This shouldn't bother me, I suppose

[Control-Z]

and posting while I'm feeling as I do is probably not a great idea but I guess I'll just have to live with any consequences.

I received an email from wikipedia:

'Can you convince the (name of my) family to release the images of Gerri under the GFDL? The restriction they've placed on the images not being used in abortion ads makes them fair use rather than free and I'd rather they not be in danger of deletion whenever some twathead decides they don't count as fair use. If it helps, you can explain to them that compliance with the GFDL in any actual advertising would be so hard to do that it would be almost impossible to legally use these images for anything but their intended use.'

Currently there is a note: 'per the previous tag on this page, (name of my) family requests that this image "not be used in affiliation with, for, or by any pro-life or anti-choice organization, group, or person...'

I haven't responded yet but they can go ahead and delete the images. I will never give permission for free use of them. (Not that it will stop anyone.)

I guess what upsets me is the lack of control I have over the misinformation that goes around. It's bad enough that no one ever authorized the use of her image in the first place. But now, even the well meaning, misquote, pull statements out of context, write things I've never said and make assumptions about how I feel. And what the opposition does to advance their agenda is, well, you can probably imagine.

So then I saw the Netflix summery of a documentary about my mom that was recently released to the public. It states: 'We hear from Gerri's best friend, from her "Pro-Life" daughters, and get a glimpse of what it was like years before Roe v. Wade.'

Me, pro-life?!? I suppose it could be a typo or an honest mistake, though it seems highly unlikely, especially if they've actually watched the documentary. But, damn, after all the crap I've heard and read over the years I'm seething. I don't know what to say.

It feels like an open invitation to the opposition for a field day.

Maybe I'm overreacting.

[ThomCat]

1. I don't think you're overreacting.

I'd be frustrated too in your situation. :(

[Control-Z]

2. How do you do it?

You have amazing insight - and, always, never ending compassion. You truly amaze me. If only I possessed half your heart and strength. I'm ashamed.

[ThomCat]

3. Really?

I see myself relying heavily on everyone else here at DU. You're part of my support network to help me deal with all the heavy stuff. I am not the least bit amazing. Just well supported.
:hug:

[bliss_eternal]

4. I don't feel that you are overreacting...

...and I'm very sorry to hear that you are going through this. :hug:

Is there any way at all that you can contact an attorney/lawyer that could advise you on how to address these issues? Generally when companies are confronted by legal entities stuff like this disappears.

Don't know how much of a concern money is, but perhaps you could contact Naral, Planned Parenthood and Ms. magazine on advice on someone that may be willing to take this situation on your behalf--protect your interests and that of your family. (Someone like Gloria Allred comes to mind). Check into the Carrie Baker situation (denied birth control at the pharmacy). Someone's got to be representing her interests. At the very least, it may help you to find someone that can help.

People SHOULD not be "assuming" you are anti-choice and making statements about you, when they don't even know you. :grr::mad:

Sending you sincere best wishes that you are able to resolve this. :grouphug:

[VelmaD]

5. I cannot believe...

they actually used the word "twathead".