Showing posts with label Twitter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Twitter. Show all posts

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Louise Brooks Society gives up social media

Over the last few months, the Louise Brooks Society™ has suffered attack after attack on its various social media accounts, and has decided to call it quits on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Maintaining these accounts is just not worth the trouble, and anyways, their influence is waning - especially Twitter. 

Sadly, each of these social media platforms have allowed an internet troll (we all know who I'm talking about) to attack the LBS through a series of nuisance complaints alleging the Louise Brooks Society has somehow infringed on their trademark and intellectual property rights. Bullshit. It is simply not true, but these platforms and others, like LinkTree and Etsy and CafePress, simply don't care. The truth is in the details, but sadly, these platforms can't be bothered with details like my Louise Brooks Society predates the troll's trademark by more than 20 years. It is enough to simply file a claim, and have someone's else page or account permanently disabled.

The Louise Brooks Society Twitter account, established in 2009, had gained more than 5000 followers, and was taken down. And so was the recently established second LBS Twitter account.

The Louise Brooks Society Facebook fan page, established in 2010, had also gained more than 5000 followers, and was taken down. And so was the official LBS Facebook account.

The Louise Brooks Society Instagram page, established in 2021, had gained more than 5300 followers, and was taken down. And so was the second LBS Instagram account, which in the last couple of months had gained more than 500 followers.

If these platforms don't care enough about me, then I don't care about them.  

But what's more, this vindictive troll has also had my PERSONAL Twitter and Facebook pages permanently disabled, likely because I describe myself as the "Director" of the Louise Brooks Society. (With its reference to a film director, what else could I call myself ?) BTW: I founded the Louise Brooks Society website in 1995, and have long displayed a © copyright symbol on my website. Sadly, I have been cut off from my family and friends.


I expect to not post about this situation anymore. It is a drag, and I could imagine many readers of this blog find this matter a bit tedious. But, I would expect, they are more reason and interesting than the bat-shit crazy posts the troll has been posting about me.  

The two decade old images shown here are of the images that got my accounts taken down.

THE LEGAL STUFF: The Louise Brooks Society™ blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society  (www.pandorasbox.com). Original contents copyright © 2023. Further unauthorized use prohibited.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Update on the Attacks on the Louise Brooks Society

As some may know, the Louise Brooks Society is under attack. Last week, the Louise Brooks Society Facebook page was suspended for 3 days due to a bogus report of trademark infringement filed by Michael Garcia Mujica, doing business as "Vintage Brooks". The image which Mujica claims violated his 2019 trademark (on the name "Louise Brooks") was one I have been using for decades. It is shown below. 


Hours after the Louise Brooks Society Facebook page was suspended, my personal Facebook page, under my name, Thomas Gladysz, was disabled, no doubt because of another fraudulent claim by you know who. Will this troll never stop? 

Since I use my personal account to access Facebook and run my Louise Brooks Society page, I am now effectively locked out of Facebook all together. I can no longer communicate with my family and friends, and with those whom I have met over the internet through a shared interest in Louise Brooks.

Later that day, or was it the next day (it all seems like a long ago nightmare), the Louise Brooks Society Twitter accounts was also permanently disabled. Actually, this is the second LBS Twitter account to be destroyed by a fraudulent claim of trademark infringement filed by Michael Garcia Mujica (dba Vintage Brooks). And just today, my personal Twitter account was also disabled.

I had been on Twitter since 2009. And, I had been on Facebook since 2010. That is more than 13 years of lost contacts and connections (numbering in the thousands), and more than 13 of lost good will and brand development. I don't know the number of times I tweeted, but it was likely thousands of times. The same with Facebook where I posted thousands of times. That is a lot of lost history as well.

I have filed appeals with each of these platforms, but each has failed to respond to my appeals. With Twitter and Meta (Facebook and Instagram) in such disarray, it is not surprising.

For the record: The Louise Brooks Society™ website was established online in 1995. Its website and the wordmark “Louise Brooks Society” are under copyright and common law trademark protection. Additionally, the Louise Brooks Society operates with the written consent of the Estate of Louise Brooks (Louise Brooks Heirs, LC), and have its permission to use the name and likeness of the actress. "Vintage Brooks" does not.

I  would also like to say that I greatly appreciate the emails of support I have received from my online friends. It looks like I will have to do without Twitter and Facebook for the foreseeable future. If you need to reach me, please note the email address in the image below. (The image, depicting MY business card, was taken down from Instagram because of another nuisance complaint from you know who.) His behavior is contemptible, and really rather pathetic.

