A lawsuit has been filed today by GDI suing gewarrior Odysea for copyright infraction of the name GDI. This official paper was written and signed today and has just been released to the press:

October 23, 2006

To Odysea and Parisa Global,

It has come to our attention that you are unlawfully using the name of my clients alliance without the proper consent.

Your unauthorized use of the name GDI or any derivative is in violation of copyrights owned the members of the original alliance. If you do not immediately remove the copyrighted material from your alliance / avatar, and notify us in writing that you have done so, we will have no choice but to pursue legal action against you. We require the copyrighted material to be removed and written notice given that such has been removed, by no later than October 26, 2006. In an attempt to acquire such permissions, you had acknowledged that you were not sold any of the assets during the communications with my clients.
Sincerely,

Gerald Edward Alwar
for GDI alliance

GE-Law states that in order for a copyright to be taken away the original user user must have not registered or used the name for a set period of time. Odysea apparently jumped the gun...

Upon the arrival of this news GDI's Melek~Taus was questioned. He gave only this response: My lawyers have instructed that I withhold any statements that may interfere with the trial, thank you
When asked about his take on this Odysea had already fled to the land of "Offline"

Another day, another shocking story flies over the airwaves and into Al-GEWaria offices. This has been Generic42 reporting, goodnight/good morning/good midday.

October 23, 2006

I am deeply saddened that this issue has had to come to this. My lawyer has informed me not to say too much so I will keep this short.

Odysea had come to me in hopes of acquiring the GDI name and all assets. Such abilities are not within my powers alone. As such no response was to be made until those involved could be reached. In a subsequent message he had acknowledged that he would not be getting such assets. He went along and used the name and the history without permission. It is now in the hands of the supreme court of GEWarfare to decide the fate of Odysea and his alliance. I hope justice will prevail in the end and the GDI name and assets will remain with those that it properly belongs with, and all said about our group by Odysea be wiped from the records.

Thank you,

It's dissappointing for all concerned.

Other than hoping it all gets resolved soon, i dont think i should comment any further.

I am trying to resolve this issue too. But I am also not allowed to comment. The GDI URL is currently under discussion also. I have been allowed to say the energy of a young group of people is rewarding.

we demand reparations.

I also refuse to comment on this situation, I hope it can be resolved in a peaceful mannor, and will allow for the peaceful GDi to continue and focus on its current operations.

reparations!

I also refuse to comment on this situation, I hope it can be resolved in a peaceful mannor, and will allow for the peaceful GDi to continue and focus on its current operations.


The continued use of "GDi" is not helping your case. Your have 2 days to decide. Withdraw the use of the name, as you have been warned ;club

I dont know about this. As Supreme Cheif Justice, My intel tell me that melek has allowed odysea to use the name, and that all fo this is a publicity stunt. Tell me it ain't so!

Your intel is flawed. My PM from Odysea would say otherwise. Show this intel, or retract the statement.

10-21-2006-04:25 PM
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10-21-2006-06:03 PM
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Omitted to apease all :rock

There's my intel, show yours or you show us that your sources are wrong and untrustworthy.

My laywers say this is an open and shut case for our group. ;bounce

I would rather users followed the policy of not posting PMs

It's evidence now ;smi551

Melek - I have to agree with him on the PM front - these are PRIVATE MESSAGES afterall. :furious

Also they can be created oh so simply? I'm sure you can realise the temptation to create one here was over whelming ;)

Whilst I'm sure no harm has been done it really isn't the way matters should be dealt with? I'm sure that this matter over a name can be resolved without resorting to slanging matches?
;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box ;box

:sealed Xorg :D - not really your problem is it? And as for creating that title for yourself - not sure you're anyone of those three, let alone the whole thing?

That said, with a very big smile :D , I'm happy for you to send me your intel and if I'll give you a considered opinion of it!? No seriously! ;)

You must recognise surely the importance that is attached to a name!


Apart from that maybe I shouldn't really have commented so openly given how delicate things may be in the discussions - my apologies if I've overstepped the mark ;ban ???

Order. I demand order in the court.

I hope Odysea has brought some good lawyers, as there may indeed be a problem with the copyrights here: GDi looks too much like GDI.

