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Aug 13, 2008, 09:05 PM
 
I think he might be committing a trademark violation:
http://developer.apple.com/softwarel.../firewire.html
     
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From what I read, the symbol should be only used on hardware to show that is has firewire and should not be altered in anyway. He might be violating one of those but what are they going to do?
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Aug 13, 2008, 09:20 PM
 
The mark may only be used with a (free) license, and only on compliant hardware. Not taking steps to prevent trademark dilution is a dangerous step for a company. I think they will be obliged to initially issue a takedown notice, and then sue if he does not have it removed.
     
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Aug 13, 2008, 09:21 PM
 
Originally Posted by ort888 View Post
I did just think of the ultimate nerd tattoo.

An empty box with a red "X" in the middle. Like, you got a tattoo and the picture won't load.

Anyone is free to use it. Post a picture on here and I'll make fun of you.

The only tattoo I have is a dot the size of a period on my forearm. I got it when all of my friends were into tattooing. I was really close to getting the word "tattoo" on my arm, or the phrase "This is permanent".

I don't think I would regret either that much today, but I'm still glad I didn't get it done.
     
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Aug 13, 2008, 09:25 PM
 
Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth View Post
And for the coup de grace:
The legend lives on.
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Aug 13, 2008, 09:26 PM
 
Originally Posted by USB HUB View Post
Hey Guys .. this is USB HUB (CATSCEO's MOM). And yes it is a real tattoo. And yes the swelling has to go down. And yes I agree it is a personal choice for a tattoo. This is is. And we discussed for over three months so he understands it's not easy to remove. And no .. it's not a tat I would choose but I'd rather he had this then what I have ... Dagger and a Rose, Kitty Cat, and SB6 (which in the near future will be Sister Bitch 6). So to each their own and let's all just have fun.

Oh .. and yes he earned the money to have it done.

Now here is my next tattoo ... What do you think?? Actually CATSCEO said NOOOOO!!!!!
Pics or it didn't happen.
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Aug 13, 2008, 10:16 PM
 
Originally Posted by Rumor View Post
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Yes! The man who must see it did.
     
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I wish my mom was here to defend me in these forums.

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Aug 13, 2008, 11:08 PM
 
Originally Posted by Maflynn View Post
I think particularly you and a few others have been overly harsh on him and HIS tattoo. Its not like he's forcing you to get it. It was important to him yet you kept getting on his case about the design. why not be a little more positive and let him enjoy it. There's too many people in the world that are negative and get on other's cases - why be one of them
Thankfully, YOU'RE refraining from being negative and getting on anyone's case.
     
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Originally Posted by iMan G5 View Post
From what I read, the symbol should be only used on hardware to show that is has firewire and should not be altered in anyway. He might be violating one of those but what are they going to do?
Cut off his arm?

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Aug 13, 2008, 11:27 PM
 
That's definitely one option. I wouldn't put it past Apple's IP lawyers...
     
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Originally Posted by USB HUB View Post
I think you should get an Eric B. tattoo .. would look cool on you ...

Someone asked me to post this…

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Originally Posted by Laminar View Post
Thankfully, YOU'RE refraining from being negative and getting on anyone's case.
You're welcome
     
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Aug 14, 2008, 09:03 AM
 
Originally Posted by ironknee View Post
You read my mind. As soon as I saw the original pic, I had a mental image of a centrix 50 terminator tattoo.

Awesome.
     
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Aug 14, 2008, 09:23 AM
 
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Aug 14, 2008, 10:06 AM
 
Originally Posted by Peter View Post
probably want a refund on that tat
http://www.tgdaily.com/html_tmp/cont...38863-135.html
And in the real world, FireWire will still be faster, I'd bet.

Not that I'd tattoo that on my ass or anything.
     
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Aug 14, 2008, 04:04 PM
 
Failblog material for sure.
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Aug 14, 2008, 06:06 PM
 
Originally Posted by paul w View Post
Oh and I was reminded of this beauty (possiblly vaguely nsfw)

 

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Aug 14, 2008, 06:06 PM
 
That's funny. I would have skipped the numbers and made the logo about 1/3 the size, but I don't think the symbol is bad at all. Sort of abstract like the "power symbol," but less cliché.

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Originally Posted by lavar78 View Post
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Aug 14, 2008, 07:37 PM
 
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That's f**king hilarious. Well done.
     
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Aug 14, 2008, 07:44 PM
 
Dude, you got some fatceps there.

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Aug 14, 2008, 07:58 PM
 
i can't believe I let this thread get to four pages before I stepped in a offered my opinion. Slacking

I am not a fan of tattoos. But you know, if you like it, and it means something to you, try not to be bothered by other people's honest, and tasteful, opinions. Also, don't expect everyone to like it or understand your reasons. FWIW, It is cooler than having someone's face who has never met you tattooed on your body, or something tattooed just to get a tattoo.
     
