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 07/27/2006 06:38:58 PM · #126
Originally posted by bryantbus:
So phtobucket any one can just steel a photo and get money for the prints? I checked it out and look what I found in less than 10min
//s96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/KWDEVON09/?action=view¤t=aw.jpg


Given that about a million people have done that shot, I'm not sure that means anything.

And legally, no, people cannot steal photos and get prints. But there are tons and tons of photos uploaded to photobucket and they really have no way of knowing or checking individually. They rely on people to point out the stolen photos, pretty much like any other site on the web.
 07/27/2006 06:55:20 PM · #127
I see... You are right we are talking about a stolen idea. I know it is easy to steal photos off the net. I also understand that some of this is just kids that like the photo. It would be nice if they didn't try to take credit for the stolen items.

07/27/2006 06:55:28 PM · #128
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by mk:
What we need is a software with some Pai Mei action.

I have no idea what that is, but if it means that you woudl pre-program an image to only show up on specific sites and if it shows up elsehwere a chemical combustion occurs and burns the page to the ground, I'll second.


Apparently you and Pai Mei think alike. :P
 07/27/2006 07:20:10 PM · #129
I'd be surprised if people are gettign rich selling prints from 640X480 images. Not saying it's right to steal photos, just trying to put a little perspective on the safety of DPC images.
 07/27/2006 07:46:36 PM · #130
Cool.....my photo has been removed!
 07/27/2006 07:49:12 PM · #131
Originally posted by Makka:
Cool.....my photo has been removed!


It is still on one of the Myspace accounts.
 07/27/2006 08:42:41 PM · #132
Thanks for all the help, everyone. I've looked at all three of her sites (2 Myspace & Photobucket) and my shot appears to have been removed from all. That, or I don't know how to navigate them. If anyone sees "Diamond Derriere" on any of her sites, please let me know.

Thanks to everyone, again. MK - my profound thanks! Bec, Pedro, GreatandSmall, my deepest appreciation.

Becky
 07/27/2006 09:06:10 PM · #133
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by Makka:
Cool.....my photo has been removed!


It is still on one of the Myspace accounts.


Yeah! I just saw that! Grrrr.....I'll have to chase that up again now! It's off the other one and Photobucket anyway!
07/27/2006 09:18:09 PM · #134
Now it looks like they are all gone! Phew!
 07/27/2006 09:54:59 PM · #135
OK, I had posted a photo of a childs feet in the thread about foot photos/research. I did a google search on my username, clicked on photos, and lo and behold a photo of mine came up on photobucket. All my photos that showed up showed DPC as the source, except for the one. I have requested photobucket remove the picture and they have complied. So if anyone posted any pictures that you are concerned about you may want to do the same style search.

If someone knows of a better way to search I would appreciate the help.

Ken

Message edited by author 2006-07-27 21:55:25.
 07/27/2006 10:25:01 PM · #136
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by mk:
What we need is a software with some Pai Mei action.

I have no idea what that is, but if it means that you woudl pre-program an image to only show up on specific sites and if it shows up elsehwere a chemical combustion occurs and burns the page to the ground, I'll second.


Nothing that complicated. When you steal an image, it reaches out and plucks your eyeball out. Either you learn quickly or you're not a threat after two offenses.
 07/28/2006 08:11:36 AM · #137
Edit:: changed message


Message edited by author 2006-07-28 08:13:08.
 07/28/2006 08:13:38 AM · #138
Originally posted by bryantbus:
So phtobucket any one can just steel a photo and get money for the prints? I checked it out and look what I found in less than 10min
//s96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/KWDEVON09/?action=view¤t=aw.jpg


Yeah but what ever he did to that shot he jacked it up.... dont click on HIS NAME LINK... I got a peek and im at work just a warning...
 07/28/2006 11:37:18 AM · #139
I used to think I was young and hip. Now, I must be getting old because I get so depressed when I go to myspace etc. and see how many people (especially young people) degrade themselves.

I keep asking myself "What is this world coming to?"

*End old lady rant*
 07/28/2006 11:43:57 AM · #140
Originally posted by mk:


Nothing that complicated. When you steal an image, it reaches out and plucks your eyeball out. Either you learn quickly or you're not a threat after two offenses.


I prefer the Five-Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique. 5 steps and POW. no more problem.
 07/28/2006 12:01:46 PM · #141
Originally posted by greatandsmall:


*End old lady rant*


Wash your mouth out and say three hail Marys and two Our Fathers

(referring to being old not to degrading images)

Message edited by author 2006-07-28 12:59:05.
 07/28/2006 12:16:32 PM · #142
Originally posted by greatandsmall:
I used to think I was young and hip. Now, I must be getting old because I get so depressed when I go to myspace etc. and see how many people (especially young people) degrade themselves.

