#Flynt aesthetic

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two gender

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May is often a graduation time 🎓 🎉 So here are Flynt and Neon playing music at their graduation! Flynt plays his trumpet of course, and Neon uses her glow sticks on drums~

Although Atlas is famous for its austerity and military aesthetics, I wanted to imagine that there would be some graduation parade, and it would be a fun and carefree event. Colorful confetti, music, and all that stuff... At least until the beginning of the official part :P

You can access my exclusive RWBY illustrations by subscribing to certain tiers on Boosty (just like Patreon thing) or by purchasing a specific post. Sketch version Finished version

Now when it's summer, the next three monthly illustrations will be all summer-related! Consider subscribing to get a chance for your idea to be chosen 😉

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why do you think Yang and Weiss should've been endgame in lieu of Yang and Blake?

First off I do want to note that I think Blake and Yang could have been a perfectly fine ship that I might've liked if I thought that the writers were better. I'm not sure, but I think I haven't actually said 'Blake and Yang shouldn't have ever been a thing' before. I think the concept of Blake and Yang is fine, but they were just badly written, which is something I also think about Renora and Arkos so I'm very unconvinced that the RWBY writers can manage any romance and write for it well.

With that being said, there are a couple of reasons why I think going with Weiss and Yang would've been more appealing to me personally.

Obviously rwde and anti-bumbleby under the keep reading. Please do not read this if you can't see criticism of the show or the bees without getting angry.

Number One: I like the ship better. This one is pretty self explanatory, but yeah personally speaking, I tend to like rich out of touch person/down to earth person of the people ships, I tend to like the type of ship Yang and Weiss fit into.

Number Two: I really like the idea of Yang and Weiss's aesthetics, I think they look good together and compliment each other and this would especially be the case if the people in charge of RWBY had Weiss kind of throw off some of her 'rich princess' vibes as she broke away from her family and turned her into a bit more of a rebel, which is something I think they're wrong to have not done.

Number Three: Before the Fall of Beacon, I did not think that Blake and Yang were close, they barely even felt like friends, more like.... Yang wanted to be friends with Blake and kept trying to be, and Blake wanted to be friends with Yang too but she (understandably) was taking awhile to open up to and trust all of her teammates. After the Fall of Beacon, the writers kind of speedran a badly done (imo) 'they're awkward around each other, wait no they're fine now, now they're caressing each other's cheeks and can't be apart' thing and I cannot stress enough that the time between Blake reuniting with everyone at Haven and the post-Adam-fight face caress is like three weeks. Imo this makes their relationship feel pretty shallow and based in trauma considering that prior to reuniting at Haven, they'd had like three important conversations, one of which was shared with Weiss, one of which involved Yang leading Blake around with a laser pointing and angrily hitting her, and one in which Blake is actively trying not to think Yang had done something horrible. Yang and Weiss didn't have very many big important moments either, but unlike with Yang and Blake, we saw them seem to have fun in more relaxed settings more, like they planned the Vytal dance together and played board games together, and Yang's the one that kind of tried to talk to Weiss about how Weiss was acting when they found out Blake was a Faunus, and Weiss would try to make Yang-like jokes, and they fought Neon and Flynt together. For me, Yang and Weiss felt way more like friends before the Fall of Beacon than Blake and Yang did. And then after the Fall of Beacon, Weiss and Yang meeting back up in volume five and spending most of volume five interacting with each other really made me start being like 👀 because with them having actually felt like real friends, things like the hug and Weiss taking Yang's hand to try to calm her down and comforting her over Blake having left... All that actually felt natural, and it seemed like they were really connecting and helping each other. I much prefer ships where they're friends first and connect in natural ways, and I feel like with Blake and Yang, they weren't really friends and then the writers wanted to just brush aside everything that happened between them without talking about it so they could get to the 'and now they matter more to each other than anyone and they can't be apart' phase, and it left them feeling more forced.

