Does anyone read the rules ?
Is it Ripping or Memorex
Monday, May 28, 2007 by Fairyy~ | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
My tolerance level is at zero right now.
I tried the old private pm but I am tired of all the rips Im seeing day after day. Im worn out from just trying to comprehend why no one seems to care anymore....among other things..
But when I saw a reply to my comment on this Logon and that is now also been uploaded as a wallpaper in wall gallery - that a member since 2002 thinks its just " Sharing " when you upload work you have gathered off the net....well....I give up.....
" Wild Leaf" Logon Vista:
[removed-admin]
Wild Leaf Wall:
Reply #3 Monday, May 28, 2007 9:35 PM
People think because they download something they can "share" it and it's ok...no permission....because they "like" it. And it happens all the time and nobody questions it.
They download cracked versions of Stardock software, and come here when it doesn't work, and people "KINDLY" tell them it's not a legal program also.
The worst part is that none of these people give a shit. They just take stuff and do what the hell they want...nothing matters at all to them. I just don't get it at all.
Plus, the massive amount of bitching about paying for skins and dreams.
Is it any wonder the "Old Guard" is leaving???
Reply #6 Monday, May 28, 2007 9:56 PM

Right on, RoseNell

I see it now and then, and when I do, I try and first send a pm to the author, and let them decide whether to pursue it or not. What I really want to do is find the physical address of da rippa and go to rippin' myself.
Reply #7 Monday, May 28, 2007 10:07 PM
Reply #8 Monday, May 28, 2007 10:23 PM

Reply #9 Monday, May 28, 2007 10:25 PM


They know the rules are in place for copyrights to the authors.
But, has anyone asked this person, "Do they give a damn?" Or better yet how’s this for attitude, "let's see what else I can get for free, hell I ain't payin' for nothin'!"
I'm no sociologist but I've seen this attitude more and more in life since the turn of 2003 and it's scary, almost a trend not giving a damn about anything!
I looked at your shot in question Karen and what went down is just pathetic!
But it also exemplifies this trend or attitude or what ever you want to call this destructive bent on going straight to hell behavior! It has no color and no age, it's just messed up!
It's a pity that something like this could happen to someone so giving, that's what irks me the most!
My 2 cents worth means nothing, but I’m behind you 100%.
Cp
Reply #11 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 1:05 AM
Reply #14 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 7:28 AM

You do not wear ethics like a coat that you remove when you feel like it.
Thank you Fairyy~ for keeping up the fight

It's My Secret
Reply #15 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 7:44 AM
But, maybe I can just highlight the point I was trying to make besides the fact that the Rips needed to be removed. This was just once instance as of late. I've tried to close my eyes to all the rips because its just too frustrating for me to constantly try to want to care when I feel that its best I just shut up and let it go. But..its not that easy for me to just close my eyes when i know how much effort so many of you put into your work.
The following were the comments on the removed Logon Vista:
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Comment #1 Other member : I do not use Vista nor logons but that image is stunning. Would love to see that uploaded as a wall.. This is a 10 plus
Comment #2 Member that uploaded rips: Thanks for the great comment . You flatter me . I did upload the Wallpaper just for you .
Comment #3 Me: How sweet...you uploaded the wall JUST for her....too bad Ive had this wallpaper for 2 years and its so pathetically easily recognised and you didnt even change the Title of the wall ...for shame...
Heres a little screen shot of MY files.
Comment #4 Member that uploaded rips: no problem , why didn't you share it ? I'm not trying to hide anything . Just shareing what I have found . I have 3 DVD's full of Wallpapers .
Comment #5 Me: Try reading the RULES..you've been a member since 2002 ... Its called ripping when you upload work that you did not make. You gave no credit to the original author or even state that you were not..this is pure bull. So what your saying is all the other logons in your gallery are also RIPS ?
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On the removed wallpaper the uploader states " I did not get the wall from webshots, my friend sent it to me "
What I find disturbing is that yes, there are times that people do not think or just make a mistake etc. But...I'm tired of being " nice" all the time to people that either do not read the rules or feign innocence when caught. Maybe once you might make a mistake...even twice ..but over and over again you upload stuff and right after you upload you see this message:
Upon submission I am agreeing that I have read and accept the terms and conditions outlined in the the Rules and Guidelines set forth by WinCustomize.
Note: Please give credit where credit is due if you have based your skin off the work of others. Skins submitted to the Stardock File Library may also be made available in archives, collections, compilations, libraries, or the like without prior additional notification (all author credits will be maintained).
So please do not ask me to feel sorry for anyone that didn't know the rules..especially a member listed as being one since 2002.
Also...
I find comment number 1 disturbing.
If this person does not use logons or vista ...why on earth did they comment
that " This is a 10 plus " Why would anyone here be rating anything they did not even download and check to see if it worked ? Have any of you seen me in the Logon section ?
That would be a " No " because I do not rate or comment on skins I do not download and check to see if they actually function.
Is it any wonder the "Old Guard" is leaving???
Everyday I notice more and more people disappearing - its sad to say the least.
Skinnit...I look at a lot of stuff here, I may not always have the time to comment ( I do have chores to tend to at home ) But I always look and I save stuff