I keep asking myself "What is this world coming to?"

*End old lady rant*


IDK, I'm 21 and I find it disgusting; there are soooo many teens (and women of all ages for that matter) on there and the pics they take of themselves and the comments they receive and make just make me sick and annoyed.
 07/28/2006 01:03:06 PM · #143
Why is this so prevalent now? Is it the internet that puts an artificial barrier between viewed and viewer, that makes women feel able to do this? Or is it culture - MTV..etc that keeps lowering the barrier of what is acceptable and what isn't? Are reality shows skewing people's view? IE Everyone is now craving their 15 minutes of fame (no matter what the forum) and in fact feels enititled to it?
 07/28/2006 01:09:46 PM · #144
Originally posted by amber:
Why is this so prevalent now? Is it the internet that puts an artificial barrier between viewed and viewer, that makes women feel able to do this? Or is it culture - MTV..etc that keeps lowering the barrier of what is acceptable and what isn't? Are reality shows skewing people's view? IE Everyone is now craving their 15 minutes of fame (no matter what the forum) and in fact feels enititled to it?


I think it was the hippy movement, hardly anyone feels responsible for themselves anymore... How often do you hear a student admit they got a bad grade because they didn't study hard enough? no, you almost always hear, "that teacher is horrible" and "that test was too hard"

People don't have hardship anymore, they don't have to work for anything, so they get bored. How many kids go outside to play anymore? it seems they don't know what to do with themselves without their gameboys.

but yeah, I think the whole MTV/Reality show stuff is a culture change, where everyone claims they are oppressed, because it couldn't possibly be their fault for not doing anything with their lives... what with all the scholarships that are only available to people in unfortunate circumstances...

Sorry, I guess I'm still in rant mode.... I need to go back to bed for a while.
 07/28/2006 01:20:16 PM · #145
I've read this whole thread - and here's a couple of thoughts.

Like many of you I want to take this photography thing as far as it can go - I want my work seen my many and hopefully to make the world better with my work.

This technology is amazing - I'm selling my photos in London! I've sold images many times from people just finding them on my website - thousands of dollars have come to me because I have posted online.

The downside is that someone may be posting my images in their online "collection". If you are any good, and DPC members are pretty darn good, your online portfolio is going to get lifted.

And the "bigger" you get the more it will happen. That link a ways back had a shot of the Olsen twins (all skanky and sitting on the floor). Who shot that? Think of the work a photo shoot like that takes to execute and there it is sitting in some schmoes PhotoBucket.

I feel anytime you take anything that isn't yours it's stealing (my mom would be so proud). So what is happening here is wrong - no doubt. But the more your work is known, the more you expand your influence and reach in the world, the more of this is going to happen. It's just a fact.

I think energy spent expanding will serve one better than chasing the ever-increasing multitudes of small people. If they are hurting your bottom line or increasing theirs in a big way, hunt them down. Being included in PhotoBucket galleries is just part of the terrain.

It's like a warped little compliment. :-|
 07/28/2006 01:23:59 PM · #146
This is why I never have to look for my images on Photobucket It's quite comforting really;)
 07/28/2006 01:24:51 PM · #147
Originally posted by digitalknight:
I've read this whole thread - and here's a couple of thoughts.

Like many of you I want to take this photography thing as far as it can go - I want my work seen my many and hopefully to make the world better with my work.

This technology is amazing - I'm selling my photos in London! I've sold images many times from people just finding them on my website - thousands of dollars have come to me because I have posted online.

The downside is that someone may be posting my images in their online "collection". If you are any good, and DPC members are pretty darn good, your online portfolio is going to get lifted.

And the "bigger" you get the more it will happen. That link a ways back had a shot of the Olsen twins (all skanky and sitting on the floor). Who shot that? Think of the work a photo shoot like that takes to execute and there it is sitting in some schmoes PhotoBucket.

I feel anytime you take anything that isn't yours it's stealing (my mom would be so proud). So what is happening here is wrong - no doubt. But the more your work is known, the more you expand your influence and reach in the world, the more of this is going to happen. It's just a fact.

I think energy spent expanding will serve one better than chasing the ever-increasing multitudes of small people. If they are hurting your bottom line or increasing theirs in a big way, hunt them down. Being included in PhotoBucket galleries is just part of the terrain.

It's like a warped little compliment. :-|


One of the differences in this case is some classy and artistic nudes were mixed in with low grade porn images. That in no way helps the photographer - and it's definitely the wrong market.
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