Number Four: As someone who has sisters I care about more than anything in the world, it's very important to me that characters with close family members (or super close best friends that may as well be family like Shawn and Gus from Psych) have romantic relationships that don't come above the family members or feel like they have to compete with family members. It's important to me that the romantic partner of whoever has a family member really loves and wants to include their partner's family. So when Yang and Ruby opened their arms up to Weiss, and when Ruby sat with Yang and Weiss to drink coffee together, and with Ruby being 'besties' with Weiss, it feels like Weiss and Yang being in a relationship wouldn't actually come above Yang's relationship with Ruby but would instead keep her welcome and in the circle. Like Shawn and Abigail Lytar going out to the movies and Gus being in the backseat ready to watch with them. I know people are going to get furious with me if I say this, but the RWBY writers have written Blake and Yang to care more about each other than anyone else in a way that feels like it comes above Yang's relationship with Ruby, and to me that's annoying. They're more like Juliet telling Shawn not to bring Gus with him somewhere because she wants to go, and Shawn feeling like he has to either choose between them or lie to Juliet. Apathy Grimm are attacking? Yang grabs Blake's hand to pull her out of the room, leaving Ruby behind to haul their drunk uncle (who Yang is also supposed to care about btw) out by herself. Someone suggests that Yang and Blake ever do anything without each other? Yang gets so mad her eyes go red. Yang has a fight with Ruby but then also she's apart from Blake who she didn't fight with? She doesn't think about Ruby, she's too busy wondering if Blake thinks less of her. Ruby's having a very obvious mental breakdown after losing a close friend? Yang is off flirting with Blake and barely takes the time to say 'are you okay' and always gets distracted from the answer, leaving Ruby without the support of her big sister. Ruby pretty much tells Yang that she feels like people don't care about her and she can't fight and be the leader anymore? Yang steps in front of Blake to defend her without doing anything to help Ruby and then just gets mad at Ruby! On top of that, Blake and Ruby have only actually spoken once since season one, and it felt super forced, so Blake and Ruby don't even sort of feel like they're friends. The way that the writers have been writing Blake and Yang's relationship feels like Ruby is excluded from it and has now become less important to Yang. That makes me like their relationship a lot less.

Number Five: Almost every single step of Blake and Yang's relationship has come in a bad moment where their lives were on the line. Now don't get me wrong, I do like a certain amount of trauma bonding and tension in my ships, but when every single step of their relationship growing is accidental, unwanted by at least one of them, or filled with trauma and tension, it makes their relationship feel not only unhealthy (which can be fun,) but also kind of forced - and not in a writer forced it way (though I'm not not saying that,) but in a way where it feels like the characters themselves feel like they wouldn't have picked the relationship if they hadn't been pushed every step of the way. They teamed up on accident, their first 'moment' happened because Yang forced it, Blake rejoining the group only happened because she coincidentally came across them, the first instance of handholding involved Blake feeling guilty about Yang's arm, the first face caress and promise to not leave happened after a deeply traumatic experience with Adam, their 'big moment' in volume eight happened because Yang and Blake both felt guilty for ??? not being glued at the hip I guess, and their confession and kiss in volume nine was literally forced on them by the world around them putting them in a life or death situation where the win conditions of getting out of it was confessing their feelings. Their whole relationship feels like it was more or less forced every step of the way. I'm not saying this wouldn't be the case if the writers had gone with Yang and Weiss (because the writers are bad at romance) or that it couldn't have been different with Blake and Yang (again, I think they could've been a really well done and compelling ship.) But as it is right now, it felt way more natural for Weiss to grab Yang's hand than it feels for Yang and Blake to kiss, because it feels more like if Weiss and Yang were together it'd be because they wanted it, and the entire world around them wouldn't have to force them into a kiss.

