Hotrodders.com January 2009 newsletter
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==Streetbeasts lawsuit attacking our free speech== | ==Streetbeasts lawsuit attacking our free speech== | ||
| − | Recently, a frivolous lawsuit was filed against us after we wrote [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Streetbeasts_fraud_controversy an article exposing the reputation of Streetbeasts], a notorious kit car manufacturer. Some of you may have seen the lawsuit discussed across dozens of different automotive forums, or read about it in other places across the web, such as [http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20081031/0309292699.shtml | + | Recently, a frivolous lawsuit was filed against us after we wrote [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Streetbeasts_fraud_controversy an article exposing the reputation of Streetbeasts], a notorious kit car manufacturer. Some of you may have seen the lawsuit discussed across dozens of different automotive forums, or read about it in other places across the web, such as [http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20081031/0309292699.shtml this article on TechDirt]. |
| − | Many people are now recognizing the threat that this lawsuit poses to free speech in online automotive communities. Hotrodders.com members have banded together to donate money | + | Many people are now recognizing the threat that this lawsuit poses to free speech in online automotive communities. Hotrodders.com members, visitors from other automotive websites, and industry businesses have banded together to donate money and auction off parts to help defend against the lawsuit. Special thanks this month go to Progressive Automotive, who have donated a $1,200 Mustang II IFS kit to auction off to cover legal costs. As of this writing, the current high bid is $600, and the winner receives his choice of a variety of Mustang II IFS kits. |
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| + | You can [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/choice-mustang-ifs-progressive-automotive-150784.html#post1062556 bid on the auction], or, if you want to lend a hand, [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=403518 donate to the cause]. Any additional funds will go to a special "Free Speech Fund" to protect against any future such attacks. | ||
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| + | Freedom isn't free -- thanks for all your help! | ||
For more details on the lawsuit, see [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/streetbeasts-attacks-our-free-speech-frivolous-lawsuit-against-me-147173.html#post1034681 this discussion]. | For more details on the lawsuit, see [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/streetbeasts-attacks-our-free-speech-frivolous-lawsuit-against-me-147173.html#post1034681 this discussion]. | ||
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