However, according to the GELaw, it would be allowed to write gDi or gdI.
As you see there, not 1 but 2 letters have been changed slightly, making it legal. ;lose

You wanted my intel, so I'll give it to you. However, in accordance to the Private Messaging act of October, I have had to delete the name.

Hi,
Okay I see it you don't like me, you don't like me at all, just to let you know I was given permission by Melek~Taus to use the GDi name, he contacted me about a fake news article him and G42 are doing, which I will be going along with and Melek~Taus want me to do.
When I said 'have I been playing this game to long' I was being sarcastic, I know I said sarcasim doesn't work on the internet, but I used it im far from a established member like; othfa, palau, Lenin, princesssunshine.
You are recieveing this by PM as I am not starting a flame war.
Thanks
*Name Deleted*

Hope this helps to clear things up!

Actually I never said he I was giving him the name or gave him permission. I can't!!! It's not mine to give. That's why I know it's untrue. I was never the leader of the alliance, I said that multiple times to mulitple people. Our alliance had leaders based on what was happening at the time. One day me, the other Apollo, the other Jammo. So, that's like me saying I give him the LoW name and everything that is associated with it. He says it, does he have the proof or just words? In fact, I've gone through all my PMs and not once do I say he can have it. ;lose
If need be I can post or PM them to you if he allows and Huxy allows to, and looking seeing as Odysea got upset when I used a PM to prove me right, it seems odd you used one of his to try and help his case? Though in the end it helps mine ;smi551

Odysea, Your case is becoming weaker and weaker....Though I will admit, his use of our GDI name was deemed to be a good article. When it was thought of, he was not part of it. I told him we were going to make an article based on his use of the GDi name. To see how many people would flame war it. You did. Again, not once was he given permission and I expect the name.

I think we may be overpaying our lawyers? I mean you seem to be doing the work to prove our case for us? Thanks :)

Luke, then I will create a new alliance called LoVV? or LOW or some form of it? It's the letters, not the caps/uncaps :D
I think they would agree on that, if someone made one like it?

I'm not at all trying to help his case! I am merely exposing his lies! But I took out the name, so he cant sue us for it.

I know you weren't, I meant He was helping our case. ;smi551

So, as cheif justice, do I get to pick a Jury?

There are several ways to solve this:

According to GELaw if a name is unused for 2.7 weeks, it's up for the grabs.
In that time, the owner can also choose to settle this with a one time payment, or rent out the name.

Though the current 'owner' can appeal this, and go for a different defense. This would include saying the name GDI is not owned by anyone in the GEWorld, but by Westwood.

Actually the GDI name is still being used by us and Peon owns a server for it. The GDI name in this game is asleep as of now but as stated will be used again by the same people in due time. The 2.7 number random as it is would not stand up in court as there is a timeline for it much longer than that. He asked, he accepted that he wasn't going to and he used. Therefor he is in direct violation of the 2.7 weeks number you mentioned. The penalty is X amount of Geos as we see fit ;)

In that case I can get ~reficul~ to go and name the alliance to keep it for us. She is GDI and would have joined next reset. If need be I can always get her to hold the name for us until we start it up again. There, how's that for a different defence!

GELaw? nice, is there a charter?


There are several ways to solve this:

According to GELaw if a name is unused for 2.7 weeks, it's up for the grabs.
In that time, the owner can also choose to settle this with a one time payment, or rent out the name.

Though the current 'owner' can appeal this, and go for a different defense. This would include saying the name GDI is not owned by anyone in the GEWorld, but by Westwood.

Luke, as Supreme Chief Justice, you are fired from this tribunal. If this isn't resolved outside of court by the 26th, we are going to handle it like this:

I will start another thread (most likely in the Colosseum) for the proceedings of the court. I will have a Justice of 8 members. I want anyone wanting to be in the Justice to send their applications via PM to me. The Jury must not consist of anyone in GDi, or formally in GDI. Luke, you are allowed to apply as well. I will announce the jury when the court comes into session. Then the lawyer for GDI will make an opening statement (which includes the charge brought against the defendant), followed by a statement by the lawyers of GDi. I want both parties to send me the names of their lawyer(s). Then, each Jury member will ask one single question to a single lawyer. The order of questions asked will be determined by the order in which the Justice member joined GEWar, from youngest to oldest. The party addressed will give a nice, concise, and on-topic answer. As Chief Justice, I will go last in my questioning. Afterwards, the Justice members must pm their vote to me of either guilty or not guilty. I will also vote, and then I will announce whether the defendant is guilty or not-guilty. We can then determine further action as the need becomes apparent.

