Font designer could sue over 'go home' vans

[the_physicist]

Font designer could sue over 'go home' vans
By Kevin Rawlinson

A French designer is considering suing the UK government, claiming it used his work without payment on vans telling illegal immigrants to "go home".Fabien Delage said he was in touch with the Home Office over the use of his font on the mobile billboards

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[shortsweetcynic]

"My fonts are free for personal use only, if you want to use them for work you have to purchase the licence on my website.

"I create typefaces and that's how I earn my living. I have absolutely no way to control who's using my fonts except for freelance artists that play the game, buy the licence online and get a licence agreement from me."

and that's why i always, ALWAYS honor those who request a license for commercial use. it's not the first time i've heard of someone being called out on that shit and it's such a small thing to save a lot of hassle.

i'm glad he's raising a stink, though. when even the type wants to gtfo? man.

edit: forgot a word

[strandedinaber]

I hope everyone who can possibly sue the government sues over this. Disgusting racist and xenophobic actions not only sanctioned but undertaken by the government.

[oystermato]

WHITE PEOPLE JUST REALLY NEED TO FUCKING STOP.

[helethmiel]

As a designer myself...YAAAAASSSSSSS, get it Fabien!

[thelilyqueen]

I find myself reminded of those incidents when serious criminals get caught for tax evasion or get pulled over for speeding/having a light out and primo evidence is found.