Barry’s Imaginary Publisher says:

DebK: always a joy to hear from you!

I’ve been following the discussion at the Z forums obviously — including the occasional incomprehensible “gz” comment — until they shut it down earlier today (I wonder why). Prior to that, it appears certain comments had already been deleted; notably a comment by one Andre_C.

Oh, and “down for Frank’s B-day” you say? Why would the ZFT shut down its FZ forum because it happens to be his birthday?

Long live free speech, eh?
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Thank you for your kindness (curtsey). Hope you and Gaby are well and happy

The thing is that what has been said cannot be unsaid, whether or not the original posts have been erased from the Z forum. In little forums and fan sites across the net Andre C’s posts and other relevant information have been copied and shared amongst the participants. There are discussions and decisions as to how to interpret what has happened since the c&d letter was sent. Free speech is still with us no matter what Gail or anyone says or does to repress it. And I really wish Frank was still here, too.

Dr Sharleena says:
December 21st, 2007 at 5:45 pm

kidkeneally says:
December 21st, 2007 at 5:22 pm e
Check out the wallpapers !!! I just noticed . Cool

Awww…somebody noticed. As I am the one who designed the wallpapers, I feel flattered

Got chicken or smelled the glove?

Great wallpapers, Dr Sharleena! One suggestion for us older freaks, though: how about something with lots of vegetables in it, huh? They are our friends, after all… muffins, pumpkins, wax paper…there really for ya!

DebK says:
December 21st, 2007 at 4:24 pm

Looooking good, Barry. You will be happy to know that the KUR situation has encouraged many people to speak up and respond to Gail’s usual blather in the KUR thread on Z forum. To the extent of getting banned from the forum. It’s down for Frank’s B-day now, we shall see if that thread or any of the posts survived tomorrow

Barry’s Imaginary Publisher says:
December 21st, 2007 at 5:29 pm

I’ve been following the discussion at the Z forums obviously — including the occasional incomprehensible “gz” comment — until they shut it down earlier today (I wonder why). Prior to that, it appears certain comments had already been deleted; notably a comment by one Andre_C.

Oh, and “down for Frank’s B-day” you say? Why would the ZFT shut down its FZ forum because it happens to be his birthday?

Long live free speech, eh?

Ain’t that just typical passive/aggressive behavior? Don’t like where the discussion is going so “they” just “ban” it or “delete” it altogether. No wonder KUR is such a threat to them. The whole idea of “free speech” is to fight tooth and nail for a person’s right to speak, especially when you disagree vehemently with what that person is saying. In all the time I have frequented KUR, I have never known of a single instance when someone was ever “banned” or their comments “deleted.” What does this say about our Z forum counterpart? I already know what it says about Barry and KUR and what they stand for.

kidkeneally says:
December 21st, 2007 at 5:22 pm e
Check out the wallpapers !!! I just noticed . Cool

Awww…somebody noticed. As I am the one who designed the wallpapers, I feel flattered

Got chicken or smelled the glove?

I’ve been following the discussion at the Z forums obviously — including the occasional incomprehensible “gz” comment — until they shut it down earlier today (I wonder why). Prior to that, it appears certain comments had already been deleted; notably a comment by one Andre_C.

Oh, and “down for Frank’s B-day” you say? Why would the ZFT shut down its FZ forum because it happens to be his birthday?

Long live free speech, eh?

Happy birthday Mr Zappa. Wish you were still among us.

Cool

Well Barry, your gloves for one thing……

Sam Berdino

Not so sure Sweden - my home land - is as “liberal” as some think - make sure to check on the file sharing suit results from Pirate Bay.

On the note of Gail, I think that technically, she has the right to do this.

However, as someone brought up, Jonathan Code Monkey Man is on to something. And, I bet effzee would have been on the net with him.

What all these sites, although renegade in nature, have nurtured and sustained - even expanded - the fan base. Thus I see your activities as loss leaders to the ZFT - free publicity if you will.

I wonder if Bob Dylan, Lennon/McCartney - Yoko even, are as worried about all this?

I have everything but the latest barkfo stuff bought and paid for, and 25G of Gilles Friday boots.

While Bogus Pomp, Project Object, Ed Palermo, Paul Green School of Rock and all the other fine constellations were performing effzee’s music, where the hell was Dweezil & co for 13 years?

So, in the end the ZFT is likely shooting itself in the proverbial foot by alienating the hard core fan base.

No they don’t owe me anything even though I have put food on their tables since 1968.

Hank Peters says:
December 19th, 2007 at 8:31 pm

“Search The Joint”? Not exactly the choice of words I’d use.

Barry’s Imaginary Publisher says:
December 19th, 2007 at 8:33 pm

What would be your choice of words, Hank?

What’s so wrong with “Search The Joint”? Because the word “Joint” also has a meaning associated with marijuana use? How Nancy Reagan-ish. Well, it also has a meaning associated with parts of the human body. How ridiculous. What about Frnk Zpp’s favourite legal drugs like caffiene and nicotine? Didn’t he refer to them as vegetables?

My alternate choice of words (though unnecessary) would be: “Call Any Vegetable.”