One person's "transformation" is another's "mutilation." Right… it's subjective, hence his warning that you should seek permission even if you think it's obvio

One person's "transformation" is another's "mutilation." Right… it's subjective, hence his warning that you should seek permission even if you think it's obvious. Regardless of who's side you fall on in this disagreement, I think everyone can agree that the subjective nature of it and the ambiguity of the law has a chilling effect. There is a risk to use any copyrighted work in any capacity. Defending yourself can bankrupt most artists.