THE LEGAL STUFF: The Louise Brooks Society™ blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society (www.pandorasbox.com). Original contents copyright © 2023. Further unauthorized use prohibited.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Louise Brooks Society under attack again

Just so everyone knows, my Louise Brooks Society Facebook account has been suspended for 3 days due to a bogus report of trademark infringement filed by the internet troll Michael Garcia Mujica, doing business as "Vintage Brooks". My apologies to 5000+ followers, but this troll seemingly doesn't have anything better to do than harass the Louise Brooks Society. What a loser.

The two items on Facebook which were reported were a link to the March 4th Louise Brooks Society blog reporting on the forthcoming publication of a graphic novel about the actress, Dark Star: Louise Brooks in Berlin.  Also reported for trademark violation was my Louise Brooks Society logo, which is shown below. "Vintage Brooks" has no legitimate or lawful claim to either of these items. He does not own each and every use of Brooks name. His claims of trademark infringement is nothing more than harassment.

 

Today, as well, the re-established Louise Brooks Society Instagram account was also taken down following yet another allegation by Vintage Brooks of trademark infringement. Again, this is bull shit. Last week, two images on my LBS Instagram account were also taken down following a fraudulent claim of trademark infringement. One of images picture an old pinback button showing the image above. The other image which was removed was  an image of my Louise Brooks Society business card. BTW: I had to reestablish the Louise Brooks Society Instagram account after it was taken down once before.

A few weeks ago, the Louise Brooks Society Twitter account was also shut down following a complaint by Vintage Brooks. The Louise Brooks Society has been on Twitter since 2009, and it had gained more than 5000 followers. 

Of course, I have filed appeals with each of these platforms, but each has failed to respond to my appeals. With Twitter and Meta (Facebook and Instagram) in such disarray, it is not surprising. The only good spin on this situation is that Vintage Brooks actions are helping build a legal case and financial liability against himself.

For the record: The Louise Brooks Society™ website was established online in 1995. Its website and the wordmark “Louise Brooks Society” are under copyright and common law trademark protection. Additionally, the Louise Brooks Society operates with the written consent of the Estate of Louise Brooks (Louise Brooks Heirs, LC), and have its permission to use the name and likeness of the actress. "Vintage Brooks" does not.

UPDATE 3/23/2023: Today, the second incarnation of the Louise Brooks Society Twitter account was permanently suspended. No doubt, it was taken down after a complaint by Vintage Brooks. I don't know for sure, as the account was taken down without any explanation.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Louise Brooks Society now on Post (a new messaging app)

I launched the Louise Brooks Society website way back in the summer of 1995. I was a pioneer. The LBS was one of the first websites devoted to silent film and/or a silent film actor. Today, my website is certainly one of the longest lasting. 

Along the way, I branched out. There was a Louise Brooks Society MySpace page at one point, as well as a TribeNet page, and a streaming music channel (RadioLulu) on Live365. Things come and go. This blog dates back to 2002, when I first started writing about Louise Brooks on LiveJournal. In 2009, I transitioned the LBS blog to Blogger, where it has been ever since. (Some of the other Louise Brooks Society social media accounts can be found in the right hand column. Or, check out the LBS on LinkTree.)

The LBS has been on Twitter since 2009. (See https://twitter.com/LB_Society) To date, I have tweeted more than 6,150 times and gained some 5,200 followers. Not bad considering Louise Brooks and silent film is something of a niche interest.

With all the changes and uncertainty around Twitter these days (I think you know what I mean, as some are predicting its demise), I figure it is best to have a back-up, twitter-like account - an alternative app. I plan to stay with Twitter for the time being, but have recently set up an account on POST. That account can be found at https://post.news/@louisebrookssoc

I would encourage anyone interested in exploring the brave new world of Post to check it out. The Louise Brooks Society already has a few followers, and a few posts! Come on and join the smart set.


The Louise Brooks Society blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society. (www.pandorasbox.com). Original contents copyright © 2022. Further unauthorized use prohibited.

 

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Louise Brooks Society now on Mastadon

I launched the Louise Brooks Society website way back in the summer of 1995. I was a pioneer. The LBS was one of the first websites devoted to silent film and/or a silent film actor. Today, my website is certainly one of the longest lasting. 

Along the way, I branched out. There was a Louise Brooks Society MySpace page at one point, as well as a TribeNet page, and a streaming music channel (RadioLulu) on Live365. Things come and go. This blog dates back to 2002, when I first started writing about Louise Brooks on LiveJournal. In 2009, I transitioned the LBS blog to Blogger, where it has been ever since. (Some of the other Louise Brooks Society social media accounts can be found in the right hand column. Or, check out the LBS on LinkTree.)

The LBS has been on Twitter since 2009. (See https://twitter.com/LB_Society) To date, I have tweeted more than 6,150 times and gained some 5,200 followers. Not bad considering this is a niche interest.

