NBA Referee Profiles

[wanja]

phillyref.com has NBA referee photos, biography data and sorts by birthdate, home state, birth state, high school state, seasons, games, playoffs and finals. This is a preview, so please share suggestions and problems. The first access will take longer since the photos will be downloaded to your computer. The NBA ref list is available at:

http://phillyref.com/basketball/nbarefs/nbarefs.html

[Jurassic Referee]

The NBA refs used to post their profiles on their website. Not sure if they still do.

http://www.probasketballrefs.com

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

The NBA refs used to post their profiles on their website. Not sure if they still do.

http://www.probasketballrefs.com

Yeah -- this is pretty much just stolen from the NBRA site.

Not cool dude... I'd suggest that you take it down.

[psujaye]

this has lawsuit written all over it....

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Brad

Yeah -- this is pretty much just stolen from the NBRA site.

Not cool dude... I'd suggest that you take it down.

I think that the NBA refs have taken their profiles down. Just guessing, but after all the crap that has been dumped on 'em lately in the media, I don't know whether it's a good idea for them to publicize where they can be found. Too many whacko fans around.

[wanja]

Originally Posted by Brad

Yeah -- this is pretty much just stolen from the NBRA site.

Not cool dude... I'd suggest that you take it down.

The NBRA is listed and linked as one of 2 sources. Any request from the NBRA to remove will be honored and information gathered from other available sources. The value added is in the organization, presentation and sorting of the information.

[JRutledge]

Can we stop overreacting? I know there are copyright laws, but that does not always apply to public information. It is not like the information has not been made public. Maybe the pictures are a problem, but there are many pictures you can find that are not copyrighted.

Peace

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Can we stop overreacting? I know there are copyright laws, but that does not always apply to public information. It is not like the information has not been made public. Maybe the pictures are a problem, but there are many pictures you can find that are not copyrighted.

Peace

Jeff, it's pretty clear you don't understand copyright - not a big deal actually, very few people do. What's also clear is you do not have an interest in or sell anything having to do with intellectual property. IP theft is a huge deal, just ask microsoft, the wall street journal, Sony entertainment and any fully employed actor, musician or dancer.

[wanja]

The discussion on the nba referee list is helpful. To remove any question, the list has been taken down for revision. The revised list will eliminate the NBRA profiles. It will include birthdate, birthplace, home state, high school state, education institutions, nba seasons, games, playoffs and finals. All of this information is in the public domain. If appropriate photographs can be located, they will also be included.