Dante Leonhart: Homophobic Racist VS Video Maker

Vohu Manah · Post by **Vohu Manah** » 2007-05-09 01:42am

Lord Poe wrote:If I'm not mistaken, Activision states in its user Licensing agreement that it does not support modification to the game. Yet, he's putting in a claim against a piece of film generated by Bridge Commander, which contains a modified mesh of the Galaxy-class Melvin didn't make, and contains modified textures for that ship that Melvin didn't make, and that contains absolutely zero unique content that he WAS responsible for. Which at this point, is voices, and editing.

You're using logic at this point and it is clear that any real logic is above Dante's head. With that said, I am no lawyer and I currently find myself looking up how long I have to wait for this alleged "court order" before I can call him on his bullshit. Sadly, it seems that an ass-reaming in court is in his future since no other recourse may exist.

I already contacted YouTube, they have no more info.

Lord Poe · Post by **Lord Poe** » 2007-05-09 02:23am

Vohu Manah wrote:You're using logic at this point and it is clear that any real logic is above Dante's head. With that said, I am no lawyer and I currently find myself looking up how long I have to wait for this alleged "court order" before I can call him on his bullshit. Sadly, it seems that an ass-reaming in court is in his future since no other recourse may exist.

Good. This fucktard needs to be nailed to the wall on this.

Darth Holbytlan · Post by **Darth Holbytlan** » 2007-05-09 03:28pm

Vohu Manah wrote:...I am no lawyer and I currently find myself looking up how long I have to wait for this alleged "court order" before I can call him on his bullshit. Sadly, it seems that an ass-reaming in court is in his future since no other recourse may exist.

I already contacted YouTube, they have no more info.

What are the chances that Dante doesn't even know what filing to get a court order entails? He certainly doesn't seem to understand the rest of the process.

Looking at the DMCA again, I don't see any further steps listed to get the clip back up automatically. I think this means you're at the point where you need legal action to restore the clip and therefore need a lawyer. If this "court order" is real, you need a lawyer to defend against it, and if it isn't, you need one to get your own court order to get this clip back up.

Yet another flaw in the DMCA. It provides a whole 10 business days---enough time for the complainer to go to court and get a real preliminary injunction to keep the alleged infringing item down, but lets the complainer just claim that they've gone to court instead. Stupid, stupid, Congress creatures!

Vohu Manah · Post by **Vohu Manah** » 2007-05-10 02:46am

Darth Holbytlan wrote:What are the chances that Dante doesn't even know what filing to get a court order entails? He certainly doesn't seem to understand the rest of the process.

Looking at the DMCA again, I don't see any further steps listed to get the clip back up automatically. I think this means you're at the point where you need legal action to restore the clip and therefore need a lawyer. If this "court order" is real, you need a lawyer to defend against it, and if it isn't, you need one to get your own court order to get this clip back up.

Yet another flaw in the DMCA. It provides a whole 10 business days---enough time for the complainer to go to court and get a real preliminary injunction to keep the alleged infringing item down, but lets the complainer just claim that they've gone to court instead. Stupid, stupid, Congress creatures!

Actually, he does have to bring the lawsuit. Failure to bring the lawsuit, now that he has notified YouTube that he will, is yet another DMCA abuse and, if I choose to be vindictive enough (which looks likely at this stage), could be used to bury him further. The fact that he continues to sign all his e-mails to YouTube with his fake name further digs his grave if I were to press the matter.

That said, if I could get his real name and address, I could file on my end (it wouldn't cost much) and force his hand. The case has to go to the District Court of Maryland anyway per the DMCA as that is the district court where I am as the alleged infringer.

PeZook · Post by **PeZook** » 2007-05-10 03:28am

Holy motherfucking shit. It's like the guy truly doesn't realize what a stupid shit he's being.

I will watch this thing unfold further with glee. Whatever Darkstar ever did, this Dante Leonheart character takes the cake as his successor in my opinion. At least Darkstar seems to realize that his fantasies should not be taken into the real world, because the real world doesn't work like fantasies. This guy...he's lost touch with reality. Man...

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2007-05-10 09:18am

There is a lesson here for internet tough guys to learn. Spout enough shit and threats and eventually someone will call you on it, then you look like a complete and utter dick.

Lord Poe · Post by **Lord Poe** » 2007-05-10 01:19pm

I like how Melvin claims I'm "spamming" his gmail account, when he keeps sending me shit like this:

From: sirneotheone@gmail.com
Show/Hide all the To recipientsTo: wpoesti@aol.com
Show/Hide all the Cc recipientsCc:
Show/Hide all the Bcc recipientsBcc:
Subject: [Leonhart Studios] For all main cast members
Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 9:32 PM

Check the Cast and Crew forum! Thanks to Mark, Jimmy B76, BlackRook32 and The
Great Banned One (Nebula) you all have to green light!

Check this topic for more info!

http://team-exalt.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=276

Thank ye!

Leonhart Studios

Ted C · Post by **Ted C** » 2007-05-10 02:48pm

Lord Poe wrote:
...you all have to green light!

What the hell does that mean?

Darth Holbytlan · Post by **Darth Holbytlan** » 2007-05-10 11:54pm

Vohu Manah wrote:
Darth Holbytlan wrote:Looking at the DMCA again, I don't see any further steps listed to get the clip back up automatically. I think this means you're at the point where you need legal action to restore the clip and therefore need a lawyer. If this "court order" is real, you need a lawyer to defend against it, and if it isn't, you need one to get your own court order to get this clip back up.

Yet another flaw in the DMCA. It provides a whole 10 business days---enough time for the complainer to go to court and get a real preliminary injunction to keep the alleged infringing item down, but lets the complainer just claim that they've gone to court instead. Stupid, stupid, Congress creatures!
Actually, he does have to bring the lawsuit. Failure to bring the lawsuit, now that he has notified YouTube that he will, is yet another DMCA abuse and, if I choose to be vindictive enough (which looks likely at this stage), could be used to bury him further.

Right. I don't mean that it's legal for him to act this way, only that the requirement for him to keep the video down is too lax and therefore too easy to abuse.

The fact that he continues to sign all his e-mails to YouTube with his fake name further digs his grave if I were to press the matter.

That said, if I could get his real name and address, I could file on my end (it wouldn't cost much) and force his hand.

The only requirements I can find that the DMCA puts on him to identify himself are these:

DMCA wrote:§512(c)(3)(A)(i) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
...
(iv) Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.

The former doesn't require a real name. (It's helpful to remember that the law on this dates back to when most people were illiterate and signed with an X.) The latter only requires contact information, not a real name. So I think your hope that him using "Dante Leonheart" will get him in some kind of trouble isn't going to pan out. If you're lucky, it will piss off a judge.

Your best bet is to get the contact information he provided YouTube from them. It doesn't look like they are required to give it to you (more DMCA stupidity), but they aren't banned from it, either. With luck, you can convince them to hand it over without a subpoena and proceed from there.

Vohu Manah · Post by **Vohu Manah** » 2007-05-11 01:22am

YouTube either doesn't have or is unwilling to give me Dante's contact information, I have already asked.

The name thing can in fact be important, if only like you stated to piss off a judge (at worst, at best it makes his perjury in the original notice even worse). I pointed out two things in my counter-notification: 1) My use of the video falls under "fair use" and 2) the complainer is not the copyright holder nor a designated agent.

I intend to e-mail the YouTube copyright service on May 15th if I do not receive the court order demanding restoration. Assuming the little ass-monkey does manage to convince a court to grant a restraining order, it must be delivered quickly (that would also have his legal information on it and I will counter-file then).

However, I am certain at this stage that he is blowing smoke. I find it hard to believe that any court is going to grant a restraining order given my obvious fair use and, assuming the judge knows a little about Star Trek, his obvious lack of ownership.

Elfdart · Post by **Elfdart** » 2007-05-11 02:31am

You should send YouTube a certified letter demanding the contact information.

Darth Holbytlan · Post by **Darth Holbytlan** » 2007-05-11 02:40am

Vohu Manah wrote:YouTube either doesn't have or is unwilling to give me Dante's contact information, I have already asked.

They didn't even say which?

Actually, looking back at the notification that took down The Last Bastion teaser, he only supplied his email. It's probable he didn't give up any more information this time, so never mind that avenue.

The name thing can in fact be important, if only like you stated to piss off a judge (at worst, at best it makes his perjury in the original notice even worse).

My bet is that you're underestimating the legal validity of an assumed name. The only reference I found is Wikipedia, though. It specifically mentions a court case (Lindon v. First National Bank) as establishing his right to enter into legal action under an assumed name.

I intend to e-mail the YouTube copyright service on May 15th if I do not receive the court order demanding restoration. Assuming the little ass-monkey does manage to convince a court to grant a restraining order, it must be delivered quickly (that would also have his legal information on it and I will counter-file then).

The way the DMCA is written, I expect that won't do any good. YouTube has to keep it down once they receive his statement that he's gone to court---there's no exception listed, even if they don't believe him. Plus, all your complaint will do is put them in a he-said-she-said situation.

I'd love to be proven wrong on this, but my bet is that they'll keep the video down.

However, I am certain at this stage that he is blowing smoke. I find it hard to believe that any court is going to grant a restraining order given my obvious fair use and, assuming the judge knows a little about Star Trek, his obvious lack of ownership.

I'm in total agreement here.

Lord Poe · Post by **Lord Poe** » 2007-05-11 03:11am

There's plenty of videos like ours up on Youtube, that have actually gone farther than we have. I wonder if Ray Bans will sue this guy:

BUSTED:Guy catches glasses with face

Or maybe the WeHoGirls or the NoHoGirls will sue this guy!

Lord Poe · Post by **Lord Poe** » 2007-05-11 04:42am

I just received another letter from Dildo. You know, the guy who's gmail account I'm spamming?

"Now, I'll let "Last Bastion" do the talking."

Thanks for letting it talk! Here's what it says ^_^

5 day stats:

Last Bastion on BCfiles:
Highest number of downloads: 535 (assuming 2 more downloads after this email is complete)
Highest Number of votes: 9 (Part IV, rated 3.1)
Highest Average rating: 6.4 (Part I, number of votes 9)
Highest number of positive comments: 20 (Part 4 - counting your own comments)

Episode II on BCfiles:
Number of downloads: 1000+
Number of votes: 32
Average ratinge: 9.9
Number of positive comments: 35 (Not counting my own)

Thanks for playing! Unfortunately you are the loser. Good day. ^_^

Hey! Check it out! You got your own section!

Keanu's personal fluffer looks like he's extremely jealous to me. And look at the logic displayed. He goes from part 1 of Last Bastion to part 4, picking and choosing stats, and compares an upload from 5 months ago to one from 5 days ago!

Let's do a real comparison, shall we? Here's Melvin's Episode 1 of his crap video:

"Holy Skirmish"

Size: 97.66 MB
Version: V1.0
Developer: Dante
Downloads: 645
Date Added: 09-18-2006
Type / Category: Media

And here's the first episode of "The Last Bastion":

"The Last Bastion" part 1

Size: 10.51 MB
Developer: Wayne Poe
Downloads: 534
Date Added: 05-06-2007
Requirements: Windows Media Player
Type / Category: Media > Last Bastion

Now I'm not a math wiz, but "Holy Skirmish" has been up for download on BCfiles for 8 months, and ONLY has 111 more downloads than "The Last Bastion" part 1, which has been up for download on BCfiles for...5 days.

Who's the fuckin' loser, here? Let's look at something else:

(Image provided by Dildo Cuntfart's Photobucket account)

In 8 days, "Holy Skirmish" had at grand total of 5 downloads. Again, in 5 days, "The Last Bastion" part 1 has had 534 downloads.

I didn't know it was so easy to get into Louisiana Tech...

And here's more fun reading! :

+http://p088.ezboard.com/fcrimsondragons ... 4876.topic

I'm sure everyone's done one before. They're easy ^.^ Just copy and paste and put your answers where mine are.

Age: 24

Locations: Ruston, LA - Craphole of the US

What do you do? I work with the Air Force here at Tech Detatchment 305. Currently I'm at the university studying up for my degree in Aviation Management and I've had a pilot lisence for almost 5 yrs now.

What time did you really get up this morning? About 3:30a

What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Ricky Bobby... omg funneh

What movie star do people compare you to? ...One more person compares me to Keanu Reeves and I will kill them. Let's get one thing straight... I do NOT look like Keanu Reeves. Keanu Reeves looks like ME.

What is your favorite T.V. show? Star Trek: The Next Generation. You can't beat entertainment like that.

Where were you and what were you doing on 9/11? It was about 6:40a and I was heading to the hanger to get ready to fly, but when I pulled up, I found the gate was locked and no one was around. I was all 'WTF?!?!' and sat around, wondering where my instructor was, but had another class later that day. I left the Base of FltOps and went back to campus because I had other classes, but when I got there, everyone was huddled in groups and talking out in the grass and on the sidewalks. It was the erriest thing I had ever seen. Right when I stepped in the door, the CinC of the Det at the time looked right at me and told me to step into his office. At first I was like OH SHIIIT because I thought I was in serious trouble or something, but when I walked in, I saw 5 other people on his couch looking up at the TV. After about 15 mins of watching the news casts, he shut it off, turned to all of us in uniform and said: "You've got a job to do airmen... let's do it."

What did you have for breakfast? Waffles

What is your favorite potato chip? Flamin Hot Cheetos

Describe the car you drive: Indy Red 2001 Dodge Stratus R/T 200hp V6

What characteristics do you despise? hypocrites

Favorite time of day? Night

Favorite sport to watch? Baseball

Coke or Pepsi? DEW, BABY

Do you have pets? No, but I wouldn't mind a cat

What did you want to be when you were little? A Firetruck

Nicknames? Neo, Keanu

Eye color? Guess

Ever Been to Africa? No

Ever loved someone so much it made you cry? Yes

Been in a car accident? Yes, but it wasn't my fault. I was rear-ended.

Favorite day of the week? Friday

Disney or Warner Brothers? Disney is of the Devil

Ford or Chevy? Anything but Ford

What are you listening to right now? Bad Day - David Powter

How many tattoos do you have? none

Would you ever get any(more) tatoos? Hell no.

Why? I think they're kinda vulgar for some reason

Are you saving yourself for marriage? Yes

Do you live by a code (if yes, what)? "Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do."

Do you consider yourself honorable? ...Sometimes. People tell me I am, but I just kinda raise an eyebrow.

Glasses? Sometimes.

What are you wearing right now? Black shirt, blue jeans and my standard issue boots

Do you play video games (If yes, what)? Like crazy. Right now the ones I'm playing on PC are Star Trek: Bridge Commander and X3: Reunion (No, its not an X-men game, newbs!)

What are you looking forward to right now? Getting a new video card.

Saving himself for marriage!!!! BWAAAAHAHAHA!!! And again, he doesn't live in Ruston, LA, or attend classes at Louisiana Tech. No sir....

Stark · Post by **Stark** » 2007-05-11 05:00am

Wow, he really *IS* identifying with Keanu Reeves. That's... awesome.

Post by **Gandalf** » 2007-05-11 07:41am

Lord Poe wrote:Where were you and what were you doing on 9/11? It was about 6:40a and I was heading to the hanger to get ready to fly, but when I pulled up, I found the gate was locked and no one was around. I was all 'WTF?!?!' and sat around, wondering where my instructor was, but had another class later that day. I left the Base of FltOps and went back to campus because I had other classes, but when I got there, everyone was huddled in groups and talking out in the grass and on the sidewalks. It was the erriest thing I had ever seen. Right when I stepped in the door, the CinC of the Det at the time looked right at me and told me to step into his office. At first I was like OH SHIIIT because I thought I was in serious trouble or something, but when I walked in, I saw 5 other people on his couch looking up at the TV. After about 15 mins of watching the news casts, he shut it off, turned to all of us in uniform and said: "You've got a job to do airmen... let's do it."

I know there's probably a serious side to the bolded that I'm not seeing, but I can't help but find this completely hilarious.

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2007-05-11 07:59am

For some Virginity is a choice, for others it is a curse that can't be lifted. Guess which one Dildo is.

SilverWingedSeraph · Post by **SilverWingedSeraph** » 2007-05-11 08:08am

Lord Pounder wrote:For some Virginity is a choice, for others it is a curse that can't be lifted. Guess which one Dildo is.

Psh... like there's any need to guess.

Vohu Manah · Post by **Vohu Manah** » 2007-05-11 10:57am

Darth Holbytlan wrote:My bet is that you're underestimating the legal validity of an assumed name. The only reference I found is Wikipedia, though. It specifically mentions a court case (Lindon v. First National Bank) as establishing his right to enter into legal action under an assumed name.

You're probably correct here.

