Is it normal other people performing our material?

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Does it bother anyone else that a so-called comedy ensemble will be getting paid to perform our posts in NYC? Essentially it's a group of comedians ripping off our comments and posts AND getting paid for it.
To me its sad. This happened in the past and I thought it wouldn't happen again. I previously left Is It Normal over the issue but came back after over a year away. I'm considering leaving again, for good.
I don't mind people being entertained by our posts if they're free to the public, but why the fuck should someone else make money off our posts. I submit material thinking the public has free access to it.
Write you're own material you low-life talentless hacks!!!

Yes- I think it's wrong and I agree with the OP. 10
No- I'm okay with being ripped off. 9
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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    8 years ago

    dear other peoples

    ima sue yalls fuckin pants off and then make yalls squeal like pigs since yallre conveniently pantsless at that particular juncture

    copyrighted by donteatstuffoffthesidewalk 2015

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  • kingofcarrotflowers
    8 years ago

    Yeah I wrote the other post about this, thing is I often regret what I write on here, I feel I'm too honest sometimes, too self depricating and too revealing, so often I'll wake up and get that feeling you get when you were drunk and said too much to someone, also I put my face up, then every time I get paranoid about it being up so I'll take it back down, so i just have this image of my face on a screen and people laughing at someone taking the piss out of something I've written

    Stupid I know but I'm in a stupid place right now

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      We love you kingofcarrotflowers. You're among friends...or at least I've always thought.

      I wonder how much The Management is making off the deal while at the same time charging some of us for Gold Memberships. Glad I never bought one.

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      • kingofcarrotflowers
        8 years ago

        Thank you :D that's kind of you to say :)

        And personally I think The management needs money its not like this place runs itself...........oh wait

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        • VirgilManly
          8 years ago

          I'm the OP and you're welcome. We've had our differences but I've always thought you are one of the very likeable people on here who has alot of worthwhile contributions on this site.

          I think the Blogologue people are worse than leeches or hagfish.

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          • kingofcarrotflowers
            8 years ago

            Thank you :) Hmm, I don't remember any particular differences, maybe it was when you were an op or different username but I've always liked you as a user and your comments :)

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            • VirgilManly
              8 years ago

              Actually I think the only time we really disagreed was about people who attempt or attempted suicide. But that's all bygones.

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            • kingofcarrotflowers
              8 years ago

              look at me compliment stealing again haha

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      • dirtybirdy
        8 years ago

        I knew you wouldn't like this. Birdy knows. I guess they can do it because we put the stuff out there. I still don't like it though and understand why you don't either. And if you've ever looked at just a few seconds of those blogologues shows, they are total crap. That just makes it worse. Blah.

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        • VirgilManly
          8 years ago

          You know me well my avian friend. : )
          I often wondered if this wasn't the reason why IIN lost people like Dappled and others the first time this happened.

          Parasites.

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    • [Old Memory]
      8 years ago

      Kingofcarrotflowers...We're on a side of psychos, pedos, boring people, and one or two decent people...If you think out of all the people on this site they'd pick you out to laugh at then you're out of your cot-pickin'-mind!

      ^^^That's my attempt at saying don't worry about it. You don't say stupid shit from what I've seen. ^_^

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      • kingofcarrotflowers
        8 years ago

        Oh mr duz you do flatter me :3

        But seriously thank you :)

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  • Redcoats
    8 years ago

    I know the Internet is a public forum, but I think they should have at least asked first.

    Apart from that, I also think we should get a free show. Someone film it and put it on YouTube for us (:

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    • Shackleford96
      8 years ago

      I agree with this, I'm interested to see what they are like when acted out.

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      • charli.m
        8 years ago

        Cuntsiclestick posted a link on this poll.

        You won't be impressed.

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        • Shackleford96
          8 years ago

          Wow, you were %100 correct. I wasn't impressed at all. That was really disappointing to say the least. That actor was terrible, and I don't see how everyone was laughing so much. I genuinely found that whole skit overdramatic and unamusing.

          It's like they were making fun of it in a bad way. Laughing at it like 'look at these stupid people.' It felt very disrespectful honestly.

          There's so much potential too, it saddens me they fall so short.

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        • VirgilManly
          8 years ago

          That's an understatement.
          I think they force prisoners to watch that at Guantanamo.