With all the changes and uncertainty around Twitter these days (I think you know what I mean, as some are predicting its demise), I figure it is best to have a back-up, twitter-like account - an alternative app. I plan to stay with Twitter for the time being, but have recently set up an account on Mastadon. That account can be found at https://sfba.social/@LouiseBrooksSociety.

I would encourage anyone interested in exploring the brave new world of Mastadon to check it out. The Louise Brooks Society already has 10 followers, and a few of its three posts have been favored and boosted. Hooray! Come on and join the smart set.

The Louise Brooks Society blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society. (www.pandorasbox.com). Original contents copyright © 2022. Further unauthorized use prohibited.

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Even more Louise Brooks and even more Louise Brooks Society

For a number of years now, the Louise Brooks Society has been a member of the CMBA (Classic Movie Blog Association). And for a number of years, the CMBA has run an annual blogathon in which members blog on a topic or theme. This year's blogathon, with the theme "Movies are Murder," is set to take place November 7th through November 11th. The Louise Brooks Society blog will join in, with a post or two on the 1929 film, The Canary Murder Case. Be sure and stay tuned.


Speaking of The Canary Murder Case.... of late, the Louise Brooks Society Instagram page has been posting images from that celebrated film. Many of these images have received hundreds of likes, and the relatively new LBS Instagram page has gathered more than 4,400 followers. Wowza! Check it out - and be sure and follow the Louise Brooks Society on Instagram

Looking for more Louise Brooks and silent film news? Be sure and follow the Louise Brooks Society on Twitter. More than 5,200 others do so. Check it out - and be sure and follow the Louise Brooks Society on Twitter

Links to the various LBS social media accounts can be found on the LBS Linktree at https://linktr.ee/LouiseBrooksSociety

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter, follow us now!

 The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society.

 As of today, the LBS is followed by nearly 5000 individuals. Are you one of them?
Why not join the conversation? Be sure and visit the official LBS Twitter profile, and check out the more
than 5,800 LBS tweets posted since January of 2009! (That's when the LBS joined Twitter.) For those who like to follow the flow, the LBS twitter stream can also be found in the right hand column of this blog.
 Who follows the LBS on Twitter? Along with many Louise Brooks fans, there are film historians, cine clubs and film festivals, art deco collectors, Jazz Age aficionados, classic film buffs as well as online profiles representing Greta Garbo, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Clara Bow, Rudolph Valentino and other stars of the silent and early sound era. As well as contemporary actors and actresses who love Louise Brooks.
Are you among the LBS twitter followers? If not, sign up today and don't miss a tweet! Visit @LB_Society today!
 
 
And for those interested, be sure and check out the Twitter account of Thomas Gladysz, founding director of the Louise Brooks Society, at @thomas_gladysz 

Monday, November 21, 2016

Follow the Louise Brooks Society on Twitter

Do you follow the Louise Brooks Society on Twitter? If not, you should! The LBS ( @LB_Society ) has been on the popular social media platform since 2009. In fact, the LBS is followed by more than 4,200+ fans and other interested individuals (including a few famous names).

And while you're at it, be sure and check out the LBS Twitter profile, and the more than 5,000 LBS tweets ... so far! 

@LB_Society

Thursday, April 28, 2016

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society. In fact, the LBS is followed by more than 2,700 fans and other interested individuals. Are you one of them? Be sure and check out the LBS Twitter profile, and check out the more than 4,700 LBS tweets so far!

 

Louise Brooks ✪

@LB_Society

Louise Brooks Society - all about the silent film & Jazz Age icon who played Lulu in Pandora's Box. Visit our website, blog & online radio station!

Joined January 2009
Born on November 14, 1995

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Louise Brooks Society on Twitter

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society. In fact, the LBS is followed by more than 2,700 fans and other interested individuals. Are you one of them? Be sure and check out the LBS Twitter profile, and check out the more than 4,700 LBS tweets so far!


Louise Brooks ✪

@LB_Society

Louise Brooks Society - all about the silent film & Jazz Age icon who played Lulu in Pandora's Box. Visit our website, blog & online radio station!

Joined January 2009
Born on November 14, 1995
326 Photos and videos 

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Louise Brooks Society on Twitter @LB_Society


The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society.


 As of today, the LBS is followed by more than 3000 individuals. Are you one of them? Why not join the conversation? Be sure and visit the official LBS Twitter profile, and check out the more than 3,800 LBS tweets! For those who like to follow the flow, the LBS twitter stream can also be found in the right hand column of this blog.

And that's not all. 


RadioLulu ♪♫♬♪

also has a Twitter account at @Radio_Lulu

           As of now, RadioLulu is followed by more than 3000 individuals, and has posted more than 175 tweets!This recently established account tweets about Louise Brooks and music as well as additions to
RadioLulu - the long running online radio station of the Louise Brooks Society
at live365.com/stations/298896 Check them both out! 

