Looney Labs Rabbits Mailing list Archive

Re: [Rabbits] WARNING CORRECTION

  • From"Benjamin F. Klahn KSC" <bfklahn@xxxxxxxxx>
  • DateSun, 16 Sep 2007 12:38:43 -0500
Rabbits,

While I'm not an educator I am a Librarian, we have similar
difficulties with these "Morals Police".

Don't Feed the trolls. Ignore him and go about your business.
If he starts a legal fight he'll lose. If he starts a media fight then
it's Looney Labs problem and they'll probably win, and benefit from
the publicity.

re: Moral Turpitude  "That word, I don't think it means what you think
it means."
(law) Any base or vile conduct, contrary to accepted morals, that
accompanies a crime.

Advocating the legalization of Marijuana is not a crime nor is it
immoral, a teacher CAN NOT be legaly fired for political speech, this
is settled constitutional law. (Disclaimer: IANAL)

Regards,
-Benjamin


On 9/16/07, Laurie J. Rich <knitmeapony@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> He didn't/doesn't have anyone's personal addresses so long as it says
> 'sent from your rabbit profile' in the message.  He doesn't know where
> the message is going; it passes through SuperFRED and then gets sent
> to you.
>
> But if he made it clear he didn't send yours through your profile, well then.
>
> He can always sign up for the mailing lists and go through the
> archives, I believe, but that's got to rise to some kind of
> harassment/stalking/something level.
>
> On 9/16/07, Kimberly Terrill <kiter5@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I received it as well. So he does have my personal email. I had fun
> > responding, as he was treating my like a public school teacher and as a
> > homeschooler, public school stuff doesn't really apply to me. I found it
> > funny that one that tries to appear so informed- really wasn't- all he had
> > to do was glance at my Bio to see I homeschool.
> >
> > It's a free country, we have our addresses on the internet, he gave his
> > opinion and made it clear it was a 'non-rabbit email'. I figure, if Idon't
> > want weirdos emailing me, I shouldn't be online..LOL
> >
> > --Kimberl
> >
> >
> > On 9/16/07, William M. Reed <wreed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > I forgot to include the email.  duh.
> > >
> > >  Dear Rabbits,
> > >
> > >
> > > I got the following email today.  I'd advise you not to respond.  Remember
> > he didn't get your personal email but he could if you reply directly to him.
> >  I'm not making any comment on his position, but wanted to warn you before
> > you gave him personal info.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > William M. Reed
> > > St. Joseph Montessori School
> > > wreed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > This was sent to you from non-rabbit user John McCarty
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear fellow educator:
> > >
> > >
> > > My name is John McCarty, a fifth grade teacher with seven years experience
> > in Missouri. I have nearly completed an Education Specialist degree in
> > administration, which has included legal courses.
> > >
> > >
> > > The reason for this note is to point out, if you were not aware, that
> > Looney Labs uses its popular Fluxx game to advocate for marijuana. Stoner
> > Fluxx, suspiciously not listed on Fluxx's main page, uses the same basic
> > rule set as any other Fluxx game you may use in the classroom. This means
> > that by teaching children to use Fluxx, you are de facto teaching them to
> > play Stoner Fluxx. You can see to possible legal problems here, as a parent
> > who discovers their child playing Stoner Fluxx and is understandably upset
> > (instead of "playing the game with them" as Looney Labs ludicrously
> > suggests) will be mad enough to call their lawyer when they find out that
> > the child learned to play Fluxx in the classroom.
> > >
> > >
> > > Furthermore, your position as a "Rabbit" for the company puts you in
> > jeopardy. Proceeds from this game have been used to donate thousands to
> > legalizing marijuana. In Missouri, moral turpitude is enough grounds for
> > dismissal. I understand laws are similar in most states. Having your name
> > associated with Stoner Fluxx is dangerous to your career. It is sad that
> > Looney Labs have taken such a kid friendly and intelligent game and chosen
> > to use it to advocate for an illegal and immoral drug.
> > >
> > >
> > > I have informed and continue to inform numerous companies, associations,
> > and news agencies about the duplicity of Looney Labs selling this game to
> > educators with one hand and drug addicts with the other. Please consider
> > this letter fair warning.
> > >
> > >
> > > John McCarty
> > > firebeetle@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ===============================================
> > > This email was sent via the mail form on your rabbit page:
> > > http://rabbits.looneylabs.com/?RabbitUserID=williamreed
> > > Your email address was not disclosed to the sender.
> > > Thanks for being a rabbit! <rabbit-support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > ===============================================
> > >
> > >
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