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  • [Old Memory]
    8 years ago

    Whut? People are taking our material for comedy? Crazy sex parties, sure, but comedy!? >:O

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  • slings_and_arrows
    8 years ago

    I think it's interesting, and I'd really enjoy seeing it. Artists "steal" conversations from the real world anyway as well as characters - unwittingly you could have inspired a writer who has used your personality, mannerisms, life story (changed around a bit) etc as a main character in their book. But it's a bit dodgy legally and morally maybe especially if they didn't ask us.

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  • [Old Memory]
    8 years ago

    Well for starters, I'd like to know exactly what posts they've used in the past, and plan to use in the future. I looked, and I'm left with no answers.

    Anyone...?

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    • Cuntsiclestick
      8 years ago

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEshMMUR-Lw

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      • charli.m
        8 years ago

        Jesus :/

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        • Cuntsiclestick
          8 years ago

          I honestly don't understand how the skits could be considered funny if THAT'S how they do them. lol

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          • charli.m
            8 years ago

            The content was kinda funny...in a smh-OP-is-weird-move-on kinda way...

            I wanted to burn that woman like a cockroach...she was so fucking irritating. Terrible delivery. Really atrocious.

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      • VirgilManly
        8 years ago

        I'm embarrassed to have gotten so upset over the matter.
        I had no idea it was being performed by a group from a sheltered workshop.

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        • Cuntsiclestick
          8 years ago

          I actually had no idea the skits would be like that too. I only looked it up because True couldn't find anything about it.

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      • Freedom_
        8 years ago

        Wow, that is horrific.

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        • Cuntsiclestick
          8 years ago

          Yep, it's not funny at all.

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      • [Old Memory]
        8 years ago

        Are these the same people doing the new one? If so...I'm insulted...They could of atleast added some talent in! ;)

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        • Cuntsiclestick
          8 years ago

          We all know you'd be the prettiest one there. lol

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          • [Old Memory]
            8 years ago

            And don't you forget it! ;)

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            • Neuria
              8 years ago

              I thought I ran you off already

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      • [Old Memory]
        8 years ago

        Is it normal that I'm just about convinced that they chose that topic totally at random?

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        • Cuntsiclestick
          8 years ago

          lol
          I think so too.
          Also, the skit itself wasn't even entertaining.

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      • VinnyB
        8 years ago

        I looked up the original post (which you commented on by the way), this was word for word. I see that such a creative approach to comedy has gotten them bookings at some of the finest garages in the country.

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        • Cuntsiclestick
          8 years ago

          I feel sorry for those garages.

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          • VinnyB
            8 years ago

            Lol, as do I... as do I.

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  • Freedom_
    8 years ago

    I believe I read in the terms of use that the management has the right to use material posted on this site. I always wondered what possible use could come from all of our nonsense, and now I know. Anyways, if you don't want something to become public, don't post it here, or anywhere on the internet for that matter.

    It doesn't bother me that they're doing this and it wouldn't bother me if they used even my most embarrassing post. Chances are I would never hear about it and most people who do hear the skit will surely forget about it. And even if they do remember, it's highly unlikely they have any ties to me. It's simply....not that big a deal...

    Maybe this thing can even draw some more interesting users to the place, some fresh meat, if you will. A lot of us have become so accustomed to this place that it wouldn't hurt for a few new perspectives to mix things up a bit.

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    • kingofcarrotflowers
      8 years ago

      You read terms of use?!

      I don't think I've read one in my life

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      • Freedom_
        8 years ago

        Lol. You gotta know the rules to properly break 'em...and, well, I just got really bored one day...

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  • theseeker
    8 years ago

    I've only created a couple posts on here, ever. If they happened to poke fun at one of the posts I created, I wouldn't mind it at all. If they can make a funny joke, I have no problem laughing at myself with them.

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  • CountessDouche
    8 years ago

    How did you find out about this?

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    • [Old Memory]
      8 years ago

      They should take material from our feuds. Ofcourse, we'd be wearing samurai armour while fighting with swords, shields, and magic but meh...Slight adjustments. ;)

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      • CountessDouche
        8 years ago

        No shit. It would have to be an epic five part saga that would reduce viewers to tears.

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        • [Old Memory]
          8 years ago

          Viewers would be leaving the theatre like, "I laughed, I cried, I came." ;)

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    • Cuntsiclestick
      8 years ago

      It's on the front page of the website when logged out(I'm not the Op, btw).

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  • stuntchicken
    8 years ago

    Are they going to do handsignals?