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Aug 15, 2008, 12:26 AM
 
CATS- when did you turn 18? Or is it dif where you live? I don't mind your tat. People always ask what a tat means regardless of what it is. At least yours is unique and not something off a wall. As for the comparison to Zune man, I disagree. CATS has a symbol more so than a logo. And as for the size of his biceps- as far as I can see Mr. CATS has been stretching out over his growing years and looks fine. Why are you guys always so judgemental?
     
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Originally Posted by KeriVit View Post
CATS- when did you turn 18? Or is it dif where you live? I don't mind your tat. People always ask what a tat means regardless of what it is. At least yours is unique and not something off a wall. As for the comparison to Zune man, I disagree. CATS has a symbol more so than a logo.
That's just semantics. Apple's documentation refers to it as both a symbol and a logo.
     
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Aug 15, 2008, 02:48 AM
 
Okay, well at least it is not an emo tattoo.

That would definitely spark regret, in a few weeks.
     
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Aug 15, 2008, 07:25 AM
 
Originally Posted by Laminar View Post
That's just semantics. Apple's documentation refers to it as both a symbol and a logo.
Who cares, it's important to him. A lot of people posting here are acting like he's telling them to get the tattoo. The important thing is, that he wanted it. Its not what others think but what he thinks.
     
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Originally Posted by Maflynn View Post
The important thing is, that he wanted it. Its not what others think but what he thinks.
Well, if what others think was not important, why the hell did he create a freaking thread about it?
     
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Originally Posted by starman View Post
See, this is why I never got a tattoo. I always thought that no matter what I got, I'd regret it eventually.

For example:

Originally I wanted to get a Superman logo, but then John BonJovi got one and I didn't want to look like I got one because HE did. TONS of people in NJ got one after that.

Then I wanted to get a Yankees tattoo, but they sucked for 12 years.

An Apple tattoo? Well, who knows what could happen. Steve could decide that Apple's going to breed ponies in 5 years.

I dunno.

I then thought about original artwork. At least it's mine

Why not get a Dell tattoo?

Bet no one has one of those... (maybe Ballmer, but you wouldn't see him on a beach)
     
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Originally Posted by calverson View Post
Well, if what others think was not important, why the hell did he create a freaking thread about it?
Good point.

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Aug 15, 2008, 08:05 AM
 
See, this is why I never got a tattoo. I always thought that no matter what I got, I'd regret it eventually.

For example:

Originally I wanted to get a Superman logo, but then John BonJovi got one and I didn't want to look like I got one because HE did. TONS of people in NJ got one after that.

Then I wanted to get a Yankees tattoo, but they sucked for 12 years.

An Apple tattoo? Well, who knows what could happen. Steve could decide that Apple's going to breed ponies in 5 years.

I dunno.

I then thought about original artwork. At least it's mine

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Originally Posted by starman View Post
Then I wanted to get a Yankees tattoo, but they suck
fixinated©

     
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I had to add my bit to it.
     
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Aug 15, 2008, 11:19 AM
 
Originally Posted by calverson View Post
Okay, well at least it is not an emo tattoo.

That would definitely spark regret, in a few weeks.
But it would give him justification for being emo, no?
     
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Originally Posted by starman View Post
Then I wanted to get a Yankees tattoo, but they sucked for 12 years.
And there we have the epitome of a person who is not a true fan of a team. A "fair-weather fan", if you will.
     
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Originally Posted by Railroader View Post
And there we have the epitome of a person who is not a true fan of a team. A "fair-weather fan", if you will.
Spoken like someone who had to support some truly miserable sports organizations (cough lions cough) (when you lived in MI, anyway).
     
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My submission, for your approval:

     
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Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO View Post
even the Ubuntu guys on freenode think its awesome
Surefire way to know you've done something wrong:
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Originally Posted by Laminar View Post
My submission, for your approval:

Excellent, the it looks like it was designed by an engineer.
     
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Originally Posted by calverson View Post


I had to add my bit to it.
I"m surprised I think I figured this out. S-Video?
     
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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay View Post
That's ADB.
I'm so confused. I had to look that up, found the reference article on wikipedia, but here's the illustration they give:

And then it says it's the same type of connector as S-Video!
     
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That's ADB.
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And neither of those looks like the one photoshopped onto the arm.
     
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You guys are lucky I have a beige G3 right here.



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Originally Posted by Maflynn View Post
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Originally Posted by Railroader View Post
And there we have the epitome of a person who is not a true fan of a team. A "fair-weather fan", if you will.
You are obviously not from New York.

"Location: Indy"

That figures. Colts. Lawl.

Oh, wait, can I give you 10 points for "not contributing to the thread"?

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