Darth Holbytlan wrote:The way the DMCA is written, I expect that won't do any good. YouTube has to keep it down once they receive his statement that he's gone to court---there's no exception listed, even if they don't believe him. Plus, all your complaint will do is put them in a he-said-she-said situation.

I'd love to be proven wrong on this, but my bet is that they'll keep the video down.

The beauty of the Maryland court system is that all cases, whether in a district or circuit court, are quickly searchable with CaseSearch. It takes only a day for new cases to be posted. "Dante" has to file in Maryland, period, according to the DMCA. And since he has to open a case in order to get his restraining order...

I will also point out that the video has been posted elsewhere and "Dante" is aware that location. No takedown notice was ever given to that site, only YouTube. May not help, but it is interesting.

Vohu Manah · Post by **Vohu Manah** » 2007-05-11 11:03am

Lord Poe wrote:I just received another letter from Dildo. You know, the guy who's gmail account I'm spamming?

Tell Airman "Cowardly Donkeyfucker" to send you his legal name and contact information. If he were half the human he claims to be, he'd allow this to be concluded.

Starglider · Post by **Starglider** » 2007-05-11 11:29am

That last part is genuinely surreal. He's combining obsessive playground taunts with pathetic attempts at legal action? I haven't seen immaturity or sheer irrational kookishness on that scale since... usenet circa 1998.

Clearly he is existing in some bizarrely distorted delusional worldview where he is his made up character, this is an epic fight of good-by-definition (him, Trek, his small cult of fanboys) versus evil-by-definition (you, Wars, anyone who points out how ridiculous his crap is) and the world is bound to support him because 'good guys always win'.

Sadly if he follows typical internet wacko behaviour patterns he will continue to be obsessed with you until someone else does something to get his attention who better fits the archetype of 'evil rival'. Sucks to have the hassle I expect but on the plus side, more ongoing entertainment for all concerned.

Lord Poe · Post by **Lord Poe** » 2007-05-11 01:02pm

Vohu Manah wrote:
Lord Poe wrote:I just received another letter from Dildo. You know, the guy who's gmail account I'm spamming?
Tell Airman "Cowardly Donkeyfucker" to send you his legal name and contact information. If he were half the human he claims to be, he'd allow this to be concluded.

You should tell him in a formal declaration, and see what he says:

sirneotheone@gmail.com

Now I don't want anyone spamming that email address, ok?

Darth Holbytlan · Post by **Darth Holbytlan** » 2007-05-11 03:21pm

Vohu Manah wrote:The beauty of the Maryland court system is that all cases, whether in a district or circuit court, are quickly searchable with CaseSearch. It takes only a day for new cases to be posted.

Great. Except that copyright is a Federal matter, not state, and so claims have to be filed in Federal court. That search only covers your state's courts, and isn't going to list any copyright action of Dante's. You'd need to look his supposed case up on PACER, which is a for-pay service.

I will also point out that the video has been posted elsewhere and "Dante" is aware that location. No takedown notice was ever given to that site, only YouTube. May not help, but it is interesting.

Further evidence that he's too lazy to have actually gone to court like he claimed.

apocolypse · Post by **apocolypse** » 2007-05-11 05:17pm

Lord Poe wrote:
Vohu Manah wrote:
Lord Poe wrote:I just received another letter from Dildo. You know, the guy who's gmail account I'm spamming?
Tell Airman "Cowardly Donkeyfucker" to send you his legal name and contact information. If he were half the human he claims to be, he'd allow this to be concluded.
You should tell him in a formal declaration, and see what he says:

sirneotheone@gmail.com

Now I don't want anyone spamming that email address, ok?

You've got to be fucking kidding me. What is this wierd obsessive compulsive thing he has with Keanu Reeves?

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2007-05-11 05:20pm

apocolypse wrote:
Lord Poe wrote:
Vohu Manah wrote: Tell Airman "Cowardly Donkeyfucker" to send you his legal name and contact information. If he were half the human he claims to be, he'd allow this to be concluded.
You should tell him in a formal declaration, and see what he says:

sirneotheone@gmail.com

Now I don't want anyone spamming that email address, ok?

You've got to be fucking kidding me. What is this wierd obsessive compulsive thing he has with Keanu Reeves?

Methinks he's gat for Keanu. Hell, my boyfriend is, too.