Number Six: Fans of this ship have made it a lot harder for me to get past my frustrations about this ship. This is one of those fandoms that try to insist that everyone needs to like certain characters or ships and will scream bloody murder about anyone who doesn't conform to the fandom enforced rules, and shipping the bees is a big one. Of course people will say "it's okay to not ship Blake and Yang" but then they always follow it up with a "BUT" and then proceed to pretty much say that you do have to like it. Like they'll be like "it's fine to not ship Blake and Yang but you better not ship either character with a man and if you ship Yang with Weiss it's just because you hate when sapphic women are actually together and you only like wlw in theory, and also you still have to think that everything about bumbleby is good and just not your thing, AND ALSO if you prefer any other ship than you hate queer representation and women too probably and deserve to be sent hate anons." So like... When you get attacked by enough bees fans for daring to not like one single ship, it kinda starts just further dampening your enjoyment of the ship. Like when Blake and Yang kissed in volume nine I was thinking a lot of things, but right along with "well any canon confirmed queer characters helps normalize it" I was thinking about the fact that Bees fans were probably going to try to bully me about it and use it to insist that me and other queer people were no longer allowed to criticize RWBY. It really made a bad (imo) ship worse.

Now, there's also a couple of reasons that I think aren't just personal preference. These might not be deal breakers for everyone, but they just add to why I don't like the ship.

Number Seven: Yang was anti-faunus towards Blake with that whole laser pointer thing. This was never addressed or apologized for. This alone wouldn't make me hate the ship, but coupled with everything else, it just feels especially bad.

Number Eight: The writers aren't good at emotional weight, pay off, or dealing with serious topics and serious baggage. And there are so many conflicts that Blake and Yang specifically should have worked through that instead constantly got shuffled off to the side and forgotten and never got worked through. Yang having reminded Blake of Adam? Never dealt with, despite the fact that Yang is actually more prone to anger and blow ups now than she was and specifically wants to solve things with violence which makes Blake cringe as she tries to handle Yang's moods. Is this going to be addressed? Almost definitely not, and frankly it should've been talked about before volume nine anyway. Blake having left Yang without a word to explain or a goodbye at least, thus hurting Yang's feelings, but Blake not actually being obligated to have stayed with her like Yang wanted her to? That definitely should've been talked about! Yang could've explained how she felt, Blake could've explained what had happened and apologized for pushing Yang away and leaving without saying goodbye, and Yang could then say that she forgives her and also that she understands that Blake needed time to recover too and that she didn't have to stay with her. Blake treating Yang like she was fragile and Blake needed to take care of her because Yang had lost her arm? That should've been talked about! The fact that they had to kill Blake's ex-boyfriend together after he revealed his face was branded and screamed about how Blake was going to leave Yang and all that? That should've been talked about! And the things that should've been talked about just keep mounting and now include how Yang's little sister tried to kill herself after basically saying that Yang no longer cares for her and is too busy flirting, which in any good show would create problems and tension for Blake and Yang as they deal with that and what that potentially could change in their relationships. But the writers never actually address any problems or baggage that Blake and Yang have. One reasons why I think in a post-V3 planning sesh that they should've gone with Weiss and Yang is for similar reasons why they shouldn't have killed Penny, or why they shouldn't have given Ruby suicidal tendencies, or why they shouldn't have tried to do a 'fall into villainy' arc with Ironwood. Because they aren't good enough writers imo to properly handle serious emotional weight and depth and real baggage and problems. Imo Weiss and Yang would've been a better choice post-V3 simply because writing them to have a good relationship would take less work.

Number Nine: The writers wrote Blake into a different character in order to ship her with Yang. She has almost nothing in common with who she used to be as a character. This could've happened with Weiss, admittedly, but also I kind of think it would've happened to a less significant degree because of the connection Weiss had with Ruby prior to the relationship. With Blake, once they got rid of Sun her closest friend and confidant in the show and dropped her WF plot, she kind of didn't have much in the story outside of Yang. I think it would've been harder for the writers to completely reinvent Weiss's personality, especially because I truly think a lot of the fandom doesn't give a crap about Blake past her romantic relationships, but a lot of people seem to like Weiss and liked her connection to Ruby, so the writers probably would've felt pressure to not change Weiss up too much.

