Apple Legal on the Move

ZeeOwl · Jun 10, 2003, 02:49 PM

Just saw this on MacBidouille:
http://www.macbidouille.com/niouzcon...003-06-10#5762

Here's the same in English:
"We have, once again, recieved an eMail from Apple's lawyers requesting that we pull certain news items published on the site.

The message was fairly vague on exactly what news should be pulled, so we complied on the items which we felt were being targeted. Don't bother asking us which ones, since we aren't supposed to talk about it (thank-you for not asking us by eMail, we will not reply!!).

We did it, not out of fear, but by desire to co-operate.

It's not so much the request that annoyed me, as the manner in which it was made.

Last night, at 1 AM [4 PM California Time], all of Ewok's phones rang, even his cellphone, to transmit a Fax. The message Faxed to us was also sent by eMail.

Our critics will say that we deserved this, since we published rumours. We would tell them that Apple never asked us not to publish any! This may seem strange, but we have on several occasions told Apple employees that if Cupertino asks us (by a means other than though a lawyer), we will stop publishing rumours.

OK, I won't venture any further into this one-sided debate.

Lionel"

Here's a rather strange turn of events.

What took them (Apple's lawyers) so long to react? I mean, for the past week, MacBidouille has just been relaying, in French, what had already been published on other sites. They posted all the really sensitive news-worthy rumours several weeks ago.

The only logical explanation I can think for this, is that SJ is worried, or is certain, that the 970 PowerMacs won't be ready for WWDC after all. The rumours were good for Apple until then, because it kept them in the public's eye. But now it would be bad, as everyone will only be more dissapointed.... Maybe he's trying to prevent a riot?...

Freg3000 · Jun 10, 2003, 03:05 PM

It is odd that it took Apple so long, and that AI still has there info. But in general, I do feel more confident that MacB has taken the story down at the request of Apple.

astray · Jun 10, 2003, 03:05 PM

Anyone know what story was pulled, the Macbidouille site still has rumours of G5's etc.

mymemory · Jun 10, 2003, 03:27 PM

My riot theory still on...

MrMacMan · Jun 10, 2003, 04:22 PM

Does anyone know how big apple legal is?

Just in case, I wanted to see how long I could hold out in a case.

arn · Jun 10, 2003, 04:35 PM

MacBidouille is the latest site which has been approached by Apple Legal to remove certain information on their website.

English Translation by ZeeOwl:

Quote:

We have, once again, recieved an eMail from Apple's lawyers requesting that we pull certain news items published on the site.

The message was fairly vague on exactly what news should be pulled, so we complied on the items which we felt were being targeted. Don't bother asking us which ones, since we aren't supposed to talk about it (thank-you for not asking us by eMail, we will not reply!!).

OS News and MacRumors also had articles removed per the request of Apple Legal.

arn · Jun 10, 2003, 04:37 PM

I will ask users not to comment on the information removed as it puts this site at risk.

Jun 10, 2003, 02:49 PM	#1
ZeeOwl macrumors member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.	MacBidouille contacted by Apple's lawyers. Just saw this on MacBidouille: http://www.macbidouille.com/niouzcon...003-06-10#5762 Here's the same in English: "We have, once again, recieved an eMail from Apple's lawyers requesting that we pull certain news items published on the site. The message was fairly vague on exactly what news should be pulled, so we complied on the items which we felt were being targeted. Don't bother asking us which ones, since we aren't supposed to talk about it (thank-you for not asking us by eMail, we will not reply!!). We did it, not out of fear, but by desire to co-operate. It's not so much the request that annoyed me, as the manner in which it was made. Last night, at 1 AM [4 PM California Time], all of Ewok's phones rang, even his cellphone, to transmit a Fax. The message Faxed to us was also sent by eMail. Our critics will say that we deserved this, since we published rumours. We would tell them that Apple never asked us not to publish any! This may seem strange, but we have on several occasions told Apple employees that if Cupertino asks us (by a means other than though a lawyer), we will stop publishing rumours. OK, I won't venture any further into this one-sided debate. Lionel" Here's a rather strange turn of events. What took them (Apple's lawyers) so long to react? I mean, for the past week, MacBidouille has just been relaying, in French, what had already been published on other sites. They posted all the really sensitive news-worthy rumours several weeks ago. The only logical explanation I can think for this, is that SJ is worried, or is certain, that the 970 PowerMacs won't be ready for WWDC after all. The rumours were good for Apple until then, because it kept them in the public's eye. But now it would be bad, as everyone will only be more dissapointed.... Maybe he's trying to prevent a riot?... __________________ 1982 - TRS-80 Model III, 2Mhz Z80, 48kiB RAM, 2x180KiB 5 1/4" FDs, 12" b/w monitor (64x16 text,128x48 graphics), TRS-80 132-column printer, 1,200 baud modem. 1987 - Atari 1040ST, 8Mhz 68000, 2.5MiB RAM, 720kiB 3 1/2" FD, 12" b/w 640x400 monitor, 12" colour 640x200 monitor. 1992 - Atari Falcon, 16MHz 68030, 4 MiB RAM, 1.44MiB 3 1/2" FD, 14" 640x480 VGA monitor. 1998 - PowerMac Blue&White, 900Mhz G3, 1 GiB RAM, 24x CD-ROM, 120 & 40 GB HDs, Radeon 7000, Rage 128VR, 3 x 17" 1280x1024 monitors, Epson SP780 printer, Pro Keyboard & Mouse. 2002 - iMac flat-panel, 700MHz G4, 1GiB RAM, 32x CD-RW, 60 GB HD, 15" 1024x768 LCD, Pro Speakers & iSub, Griffin iMic.

Jun 10, 2003, 03:05 PM	#2
Freg3000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York	It is odd that it took Apple so long, and that AI still has there info. But in general, I do feel more confident that MacB has taken the story down at the request of Apple. __________________ FregTK This Is Momentum.

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Jun 10, 2003, 03:05 PM	#3
astray macrumors member Join Date: May 2003 Location: uk	Anyone know what story was pulled, the Macbidouille site still has rumours of G5's etc.

Jun 10, 2003, 03:27 PM	#4
mymemory Banned Join Date: May 2001 Location: Miami	My riot theory still on...

Jun 10, 2003, 04:22 PM	#5
MrMacMan macrumors 601 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 1 Block away from NYC.	Does anyone know how big apple legal is? Just in case, I wanted to see how long I could hold out in a case. __________________ There is a little Steve in all of us! -->Folding is Fighting Against Disease and help MacRumors. Join Today!<-- Props to --> Shadowfax For Making My Avatar! IM Me On AIM Already!

Jun 10, 2003, 04:37 PM	#7
arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	I will ask users not to comment on the information removed as it puts this site at risk.