TheOatmeal absolutely PWNS FunnyJunk; raises $20k+ for charity in about an hour

[OVerLoRDI]

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...shut-down-the-oatmeals-charitable-fundraiser/

good news! Hopefully the hiring of the lawyer doesn't cost too much of Inman's money. Morally it should cost him $0 to deal with this nonsense, but such is life.

 

[Kev]

Some people just don't know when to cut their losses:

FunnyJunk Sues the Oatmeal Over TM and "Incitement To Cyber-Vandalism"
http://yro.slashdot.org/story/12/06...eal-over-tm-and-incitement-to-cyber-vandalism

 

[mmntech]

Some people just don't know when to cut their losses:

FunnyJunk Sues the Oatmeal Over TM and "Incitement To Cyber-Vandalism"
http://yro.slashdot.org/story/12/06...eal-over-tm-and-incitement-to-cyber-vandalism

Wow. Who's handling their PR? Talk about digging yourself into a hole.

 

[drnickriviera]

It's not funnyjunk, but their lawyer that is personally suing the oatmeal.

 

[Sheep]

I see a disbarment in Carreon's future if this lawsuit is as frivolous as it sounds.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/2012/06/the-guy-continues-to-mess-with-the-oatmeal.html

http://www.popehat.com/2012/06/17/the-oatmeal-v-funnyjunk-part-iv-charles-carreon-sues-everybody/

 

[TechBoyJK]

I see a disbarment in Inman's future if this lawsuit is as frivolous as it sounds.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/2012/06/the-guy-continues-to-mess-with-the-oatmeal.html

http://www.popehat.com/2012/06/17/the-oatmeal-v-funnyjunk-part-iv-charles-carreon-sues-everybody/

How would Inman get disbarred? He's the comic.

 

[rasczak]

The Internet: Serious Business.

Well, in this case it really is.

 

[mmntech]

I see a disbarment in Carreon's future if this lawsuit is as frivolous as it sounds.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/2012/06/the-guy-continues-to-mess-with-the-oatmeal.html

http://www.popehat.com/2012/06/17/the-oatmeal-v-funnyjunk-part-iv-charles-carreon-sues-everybody/

I'd call Mr. Carreon (fitting name) a dirtbag and the epitome of the ambulance chaser, but that would be libel. :whiste:

 

[Gibsons]

I'd call Mr. Carreon (fitting name) a dirtbag and the epitome of the ambulance chaser, but that would be libel. :whiste:

I don't think truth can be held as libelous.

 

[sactoking]

Not only is truth an absolute defense, you can say "I think Mr. Carreon is a dirtbag and the epitome of the ambulance chaser stereotype" and you'd be ok since you're exercising your first amendment rights to proffer an opinion as opposed to a statement couched as factual.

 

[Theb]

30. In order to initiate an Internet jihad against Plaintiff and FJ, Inman unloaded the contents of
his “Hitler’s porta-potty” on Plaintiff and FJ, drawing a misogynistic cartoon depicting an obese
female dressed in her underwear, with pendulous breasts popping out of her brassiere, an
enormous posterior distended by an overstretched thong, rouged cheeks, and a crudely-lipsticked
mouth, calling out to an apparently disinterested brown bear half her size, “COME HURR AND
LOVE MEEEE!” He described it as a “drawing of your mom seducing a Kodiak bear.” A true
copy of the webpage is attached as Exhibit A.

*giggle*

I can't imagine what his endgame is here. Whatever happens he's going to be known as the asshole who tried to bully an Internet comic and sued the American Cancer Society. From his lawsuit it looks like his hope is that people will be so offended by The Oatmeal that they won't realize there's no merit to the suit.

 

[xanis]

Holy crap, almost at $200K now. The lulz continue.

 

[akahoovy]

This crap sucks for Inman to have to go through, but it is hilarious.

I read the letter that Inman's attorney sent to Carreon. This is the best part:

"Not only are FunnyJunk’s claims meritless, FunnyJunk will surely lose in the court of public opinion and cause itself reputational harm. We are also deeply skeptical that a nameless, faceless, business that hosts third party content will be able to demonstrate much if anything by way of damages as a result of The Oatmeal’s allegedly defamatory statements. At the end of the day, a lawsuit against TheOatmeal in this situation is just a really bad idea."

 

[waggy]

man. sueing the World wildlife fund and cancer society is not a very smart move. that is just fucking dumb.

 

[xanis]

man. sueing the World wildlife fund and cancer society is not a very smart move. that is just fucking dumb.

Just heard about this. No way FJ and this asshat will win.

 

[silverpig]

He should launch a new campaign: He should get his fans to pay the dude in pennies.

1. Find out the max number of pennies you can send in an envelope and have it be mailed with 1 stamp.
2. Figure out how many such envelopes need to be sent in order to pay the guy $20k
3. Get people on the internet to send the dude like 100k envelopes of pennies

 

[mmntech]

Legal conventions state that corporations cannot be defamed. They exist in a sort of legal grey zone. Technically they can sue for libel but exact damages are very difficult to prove. It also introduces a host of consequences. Anyone that says anything negative about a company could be held libel. That includes advertisers, activists, unions, and product reviewers. This is why it's not done. Imagine something similar to patent and copyright trolls on a grander scale, against individuals.

The original FunnyJunk lawsuit was a joke. Interestingly, they haven't commented on it as far as I know. Their lawyer on the other hand seems like he's trying to cash in. A Tort Troll if you will. At the same time, he's being demonized in the media for it. He has no case against Mr Inman. It's like watching a slow motion train wreck. We're all watching this guy's career crash and burn, his reputation ruined through his own doing, over something pretty small potatoes. An important lesson in learning Tompick your battles, and when you should cut your losses.

 

[Harrod]

The funniest thing I've seen so far is the quote from Inman, "It's interesting to watch a man with his dick in a hornet's nest try to solve the problem by tossing his balls in as well."

 

[Ichinisan]

The funniest thing I've seen so far is the quote from Inman, "It's interesting to watch a man with his dick in a hornet's nest try to solve the problem by tossing his balls in as well."

:awe:

 

[Gooberlx2]

man. sueing the World wildlife fund and cancer society is not a very smart move. that is just fucking dumb.

Seriously! Maybe the guy needs medication or something, 'cause he's gone pants-case crazy.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Found this on funny junk -

http://www.funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/3794770/WE+LOVE+CANCER/

 

[PlasmaBomb]

The funniest thing I've seen so far is the quote from Inman, "It's interesting to watch a man with his dick in a hornet's nest try to solve the problem by tossing his balls in as well."

Totally sig worthy.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Update - $200,080 raised 7 days left

 

[alkemyst]

sad ppl are siding with a thief regardless of his raising money....

 

[uclaLabrat]

sad ppl are siding with a thief regardless of his raising money....

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