Number Ten: The relationship feels like the opposite of what Blake needs as a former abuse victim. Weiss is also an abuse victim, but it's very different. Blake's abuser was her romantic partner, who was aggressive specifically in the blowing up way, who got angry at her for leaving and was possessive and controlling, who made Blake nervous but disregarded it. And although Yang could've grown into a character who was more grounded and less prone to angry outbursts who learned to let go (which was where I thought she was headed after V5,) Yang instead has just seemed to grow angrier and more prone to outbursts, has been pretty possessive herself, and despite making Blake nervous often and despite knowing Blake's history of giving up, Yang filled her 'things I like about you' moment in the V9 confession scene with things like "you've never been intimidated by me" and "You don't run from things." And when Adam was screaming about how Blake would leave Yang and then in a moment born of trauma Blake promised not to ever leave Yang again, Yang was just like "I know you won't." Like ??? Blake as an abuse victim needs space, she needs a partner who is fine with her independence, not one who goes red-eye at the thought of them doing a mission apart and freaks out that Blake's opinion of her has changed when they're apart for a day. Blake should be with someone who isn't so quick to anger and have outbursts, Blake should be with someone who pays attention to her actually instead of going into what they like about her by saying things that aren't true. Blake needs someone who would be fine being apart because they know Blake is independent and they're fine with it. Either they should've taken Yang in a different direction like I thought they were going to, or they should've gone with a different ship. Because as is, I'm sitting here like "Wow Yang is really not the healthy option for Blake here, it's so sad to watch Blake cringe while Yang loses her temper."

Again, Blake and Yang could've been well done, but yeah I prefer Freezerburn tbh. I just think that since the writers apparently didn't want to put in the effort with Blake and Yang, it's put a damper on what could've otherwise been a good ship. Anyways, please nobody send me some stupid hate anon over this post.

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Rwby studios pt 4

Cinder Fall

Lmao see what I did there hehehe anyway yea no this wouldn’t be on cinder’s playlist but she would absolutely sing it.

Ozpin

I mean…. Come on old ozma would be so angsty but in a beautiful poetic way in the booth.

Neopolitan

okay ik Neo doesn't sing but like if she did I can't imagine her singing anything else but this would definitely be on her Playlist no doubt

Glynda Goodwitch

OK, I love Enya and I know for a fact Glynda would too. It was just like a matter of which song to choose I think for Glynda she’d have a lot of her songs on her playlist regardless, but she would only sing a couple of them like if she got into the booth, I think she would sing Caribbean blue or Maybe only time but she definitely listens to her very very heavily and I imagine their styles of singing would be pretty similar because you know Glynda is influenced by her

James Ironwood

I mean come on just the ending The monologue alone is so ironwood with his internal debate.

Roman Torchwick

no one can convince me this man didn't like musicals LIKE COME ON HE WOULD ABSOLUTELY DO SUM LIKE THIS

Ilia Amitola

Angsty confused ilia was the only way this was gonna go. Absolutely on her playlist and she sings along every single time.

Velvet Scarlatina

I imagine velvet has the most aesthetic playlist known to man so ofc she would sing something just as pretty.

Flynt Coal

Okay so I imagine Flynt having like a very 50s or old aesthetic style when it comes to singing and just his playlist in general, but it would’ve been such a copout if I chose a song with a trumpet in it so I didn’t but this is also like a personal shout out to Jake just because you know, I support Canadian musicians and this song happens to fit how I think he sees himself and how he probably thinks other people see him

Neon Katt

She would absolutely love Paramore and I imagine her singing just like Hayley

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((Estin seems to control all functions of the Flyheight. Any changes to the ship that aren’t aesthetic go through him. While underway he almost never comes up to the decks exposed to the air. Though at low speeds just as the ship is docking he will frequently do so, just to make the dock clean.

