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		akira2501 on Oct 23, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Mazda slaps developer with cease-and-desist for DI... It's amazing to me that companies can control their messaging so tightly when it comes to marketing and publicity, but suddenly can't get the horse in front of the cart when it comes to legal processes. It's understandable, but it fails to be an excuse for the behavior.

chiefalchemist on Oct 23, 2023 [–]

I typically view these things as setting a precedent in a KISS sorta way.

That is, it's easier (and quicker and simpler) just to say no than do things case by case. It also mitigates any possible future fiction.

I'm not saying it's right. But knowing how these Big Incs operate it makes sense.

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