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Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes

Posted on | September 21, 2013 | 49 Comments

Attorney Zoa Barnes is representing John Hoge in his peace order case against deranged cyberstalker Bill Schmalfeldt and, predictably, Schmalfeldt’s reaction to this is to demonize Zoa Barnes for merely doing what attorneys do, i.e., represent clients.

If you ever visit Bill Schmalfeldt’s site — which I certainly do not recommend — you will find that it features a very prominent copyright notice. Simple question: Did Bill Schmalfeldt bother to ask Zoa Barnes for permission to use her photo on his site?

If not, under what grounds does he claim the right to use that photo? And if he can explain why it is OK for him to use a photo of Zoa Barnes, why has Bill Schmalfeldt repeatedly claimed that it is a violation of his copyright for other people to use photos of him?

Not sure how Bill Schmalfeldt will explain the apparent contradiction between his own actions and the accusations he has made against others. Maybe his answer would be, “Because I said so.”

 

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49 Responses to “Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes”

  1. MrEvilMatt
    September 21st, 2013 @ 8:10 pm

    Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes: Attorney Zoa Barnes is representing John Hoge in his peace order case again… http://t.co/O5EnWqnKuo

  2. CHideout
    September 21st, 2013 @ 8:10 pm

    Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes: Attorney Zoa Barnes is representing John Hoge in his peace order case again… http://t.co/CFnQCN4EAj

  3. jwbrown1969
    September 21st, 2013 @ 8:10 pm

    Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes: Attorney Zoa Barnes is representing John Hoge in his peace order case again… http://t.co/cf9OLe7Nx6

  4. Lockestep1776
    September 21st, 2013 @ 8:10 pm

    Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes: Attorney Zoa Barnes is representing John Hoge in his peace order case again… http://t.co/vAz3cmkT6w

  5. Citzcom
    September 21st, 2013 @ 8:10 pm

    Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes: Attorney Zoa Barnes is representing John Hoge in his peace order case again… http://t.co/lIC1ZcrFrU

  6. rsmccain
    September 21st, 2013 @ 8:15 pm

    Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/MTh41FhtZy | @wjjhoge @popehat @aaronworthing

  7. AaronWorthing
    September 21st, 2013 @ 8:21 pm

    RT @rsmccain: Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/MTh41FhtZy | @wjjhoge @popehat @aaronworthing

  8. bet0001970
    September 21st, 2013 @ 8:23 pm

    Oh yeah. The photo is his problem.

  9. rmnixondeceased
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:00 pm

    Hypocrisy reigns …

  10. SPQR9
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:06 pm

    Schmalfeldt is too stupid to even be a hypocrite. Its hilarious that he does not realize that his description better matches his own incoherent filing than Barnes’.

  11. wjjhoge
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:13 pm

    RT @rsmccain: Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/MTh41FhtZy | @wjjhoge @popehat @aaronworthing

  12. WJJ Hoge
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:19 pm

    Zoa Barnes has represented our family in various matters over the last fifteen years or so. She’s a smart, skilled, and effective advocate. I’m fortunate to have her as my lawyer in the Schmalfeldt matter.

  13. richard mcenroe
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:26 pm

    Does she realize what kind of swollen circus freak she’s dealing with?

  14. Kyle Kiernan
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:28 pm

    It’s actually quite hard to differentiate between what he doesn’t understand, what he is railing against tactically, and what he is reflexively bitching about because that’s how his Lego’s are arranged.

  15. WJJ Hoge
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:29 pm

    Yes.

  16. Joe Dokes
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:39 pm

    Bill just posted a reasoned explanation justifying his use of her photo without her express permission.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=spfpSIyt4qc#t=233

  17. OwainPenllyn
    September 21st, 2013 @ 9:59 pm

    #WarOnWomen->Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/PKz5qieYZS via @rsmccain #tcot #tgdn #teaparty #twisters #sgp

  18. M. Thompson
    September 21st, 2013 @ 10:10 pm

    Well, he doesn’t realize that everyone deserves a lawyer, and that the one defending him just might be a hired gun.

  19. WarEagle82
    September 21st, 2013 @ 10:34 pm

    Clearly just another case of “Because — SHUT UP!”

    When houseplants have a higher IQ, there is little else to go with…

  20. thatMrGguy
    September 21st, 2013 @ 10:55 pm

    Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/tg79k8wOG2

  21. asideofbacon
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 12:08 am

    In short: Bill Schmalfeldt Hates

    “Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes” — via @rsmccain

    http://t.co/ljxKco0I7P

  22. ChandlersGhost
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 12:53 am

    Eventually Bill is going to turn his hatred on his ideological allies. Once again, I’m reminded of that blonde blogger in Detroit that we don’t talk about. This kind of hate can’t be constrained, and at some point some people are going to wish they hadn’t awakened this stupid whale.