Estin also does all the major repairs of the ship. Sometimes the rest of the crew helps. But frequently they identify the problem, clear debris and then Estin just says ‘I’ll fix it’s and does when nobody is looking.

Flynt says he came with the ship. Or arguably the ship came with him and some guests to the ship may never see Estin leave the ship. He does occasionally leave. He rarely goes far however and only while the ship is in dock or at anchor. Once Flynt and Seravin swore he rode an inner tube from the point the ship was anchored to a nearby island shore about 10 ship lengths away. But he also seemed to be asleep, and almost seemed to teleport back. Flynt and Seravin may have untied the rope keeping him close. Though they swear it was an accident.

Estin has final say on the exact coordinates the Flybeight goes too, but he seems to prefer environments that the crew enjoys (warm tropical areas) to areas technically more treasure laden for a first jump. This may be because in warmer weather the female members of the crew forgo underwear almost universally, although he claims the ships hull takes cold shock poorly and does best with gradual temperature changes from fairly warm temperatures. He very rarely breaks this rule and always seems a little worse the first time he does so in a while. Like he has a cold or something.))

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Henry Flynt

Biography:

Henry Flynt is an American artist, musician, philosopher, and writer known for his unconventional and multidisciplinary approach to the arts and his contributions to various avant-garde movements. Born on October 17, 1940, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Flynt's life and work have been marked by a relentless pursuit of intellectual and artistic exploration. Flynt's early life was characterized by a strong interest in mathematics and logic. He attended Harvard University, where he studied mathematics and philosophy. During this period, he became involved in the burgeoning avant-garde and experimental music scenes in New York City, a milieu that would profoundly shape his artistic trajectory. In the 1960s, Flynt became associated with the Fluxus movement, a group of artists known for their experimental and often unconventional approaches to art. He collaborated with artists like George Maciunas and Yoko Ono, participating in Fluxus events and creating works that challenged traditional artistic boundaries. His pieces often involved music, performance art, and conceptual art, blurring the lines between these disciplines. One of Flynt's most notable contributions to the Fluxus movement was his concept of "concept art," which emphasized ideas and concepts over traditional artistic mediums. He rejected the idea of creating static, marketable art objects, instead focusing on the ephemeral and the intellectual aspects of art. Flynt's musical explorations were equally groundbreaking. He developed a unique approach to music that he called "avant-garde hillbilly" or "country music." This style fused elements of Appalachian folk music with avant-garde sensibilities, resulting in a sound that was simultaneously traditional and experimental. He played violin and guitar, often incorporating extended techniques and unconventional tunings into his compositions. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Flynt continued to push the boundaries of both art and music. He performed at iconic venues like the Kitchen in New York City and collaborated with renowned artists like La Monte Young and Tony Conrad. His work challenged conventional notions of what constituted music and art, earning him a place in the annals of avant-garde history. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Flynt was a prolific writer and philosopher. He delved into a wide range of topics, including mathematics, philosophy, politics, and aesthetics. His writings, often characterized by their radical and iconoclastic viewpoints, challenged conventional wisdom and called for a reevaluation of established norms. Flynt's career was not without controversy. His rejection of the commercial art world and his uncompromising stance on artistic purity led to clashes with galleries and institutions. He eschewed traditional avenues of success in favor of his own uncompromising vision. Henry Flynt's influence on the avant-garde and experimental art and music scenes cannot be overstated. His willingness to challenge conventions and embrace the unconventional has left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire artists and thinkers today. His work serves as a reminder that the boundaries of art and music are always ripe for exploration and redefinition. Henry Flynt remains a pioneer of the avant-garde, an artist who fearlessly charted his own course in pursuit of a singular vision.

Henry Flynt's ideas:

Henry Flynt's ideas encompass a wide range of topics, from art and music to philosophy and politics. His unconventional and often controversial viewpoints have left a lasting impact on the avant-garde and experimental art scenes. In this exploration of his ideas, we will delve into some of the key themes that have defined his intellectual and artistic journey.

