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Branko Collin wrote:

> On Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:32:34 -0400, "Wingy"

[...]

> >I don't really need brand recognition per se, but I do need a large park
> >which caters to honeymoon couples like Disney does. I think Mr. Penton's
> >solution, of basically describing Disney as accurately as I need, but just
> >changing the name of the place, might be a safe bet. It's a bit cheesy
> >looking, though.
> I think that may be just you being too close to your game. For the
> players it will look quite normal, perhaps a bit tongue-in-cheek.

That, of course, is the real secret to these issues.  Readers know that
trademarks and copyrights are a pain in the neck, and are used to seeing
"one-offs" all throughout fiction.  Most readers probably won't even bat an
eyelash if it's called "Ditzy World" or something.


