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In response to "why would they have to pay anything? -- nm" by Reagen

They don't like anyone using his likeness or words without paying compensation or at least getting permission, even college students writing papers.

Posted by the liioulu with some sun (aka liioulu) Jan 18 '09, 14:08

Partly kidding, but also not. There is fighting amongst his heirs about this, but they have a rep of being relentless about protecting his image and marketability to the point where they come off looking greedy, not entirely unearned.

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under what basis could they possibly demand it? -- nm - Reagen Jan 18, 14:10 2
- his name isn't mentioned. so U2 could claim it's about ... I don't even know what. anything. -- nm - martin luther king jr loves mandy lane Jan 18, 14:14 1
  - It's about more than him any way. One man washed on an empty beach, one man betrayed with a kiss. -- nm - Inigo Jan 18, 14:19

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They don't like anyone using his likeness or words without paying compensation or at least getting permission, even college students writing papers.

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