Concept Art and Anti-Art:

One of Flynt's most significant contributions to the art world is his concept of "concept art." He rejected the idea of creating traditional art objects in favor of emphasizing ideas and concepts as the primary focus of art. This approach challenges the conventional notion of art as a commodity and instead prioritizes the intellectual and ephemeral aspects of artistic expression. Flynt was a vocal critic of what he referred to as "gallery art," which he saw as commercialized and disconnected from true artistic innovation.

Radical Formalism:

Flynt advocated for a form of radical formalism in which art is stripped down to its most basic elements, such as color, shape, and form. He believed that artists should focus on exploring these fundamental elements rather than adhering to established artistic conventions. This approach aligns with his rejection of traditional artistic mediums and his desire to transcend the limitations of categorization.

Avant-Garde Hillbilly Music:

Flynt's musical explorations were equally groundbreaking. He developed the genre of "avant-garde hillbilly" or "country music," which merged elements of Appalachian folk music with avant-garde sensibilities. This unique fusion challenged preconceptions about what constituted music, bridging the gap between the traditional and the experimental. Flynt's use of extended techniques and unconventional tunings in his compositions further exemplified his innovative approach to music. Experimentalism and Anti-Commercialism: Throughout his career, Flynt maintained a steadfast commitment to experimentalism and anti-commercialism. He rejected the idea of catering to commercial markets and instead focused on pushing artistic boundaries. This stance often brought him into conflict with galleries and institutions, as he refused to compromise his artistic vision for the sake of mainstream success.

Philosophy and Metaphysics:

Flynt's writings reflect his deep engagement with philosophy and metaphysics. He explored topics such as logic, mathematics, and the nature of reality. His philosophical inquiries often led to unconventional and iconoclastic conclusions, challenging established philosophical traditions. Flynt's work in this area is characterized by its rigor and its willingness to question deeply ingrained assumptions.

Political and Social Critique:

Flynt was also a vocal critic of mainstream politics and society. He advocated for radical political change and was involved in various activist movements. His writings and actions reflected a desire to challenge the status quo and promote alternative social and political structures.

Individualism and Non-Conformity:

Throughout his life, Flynt embodied a spirit of individualism and non-conformity. He resisted categorization and refused to adhere to established norms, whether in the realm of art, music, philosophy, or politics. His commitment to pursuing his own path and expressing his unique ideas set him apart as a truly independent thinker and artist.

Legacy and Influence:

Henry Flynt's ideas and contributions have had a lasting impact on the avant-garde and experimental art and music scenes. His rejection of convention and his embrace of the unconventional continue to inspire artists and thinkers who seek to challenge the boundaries of their respective fields. Flynt's legacy serves as a reminder that true innovation often arises from a willingness to question, experiment, and push the limits of what is considered possible. In summary, Henry Flynt's ideas are marked by their radicalism, anti-commercialism, and relentless pursuit of intellectual and artistic exploration. He challenged established norms in the realms of art, music, philosophy, and politics, leaving a lasting legacy as a pioneer of the avant-garde and a fearless advocate for the power of ideas to reshape our understanding of the world. His work remains a testament to the enduring value of non-conformity and the boundless potential of human creativity.

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Because people on the internet, especially viz-a-viz AI image generation, seem to have a hard time understanding what fair use is in U.S. copyright law, here's a quick summary:

Fair use is an affirmative defense that protects artists' uses of preexisting material that might otherwise be considered copyright infringement. Being a form of affirmative defense, it is case-by-case, and it is decided in court whether or not a usage constitutes fair use and is thus protected on an individual basis. These decisions are based on precedent and individual judgement.

There are four quasi-official factors that are used to determine whether or not something constitutes fair use. I want to make clear that this checklist is not an automatic arbiter of the decision; it is used to aide the decision making.

