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Stuff I have written that could get me in trouble under SOPA

To assist the U.S. Justice Department in the event that SOPA becomes law in the United States, here is a list of some of the things I have written for this blog that could violate the proposed SOPA regulations. I'll start with the most recent and work backwards.

1. 10 Myths about Canada - I didn't get permission to use that mountie picture, and the whole post is a parody based very closely on an about.com article.

2. Amazing Highlight Video - This post is nothing more than a clip from the movie The Ring, which I don't own the rights to as far as I know.

3. Wikipeg - Five Awful Things about Winnipeg I learned from Wikipedia - The main picture on this post is a movie poster, so that's no good. I also used a picture from Marvel Comics, a photo of Muddy Waters, and a reader-submitted image of Kyle Wellwood's head on the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man's body.

4. Interview with Brent Burns and Owen Nolan - My little graduating-Shark picture is from the cover of a children's book.

5. Sharks Gameday: Still - I captioned a picture with a quote from the movie Office Space. Is that allowed? Man, I wish the law were a bit more clear.

6. Sharks Gameday: Coulumbous - Includes the trailer for Inglourious Basterds. That's probably not okay.

7. Bram Stoker's Gameday - Clip of Keanu Reeves trying to sound British in Dracula.

8. What is Luck? Part 2 - A picture of some dude's fat gut with a tattoo of Buddha on it. I didn't take the picture or apply the tattoo, thank god.

9. What is Luck? Part 1 - At least three pictures of Greek stuff that could get me in trouble.

10. Introducing the SONA Index - A shaky-cam clip from Knocked Up.

11. Sharks Gameday: Rear Window - A picture of Antero Niittymaki's head on the body of Jimmy Stewart from Rear Window.

Okay, you know what? Let's stop there. This list only goes back to the beginning of December 2011.

Apparently violating SOPA is basically all I do around here.

I guess international music sensation Wing was right about SOPA:

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All joking aside I've probably violated one of SOPA's vague provisions with about ninety percent of everything I've ever written for Battle of California. If it were to become law then I would have to be WAY more careful about the stuff I posted - which would make everything less funny and would probably make me want to quit.

Don't worry about Earl's cartoons though. Those are all probably fine.

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Don’t worry about Earl’s cartoons though. Those are all probably fine.

Do worry about Earl’s laziness, though. It’s relentless! :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 18, 2012 7:20 PM PST reply actions  

Actually you (or maybe SBNation corporate) could probably sue people for posting them elsewhere and start raking in dough.

If you imagine a salt shaker in your hand, tilt your head back
and act like you're shaking salt into your mouth; you will taste salt if you concentrate hard enough.

by brokenyard on Jan 18, 2012 11:44 PM PST up reply actions  

he’s already on-record as saying it’s all fully steal-able.

by meetyourmako on Jan 19, 2012 1:06 AM PST up reply actions  

which would make everything less funny and would probably make me want to quit.

I’m preemptively submitting my name as a replacement.

by RedOscar on Jan 18, 2012 7:21 PM PST reply actions  

Haha, this blog would probably cease to be on day one of web cleansing. :)

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jan 18, 2012 7:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Somehow I doubt the guys in China ripping DVDs for sale on Canal Street or in Chinatown or wherever the local sketchy grey market is will do much more than shrug if SOPA/PIPA passes, but at least we’ll have stopped some dorkus from Photoshopping a waffle into a clip of Ollie Jokinen.

Picklesnakebit since 2011.
@shampeon

by ievans on Jan 18, 2012 8:24 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Hint: It’s not actually about stopping piracy so much as protecting the interests of rich corporations. Shocker that the government would lie, I know.

If you imagine a salt shaker in your hand, tilt your head back
and act like you're shaking salt into your mouth; you will taste salt if you concentrate hard enough.

by brokenyard on Jan 18, 2012 11:49 PM PST up reply actions  

7. Bram Stoker’s Gameday – Clip of Keanu Reeves trying to sound British in Dracula.

I think as long as you’re being critical of Keanu Reeves’ accent, you can argue fair use.

by meetyourmako on Jan 19, 2012 1:09 AM PST reply actions  

Dude.....