There will be absolutely no speaking out of turn. There will be no speaking at all if you are not a lawyer or a Justice Member. For this I request that either a Mod stands nearby, or I am granted mod powers over this single thread (if possible). Once the announcement guilt or non-guilt, everyone is allowed to speak.

And I think that is about it. What say you?

EDIT: Luke, you know I was just kidding about firing you. I was merely saying that because this was an in-game issue, and a very petty one at that, that we could have a little fun with it instead of always having to resort to "the rules"

I say: Please will the self-appointed "Supreme Cheif Justice" start spelling "Chief" correctly!!

I know that there are many more similar mistakes in your posts. I know I'm being pedantic. I know it's probably not your fault but that of the education system. etc etc. but the repetition is really bugging me!

Oh, wait, maybe you're trying to tell us you're a Supreme Chef! If you are then I think this is a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth.


btw Firing Luke is probably not your most sensible idea :) Describing his position as "supreme" would do it an injustice!

ouch ;ranting

I say: Please will the self-appointed "Supreme Cheif Justice" start spelling "Chief" correctly!!

I know that there are many more similar mistakes in your posts. I know I'm being pedantic. I know it's probably not your fault but that of the education system. etc etc. but the repetition is really bugging me!

Oh, wait, maybe you're trying to tell us you're a Supreme Chef! If you are then I think this is a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth.


btw Firing Luke is probably not your most sensible idea :) Describing his position as "supreme" would do it an injustice!

All good points, and I have made all the NECESSARY changes. But what do you guys think of my plan?

All good points, and I have made all the neccisary changes. But what do you guys think of my plan?

Necessary :)

I hate you all. I really do. But seriously Luke, would you allow this? I was thinking that the best way to do this was to put GELaw as a sub-forum in the colosseum, with one person having modular powers to keep the trials in line, and to keep other players from commenting until the trial is completed. I think that this might become a really fun part of the game if done properly, and I think that the way I have set it up, it should be able to be run very smoothly.

ouch ;ranting Yes, maybe a little over the top - I have chilled out now :).

The idea of a trial could be a fun one.



;icoffee
this icon needs to be considered "tea" and/or coffee for us Brits :)

Psst - Luke - but we banned Westwood didn't we? :growse

I hate you all. I really do. But seriously Luke, would you allow this? I was thinking that the best way to do this was to put GELaw as a sub-forum in the colosseum, with one person having modular powers to keep the trials in line, and to keep other players from commenting until the trial is completed. I think that this might become a really fun part of the game if done properly, and I think that the way I have set it up, it should be able to be run very smoothly.

A player can't moderate a thread though.

Psst - Luke - but we banned Westwood didn't we? :growse

hehe no that was westwoooood :)

A player can't moderate a thread though. So unfortunately the idea can't be put in action.


But one can moderate a sub-forum. If a player moderated an entire GELaw subforum under the colosseum, then he would be able to still be the Chief Justice. It's not like this case is going to be the only one, especially if it becomes official. You would just need a disclaimer saying that the court is completely player run, and therefore the staff of the game holds no responsibility. Especially since it would be under the colosseum, and the mods try to spen as little time there as possible, this would just take care of an actual mod overseeing the trials that are sure to come forward in the future.

Concidering what this is all about, I am sure that those who get involved can show some control? Just start a thread and outline the rules, those that don't follow don't follow and we ignore them. Later those that do show a lack of respect for the rules are dealt with how you see fit? No mods necessary just intellegent composure....Remeber, without rules we might as well climb trees and start flinging our **** at eachother :growse

Cheers,

But one can moderate a sub-forum. If a player moderated an entire GELaw subforum under the colosseum, then he would be able to still be the Chief Justice. It's not like this case is going to be the only one, especially if it becomes official. You would just need a disclaimer saying that the court is completely player run, and therefore the staff of the game holds no responsibility. Especially since it would be under the colosseum, and the mods try to spen as little time there as possible, this would just take care of an actual mod overseeing the trials that are sure to come forward in the future.

