TYCUS

Join Date 09/2004

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Lol.., where are the copy rights?

Chaninja, you have to see this...

well, the icon package named "Chaninja Style (SubZero)", was(and is), one of the greatest ip i have ever seen before.., but today when i was using a new Anti-Spyware i found something interesting.., i saw this:

..yes, it's Chaninja's ip

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realy, Jafo.., please dont delete this post..., let people know how software developers stole skinners art..., or maybe Chaninja gave them the right to use his Ip...

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TYCUS

Join Date 09/2004

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btw.., Chaninja if u want to know the web site were i found this software., just letme know...

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Jafo

Join Date 03/2001

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realy, Jafo.., please dont delete this post..., let people know how software developers stole skinners art..., or maybe Chaninja gave them the right to use his Ip...

The problem here is a presumption [by you] that there was/is no permission for the image use.

With [for example] Stardock's Direct Skin program it's quite possible that you will see Skinners' works on proprietary software....

http://www.v-com.com/product/PowerDesk_Pro_Home.html

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Frogboy

Join Date 03/2001

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In my experience, many software developers do not have respect for the rights of icon artists. If I were Chaninja, I would contact them.

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Did you had Chaninja Style IP at the time you ran the program? Maybe it adopts whatever ip is on.

Also what Jafo said.

Also good to mention it for the guy who made these icons in case he doesn't know.

(Dunno if e-mailing the original author would help)

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Did you had Chaninja Style IP at the time you ran the program? Maybe it adopts whatever ip is on.

*Very* good point Cyberworld, ..many programs do exactly that...
But, conspiracy theorys are just sooooo FUN!...LoL

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For the record, that program does not "adopt" the chaninja icons. They are built in. They are also animated with a mouseover.(I don't even have the CN IP and they appeared the same on my computer)

I downloaded that program last night and, although there is a copyright notice (theirs), there is no information on the company or creators other then a company name. There is a contact link but, unless I was missing something, that is pretty much all they provided.

I actually wrote them as to whether they had permission or not, they haven't written back.

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conspiracy theorys are just sooooo FUN!...LoL

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there is no information on the company or creators other then a company name.

Sheeesh, I wonder how good the program can really be?...well, I suppose if they stole other similar program coding, like they stole the icons, the program is probably at least usable..LoL..

Ah well..TYCUS..go use a reputable program like Adaware, Spybot or Windows defender..at least their isons are original!..LoL

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Phoon

Join Date 10/2001

+382

at least their isons are original

So are their iCons.
Sorry Double Zero, some opportunities are too good to let slip by.

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iCons

Prison developed software company?

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

+1153

Prison developed software company?

Possibly...and possibly why TheGuyPC hasn't had a response in writing, as yet. The screws are still censoring the ingoing mail...and by the time they've censored the reply, an eternity will have passed.

Best not hold your breath, then, TheGuyPC...it'll be hazardous to your health.

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Best not hold your breath, then, TheGuyPC...it'll be hazardous to your health.

Yes, unfortunately my faith in humanity is taking a bit of a hit today.
It's 9pm and still no response. Sigh...................................

PC

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Sorry Double Zero, some opportunities are too good to let slip by.

LoL... yeah, well..im sure I deserved it for something or another..
it was a legitimate *tag* LoL..ya got me...

Prison developed software company?

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

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Yes, unfortunately my faith in humanity is taking a bit of a hit today.

That'll serve ya....puttin' faith in 'prison software, not as unhealthy as holding your breath indefinitely, but still not advisable.

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TYCUS

Join Date 09/2004

+43

lol., i second that

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NightTrainthedark

Join Date 07/2003

+255

Since this thread is about dead...

Can anything be done about bootskin authors autographing works that they rip from the web and convert to bootskin. It's bad enough that anything and everything that is on the web gets turned into a bootskin but signing them as if they made the original wallpaper is JUST WRONG. Dontcha think?

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Can anything be done about bootskin authors autographing works that they rip from the web and convert to bootskin.

Hey NT..LoL..I already started a thread about that...it lasted all of about an hour before it was removed..I guess thats why Tycus was practically begging for this thread not to be removed..LMAO

Pretty much a friggin Joke...