Sopa? Is that like the patriot act something we have to worry about?

by MIK3Ysfv on Jan 19, 2012 3:54 AM PST via mobile reply actions  

“sopa” is a yummy mexican dish…noodles in tomato sauce with chicken boullion…cheap and delicous

online piracy?…arrrrrrrrrr

Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 19, 2012 5:13 AM PST reply actions   1 recs

wait it should be

arrrrr…click click of a keystroke

Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 19, 2012 9:04 AM PST up reply actions  

sopita!

Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
"The only crying allowed in hockey is when you lose a playoff series, retire or JR is speaking publicly." - Jamie Baker
"You are down with the homies, my friend." - Randy Hahn
Kent Huskins cares.
"Don't fart on my chair mutha fuckah!" - Randy Hahn
"Pavs with great feed but what a release by Wingels Peanut Butter Baby!"" - Jamie Baker

by PNK on Jan 19, 2012 9:08 AM PST up reply actions  

correct sir…youve earned some tripas!!

Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 19, 2012 9:10 AM PST up reply actions  

my girlfriend makes it for me sometimes.

Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
"The only crying allowed in hockey is when you lose a playoff series, retire or JR is speaking publicly." - Jamie Baker
"You are down with the homies, my friend." - Randy Hahn
Kent Huskins cares.
"Don't fart on my chair mutha fuckah!" - Randy Hahn
"Pavs with great feed but what a release by Wingels Peanut Butter Baby!"" - Jamie Baker

by PNK on Jan 19, 2012 8:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Not that sopa. Been a guest of the county and state many times. Not talking ramen spread.

by MIK3Ysfv on Jan 19, 2012 12:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

your not making it right…it tastes divine..

Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 19, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions  

I make great spread.

by MIK3Ysfv on Jan 19, 2012 6:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Here’s why you, Spade, should hate SOPA:

If you imagine a salt shaker in your hand, tilt your head back
and act like you're shaking salt into your mouth; you will taste salt if you concentrate hard enough.

by brokenyard on Jan 19, 2012 2:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Sleektoons. SOPA and PIPA approved!!!

"Its not so much me as it is Roenick, hes good" - Vince Vaughn

"Its not so much Kontos as it is me, I'm good." - Angryjay93

by angryjay93 on Jan 19, 2012 8:27 AM PST reply actions  

Unfortunately, a lot of my cartoons could get me in trouble under SONA.

www.battleofcali.com

by Earl Sleek on Jan 19, 2012 8:53 AM PST up reply actions  

If it were to become law then I would have to be WAY more careful about the stuff I posted

Still wouldn’t matter. I could come in and post a game clip or Rudy could post highlights from the Puppy Bowl in the comments and that would be sufficient under SOPA rules to shut this mother down. It’s not just the site content, the community content counts as well.

We need rest. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is spongy and bruised.

by I.C. Wiener on Jan 19, 2012 10:29 AM PST reply actions  

So we would… get rid of comments?

Gotta tell ya, I’m coming around on this SOPA thing.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 19, 2012 11:47 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

puh-leeease…you’d miss everyone stroking your cock..by recing you 20 times

Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 19, 2012 12:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Rudy and I can still comment, and everyone else can still Rec stuff.

"The beating hearts of other creatures are like needles in my brain. Only once I have silenced them all will I have peace." -Owen Nolan
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jan 19, 2012 12:10 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Is that a screenshot of Facebook? Tisk tisk

If you imagine a salt shaker in your hand, tilt your head back
and act like you're shaking salt into your mouth; you will taste salt if you concentrate hard enough.

by brokenyard on Jan 19, 2012 2:31 PM PST up reply actions  

It’s fun if you have friends. I guess that’s why you don’t like it.

"The beating hearts of other creatures are like needles in my brain. Only once I have silenced them all will I have peace." -Owen Nolan
Battle of California

by Megalodon on Jan 19, 2012 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

No I was just saying you might get sued.

If you imagine a salt shaker in your hand, tilt your head back
and act like you're shaking salt into your mouth; you will taste salt if you concentrate hard enough.

by brokenyard on Jan 19, 2012 9:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Screw you Rudy! You live for your comments.

GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)

by Angy on Jan 19, 2012 5:30 PM PST up reply actions  

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