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01/29/2008 09:29:05 AM · #26 |
| I love it. He's got the images right-click protected. LOL |
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01/29/2008 09:29:06 AM · #27 |
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01/29/2008 09:31:56 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by RKT:
This is worth another read...wise words from Skip. |
Yes, but he leaves out a whole bunch on how to protect yourself and at least here in the USA, how people can empower themselves to actually be able to do something about copyright infringement. It's one thing to take a deep breath and sit back, but it's a totally different story when after you have calmed down and are now ready to reasonably and calmly try to do something about it and find out that you can't. If people do not have their images registered with the copyright office before they are infringed upon, then the majority of people won't be able to afford to do a thing to protect their copyright. You might be able to get them to stop using your image, but you probably won't be able to do anything about any benifit or profit they had while they were using your image(s). The automatic copyright on your images protects you about as much as the suitcase lock protects your valuables while you are traveling... or in other words, it keeps the honest person honest and your underware from falling out.
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01/29/2008 09:37:16 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
We should all go and order some shots of just his girlfriend. ;-) |
Hehe. Evil. :-)
PS: When I click on a link to purchase an individual print, nothing seems to happen. Could it be disabled already?
Message edited by author 2008-01-29 09:39:53. |
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01/29/2008 09:41:55 AM · #30 |
Yes, but you still have the "print all" option.
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01/29/2008 09:44:27 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by citymars:
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
We should all go and order some shots of just his girlfriend. ;-) |
Hehe. Evil. :-)
PS: When I click on a link to purchase an individual print, nothing seems to happen. Could it be disabled already? |
Now click on "shopping cart" and they should be in there. And ya, I'm a little devil at times. :-) |
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01/29/2008 09:49:30 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by citymars:
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
We should all go and order some shots of just his girlfriend. ;-) |
Hehe. Evil. :-)
PS: When I click on a link to purchase an individual print, nothing seems to happen. Could it be disabled already? |
nope, not disabled yet ... you just have to click on the shopping cart tab at the top right and you'll see the image there ... unbelievable! |
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01/29/2008 09:56:45 AM · #33 |
Originally posted by MikeJ:
Originally posted by RKT:
This is worth another read...wise words from Skip. |
Yes, but he leaves out a whole bunch on how to protect yourself and at least here in the USA, how people can empower themselves to actually be able to do something about copyright infringement. It's one thing to take a deep breath and sit back, but it's a totally different story when after you have calmed down and are now ready to reasonably and calmly try to do something about it and find out that you can't. If people do not have their images registered with the copyright office before they are infringed upon, then the majority of people won't be able to afford to do a thing to protect their copyright. You might be able to get them to stop using your image, but you probably won't be able to do anything about any benifit or profit they had while they were using your image(s). The automatic copyright on your images protects you about as much as the suitcase lock protects your valuables while you are traveling... or in other words, it keeps the honest person honest and your underware from falling out.
Mike |
It should also be noted here (since I have not seen it elsewhere on the site) that the copyright office is beta testing an option for uploading digital files directly to them and paying the fees online. (Read about this in the Feb 2008 Popular Photography)
The site to register as a beta tester is //www.copyright.gov if anyone is interested. It takes a couple of days for them to get back to you, and I have not tried uploading anything until I get a little more organized, but I thought y'all might be interested. |
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01/29/2008 10:00:54 AM · #34 |
one day I'm going to open one of these stolon photo threads, click on the link, and see one of my shots.
Hasn't happened yet, but when it does I will be publically outraged and secretly flattered!
Seriosly, can he make a decent 4x6 print from a 720 pixel or smaller image? He's also offering 5x7s. |
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01/29/2008 10:01:50 AM · #35 |
This is in direct violation of Fotki terms of service as well.
I filed a complaint with Fotki.com however it would probably hold more weight if the affected photographers did the same for their own images.
//about.fotki.com/complaint/ |
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01/29/2008 10:08:56 AM · #36 |
I'd say they are challenge winners -- easy to see and get.
I am also filing a complaint. |
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01/29/2008 10:09:09 AM · #37 |
Originally posted by scarbrd:
one day I'm going to open one of these stolon photo threads, click on the link, and see one of my shots.
