Circuit City complaint against ads posted in DVD Bargain Forum: Part II
08-26-07, 06:23 PM
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Circuit City complaint against ads posted in DVD Bargain Forum: Part II
As the first thread has been closed, due to length, I'm starting part II.
Here is the link to the first thread, in case anyone needs a refresher on what has happened.
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread....1&page=1&pp=25
I'm glad to see that DVDTalk.com has good representation, and I hope that this issue will be resolved, without anyone being punished.
By the way, I really miss Speedy. Even if he weren't to post the ads, anymore, I would love for him to come back. I understand why he can't do that, at least at this time. However, I do miss seeing him on the boards, and his rocking little smilie!
Here is the link to the first thread, in case anyone needs a refresher on what has happened.
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread....1&page=1&pp=25
I'm glad to see that DVDTalk.com has good representation, and I hope that this issue will be resolved, without anyone being punished.
By the way, I really miss Speedy. Even if he weren't to post the ads, anymore, I would love for him to come back. I understand why he can't do that, at least at this time. However, I do miss seeing him on the boards, and his rocking little smilie!
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08-26-07, 06:46 PM
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"We're formally legally represented by the Electronic Frontier Foundation http://www.EFF.org and they've responded to the subpoena on our behalf."
A perfect choice for this matter. Sounds ideal.
"We're formally legally represented by the Electronic Frontier Foundation http://www.EFF.org and they've responded to the subpoena on our behalf."
A perfect choice for this matter. Sounds ideal.
08-26-07, 08:03 PM
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Wow, I didn't realize how far the matter had gotten, reading the actual documents to and from CAG was cool. It seems really odd reading a legal doc referring to Speedy1961 and talking about the threads.
08-26-07, 11:45 PM
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DVDTalk is to be commended for protecting the privacy of Speedy's personal registration information on this site. I am pleased to read that the Electronic Freedom Foundation is representing DVDTalk (and the membership) in this case. 
Speedy is a dear friend to many of us on this forum. He is no more guilty of wrong-doing than any one of us who profited from his money-saving posts during the last two years!
If Speedy is guilty of anything, then we are all guilty of something! But what is it? If Circuit Shitty
didn't like the free advertising (and increased sales) it was receiving from Speedy's posts, why did it wait for nearly two years to complain (litigate) regarding these posts? Personally, until Circuit Shitty stops this vindictive madness against Speedy, I will never again shop in their stores.
Speedy is a dear friend to many of us on this forum. He is no more guilty of wrong-doing than any one of us who profited from his money-saving posts during the last two years!
If Speedy is guilty of anything, then we are all guilty of something! But what is it? If Circuit Shitty
didn't like the free advertising (and increased sales) it was receiving from Speedy's posts, why did it wait for nearly two years to complain (litigate) regarding these posts? Personally, until Circuit Shitty stops this vindictive madness against Speedy, I will never again shop in their stores.
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08-27-07, 10:02 AM
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I'm very glad to see that the EFF is now involved and I suggest that anyone else who cares about the outcome of this situation, or freedom of expression online in general, make a donation.
Here's their wikipedia entry for people interested in their history - they predate the web:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro...ier_Foundation
Here's their wikipedia entry for people interested in their history - they predate the web:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro...ier_Foundation
08-27-07, 07:53 PM
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Wow, I didn't realize how far the matter had gotten, reading the actual documents to and from CAG was cool. It seems really odd reading a legal doc referring to Speedy1961 and talking about the threads.
08-27-07, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Peep
I can't for the life of me track down this info at http://www.EFF.org - could you please provide a direct link?
Check page 17 of the previous thread, and you shall find the links to the documents.
08-27-07, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MadonnasManOne
The documents are not at EFF.org's site.
Check page 17 of the previous thread, and you shall find the links to the documents.
Check page 17 of the previous thread, and you shall find the links to the documents.
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08-27-07, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Toad
The "Circuit Shitty" thing is getting old.
Don't read about it then. Easy, right? There are plenty of other threads....
08-28-07, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Toad
The "Circuit Shitty" thing is getting old.
Would you prefer, "Circus Shitty"
, instead? Speedy, we are thinking of you, buddy! Keep the faith!
08-28-07, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by porieux
Don't read about it then. Easy, right? There are plenty of other threads....
08-28-07, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Toad
No, I'll keep reading the thread. I'll just have to skip over the inane "Circuit Shitty" references.
The whole thread is a "Circuit Shitty" reference
08-29-07, 08:23 AM
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I still shop at Circuit City, not too often but I was there this past Sunday for their newest sale. Amazingly I found everything I wanted, it took some searching and the red shirts were useless but I did get what I wanted. No matter how long this thread keeps going there are going to be people against CC and for them. Speedy was doing something illegal and he was caught. Now it appears he is back under a new name doing the same thing only not including CC this time around. I think the owners of this site should consider whether to let him continue this or not, it is justing looking for another store to complain/file suit against the website and speedy.
08-29-07, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JLBkret
I still shop at Circuit City, not too often but I was there this past Sunday for their newest sale. Amazingly I found everything I wanted, it took some searching and the red shirts were useless but I did get what I wanted. No matter how long this thread keeps going there are going to be people against CC and for them. Speedy was doing something illegal and he was caught. Now it appears he is back under a new name doing the same thing only not including CC this time around. I think the owners of this site should consider whether to let him continue this or not, it is justing looking for another store to complain/file suit against the website and speedy.
08-29-07, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JLBkret
I still shop at Circuit City, not too often but I was there this past Sunday for their newest sale. Amazingly I found everything I wanted, it took some searching and the red shirts were useless but I did get what I wanted. No matter how long this thread keeps going there are going to be people against CC and for them. Speedy was doing something illegal and he was caught. Now it appears he is back under a new name doing the same thing only not including CC this time around. I think the owners of this site should consider whether to let him continue this or not, it is justing looking for another store to complain/file suit against the website and speedy.
You claim "Speedy was doing something illegal." Please share your wisdom and explain to the rest of us what was illegal (specfically).
08-29-07, 03:40 PM
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Well if it were 'legal' would Speedy still be in trouble? It is obvious he was obtaining sales flyers from an inside source and posting them here and elsewhere, I know I am not a lawyer but when someone files a lawsuit against you chances are you are doing something illegal until proven otherwise.
08-29-07, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JLBkret
Well if it were 'legal' would Speedy still be in trouble? It is obvious he was obtaining sales flyers from an inside source and posting them here and elsewhere, I know I am not a lawyer but when someone files a lawsuit against you chances are you are doing something illegal until proven otherwise.