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John · 02-25-2003, 09:14 PM

I have a question that might seem silly. But if mentioning Rand Al'Thor and Caemlyn and whatnot isn't allowed (unless you have permission) then how can so many muds (and other products) have hobbits and whatnot?

Is it because the book is so old that the copyright has expired? Or is it because Tolkien is dead? (I know that when it comes to programming in some countries the copyright expires once the author dies).

02-25-2003, 09:14 PM	#9
John Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 252	I have a question that might seem silly. But if mentioning Rand Al'Thor and Caemlyn and whatnot isn't allowed (unless you have permission) then how can so many muds (and other products) have hobbits and whatnot? Is it because the book is so old that the copyright has expired? Or is it because Tolkien is dead? (I know that when it comes to programming in some countries the copyright expires once the author dies).