Hasn't happened yet, but when it does I will be publically outraged and secretly flattered!
Seriosly, can he make a decent 4x6 print from a 720 pixel or smaller image? He's also offering 5x7s. |
You can get any size you want up to 30"x40", he does warn that the print quality will be poor but he'll still sell you one for $19. |
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01/29/2008 10:11:38 AM · #38 |
| Filed a complaint and sent him a PM (via his guestbook, just check "Private message") |
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01/29/2008 10:13:18 AM · #39 |
Originally posted by RKT:
This is worth another read...wise words from Skip. |
Actually, I think Skip's advice to, in some cases, take infringement as flattery, let it slide or just be happy with the image's removal is dead wrong.
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01/29/2008 10:35:19 AM · #40 |
He's got one of mine up there too (I have ARRIVED!).
Sent a complaint. |
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01/29/2008 10:42:15 AM · #41 |
Guy has no taste whatsoever; not a single skiff/marsh image to be seen...
R.
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01/29/2008 10:50:56 AM · #42 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by RKT:
This is worth another read...wise words from Skip. |
Actually, I think Skip's advice to, in some cases, take infringement as flattery, let it slide or just be happy with the image's removal is dead wrong. |
Me too.
Left a message at this guys site. Will get on to fotki now.
I have a pitchfork, now if only I knew where his village is..... |
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01/29/2008 10:57:03 AM · #43 |
At $10,000 per violation, you guys could eat his lunch in court!
Message edited by author 2008-01-29 10:57:16.
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01/29/2008 11:00:55 AM · #44 |
It looks like he created this album in October of 2006. ( //www.miltonp.fotki.com/florida/zpsf/)
So these communications might come as a bit of a surprise to him... |
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01/29/2008 11:12:38 AM · #45 |
Originally posted by fir3bird:
I love it. He's got the images right-click protected. LOL |
Why can't this site do that?! Should definetly be consired in my opinion =| |
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01/29/2008 11:14:06 AM · #46 |
Originally posted by booboo_goon:
Originally posted by fir3bird:
I love it. He's got the images right-click protected. LOL |
Why can't this site do that?! Should definetly be consired in my opinion =| |
'Cuz we routinely download each others' pictures to work on them?
R.
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01/29/2008 11:15:54 AM · #47 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by booboo_goon:
Originally posted by fir3bird:
I love it. He's got the images right-click protected. LOL |
Why can't this site do that?! Should definetly be consired in my opinion =| |
'Cuz we routinely download each others' pictures to work on them?
R. |
Maybe its time we stop hehehehehehehhehe... *roll eyes* |
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01/29/2008 11:16:35 AM · #48 |
Originally posted by booboo_goon:
Originally posted by fir3bird:
I love it. He's got the images right-click protected. LOL |
Why can't this site do that?! Should definetly be consired in my opinion =| |
Because it's a hassle for the legit and ultimately pointless in protecting images from theft.
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01/29/2008 11:23:20 AM · #49 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by booboo_goon:
Originally posted by fir3bird:
I love it. He's got the images right-click protected. LOL |
Why can't this site do that?! Should definetly be consired in my opinion =| |
Because it's a hassle for the legit and ultimately pointless in protecting images from theft. |
Not saying it would be entirely safe from theft, but it would make it a bit harder to get hold of? |
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01/29/2008 11:23:41 AM · #50 |
Originally posted by IreneM:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by RKT:
This is worth another read...wise words from Skip. |
Actually, I think Skip's advice to, in some cases, take infringement as flattery, let it slide or just be happy with the image's removal is dead wrong. |
Me too.
Left a message at this guys site. Will get on to fotki now.
I have a pitchfork, now if only I knew where his village is..... |
well, irene, you're agreeing with a misquote. spaz, i NEVER said take it as flattery and to let it slide. i basically said you don't necessarily need a sledgehammer to rid yourself of an ant.
that article of mine was a starting point for dealing with the issue; i just haven't had time to write the second (or third parts). the primary point was to not freak out when you find situations like this.
as for this one, after a quick summary glance at the thread, it looks like it is something that should easily resolve. either the guy had malicious intent and should burn in hell, or he doesn't really know what he's doing or what he's gotten into and he's in the process of getting an education. |
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