Perhaps there can be a subforum, but not moderated by a player.
Because that means we would have to add another moderator to the game, and for now we have enough.
I believe you refer to RomulusJ moderating the newsthread and Games Master moderating the Official Games for Geos. But ofcourse they are therefor moderators.
Not super moderators, but still crew.
So a subforum like that would require one of the Super Moderators to help out.

But it would be nice not to have the colosseum clogged with trials. If it was in it's own sub-forum, with a mod, it would be a nice, little packed away section, and it would be esured that the rules are followed, Maybe everyone in this case is civilized, but in the future it might not be the case. Plus, I still say that if it was (semi)official then it would draw alot more of a crowd.

But it would be nice not to have the colosseum clogged with trials. If it was in it's own sub-forum, with a mod, it would be a nice, little packed away section, and it would be esured that the rules are followed, Maybe everyone in this case is civilized, but in the future it might not be the case. Plus, I still say that if it was (semi)official then it would draw alot more of a crowd.

But the first question I need to ask is:
Does it really add something to the game?
Or will it just have a very short life?

I think that if we do it right and do it well that we can make it have a long life. If anything it might turn into a sort of In-Game Law enforcement, with the justices having an alliance dedicated to enforcing the sentences of the courts. Mayhaps we should have a poll, or at least some other people saying this would be a good idea before putting it into play.

There is already a GEWar Police... ;waddle ;waddle

So are the police accepting the duty? This would be just for judging cases if it all goes through, not catching bad guys or bad language and such. Your call if you do though

There is a major difference between GELaw and the GEWar Police. The police look for people who violate rules, and seek to ban them. The GELaw would handle things like broken NAPS, spies, laundering, basically anything that is technically legal, and in some cases encouraged. But they most definately aren't ban worthy. GELaw would be a place where these crimes could be dealt with, but through the game, since they are a big part of the game.

We had a poll for a UN alliance, like a police alliance...and most people were against it.

Also most crew.
Mostly because it's a free game...and a WARgame. And a UN has no place in it as they are against war and the meaning of the game is to fight wherever you can and whenever you can.
Putting rules and laws to the game would be bad for the game I think.
I thought you meant it as just something funny, not something that players should really NEED to follow.
Because if it means setting up rules for the game, then I'm against it. Let everyone make up their own rules.

There is a major difference between GELaw and the GEWar Police. The police look for people who violate rules, and seek to ban them. The GELaw would handle things like broken NAPS, spies, laundering, basically anything that is technically legal, and in some cases encouraged. But they most definately aren't ban worthy. GELaw would be a place where these crimes could be dealt with, but through the game, since they are a big part of the game.

But breaking NAP's is all in the game. And thank god it happens.
NAP's kinda ruin gameplay, so I always try to put everyone against eachother in the hope they break NAP's :D

No, I completely aggree to all of this, and I was meaning it as something fun. All of these things are essential to the game and... huh... I guess you are right. Well, there goes my idea. But I still say we should hold the trial for this particular case.

Sorry, guys.

How would you have people force others to carryout the "rulings of the court"?

And I'm not volunteering the police for this at all...we have enough responsibility on our hands now to have to monitor that also...

If it's just for fun, I'm ok with it. If it's forcing people to do things, or punishing them for stuff like breaking NAP's, I'm not.

The biggest problem unfortunately is:
Would it have a long life if it's just for fun? Or would people get tired of it when the 'joke' of funny lawsuits gets old?

I should add that I have been chosen as the lawyer for GDi.

Should make it more interesting I think...

As stated...It would all be in the fun of the game. Not like you could make someone pay restitution. Or could you? hmm?

But breaking NAP's is all in the game. And thank god it happens.
NAP's kinda ruin gameplay, so I always try to put everyone against eachother in the hope they break NAP's :D

Well said Luke,
All war tactics within the game are "fair game" if you excuse the pun.

GDi refuses to comment on current situations but we would like to make it clear that we will not be removing are name 'GDi' from the alliance or any of our related material, we have appointed Peonboss to be one of two lawyers. The other lawyer has yet to have been confirmed, although in time this information will be released.