And for those who want to, check out the Twitter account of Thomas Gladysz, founding director of the Louise Brooks Society, at @thomas_gladysz 

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Follow Louise Brooks on Twitter

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society. As of today, the LBS is followed by more than 2,700 individuals. Are you one of them? Why not join the conversation? Be sure and visit the official LBS Twitter profile, and check out the more than 3,465 LBS tweets so far!
The LBS twitter stream can also be found in the right hand column of this blog.
And that's not all.

RadioLulu ♪♫♬♪

also has a Twitter account at @Radio_Lulu.
This account tweets about Louise Brooks and music as well as additions to
RadioLulu - the long running online radio station of the Louise Brooks Society
at live365.com/stations/298896 Check it out today!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society. As of today, the LBS is followed by more than 2,700 individuals. Are you one of them? Why not join the conversation? Be sure and visit the LBS Twitter profile, and check out the more than 3,465 LBS tweets so far!
The LBS twitter stream can also be found in the right hand column.
And that's not all.

RadioLulu ♪♫♬♪

also has a Twitter account at @Radio_Lulu.
This new account tweets about Louise Brooks and music and additions to
RadioLulu - the online radio station of the Louise Brooks Society
at live365.com/stations/298896 Check it out today!

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Louise Brooks Society on Twitter

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society. As of now, the LBS is followed by more than 2,320 individuals. Are you one of them? Why not join the conversation? Be sure and visit the LBS
Twitter profile, and check out the more than 3,010 LBS tweets so far!
Louise Brooks is trending in 2014!
The LBS twitter stream can also be found in the right hand column.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society. As of now, the LBS is followed by more than 2,160 followers. Are you one of them? Why not join the conversation? Be sure and visit the LBS
Twitter profile, and check out the more than 2,760 LBS tweets so far!
Louise Brooks is trending in 2013! The LBS twitter stream can also be 
found in the right hand column.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Get social :: Louise Brooks Society on Twitter

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society. As of now, the LBS is followed by more than 2,080 fans. Are you one of them? Why not join the conversation? Be sure and visit the LBS
Twitter profile, and check out the more than 2,643 LBS tweets so far!
You should have seen the large number of fans tweeting birthday wishes to the actress
last week. Louise Brooks was trending in 2013! The LBS
twitter stream can also be found
in the right hand column.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Louise Brooks Society on Twitter


 Be sure and check out the Louise Brooks Society on twitter @LB_Society

Join the conversation.

To date, the LBS has posted more than 2,350 tweets to its now 1,865 followers.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Get social with the Louise Brooks Society

We hope you like the new refinements on the Louise Brooks Society blog, including the Disqus commenting system embedded in every post. Don't be shy. Ask a question, post a link, or leave a comment.

If you enjoy this blog, please don't forget to join this site with Google friend connect. So far, 198 individuals have done so! It would be great to have more than 200 friends following this blog. Google friend connect is located in the right hand column. As is the sign up / subscribe to this blog.  Don't miss a thing.

And don't forget to follow the Louise Brooks Society on twitter at @LB_Society. More than 1,843 individuals are already following the LBS and its 2,327 tweets!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Louise Brooks Society on Twitter

The Louise Brooks Society is on Twitter @LB_Society. The LBS is followed by more than 1,500 fans. Why not be one of them? Be sure and visit the LBS Twitter profile, and check out
the more than 1,900 LBS tweets so far!


Saturday, December 22, 2012

Louise Brooks on Twitter

The Louise Brooks Society has been on Twitter for more than a couple years, and has garnered more than 1,333 followers. The LBS Twitter account can be found at https://twitter.com/LB_Society


Want to know what folks are saying about Louise Brooks and the LBS on Twitter? To do so, follow this link https://twitter.com/search?q=louise+brooks     Here are a few recent examples:


I was about to bemoan the lack of Louise Brooks on BBC 4's "Screen Goddesses" but they left her until the very end! Whoo! 

BBC 'Arena' doc on Screen Goddesses got better. Nice to see Anna May Wong,but was sad no Louise Brooks..THEN they had her brilliantly end it 

Screen Goddesses documentary on BBC4 has convinced me Louise Brooks is the most beautiful woman who's ever lived. 

Louise Brooks, making Christmas cooler than ever...  

Why not join the Louise Brooks Society with this YouTube clip of a Tour Around Berlin In 1929?

G.W. Pabst's Diary Of A Lost Girl (1929), a Louise Brooks classic and a much treasured film from the Weimar days

Louise Brooks and Colleen Moore are my role model. Hairstyle that i currently obsessed with and adopted. ☺ #

the Louise Brooks Society sounds off: "easily the actress' best talkie."


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