  23. Evi L. Bloggerlady
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 12:56 am

    I am sorry you and Ms. Barnes have to deal with that pustule of a person that is Schamalfedt

  24. DocWashburn
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 1:19 am

    RT @rsmccain: Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/MTh41FhtZy | @wjjhoge @popehat @aaronworthing

  25. Regular Right Guy
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 2:38 am

    The smartest thing now is to do exactly what RSM, Stranahan and the others are doing: document every move he makes, keep the contemporaneous record straight and watch your backs. He’s is dangerous; this kind of behavior always escalates.

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  28. Finrod Felagund
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 4:35 am

    I suspect that at some point he’s going to snap and do something really insane and dangerous.

  29. Dana
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 8:34 am

    If you looked like the esteemed Mr Schmalfeldt, you wouldn’t want your picture published, either!

    I just wonder what he feldt that was so schmal?

  30. Mm
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 8:54 am

    Schmalfeldt is a high school graduate. Nevertheless, he knows more about everything, including law, than a lawyer who attended college, law school, and has been practicing for over 20 years.

  31. McGehee
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 9:07 am

    I’m sure the two dozen buckets of lard in his fridge are petrified with fear.

  32. rsmccain
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 9:18 am

    RT @OwainPenllyn: #WarOnWomen->Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/PKz5qieYZS via @rsmccain #tcot #tgdn #teaparty #twisters #sgp

  33. DocWashburn
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 9:23 am

    RT @OwainPenllyn: #WarOnWomen->Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/PKz5qieYZS via @rsmccain #tcot #tgdn #teaparty #twisters #sgp

  34. jffree1
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 9:25 am

    RT @OwainPenllyn: #WarOnWomen->Bill Schmalfeldt Hates Zoa Barnes http://t.co/PKz5qieYZS via @rsmccain #tcot #tgdn #teaparty #twisters #sgp

  35. robertstacymccain
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 9:33 am

    “Once again, I’m reminded of that blonde blogger in Detroit that we don’t talk about.”

    That’s a strange analogy, but in some ways apt.

  36. Evi L. Bloggerlady
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 9:50 am

    They are trying to bait you in saying something they can use against you. Don’t accommodate them. Document what they are doing.

  37. richard mcenroe
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 11:28 am

    In Maryland “ignorance of the law is no excuse” but it is apparently a pretty solid qualification for both a judgeship and persuading said judges to rules against both the facts admitted into testimony and the written law. Don’t underestimate the risks Stacy and the other defendants are running.

    Wonder if Stacy and the others are considering filing suit against the county (ies) where BK, BS et al are pursing these half-assed SLAPPs against them (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation).

  38. postaldog
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 12:52 pm

    I’m no brain scientist, nor did I sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I’m not even understanding lard lad’s post there. Isn’t a writ of certiorari where one “court” is asking another “court” for records? What would Ms. Barnes have to do with that?

  39. bet0001970
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 12:57 pm

    THIS.

  40. bet0001970
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 1:02 pm

    Well, someone is sending him spambots. So the question is…who will Bill try to pin it on?

    Hoge? McCain? Ali? Walker? KU? Me? Rick?

    The problem is…nobody likes him enough to spend money buying him fake friends. Well, except Kimberlin. So, there you are.

  41. postaldog
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 1:31 pm

    Oops, pardon my ignorance. Went to Hoge’s site for info. I think I understand the process better now.

  42. Mm
    September 22nd, 2013 @ 2:36 pm

    I agree. Maryland has a poor track record. That doesn’t change the fact that he is arrogant and disrespectful.

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  44. K-Bob
    September 23rd, 2013 @ 12:19 am

    Understatement so sharp it made my eyes bleed.

  45. K-Bob
    September 23rd, 2013 @ 12:21 am

    People doing that often run into things traveling dangerously close to, or just beyond the speed of sound.

  46. K-Bob
    September 23rd, 2013 @ 12:22 am

    Some wind-up monsters keep winding themselves. It’s probably the closest we’ll get to perpetual motion.

  47. robcrawford2
    September 25th, 2013 @ 7:11 pm

    Then why hasn’t she filed to get him institutionalized?

  48. robcrawford2
    September 25th, 2013 @ 7:12 pm

    Do something dangerous? Like plant bombs?

    Isn’t that more his friends’ tactics?

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