Furthermore we fully commit to supporting are case in court and have contact members involved.

This just in! The trial is now in session in a remote Canadian city, where we know everyone will be fair and unbiased and in no way showing favoritism!

I was invited to the proceedings today to cover the story. Some key events unfolding today: Odysea has claimed that it was indeed 2.7 weeks, according to his clock.
...and so, Judge Zombie, you can clearly see that my watch says 3:03PM, 9/15/06.. the date you just have to know is there, but anyways it shows that since my watch stopped the same day as the alliance name was used that I am in no way breaking any laws.
Here we have Melek's rebudle
Judge, Odysea is lying to you. Yes, I said lying. Do you know how? Well just look closer at that clock... it is still ticking! His clock was merely set back a few weeks to dupe you! If I were you I'd just kick him out now!

Odysea was subsequently removed as per Melek's request and recess was called. Stay tuned for more news and spelling errors! :p

May it please the court.

We the members of GDi in the matter of GDI vs GDi would like to launch a counter suit and amend the suit to include the following persons.

Firstly we would like to counter sue the members of GDI and the so called leader Melek Taus for discrimination because we are of a lower case than them.
We assert the copyright is both null and void and also vacant. We also counter claim that since we have one of the member of GDI in our group we are continuing a long and wonderful history after it was all thrown away by the so called leader Melek Taus

We would also like the suit to be amended to include the following people.

xorgthezombie: For spreading false and malicious rumors and falsifying evidence. We also would like him placed on a bond for impersonating a Supreme ChIEf Justice

Huxy: as a material witness and for being a member in absentee of GDI

GARDNER DENVER INC: For also using the GDI brand. We would request the court convert 10% of their products to Geos and distribute to us.

Generic42: For making spurious comments and completely fabricating a court transcript . And trying to be a playa with no skills.

Generic 42 For making spurious comments and completely fabricating a court transcript .I counter-counter sue for your lack of use of a colon between my name and the accusitions. Also, there's no space between Generic and 42 :mad:

Just got back to Lowing your boat..

May i point out a small conflict of interest....

Peon is representing GDi against GDI, of which he is also a named party!?!?!?!

interesting to see how the court deals with this little fact!!

May i point out a small conflict of interest....

Peon is representing GDi against GDI, of which he is also a named party!?!?!?!

interesting to see how the court deals with this little fact!!

Hmmm could this be fraud?
Will this be as big as Enron?

I would like to officially call this GDI-GATE

I am sorry, havnt I been told enough times I can talk out of my arse along with the best of them? I am just talking from both ends.. what is the conflict.

I am just talking from both ends.. what is the conflict.

I think they call that multi-tasking!! :D

You can't just place a Supreme ChIEf Justice on bond! He'll sue!

Your honour, despite my counterparts claim, I firstly do not see how GDI is responsible for his clients being of a lesser case. Furthermore, we ask the defendant to explain how it was, as he says "thrown away" by Melek~Taus. The decision to disband until a later time was decided by multiple participants as this was an alliance decision rather than the individual. This is nothing more than an attempt at sympathy for the defendant and to slander the name of Melek~Taus as a un-democratic person of GDI.

As representative of the GDI faction in these proceedings, I would like to submit the following evidence into the case. The names of individuals have been omitted until such time as to be allowed by the court. As this is now in the courts, PM's or Private Messages are admissible as evidence in court cases of such nature.

Evidence 1-A;
"I will buy the GDI assets for 50geos, then we own and lay claim to all former GDI property including the GDI brand, for the renaming of Parisa Global.
Thanks
******"

Evidence 1-B;
"So your not going to sell your Alliance assets for 50geos?""

If it would also please the court, I submit Odysea had used the name not as a new alliance, but represented himself as an original GDI member despite never being one. Note, Peonboss formally of GDI had not yet joined Parisa Global at the time of this statement. I now submit thread 'GDi is Recruiting' of the 'Alliance talk' forum;

Evidence 2-A;
"Yes GDi is back!
GDi is recruiting new members. GDi's goal is to become a strong, well-respected, organized alliance in the top ranks on GEWar. We offer a lot to our members and we expect as much in return. We want to see all of our members handle themselves with dignity. We expect you to be respectful at all times to other members and your leaders, as well as our allies.

