I'll bet you a million pennies this is the stupidest thing you've ever heard

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The discussion revolves around the legal and ironic implications of the Royal Canadian Mint's copyright claim against the City of Toronto for using an image of a penny in an advertisement. Participants explore the absurdity of the situation, touching on themes of government actions, copyright laws, and the nature of currency.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights the irony of the Canadian government suing itself for using an image it copyrighted, questioning the logic behind such a legal action.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about the decision-making process at the Mint, suggesting humorously that the city could have used actual pennies in their ads to avoid the issue.
  • There is a mention of a similar humorous situation involving a Coke Zero commercial, drawing parallels to the current discussion.
  • One participant speculates on the nature of the Canadian government’s role in printing money, comparing it to the US Federal Reserve, which is described as a private entity.

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Participants generally agree on the absurdity of the situation, but there are varying opinions on the implications of copyright laws and the role of government in currency production. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the broader implications of these legal actions.

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Participants reference copyright laws and government actions without delving into specific legal frameworks or definitions, leaving some assumptions unexamined.

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http://www.cfrb.com/news/565/600403/makes+no+%27cents%27
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20071005/penny_pic_071005/20071005?hub=TorontoHome

The City of Toronto says the Royal Canadian Mint wants almost $48,000 in compensation after the city used the image of a penny in a prominent ad campaign, without proper authorization.
that's right. your eyes are not lying. you are not hallucinating. the Mint copyrighted the image of the Canadian cent and the words "one cent" back in the 40's. now they are suing the government for using the image and name of the coin.

in other words, the Canadian government it suing itself for using an image it itself copyrighted... with my money.

no matter how many ways I say it, I can't make it sound less idiotic.
 
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Sorry Moe, but given the content of your post, I had to delete the photo you posted to avoid copyright infringement. The irony of it has not gone unnoticed. :biggrin:
 
I thought the US was the only place where politicians played politics. Or as Kinky Friedman says: polyticks.
 
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Moonbear said:
Sorry Moe, but given the content of your post, I had to delete the photo you posted to avoid copyright infringement. The irony of it has not gone unnoticed. :biggrin:

:smile: LMAO!
 
Moonbear said:
Sorry Moe, but given the content of your post, I had to delete the photo you posted to avoid copyright infringement. The irony of it has not gone unnoticed. :biggrin:

:smile: :wink:
 
LOL!

I want to know who made the decision to sue at the Mint. I want a picture so I can point at it and laugh some more.

Maybe the city should have stuck an actual penny on their ads. It might have been cheaper than printing one.
 
No problem, since to have copyright they are obviously art works - the city of Toronto just has to charge the mint GST on any pennies bought or sold in the City.
 
This reminds me of that Coke Zero commercial, where the Coke department managers want to sue managers of the Coke Zero department for "taste infringment."
 
moe darklight said:
that's right. your eyes are not lying. you are not hallucinating. the Mint copyrighted the image of the Canadian cent and the words "one cent" back in the 40's. now they are suing the government for using the image and name of the coin.

in other words, the Canadian government it suing itself for using an image it itself copyrighted... with my money.

no matter how many ways I say it, I can't make it sound less idiotic.

It's very possible that the Canadian government doesn't print the money. Example: the US Federal Reserve, which prints American money, is a private company.