That is why I recognise so many wall RIPS. Before I came to WC long ago ( Because dragged me here by a good friend against my will) I belonged to several Email PSP clubs and wall and graphics clubs. My average emails were 200 to 300 a day. The walls I received were not from WC. I have a good memory but I also do not have time to track down every wall to find the original.
Perhaps maybe its time for me to just stop caring.
***But..maybe it might be a good idea to revamp that upload process so the first screen you see after you click that upload to site button is : If this is not your original work , have you included permission from the original author to use his work or have you linked to the original work if its considered fair use "
And please stop feigning the " I just wanted to share " because thats just not cutting it.
PS: There is still a bootskin with same Ripped wall that has not been removed.Its by a difference Member.
" Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
WWW Link
Thankyou for removing the logons and walls Jafo.
Reply #16 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:17 AM
It also chaps my ass when I see Vista blinds that are in all likelyhood, rips of someone elses work, and/or captured images from Vista.
Reply #17 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:21 AM
Are rips a problem? Yes.
Should we go around accusing people publicly of ripping work? No.
If you spot a rip, the appropriate course of action is to PM or email with an admin such as Jafo who can then go directly to the member in question and figure out what happened. The reason for this is because sometimes, just sometimes, it's not a rip. I was speaking with moderators this morning on the matter and a few of them remember instances some years back where an artist used a different nick on a different site and because of this was accused of ripping his own work. He responded by pulling all of his work from the site and moved on.
Just a few months ago there was a concern over some photo walls, where the user actually had permission (but was new to the site and didn't know the appropriate way to include it) from the original author to repost here. They got slammed publicly by other members. The result? They left the site and likely won't be coming back.
9 times out of 10, rips aren't maliciously intended, they're there because the user was in some way ignorant of how we work here, having used unmoderated sites like DA. Or in some cases the work is theirs and an overly eager user has jumped to the wrong conclusion.
Admins and moderators on WinCustomize are selected in part because they have proven more delicate and diplomatic in the past and are more likely to get to the root of an issue and get things cleared up without anyone getting bent out of shape.
And give admins time to respond. We're scattered around the globe, and work on very different schedules so we may not be able to get to a rip report immediately. This weekend is a prime example, for any of our American mods and admins, this was a three-day holiday weekend that typically involves people traveling or just staying away from their PCs in general. Everyone on the admin/mod team here does their best to respond to issues as quickly as possible, but we all need breaks from time to time.
Wait for the moderators or admins to take care of it, it's part of our job. You all help by being additional sets of eyes to spot the problems we can't, so continue to keep an eye out, and let us know via PM or e-mail when an issue comes up. We will deal with it as quickly as we can.
Reply #18 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:23 AM
Reply #19 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:11 AM

The reason some of us are getting so chapped is that this scrutinization seems to be waning as of late and more and more rips are getting past moderation when they shouldn't be.
I'm not saying that you can catch every single one, but I know from what I have seen here in the past that better moderation is in order now.
Reply #20 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:23 AM
Should we go around accusing people publicly of ripping work? No.
No..we should not publicly accuse... and I did not put it here in forum until they admitted they were 'sharing' work a friend sent.
Did you think I did not check my facts first ? I had that wall and it showed where it originated from...the site lists the original authors unless its there own stock wall/photo. I presented the facts ...they confirmed it was sent by a ' friend' they did not deny it was not their work.
For ever wall that I report in private to Jafo I let 10 more go. I would not have posted this if I didnt feel it necessary. Maybe the rules need to be printed in plain language that everyone will understand...
Or whats the point of rules ?
Most of the time when I see something that is a rip I leave a comment and state the guidlines hoping the person will relise their error and remove it themself...it never happens...
Has anyone removed the bootskin of the same wall ?
WWW Link
You want the members to be involved - yet I always end up the ' bad ' guy...
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Reply #1 Monday, May 28, 2007 9:26 PM