An ideal 'GDi' member has to be honest, worthy of trust, worthy of respect, and show their undying loyalty. If you are interested in joining the NEW GDi, feel free to PM me. I will be the alliance leader so you’ll have to play by my rules.

We are related very strongly to the old GDI and the NEW GDi (note the small i) Will make the old GDI look bad, We are looking to takeover current alliances and provide them with quality leadership!

Odysea, mvogt81, Rugger
Supream Council, GDi"

From this piece you see he claims that he is the original GDI(i) and that it is back. If this is true then where were the members of GDI at the time? The use of "back" signifies the GDI that we all know, as he himself never belonged to any other form of GDI(i) at anytime. You may also note that he mentions close ties to the former GDI. At no time during the GDI alliance was he in contact as a "related very strongly" person. You will note, that the date for this submission was Monday October 23, 2006. If you look at thread, 'End of an Era' in the Game talk forum(http://www.gewar.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4446) the date is 10-17-2006, 11:33 AM and the final comment about returning was made by cxpacific formerly of GDI. In these posts, mention of the group coming back are made. Odysea was not nor ever was part of the group, therefor how could GDI(i) be back? I would like to submit the praise of Wildcat1976 as character witness to Melek~Taus' character in that same thread at 10-17-2006, 01:53 PM .

"Melek-I sure any alliance would love to have ya...there's one thing that nobody can/will deny..you will defend your alliance and it's members til the end...kudos to you for that! and there's tons of awsome players that are/were in GDI....ya will be back!!!!"

Though it has been said that PMs can be fabricated, if need be this evidence can be seen upon request by certain people. I submit your honour that Odysea had asked for permission, was not given the permission he required and accepted it as per Evidence 1-B. As per Luke, god of GEWar, a 2.7 week waiting period must commence before the use of an alliance name by another group or individual in accordance to GEWar Law.

As stated to the defendant, Melek~Taus was not in the position to grant such a request, as it would be a team decision and not M~Ts alone. Based on the presented evidence, the law of GEWar and the defendants plea for settlement(an admission of guilt). I see no alternative but to deny the use of GDI, GDi or any derivative without proper consent from more the 60% of the original GDI membership, up to and including the original member, p0wderfinger to the defendant. He knew permission was required, he knew it was not given, and he continued to use the name of GDI without the proper consent he was looking for.

Your honour, this is an open and shut case.

Thank you and Cheers,

completely fabricating a court transcript . And trying to be a playa with no skills.Actually, Melek~Taus made that letter. I as a reporter simply posted it.

And I am a playa, I'm a pimp. I ain't no postwh0re, I'm a postpimp!

I ain't no postwh0re, I'm a postpimp!

The correct term is "postitute (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=postitute)".

But it would be nice not to have the colosseum clogged with trials. If it was in it's own sub-forum, with a mod, it would be a nice, little packed away section, and it would be esured that the rules are followed, Maybe everyone in this case is civilized, but in the future it might not be the case. Plus, I still say that if it was (semi)official then it would draw alot more of a crowd.

As if anyone would take it seriously...
http://www.gewar.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1478

This just in! GDI has recruited respected lawyer Johnny Cochran!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/I_Melek_Taus/NewLawyer.jpg

They say it took much persuasion and perhaps a few threats but in the end Johnny was swayed.. this is a crushing blow to GDi


"It took time and a little effort, but we got him on our side. Too bad for the defendant!" ~Melek

Well this should be interesting...
A lawyer back from the grave, taking on a lawyer that thinks he is a defendant rather than a complaintant...
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/rerichjr/z.gif
What do you call 10000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean?

A good start.

A lawyer back from the grave, taking on a lawyer that thinks he is a defendant rather than a complaintant...

Not sure what you mean there? But it did take some time to get him to come back. The retainer fee was "hell" to get though. As he is used to being a defence lawyer, in this life he came back as the prosecutor to aid myself.

