speedy1961 In Gamespot News Item (!)
07-06-07, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JediJones
Wouldn't it be irrelevant though since when the ad comes out in 2 weeks there would still be enough time to return it or get a price adjustment?
If the heat comes down on Speedy, then he could always post "fictional" ads for stores such as Circuitous City, Least Buy, and Tarjay...completely unrelated to any real stores, living or otherwise.
If the heat comes down on Speedy, then he could always post "fictional" ads for stores such as Circuitous City, Least Buy, and Tarjay...completely unrelated to any real stores, living or otherwise.
07-06-07, 05:19 PM
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Well, in this particular situation I think Sony was hoping to get a few bucks out of people buying PS3's at the current price point. Also, I assume they were hoping to get the jump on Microsoft -- who now has more time to plan a response/pre-emptive strike.
07-06-07, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bmvtoys
you would think his posts are HELPING Them sell more product, i dont pick up newspapers, i just go on what i read here, and because of that i spend tons in stores.
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Admittedly I still essentially do that, but it's now titles A through X
07-07-07, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by speedy1961
Nah.... I'm OK.
The Bloomberg News service contacted me regarding yesterday's story that I leaked. I'm going to try and assist the story................
The Bloomberg News service contacted me regarding yesterday's story that I leaked. I'm going to try and assist the story................
If you need to disappear, i'm sure John would let you hide in his basement..
07-07-07, 06:38 AM
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Also, I assume they were hoping to get the jump on Microsoft -- who now has more time to plan a response/pre-emptive strike.
BTW, Speedy, great job in keeping us informed here at DVDTalk.
07-07-07, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bmvtoys
you would think his posts are HELPING Them sell more product, i dont pick up newspapers, i just go on what i read here, and because of that i spend tons in stores.
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Keep up the good work Speedy!
07-07-07, 01:08 PM
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Companies may not care much if Speedy posts run-of-the-mill weekly deals, but this is a big one. Sony will want to control how the price drop gets out to the public. There's a limited number of people that have access to these ads so early, so the hunt may be on.
Stay safe, Speedy!
Stay safe, Speedy!
07-07-07, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Muddy Shores
Companies may not care much if Speedy posts run-of-the-mill weekly deals, but this is a big one. Sony will want to control how the price drop gets out to the public. There's a limited number of people that have access to these ads so early, so the hunt may be on.
Stay safe, Speedy!
Stay safe, Speedy!
07-07-07, 02:45 PM
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There is very little that any company can do about speedy1961 and his early release of any advertisements. The big reason is that he hand keys in all the info that he posts. The DMCA protects the copyrighted ad circulars/inserts but does NOT protect the contents from being disseminated as long as the copyright protected images are not scanned and posted. It is the images that are protected not the content. Speedy, you're safe; just don't expose yourself to unnessary risk (interviews).
07-07-07, 02:58 PM
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if anything, the stores should use speedy as their poster child. "Speedy's deal of the week". cut him a nice check.
Keep up the incredible work Speedy, i really appreciate it.
Keep up the incredible work Speedy, i really appreciate it.
07-07-07, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mosskeeto
There is very little that any company can do about speedy1961 and his early release of any advertisements. The big reason is that he hand keys in all the info that he posts. The DMCA protects the copyrighted ad circulars/inserts but does NOT protect the contents from being disseminated as long as the copyright protected images are not scanned and posted. It is the images that are protected not the content. Speedy, you're safe; just don't expose yourself to unnessary risk (interviews).
07-07-07, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JediJones
Wouldn't it be irrelevant though since when the ad comes out in 2 weeks there would still be enough time to return it or get a price adjustment?
If the heat comes down on Speedy, then he could always post "fictional" ads for stores such as Circuitous City, Least Buy, and Tarjay...completely unrelated to any real stores, living or otherwise.
If the heat comes down on Speedy, then he could always post "fictional" ads for stores such as Circuitous City, Least Buy, and Tarjay...completely unrelated to any real stores, living or otherwise.
07-08-07, 11:04 AM
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I don't know if CAG would, they've fought a few times, but they've folded under other things before. Luckily I'm subscribed at both sites.
07-08-07, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rogue588
I would think twice about that. You've seen how anal they are about the Black Friday ads.
If you need to disappear, i'm sure John would let you hide in his basement..
If you need to disappear, i'm sure John would let you hide in his basement..
07-09-07, 01:52 AM
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Wow speedy, you broke the biggest story on the gadget sites this month! Good for you! (The carry-over from last month's iPhone release not withstanding 
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07-09-07, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mosskeeto
There is very little that any company can do about speedy1961 and his early release of any advertisements. The big reason is that he hand keys in all the info that he posts. The DMCA protects the copyrighted ad circulars/inserts but does NOT protect the contents from being disseminated as long as the copyright protected images are not scanned and posted. It is the images that are protected not the content. Speedy, you're safe; just don't expose yourself to unnessary risk (interviews).
I wouldn't say that. There's no real issue with copyright (and the DMCA isn't really relevant), but a person might lose his or her job. Anyone who has access to such information is limited, and if a company is upset that person may get the heave-ho.
07-10-07, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jericho
I wouldn't say that. There's no real issue with copyright (and the DMCA isn't really relevant), but a person might lose his or her job. Anyone who has access to such information is limited, and if a company is upset that person may get the heave-ho.
A lot of people have access to early ad copies after they leave the advertising companies and once they are printed then the numbers of eyes that see them escalate so it would be hard for anyone to trace the "leak" once they are in the distribution pipeline.
