#minecraft lawsuit

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[jolikmc-stuff]

[End of Year] 2025, A Year of Betrayal

This past year. 2024. I think I can summarize it in one phrase:

2024 was a Year of Betrayal.

I was originally going to have a bullet-list of things that went wrong this year, but as I skimmed through my "thoughts blog", I realized that said list would be tremendous, so, I guess I'll focus on what really set me off this year.

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[cherishedverses]

ibxtoycat Saul Goodman arc

[planeyboys]

Vincent Lawsuit (2024)

[nonenosome2]

Suing Minecraft Because They Broke The Law & Pissed Me Off

I don't play Minecraft but this is awesome.

[aaronfj77]

Just gonna post this here... 😂

they're gonna violate food safety standards we've never even heard of

[jolikmc-thoughts]

Alright. Since that Kian Brose guy's funny little lawsuit against Mojang AB seems to be picking up steam, let me just point this out:

Kian's whole argument hinges on the idea that Mojang didn't update their End User License Agreement and Terms of Service before they cracked down on gun game servers and other "adult content". Ironically, he didn't even get an e-mail because his server wasn't up and running at the time. He found this out through a Tweet by TheMisterEpic. Even so, here's the thing…

They didn't have to update their EULA and TOS at that time. All they had to do was inform him and others of the pending updates, which they did.

Straight from the Minecraft EULA from May 2023, before the e-mails were sent, and before the EULA was changed:

We may change this EULA from time to time, if we have reason to, such as changes to our games, our practices, or our legal obligation. But those changes will be effective only to the extent that they can legally apply. For example if you use the Game only in single-player mode and don't use the updates we make available then the old EULA applies but if you do use the updates or use parts of the game that rely on our providing ongoing online services then the new EULA will apply. In that case we'll inform you of the change before it takes effect, either by posting a notice on our Website or by other reasonable means. We're not going to be unfair about this though - but sometimes the law changes or someone does something that affects other users of the Game and we therefore need to put a lid on it.

With the help of ChatGPT, here are the key phrases from the EULA paragraph above:

“We may change this EULA from time to time” – This allows Mojang to update the EULA as needed.

“if we have reason to, such as changes to our games, our practices, or our legal obligation” – Justifies changes based on various factors like game updates or legal requirements.

“changes will be effective only to the extent that they can legally apply” – Clarifies that changes will only be applied where legally permissible.

“we’ll inform you of the change before it takes effect” – The important one. This indicates that users will be notified before changes are implemented.

“We’re not going to be unfair about this” – Reinforces Mojang’s commitment to fairness when making changes. This one isn't legally relevant, but it's a nice touch.

These phrases support Mojang’s position of transparency and fairness under the law, and it very damaging to Kian's case. So… yeah. He can throw however-many millions of Swedish Krona that he wants at it, but unless Mojang and/or Microsoft decide to just roll over, for whatever reason (probably PR and good will reasons), there's no real way he can win.

Not unless his lawyer is the Swedish equivalent of Johnnie Cochran, anyway…

[lonniedos]

Minecraft Lawsuit Is Crazy

[localfandom]

youtube did the thing

[book-lord-123]

https://gofund.me/0af3ff98

Mojang lawsuit link. I figured this would be a good place to help spread the news about the lawsuit.

[phonemantra-blog]

Protecting intellectual property is crucial for any successful video game franchise. Recently, two industry titans, Ubisoft and Microsoft, took a stand against the unauthorized sale of merchandise related to their popular titles, Assassin's Creed and Minecraft. These lawsuits highlight the ongoing battle against counterfeiting within the gaming industry. Ubisoft and Microsoft Sue Over A Multi-Platform Assault: Targeting Unlicensed Merchandise Both Ubisoft and Microsoft filed lawsuits targeting the sale of unlicensed merchandise on various online marketplaces. These marketplaces, including iOffer, Wish, Amazon, Walmart, and eCRATER, allegedly hosted third-party sellers offering counterfeit products that infringed upon the intellectual property rights of the respective companies. Deception Through Imitation: The Problem of Counterfeit Merchandise The lawsuits allege that the infringing merchandise uses recognizable elements from the Assassin's Creed and Minecraft franchises. These imitations are likely designed to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing genuine, officially licensed products. Ubisoft specifically mentions that counterfeit sellers leverage SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tactics to gain a higher ranking in online searches compared to legitimate merchandise. This deceptive practice makes it difficult for consumers to find authentic products and increases the likelihood of them unknowingly purchasing counterfeits. A Persistent Problem: The Elusive Nature of Counterfeiters One of the significant challenges in combating counterfeit merchandise is the sellers' ability to evade detection and legal repercussions. The lawsuits mention that these sellers have employed tactics like changing company names or utilizing websites hosted on non-US servers to avoid previous litigation attempts. This highlights the need for a multi-pronged approach, combining legal action with cooperation from online marketplaces to effectively shut down counterfeit operations. Protecting Intellectual Property: The Goals of the Lawsuits Both Ubisoft and Microsoft aim to achieve specific outcomes through their respective lawsuits: Cease: The lawsuits seek to permanently halt the sale of unlicensed merchandise by the targeted sellers. This would prevent further infringement on their intellectual property rights. Preventative Measures: The lawsuits aim to establish legal precedents that discourage future attempts at counterfeiting these franchises' merchandise. Damages Recovery: Ubisoft has estimated damages of $2 million per intellectual property violation, indicating their intent to recover compensation for lost sales due to counterfeit products. Identifying the Source: While the initial lawsuits do not name specific sellers, a critical next step involves identifying the manufacturers and distributors in China, the primary source of many counterfeit goods. A Broader Issue: The Impact of Counterfeit Merchandise Counterfeit merchandise poses a significant threat to the video game industry beyond lost revenue for developers and publishers. Here's a breakdown of some of the negative consequences: Consumer Harm: Counterfeit products are often of inferior quality and may not meet safety standards. This can put consumers at risk and damage the reputation of the original brand. Loss of Jobs: The sale of counterfeit merchandise undercuts legitimate businesses and can lead to job losses within the gaming industry. Erosion of Trust: The prevalence of counterfeits can erode consumer trust in established brands and make it difficult for them to compete in the marketplace. FAQs Q: Why are Ubisoft and Microsoft suing over counterfeit merchandise? Ubisoft and Microsoft are suing to protect their intellectual property rights and prevent the sale of unlicensed merchandise that infringes upon their popular franchises, Assassin's Creed and Minecraft. Q: What are the risks of buying counterfeit video game merchandise? Counterfeit merchandise is often of inferior quality and may not meet safety standards. Additionally, purchasing counterfeits hurts the video game industry and can lead to job losses. Q: How do counterfeiters evade litigation? A: Some counterfeiters change company names or host websites on non-US servers to avoid legal repercussions, as highlighted in Ubisoft's lawsuit.

