mobius@Mercury.mcs.com (Rob Repp) writes:
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It is my belief that this disclaimer may, in effect, create a contract between
the writer and TSR, which releases all copyright from the author to TSR. That
is, as the writer of a derivative work, you will surrender all copyright to
TSR. (Normally, TSR would have no copyright to material written by you, which
is derivative of TSR works, because you maintain the copyright to your original
elements. INCLUDING THIS DISCLAIMER may mean that you LOSE THAT COPYRIGHT.)
Thus, this being the case, TSR may publish your material, in part or in full,
for profit, and you will have NO LEGAL RECOURSE. That is, you will receive no
payment for your work should TSR decide to publish it.
I make no claim as to intention on TSR's part, but it may still, independently,
be the case, and could affect YOU at a later date.