We've posted about TalkStink.com before - a local blog focused on local celebrities, local media, and local events from a distinctly satirical and snarky, but sharp and knowledgable standpoint.
"The Stink" had been dormant since late May. Even though the site's had long, unplanned hiatuses before, this latest one has a more direct explanation (and perhaps explains the sparse output since February).
Bev Harbin got mad.
Basically, websites that skewer public figures (and some not-so-public figures) are no stranger to litigation -- or rather, threats of litigation. Some have huge collections of C&D letters. But presumably, some have more resources to deal with them than others. "I am but a practical person," notes the author. "At the end of February 2006 the quality and quantity of posts to all of my websites diminished under the chilling threat of a litigious politician."
The story is being posted in parts, and more is to come.
One important note, though: Bev Harbin isn't taking issue with being mocked on "The Stink." A complaint in which I'd generallly say she just has to suck it up. Instead, she found that her name was registered as domain names (BEVERLYHARBIN.COM and BEVHARBIN.COM) by the operator of "The Stink." Which, given various WIPO and other rulings, probably wasn't the brightest idea.
I do miss "The Stink," though. Hope it can all be worked out.
"The Stink" had been dormant since late May. Even though the site's had long, unplanned hiatuses before, this latest one has a more direct explanation (and perhaps explains the sparse output since February).
Bev Harbin got mad.
Basically, websites that skewer public figures (and some not-so-public figures) are no stranger to litigation -- or rather, threats of litigation. Some have huge collections of C&D letters. But presumably, some have more resources to deal with them than others. "I am but a practical person," notes the author. "At the end of February 2006 the quality and quantity of posts to all of my websites diminished under the chilling threat of a litigious politician."
The story is being posted in parts, and more is to come.
One important note, though: Bev Harbin isn't taking issue with being mocked on "The Stink." A complaint in which I'd generallly say she just has to suck it up. Instead, she found that her name was registered as domain names (BEVERLYHARBIN.COM and BEVHARBIN.COM) by the operator of "The Stink." Which, given various WIPO and other rulings, probably wasn't the brightest idea.
I do miss "The Stink," though. Hope it can all be worked out.
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