Cheers,

The 2nd Lawyer for the GDi defence is;

'You are about to enter the courtroom of Judge Judith Sheindlin. The people are real. The cases are real. The rulings are final. This is her courtroom. This is Judge Judy.'

I wanted WILDCAT to be my lawyer alon with Peonboss but that died :'(

Haha, Wildcat and Peon together fighting as one....

Wait, if he declined you.....Wildcat, how about joining my prosection team? Gives you an excuses to badger the defendent and his lawyer :beat ?

We still need a jury, guys! PM me!

EDIT: Alright, here is the official list, that I'll update as I get more PMs:

1. Supreme ChIEf Justice xorgthezombie
2. Justice fluteflute

I think I should be on the jury too...
Heck ask around I am supposedly really good at being more than one person at a time.

They have a name for that I think, but only the other me remebers it.

Maybe Peonbess can be on it...

haha...nice jab at yourself Peon ;banana

You can't be a juror and a lawyer? Does that mean I can be one too? lol :nana

haha...nice jab at yourself Peon ;banana

You can't be a juror and a lawyer? Does that mean I can be one too? lol :nana
Well, you see I was wondering who would notice first that I am a member of GDi ! :D

Maybe Peonbess can be on it...
Peonbess? Peonboss?

Fine! No jury! I am the Jury!

no keep a jury...get Wildcat in it..... or would that be concidering "stacking" :evil

Alright, don't make me get UltraShap to be the sole Jury...

We can hire lawyers now?

Alright, don't make me get UltraShap to be the sole Jury...Shap is currently unavailable though.. tragic trainwreck awhile back still has him in a coma...

http://birq.org/media/trainwreck_2.jpg

We can hire lawyers now?
I'll do PR work for either side.

GDi /PG will need alot of it after this ordeal.

Infact, rather than doing a trial, why not a tribunal?

Sorry but you have a Nazi flag and you want to do PR work?

Um yeah, do it for the other guys please. Oh damn I am the other guys too. How about you do it for yourself?

Could be a roman flag :p

They did 'Hail Ceasar's' as well...with the right arm forward...
Hmmmm...come to think of it I might recommend a different avatar.

Sorry but you have a Nazi flag and you want to do PR work?

And the difference between propoganda and PR is? :p

And the difference between propoganda and PR is? :p
Propaganda is 8 letters longer ;)

;offtopic

If I remember correctly the topic is me? :nana

It is The 28th October 2006 and we are GDi, so sue me!

Yes....we need a judgement on this soon!

I beleive the statements have been made?

Cheers,

Never mind the original topic, this was brilliant. :D The correct term is "postitute (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=postitute)".

The correct term is "postitute (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=postitute) ".
Never mind the original topic, this was brilliant. :D
Postitute

One that posts useless drivel in a forum for the sole purpose of raising his post count.

I wish Luke would post something useful some time. He's such a postitute.

by birq
:D - I'm surprised no-one noticed before!

After reviewing the facts, I have decided that the former alliance GDI has no right to their name so long as they don't exist. However, if GDi were to, say, "run out" of cities, then they too would not exist, and therefore the name would go straight to GDI. Forever. And so, the only way that you can legally get GDi to change their name, is to zero them. Get to it, troops!

Haha....GDI does exist. I accordance with Luke, I have asked a former GDI member to aquire the name for us. You will note ~reficul~ formerly of GDI has the name, and has had it for quit some time.... Therefor a reversal may be in order

Haha....GDI does exist. I accordance with Luke, I have asked a former GDI member to aquire the name for us. You will note ~reficul~ formerly of GDI has the name, and has had it for quit some time.... Therefor a reversal may be in order
GDI does not exist because it has no cities.
(see ruling two posts before)
. However, if GDi were to, say, "run out" of cities, then they too would not exist, and therefore the name would go straight to GDI. Forever. And so, the only way that you can legally get GDi to change their name, is to zero them.

GDI does not exist because it has no cities.
(see ruling two posts before)There is no logic to that. Just because an alliance has no cities does not mean it ceases to exist. Try telling TROY that they don't exist!

