From: thelastearthman@gmail.com   
      
   On Thursday, July 24, 2014 12:35:52 PM UTC-7, Shawn Wilson wrote:   
   > So, in lieu of actually, you know, writing, I feel the urge to dick around.   
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   > My question for you, are the following characters acceptably plausible?   
   > Science fiction story (of course).  Wooden starships and iron men sort of   
   thing.  No aliens, no 'magic', no AI.  Dramedy format.   
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   Many of your characters are very plausible, though some might be considered   
   cliched.   
      
   The clones that are modeled after actual TV characters could be a real problem   
   if your work is published and widely distributed, and if you actually use the   
   names, such as "Picard."   
      
   At the worst, you might be in violation of copyright, which could lead to a   
   "Cease and Desist" letter from a lawyer, or perhaps even a lawsuit.   
      
   At best, if you use the names, you might be labeled as a writer of "fan   
   fiction."   
      
   My son's a lawyer, and we've had numerous discussions concerning copyright.   
      
   Just sayin'.  And good luck with your project.  Namaste>   
      
   C.E. Gee   
      
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