That is quite some decision, but very understandable and of course neccessary. Thank you very much for staying neutral until now. It made it a lot easier to understand the ongoings. But this has defnitely reached a point, where Leaky had to make their position clear. And thank you for doing it. After what Steve said and did, there was no other possibility. I cannot understand why Steve gave that first answer. Jo made it perfectly clear that this was exactly what she didn’t want to happen. And MattJM is right in assuming that this will happen if Steve/RDR wins. It is all in all a very sad case and in the end it is all about money. And I don’t understand Steve why he went down this road at all.
‘ear ‘ear!
You’ve handled this beautiful, Leaky. I agree with everyone else, you’ve all been extremely admirable. Thank you for that.
Thank you Leaky staff for always maintaining high standards of honest, fair reporting. I have a lot of respect for the diplomatic way this has been handled, and you have, as always, made the correct choice to maintain the interests of the fans and be an ambassador for us. No wonder Jo has the confidence to associate with Pottercast and the staff at Leaky.
“people who have such a fundamental disconnect in beliefs cannot and should not be partners in name or spirit”
You mean people with disconnects like the citizens of the United States? Or the member states of the UN? Or the students at a major University?
While you have every right to do this, it is the first disappointing thing I’ve seen or heard from the Leaky staff in . . . well, frankly ever. You disagree with Steve’s actions and his interpretation of the likely fallout from the case—as does practically everybody (though I think things are much less certain than portrayed here). That’s all you need. But the “principle” you cite above is really not the philosophy you have followed for many years and in my opinion is beneath you.
I totally agree with Tom (first page) and I couldn’t have said it better. It’s sad that Steve won’t see that he is on the wrong side.. And I can understand that it isn’t easy for you all of the Leaky – couldron – group. Thank you for keeping us so well updated Sue! Hope you are well!
It really is a sad situation and I respect Leaky even more for a very caring and sensible attitude toward those concerned. So many fans must be really hurt by the change in Steve , not least those who used and enjoyed his website. Thanks again to Melissa and all the staff, it can’t have been an easy decision.
You should have severed the connection as soon as it became obvious where your loyalties lay. Steve is right about the chilling affect. this could wreck a lot of things for a lot of fandoms, not just this one.
Sorry, I was wrong with the name, it’s Melissa.. hmm
Not a bit surprising that a bunch of sycophants like the people running this site would both miss – or not care about – what’s really going on with this case and also dump a colleague and friend over it. Shameful & stupid. (What else is new?) However, having always found it unfortunate that the sites were associated, visiting the Lexicon without having to see reference to this place will be a great silver lining. So, good riddance.
I am sorry but for me a win in JK direction would only mean that she wants more money (Even if it goes to charity, it would be donated by her and not the fans who truly support her and her new life style). To say on record that if Lexcon wins then she might not publish the book is like holding it ransom (if you don’t agree with me then you get nothing!). How childish! I am sorry but after reading everything on this case and how they split the last movie in two halves just makes me think that this thing called HP has changed from fan to money it is no longer about the fans anymore…Joe has what she wants a large fat pocket and could truly careless what her fans would like. I think that if the lexcon was printed people would still surely buy her copy of a HP book, me being one of them but to say “Don’t print that because I want to make one first” is a bit too much for me.
I love joe and wish her the best but to come off with an inflated ego has driven a wedge between my love for her creativity and my sense of morality. How is allowing people to make music using quotes and characters from the book ok (even when they are making a profit from them) better than selling a book with the same contents. And I am sorry but there are many books out there with the same text quoted in those reference books but nothing has become of that.
I think a win for Joe would be a bad move on fandom as a whole…...if she doesn’t like the contents of your site she can have it closed. If your fic is not to her taste she can have it removed. Saddly this has been approved but all you sheep that are lead by this site so blindly because “It’s JOE and I would support her no matter what.” mentality. People wake up, we have something that is called the fifth amendment and I like Steve have opt to use it.
I would advise others here to go outside of this board to look for information on this case because I am sorry to report this site is bias. They have made contact with Joe and want to remain in her good graces which is understandable, just don’t go so willingly into others paths ask questions and demand replies. You, as a fan have a right to question those you want to follow ( The word follow here is used to describe your opinion and how hearing on side can alter that opinion.)
I would also like to say that I think this site is great, it has a lot of news and comments on topics on Harry Potter but to say that you remain un-bias is not true you may have tried but it is always very hard to leave emotions out of something you feel so passionate about. I do applaud your efforts. I would hate to think that if Joe wins and someone post something she dosen’t approve of may it be a comment or a topic she would close you down or worst ask you to deleted it….....everyone has a right to be heard!
Always a pleasure, Nef
Well said, Melissa.
I agree with Leaky’s decision to ‘sever ties’ with the Lexicon and remain as factual (and unbiased) as possible in the posts about the trial. I’m so glad this site has not suffered because of these crazy legal issues. I can’t imagine anyone who choses to plant their loyalties on Steve’s side is going to maintain many fans after all of this.
I don’t understand how he can be so disrespectful. This case has gone further than I ever thought it would. It’s all very sad.
Whatever the case may be, I hope both parties (and fans and whoever else involved) don’t get too invested in this emotionally. There are, really, bigger things to worry about.
peace and best wishes to everyone,
sue.
Dear Leaky Staff,
Thanks for being Dumbledore’s man (ehem…people) through and through. And know that like Harry, you aren’t alone in this.
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