Dbannon 3 Posted July 21, 2009 I had someone threaten to sue for slander for a calvin sticker that's floating around town. All he's peeing on is "Big Mikes". He has a Big Mikes Deli and grocery. Can He sue me? I looked up on the internet and there's more than 5 million big mikes. And it's supply and demand, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayshorecreations 30 Posted July 21, 2009 I doubt he will sue you for that. If he really wants to make your life miserable he might contact the owners of the calvin graphic and tell them that you are selling them. Who knows, nothing you can do about it at this point anyway. I wouldnt worry about it, he probably wont do anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbannon 3 Posted July 21, 2009 That's kind of what I was thinking, but just in case he tries to pursue a slander case, I'm making a sign for my shop that says "Graphics made does not represent the oppinion of the business." or something like that just in case. Thanks for the input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 2 Posted July 21, 2009 Maybe Calvin just enjoys peeing on Big Mikes. I don't think you can assume that he is saying that Big Mikes is no good just because its his preferred location for relieving himself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted July 22, 2009 Yeah , that is the ticket ... Calvin thought a jelly fish stung Big Mike LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NukleoN 34 Posted July 23, 2010 Why would you want a Calvin peeing on anything? Technically this is a violation of Bill Watterson's copyrighted work (Calvin and Hobbes). I've heard rumors that Watterson never copyrighted Calvin but I think that's a hoax....as some of those decal sellers had to change their graphics according to Wikipedia. I think the Calvin peeing decals are pretty tacky in the first place. Why would you want to harm someone's rep who isn't even related to the other Big Mike's you have an issue with? I had an idea to have a peeing Calvin peeing on a peeing Calvin, but people would probably take it the wrong way (it would be a protest decal). I don't necessarily think the customer has legal standing (other than copyright violations on your part) but I take issue with peeing Calvins due to copyright violation and tackiness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paradox 0 Posted July 23, 2010 I don't think a image can be slanderous or libel that usually involves spoken or written word. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bamafan2277 50 Posted July 23, 2010 WOW old topics being drug up from the grave? I don't do any Calvin's becasue of the copyright issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orbitgrfx 0 Posted July 23, 2010 I think the Calvin peeing decals are pretty tacky in the first place. Why would you want to harm someone's rep who isn't even related to the other Big Mike's you have an issue with? I had an idea to have a peeing Calvin peeing on a peeing Calvin, but people would probably take it the wrong way (it would be a protest decal). I agree with ya, Nukleon. Vulgarity is not cool. You don't have to be profane to be profound! -Chase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screenprintr 319 Posted September 4, 2010 I wouldn't want another business mad at me either. We're in business to make money, and if we're upsetting possible businesses, that could reflect on us badly too. Big Mike has no idea who you're talking about, but everyone in town only knows of one Big Mikes which is the deli. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayotle 26 Posted September 4, 2010 Maybe Calvin just enjoys peeing on Big Mikes. I don't think you can assume that he is saying that Big Mikes is no good just because its his preferred location for relieving himself. ;D Thanks, I needed that! ;D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzCoDaisy 1 Posted September 23, 2010 Your customer paid you for a product. He owns it and chooses to display it, not you. The guy will not get anywhere with this and is just trying to scare you. That being said .. why in the world would you agree to make a decal that you knew was meant to disrespect a local business when you are a local business person? Where i come from that would be called "sh*ting too close to the fence". NEVER a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted September 23, 2010 the version of that saying that I always heard was " you don't sh*t where you eat " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 23, 2010 'you don't sh*t in your own nest' is what I always heard. I guess it's a regional thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzCoDaisy 1 Posted September 30, 2010 It must me a regional thing, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites