Using nicknames at DVinfo.net

Bob Zimmerman · September 26th, 2003, 10:35 AM

I'm thinking about doing a story about something that happened in the 70's, I won't go into details right now. I want to use the people involved nicknames. Would there be any problem in doing that? I have no idea where some of these people are anymore. Do you need permission to use a nickname?

Without a doubt some people will be able to watch the (hopefully) film and say "Hey thats me"!! I'm thinking maybe I could swap a few nicknames around to avoid any problems.

Bob Zimmerman · September 29th, 2003, 01:40 PM

Either I stumped everone or it's a really stupid question!! I got a e-mail from a guy about it. It must be ok then!

Rob Lohman · October 6th, 2003, 04:39 AM

I think this one was answered before in this forum. If I recall
correctly it seems to depend on how close the match is
(subjective issue!). You might be okay I think if someone thinks,
hey, I had a similar experience. If the person knows 100%
you are talking about him and it is something they don't like
you might be in trouble.... Using different names then actual
names is always a good idea. Don't swap the real names
around, make fake ones.

Dylan Couper · October 6th, 2003, 09:04 AM

Bob, I think Rob is right. I also remember a discussion similar to this one sometime earlier this year. Do a serch for nicknames and you might find what you need.

September 26th, 2003, 10:35 AM	#1
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	Using nicknames I'm thinking about doing a story about something that happened in the 70's, I won't go into details right now. I want to use the people involved nicknames. Would there be any problem in doing that? I have no idea where some of these people are anymore. Do you need permission to use a nickname? Without a doubt some people will be able to watch the (hopefully) film and say "Hey thats me"!! I'm thinking maybe I could swap a few nicknames around to avoid any problems.

October 6th, 2003, 04:39 AM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I think this one was answered before in this forum. If I recall correctly it seems to depend on how close the match is (subjective issue!). You might be okay I think if someone thinks, hey, I had a similar experience. If the person knows 100% you are talking about him and it is something they don't like you might be in trouble.... Using different names then actual names is always a good idea. Don't swap the real names around, make fake ones. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 6th, 2003, 09:04 AM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Bob, I think Rob is right. I also remember a discussion similar to this one sometime earlier this year. Do a serch for nicknames and you might find what you need. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

September 29th, 2003, 01:40 PM	#2
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	Either I stumped everone or it's a really stupid question!! I got a e-mail from a guy about it. It must be ok then!