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[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 59 points 12 hours ago

One of the funniest things about this is that he can't just go start another company doing the same thing. Because he's a moron grifter, one of the cornerstones of his legal defense was that "Alex Jones" as depicted on InfoWars was a fictional character that he had created and been playing for years. He argued that since he was playing a character, he shouldn't be personally responsible for what he said on the show, as it had nothing to do with his own views--it would be like holding an actor liable for what they said in a film. His appearance, presentation style, and even name were all elements of this fictional character, and he trademarked them as such. InfoWars owns the trademark, which means The Onion now owns the concept of "Alex Jones, the blowhard conspiracy guy who presents weird right-wing conspiracy takes on current events loudly and aggressively." If he tries to go over to OAN or start a new site doing the same thing, The Onion can (and presumably will) sue him for IP infringement, and they'll likely win. Legendary levels of self-owning (well, not any more!).

[-] AnarchoSnowPlow@midwest.social 38 points 12 hours ago

They should hire some rando to play Alex Jones the character.

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 23 points 10 hours ago

Put his likeness on all sorts of things he'd hate and then donate all the money to people and causes he'd hate.

[-] urmums401k@hexbear.net 9 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

Alex Jones clean-womb, that could genuinely do some good

Alex Jones branded vasectomy clinics

Alex Jones testosterone supplements (okay real product, but only for trans guys; must show surgical scars to purchase)

Alex Jones puberty blockers

Alex Jones frog gaying serum: all the frogs now, fewer frogs later

Alex Jones yoga mats

Oh my god since he's an IP, they could start doing deepfakes if him if he quits.

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 5 points 5 hours ago

Alex Jones™️ Fluoride Mouthwash

[-] culpritus@hexbear.net 18 points 11 hours ago

Can't wait to see "alex-no-supplements" offically appear in a kelly soon

[-] Palacegalleryratio@hexbear.net 17 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

Counterpoint, they won’t win because hellworld.

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 32 points 12 hours ago

I dunno, US Courts really like upholding intellectual property laws.

[-] Palacegalleryratio@hexbear.net 22 points 12 hours ago

I mean… that’s a fair point. You’ve got me there.

[-] barrbaric@hexbear.net 5 points 10 hours ago

New, far gayer Alex Jones as an ONN host when?

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