[dailymonkiekid]

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[fishymom-art]

Can someone make a Minecraft mod where every mob is replaced by Dream and all of your weapons are either lawsuits or potatoes

I need a way to beat up this man

[kuvlarstuff]

Internet Drama and Real Life

Hello Tumblr, I never thought I'd have to make this sort of post before but lets get into it. First off: I'm very much neutral on the subject of the whole Proship or Anti-proship debacle. I'm not chronically online as most people are because I'm just not a big tumblr user. Second off: I've interacted with people who are on both sides of the debate. I'm friends with people who are on both sides of the debate. Does this change anything about me? No not really. Does this mean that I support proshippers? No. Does this mean that I support anti-proshippers? No. Does this mean that I just want to have fun with the people I interact with online and be friends with them? Yes. Somehow, within the last day or so, people within the whole UTMV fandom have gone from the simple mentality of "block and move on" to "doxxing and killing". Genuinely, from the bottom of my heart, what the fuck.

Reminder: This is petty internet drama. It's nothing to dox people over. If you truly believe that someone for having a different view point on the world needs to be violently hanged and killed, then you need to step back and look at the situation and what you're saying.

Doxxing someone, while not inherently illegal, is very immoral on various social media platforms. Multiple people on both sides of the debate, whether you're an "anti" or a "proship", don't want their personal information released online. Why would you do that? What's your end game there? By posting someone's private information with the intent to harass and make their life miserable, they can actually file a civil lawsuit against you. It's very, very easy to file a civil suit against someone else. There's also the various other legal ramifications such as violations of personal privacy, harassment, and if you're actually wanting to follow through on those threats of violence, cyberstalking. -----

Also before you come at me and say "oh, you're neutral, you support proshitters", that doesn't make you look like the good guy man. I'm neutral because I'm just a guy that wants to play minecraft and I want to talk with my friends. jesus christ. EDIT: While you're here, I recommend taking a look at this post:

Pro vs Anti-shipping opinions from someone who is Neutral…and will get canceled on both sides anyway

[mavcancees]

@silverstrying you ask, i reply

- how copyright works in code ( and minecraft ! )

to first determine how copyright works for code, we first have to determine whether the code is either a. a piece of code, or b. language coding

minecraft is written in java. java is a coding language. java, the code that builds the language for it to be usable, is copyrightable. matter of fact, there have been many instances of people appropriating java code and oracle ( the company that maintains java ) taking legal action. java is open source and of free access, which means that if you want to borrow code from the base language ( for example, if you wanted to make your own coding language ), you HAVE to make it also open source and free

minecraft code however, isn't exactly copyrightable, save a very specific exception

when you code to a program, you use pointers to put it simply. in the case of minecraft, what composes the game are called "classes", and if you want to change, say, how much damage a sword makes, you point to the sword class, and change the damage value

that is your code that you wrote. but it's not your code, you're pointing to a class that already exists that was written by someone else. and if someone else wants to change the damage a sword makes, they have to use the same class you did. so, your code is yours, but it's not unique, so it's not copyrightable. that is called "default code"

this applies to every single program and coding language ever ( that have a modifiable code ). you cannot claim for yourself something that anyone else will have to use if they want to do something similar or the same to what you did. such is the law ( the actual international law ! )

the singular only exception to this is the uniqueness clause. if you have written code based on someone else's language and program, that has made SIGNIFICANT changes to the base product, and that has enough self references ( meaning, you have created classes from scratch, and have pointers in your code that point to your own classes ) that someone copying must have taken your code because they couldn't simply figure it out, that is copyrightable as long as you have permission from the original program's developer. such is the case for big content mc mods ! if someone steals their code they are allowed to report it

it is worth noting that copyright in code is a big no no in the community. people like sharing and borrowing code because it makes for better more efficient code. people hate idea theft and code rippers, because it's disingenuous and 99% of the time done for profit. people hate lawsuits, they think they are corny. copyright is more of a social agreement thing, something cultural that everyone respects, and the actual legal instances are few and far between

so yes. code is free to use when it says free to use. minecraft is open source and regularly provides code efficiency updates for developers. and microsoft HATES people make legal threats about code copyright. minecraft code is free to use always and forever

[rslashrats]

i keep seeing random youtube videos by some minecraft youtubers being recommended to me about someone wanting to sue mojang and i’m sorry but the whole situation seems so fishy to me. i am not really knowledgable in legal affairs but the fundraiser being used to hire legal experts to assess if it can even be done and it being advertised as costs for a lawsuit feels. wrong