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No Hinkypumnkmum, I really don’t believe SVA was that deluded, your almost painting him like Kathy Bates in Misery

John totally summarized the way I feel. I’ve never seen anything like the HP fandom. It is such a good thing, and could be the template for more good things to come. And the leniency that JKR and WB have shown in letting the fans play with the goodies could also be a template for other artists and entities to show similar leniency. And for one person to put his or her self-interest above everyone else and endanger everything purely for either selfish or just bafflingly shortsighted reasons, that person should not expect such actions to go unnoticed. I mean, I don’t WANT anyone to cry, I don’t wish unhappiness on anyone, I don’t enjoy his suffering, but it is hard to feel any sympathy for a plight that is so completely earned. Never tickle a sleeping dragon.

Here’s a question I have…maybe it’s dumb. But does RDA even need Steve to keep pursuing this case? He’s not named in the suit and he’s protected against any legal action. Does that also mean RDA doesn’t need his permission to go on with this suit and the publishing of the book?

Great podcast guys…I was riveted. All of you are so articulate.

Professor, I completely relate with what you’re saying! I guess I became a fan of this fandom,LOL, a long time back, but listening to this episode really made me feel proud to be part of such a wonderful group of people. Melissa,John,Sue, Frak and Sam, you guys summed everything up really well. I understand how hard this has been for all of you, and the fact that you guys were ale to talk about it openly on the podcast really means a lot to all the fandom. Melissa, thank you for the wonderful reporting you did for the case, and my respect for you has only increased after you decided to back out from reporting the case when your e-mail appeared in court. John, thank you for putting everything across so eloquently. I think your words pretty much summed up my feelings on this whole thing as well, and I guess a majority of the fandom. Sue,again, I know how tough all this has been for you, especially since you personally knew Steve, and I respect your decision to not really come out and report on this case.

Also, I’m glad all of you were able to put a smile onto Jo’s face through such a stressful period. “Mr. Hammer”, gosh, I never thought I could laugh so hard at such a time! And “Troll in the dungeons!” Now that’s something I’d like to have seen, LOL! John Noe, what would we do without you?!

I fully support Jo on this, and I hope this all ends soon. I’d hate it if the trial prolonged.

hah hah hah Dacomalfula

Just FYI, I totally would have listened to a longer PotterCast that had all the usual stuff on top of the trial coverage. I used to listen in little chunks, but lately I’ve been listening in one go, completely unintentionally, and am shocked when it’s over and that I’ve been listening for over an hour. Maybe I just have too much time on my hands or am overly obsessed with PotterCast but even the hour feels short (time flies when you’re having fun?), so as far as this fan is concerned, don’t worry about them being too long.