The four factors are:

Transformative use. Does the new work utilize the borrowed materials in a novel, original way? Does it have a significantly different purpose, meaning, aesthetic or medium? There are certain purposes that are often evoked in favor of fair use as well: is the new work educational, critical, or satirical? Does it comment upon the original? Does it not merely reproduce but turns the original into a new work in and of itself? The nature of the copyrighted work. What is the nature of the material that you're borrowing from? Is the original piece in and of itself fanciful, artistic, or creative? Or is it documentary, utilitarian, "un-artistic?" Think of the difference between using a news photograph vs. an original oil painting. Also, is the original still in market? Can it still be bought? (This ties in with the fourth factor.)

The portion taken. How much of the original work is used in the derived work? Does the derived work use the main "heart" of the original piece, or only bits and pieces? Can the derived piece be seen as a replacement for the original? Are multiple different derived pieces, copyrighted or not, used as well? The effect of use upon the market. This is the most important to the decision: does this new work pose any sort of threat to the borrowed work on the market? If I use pieces of news photographs in an original collage, for example, it's safe to assume I am not significantly replacing the original in its market.

Now let's look at some cases! These are taken from https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/cases/ :

Fair use. Publisher Larry Flynt made disparaging statements about the Reverend Jerry Falwell on one page of Hustler magazine. Rev. Falwell made several hundred thousand copies of the page and distributed them as part of a fund-raising effort. Important factors: Rev. Falwell’s copying did not diminish the sales of the magazine (since it was already off the market) and would not adversely affect the marketability of back issues. (Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Moral Majority, Inc., 606 F.Supp. 1526 (C.D. Cal., 1985).)

Here, we see one of the most common fair use arguments: that the new work does not present a threat to the original in the market.

Fair use. The black comedy, Hand to God, features the famed Abbott and Costello routine “Who’s on First?” The routine is spoken by a repressed character, whose hand puppet persona mocks him for pretending to be the author of the routine. Important factors: Though the use of the routine in the movie and play both elicit laughs, the play’s usage is transformative because the audience must be aware of the original in order to “get the joke.” TCA Television Corp. v. McCollum, No. 15 Civ. 4325 (S.D. N.Y. Dec. 17, 2105).

The novel use of the comedy routine is transformative. It utilizes the original in a novel way that is aesthetically distinct and presents a new artistic voice.

Not a fair use. A company published a book of trivia questions about the events and characters of the Seinfeld television series. The book included questions based upon events and characters in 84 Seinfeld episodes and used actual dialog from the show in 41 of the book’s questions. Important factors: As in the Twin Peaks case, the book affected the owner’s right to make derivative Seinfeld works such as trivia books. (Castle Rock Entertainment, Inc. v. Carol Publ. Group, 150 F.3d 132 (2d Cir. 1998).)

Here, the question of "does it affect the copyright holder's market share?" rears its head again. Note that the decision was made on potential monetary avenues.

Fair use. A search engine’s practice of creating small reproductions (“thumbnails”) of images and placing them on its own website (known as “inlining”) did not undermine the potential market for the sale or licensing of those images. Important factors: The thumbnails were much smaller and of much poorer quality than the original photos and served to help the public access the images by indexing them. (Kelly v. Arriba-Soft, 336 F.3d. 811 (9th Cir. 2003).)

The resulting thumbnail images were found to not serve as a replacement for the original pictures, and served a public use, combining the first and fourth factors.

Full disclosure: I'm an anti-copyright socialist who thinks that the idea of intellectual property in the first place is abhorrent. However, fair use presents a very powerful, if limited, defense for artists to engage in the right to reuse, remix and plunder as they see fit. As all artists should!

If you see attempts being made to constrict fair use in any form, even in the name of "artist's rights," do not be duped.

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Aesthetic for Flynt who dated Neon for anon! Icon thingy comes from @nikiforovkatsukiplisetsky ! Ask if you'd like anything changed! -🍷Mod Qrow

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big brother magazine x slayer x disneyland

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Flynt family shenanigans are my favorite

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the people vs. larry flynt icons

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also aha look at dis heartbreaker