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  • howaminotmyself
    8 years ago

    You feel strongly about this. I find it surprising since nothing really came of it the first time. I am a little shocked they are doing it again. And it's doubtful much money was made. But clearly some, otherwise they wouldn't be doing it. So what if your words were used for entertainment. You lost all rights to them the second you clicked submit.

    Wait, thought. IT'S YOU! You are the comedian and looking for some material. So you attempt a troll post just to see what happens.

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    • Neuria
      8 years ago

      Calm down, Howie.

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  • anti-hero
    8 years ago

    As long as they read the username with the comment I am ok with it. Give credit where credit is due.

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  • Faceless
    8 years ago

    Out of sight out of mind.

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  • Incomplet
    8 years ago

    Which comedian group is doing this?

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  • ucipher8
    8 years ago

    I saw the banner ad for it on the site today. The first time around, was very respectful of us as a community of general "good guys". I am not so bothered by it now, partly because i got to see some of their material. They parody everything on the net that could be parodied and while some things i saw were funny - other stuff just "meh". I guess you could say its like tosh.o doing standup with the main material being the internet/social media.

    I wont buy a ticket but i will say this. I saw a skit they made about why NYC hates tourists and the opening line was extremely funny (sadly it went pretty downhill from there). I didnt exactly laugh out loud but thats exactly what its like. "Welcome to NYC, Fuck You! And Fuck You!" If they get any of their material from this site i can only imagine it would be the more dumb stuff like, "IIN to take a shit in public when no one is looking".

    Then again, if they actually mention this website, i can imagine there being less "anonymity" which is what i think a majority of us were offended by the first time on this subject.

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  • VinnyB
    8 years ago

    It really doesn't bother me. Quotes and commentary are generally considered fair use, so they are within their rights to use them. Their entire act is based on reading internet quotes, from all over not just from here. What they are doing isn't much different from people making a profit off of YouTube videos on shows like Tosh.0. Heck, I saw a book being sold in Target last week that was just reprints of hilariously bad test answers. Should kids stop taking tests to avoid being exploited for profit? If you want to leave this site, that is your choice, but it really has nothing to do with the site itself.

    Personally, I think doing an entire comedy show by reading internet quotes is pretty lazy, and I wouldn't pay to see it. But if they are able to find enough people to come see their show and make a buck, it's their right to take advantage of that. Welcome to America.

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    • VirgilManly
      8 years ago

      What you don't seem to realize is that shows like Tosh.0, Ridiculousness, etc... who use clips off YouTube actually contact the people and ask their permission as well as pay them for their contribution to the show.

      We are being exploited by shameless leeches.

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      • VinnyB
        8 years ago

        You mau be right, I am not sure that you are. I have seen information that sugguests they don't ask or pay all the time, but I can't find an answer on what that specific shows does either way. But it really doesn't matter what they choose to do, because legally, it is their choice. I also know for certain that not all shows that use internet video's and other internet material always ask because, again, legally they don't have to. Late night talk shows almost never do, also for profit. If you are using the material for commentary or parody, it is fair use.

        Heck, this also applies to the news media which is a for profit business in the US. They use internet clips all the time, quotes, video, they often don't ask, and they don't have to. All covered under fair use laws. So, again, I don't know if you are right about Tosh specifically, but even if you are, my point still stands. Thy are not the only people who use other people's material for profit through fair use laws, there are countless other examples, it is legal, it is there right to do it, and that is America. You don't have to like it, but they don't have to care.

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        • VirgilManly
          8 years ago

          Much of your comparisons are apples and oranges.

          Commentary or parody would require some creative input on their part. Blogologues can probably argue just enough to clear any legal hurdle but I think it's morally lacking and exploitative since it is performed word for word. My argument is that they are creatively lacking bottom feeders.

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          • VinnyB
            8 years ago

            Commentary and parody is how some of the other examples I gave use things under fair use. There are a lot of different ways an original work can be used under fair use. If you read my original post that is not what I said applies here.I said quotes and commentary are generally considered fair use. Not commentary about the original writing as I mean it when I say commentary and parody, I mean that the original writing is commentary it self.

            When you write something relatively short that is a commentary on another subject, which many of the stories here, and almost all of the comments here are, that commentary is generally considered fair use under the law.

            Lets use Tosh as an example again, because he is using a video to make commentary on it he can use it as fair use. Now if you quote Tosh's commentary on a video, you can use his words withiut his permission, because his words are commentary of a subject and are therefore free use for you.

            It is the second half of that example that applies here. IIN users write commentary on a subject, and the comedy group quotes that commentary under fair use.

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