

I would respectfully suggest that those who support Steve make the 
effort to fully inform themselves of the background and history of 
this case.  There are a multitude of links, the best of which are 
through TLC.  If you continue to take his side in this matter, fair 
enough.  Personally, I think he is way, way out of line both legally 
and ethically.

Sadly,
Jo S., Rowling's girl, through and through