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This is a normal post I usually find these kinds of lawsuits to be petty, but:
'The company, which is suing Wiley for a “nominal” $1 in damages plus legal fees, said that it took action after Wiley filed a trademark application in September to use the brand Pattie Gonia to sell clothing'

I mean, fair enough.
 (Tony Hayers DEFUND THE POLICE, Mon 1 Jun 2026, 7:45, Reply)
This is a normal post Have you been following the whole Fender shitshow?
This is a bloody long video, but it's less some incensed music youtuber saying they're going to burn their Strat than a good legal explainer of the in's and out's and how weak their position is:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUIRZz5BbUY
 (I helped save b3ta! garold you're on mute I SAID YOU'RE ON MUTE, Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8:20, Reply)
This is a normal post I'm aware of it, but haven't been following it that closely.
I'd call myself an ex-musician, but I just don't find the whole thing that interesting.
From what I gather, Fender are issuing Cease and Desist letters to manufacturers/retailers of Strat clones warning that they'll face legal action if they don't stop supplying these clones.
Like, technically Fender do hold copyright to the Stratocaster design until 2061 or thereabouts, but the decision to start trying to enforce that copyright now, after 70 years of off-branded Strats seems absolutely absurd.
 (Huw Edwards Yer Maw's got the Hantavirus, Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9:01, Reply)
This is a normal post I only found at mine wasn't a genuine strat when I took it into the shop for repair
He said if I looked closely I'd notice the pickguard didn't look like it had original Fender gauge 3/8" screws, which was often a tell tale sign there's been some after-market modification or use of non-genuine parts, and that where normally you'd see the three '61 vintage Fat Pick-ups with the Fender .295 Series Super Bullet Strings over them, instead there were four big plastic buttons that lit up when you pressed them
 (I helped save b3ta! cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Tue 2 Jun 2026, 13:26, Reply)
This is a normal post
lol
 (I helped save b3ta! FeralCatMan Long ads need comments sections, Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3:18, Reply)
This is a normal post you're probably right
but where am I going to get my goretex assless chaps now?
 (I helped save b3ta! cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Mon 1 Jun 2026, 12:45, Reply)
This is a normal post On the subject of LGBT folks, and it being pride month and all,
I watched What it Feels Like for a Girl on the iPlayer last week.

Fucking brilliant. Basically a gay, slightly lighter This is England. Loved it.
 (Huw Edwards Yer Maw's got the Hantavirus, Mon 1 Jun 2026, 13:08, Reply)
This is a normal post I wonder when they're going to be ready to make the transition
from gay pride to gay it's no big deal month
 (I helped save b3ta! cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Thu 4 Jun 2026, 1:36, Reply)
This is a normal post And how on earth is that meant to help fuel societal division?

(Huw Edwards Yer Maw's got the Hantavirus, Thu 4 Jun 2026, 5:52, Reply)
This is a normal post i was more wondering when we we're going to reach a point where everyone is so chill that it becomes unnecessary
but good to see watching that series hasn't made you any less reactionary
 (I helped save b3ta! cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Fri 5 Jun 2026, 1:36, Reply)
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The South Butt
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_South_Butt
 (I helped save b3ta! Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Mon 1 Jun 2026, 16:27, Reply)