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Jafo

Join Date 03/2001

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"Coverwork is usually *Very much copyrighted...especially fantasy artwork.. I may be wrong, and I apologize if I am..
But I really dont think so..LoL" [a quote from said thread.]

Any thread that posts links to works claiming they are ripped will generally be removed.

The forum is NOT a site for public witch-hunts of unsubstantiated allegation.

It's certainly NOT a joke to presume guilt, and the same goes for here in THIS thread.

Yes, it's 'possible' TYCUS exposed an 'issue'. It is ALSO possible this company was given [or bought] rights to use the images, etc.

IF you perceive a potential issue/drama ...email.

Firstly email the 'possible' victim...to determine the FACT...

Then email site admins, etc for assistance.

If you wonder about the effectiveness of such actions...you can ask treetog/Pixtudio [for one] whether he's had any success from peoples' input [such as mine].

But first, show a little discretion....or tact....

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Jafo

Join Date 03/2001

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Re the 'added signatures' to an image/wall not original to the author.....used in Logons and/or bootskins .....

If you can clearly demonstrate that a wall image used is NOT the uploader's ....AND the name now emblazoned on it is definitely a different person [NOT 'just' a different name]....

Then perhaps these works should be removed until such time as the 'added' signatures are removed.

Signing a wall image that is not your own is not acceptable, not without specific singular consent from the author of the wall.

'singular specific' means 'per app'. ['yes, do what you like' is not good enough. 'I. fred nurk consent to you, joe blogs that you can sign your name on my XYZ wall' IS OK].

Reporting these, too NEEDS to be done via email....to limit collateral damage from people getting-it-wrong....

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The forum is NOT a site for public witch-hunts of unsubstantiated allegation.

More twisting things around to meet your own agenda Jafo?
Your the only "Witch" I would be hunting, and that term isnt one I would choose to use, but it really ryhmes with my term.

I have completely had it with your BS politics, you and I both know where that thread originated from, too bad the rest of members wont ever understand until you do the very same to them.

Dont bother pulling any of my skins, ive done it for you, well except the 5 you seem to have an affection for, you can pull those yourself, you seem to already have a relationship with them...

It's funny how you seem to piss off almost every skinner and/or member thats been here for any length of time Jafo, and they end up doing the same thing I have done, pulling their work from the WC servers...no it isnt an opriginal idea at all, it's actually been happeneing quite alot, so much infact that WC is dead as far as decent skinners anymore, they have all went elsewhere..
as I am about to do..

Go ahead, exhibit one last time how "thick" your skin is by ignoring me, personally I think it's more your skull thats thick..

I will never support WC with one nickle of mine again...unless there are some extreme personel changes, which isnt very likely...

GO ahead, "Exile" me.."Ban" me..it should be obvious right now I could not give 2 shits less what you do..

Cyaaaaaa
Z.

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messiah1

Join Date 10/2005

+434

damn

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Jafo

Join Date 03/2001

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Since skinning began there has been issues with copyrights...and 'rips' as they're termed.

On each and every occasion that a public thread has been posted 'outing' the situation/incident varying degrees of flame and accusation has ensued.

Each time, an admin [on whatever site] has requested that the details are better managed via private email, and only once as much information has been gathered as salient.

Nothing has changed.....

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TYCUS

Join Date 09/2004

+43

omg..

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I suppose this isn't the place to mention this StarWarsWB. Link
I better go find an email addy to report it to.

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NightTrainthedark

Join Date 07/2003

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Even though posting a thread isn't the best procedure it is the most efficient way for anyone to get the attention of a moderator. They don't all hang out in IRC. Their email addy's are not posted so you can only contact Jafo. Making a forum thread gets anyones attention that is around. Usually the person reporting the rip is right. Innocent until proven guilty are simply words without meaning in this day and age.
I went into IRC to report someone had ripped Alexandries Noire skin. After proving the case it remained in the libraries for several days. Finally I made a thread and it was gone in 5 minutes.

Besides...without drama , this place goes stale.

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