A natural extension to the argument that an alliance does not exist because it has no cities would be that a player does not exist if he has no cities - so xorg would not exist. :)

Point and match goes to Grimsacre ;yes

So I think Xorg, you need to rethink your statement. That would mean ALL the alliances with no cities can be taken by someone with a city. See TROY example. I think it is a matter of time rather than cities, as per Luke. The GDI alliance was created a day after Luke's posting and therefor is within the ruling of GELaw of 2.7 weeks. As this law was stated earlier I believe you are liable to uphold it in this ruling.
As result, the name of GDI is still in existance and must be accepted by that of the governing body of the GE council.

There is no logic to that. Just because an alliance has no cities does not mean it ceases to exist. Try telling TROY that they don't exist!

A natural extension to the argument that an alliance does not exist because it has no cities would be that a player does not exist if he has no cities - so xorg would not exist. :)
The Supreme ChIEf Justice has spoken! Do you dare to disobey him? Bow before him!

:bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow

I must say I like the new GDi logo, the old GDI have many logos. The new one seems more elegant and united.

GDi = Graphics Designer incorporated. :p

I must say I like the new GDi logo, the old GDI have many logos. The new one seems more elegant and united.

GDi = Graphics Designer incorporated. :p

Thanks I made it myself, to refresh the GDi name, Its a powerpoint creation! :p

The Supreme ChIEf Justice has spoken! Do you dare to disobey him? Bow before him!

:bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow

But fluteflute - the SCJ is flawed? Grimsacre is spot on isn't he?

Learn to play your own tune and not follow blindly? ;)

if we were to nominate a chief justice it should be from among the mods and i would suggest princess sunshine if she would accept the position because she has no affiliation with any party is already a mod and is firm enough to give the judgments needed whether popular or not ;82

Due to the violence escalating into the forums the red dwarf s.w.a.t. team was called in to help restore order.
When the team had finished there were a lot of battered and bloody lawyers (and a few players too)but peace had returned to the courtroom.
(Unfortunately chief justice zombie who in the monkey paw wish game had wished to be chief justice of the supreme court got his wish granted but was unfortunately dropped to the ground by a well thrown lawyer and broke his tailbone which literally stopped him from SITTING in on the case).In the interest of resolving this problem once and for all,
the leader of the S.W.A.T.team Dethdroid1 suggested that to prove they deserve the name the two leaders should go out into the wilderness of no alliance and without help donations or any advice from anyone(and the mods will have to monitor them closely) should be restarted from zero the first person to reach say 20k will earn the right to keep the title of GDI ;bravo the loser will remove all claims to said GDI :growse and will pay a fine to be decided upon by the mods.(if this solution will appease luke the god of war Come on guys we dare you to put your leadership skills to the test
you both talk the talk but can you walk the walk.

How's this.....

http://www.gdihome.net/

my creation homepage you will see a logo, and time spent. The name of GDI is front and centre for ALL to see.... Note the I not i


Long live GDI!!!

How's this.....

http://www.gdihome.net/

Long live GDI!!!


"Memories,
Like the corners of my mind
Misty water-colored memories
Of the way we were"...........

**sniff**

Alright, game's over. All of you are working together. Your own forum is moderated by Odysea! I call this court adjorned, and everyone invloved should be shot. Twice. With nuke-bullets. Dismissed!

Get your facts right Mr. Judge. That is no longer the GDI forum - all GDI assets (including forum, website and name) now belong to GDi.

Really? Then that means you have my permission to use the flash homepage I created? Hmmm? Interesting. As a graphic designer, I know what is required for that...your group does not have that though. Interesting you say you own it though....I guess I should be expecting my royalties then? 500 geos per day....and you've have it since the ruling of the 28th so....

Ching ching!!!!

Alright, game's over. All of you are working together. Your own forum is moderated by Odysea! I call this court adjorned, and everyone invloved should be shot. Twice. With nuke-bullets. Dismissed!
We fully agree and support the decision of the judge!

Really? Then that means you have my permission to use the flash homepage I created? Hmmm? Interesting. As a graphic designer, I know what is required for that...your group does not have that though. Interesting you say you own it though....I guess I should be expecting my royalties then? 500 geos per day....and you've have it since the ruling of the 28th so....

Ching ching!!!!

I aplogise M~T but we don't use your homepage we have are own, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, plus as you stated before Peonboss, a member of GDi, own and operates the website! :nana