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"Susan W. Gallagher" wrote:
>
> Well, this is as good a time as any to announce
> that I need to change my web page, so if you've
> got my online help wp "Writing for Short Attention
> Span Theater" bookmarked, it will soon be changed.
> I've received a cease-and-desist order from the
> /registered/ trademark holder of the phrase
> "Short Attention Span"!!!!!! No, I am not
> kidding. And my poor little wp has been sitting
> there for at least five years!
Was it a court order? Or just them throwing their
weight around?
In either case, I'd suggest you chat with a lawyer
and seriously consider fighting them.
> Go figure. <sigh>
>
> How does "Writing for Attention Deficit Disorder
> Theater" sound???? nah. I'm stumped. Suggestions
> welcomed.
Lightning Theater? Soundbite Theater? Short Shows?
Quickie Theater? Fractional Act Plays? Films shorter
than commercials? Neglible Attention Span? Minimal?
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