Am I wrong here ?
Monday, April 29, 2002 by c242 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Have a nice discussion over at DA. Am I completely wrong here ? Really need some honest opinions in this matter...
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation.php?id=310194
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation.php?id=310194
c242
Reply #2 Monday, April 29, 2002 10:36 AM
Reply #2 Monday, April 29, 2002 10:36 AM
Well, it's not the question of rip or not anymore, his tone is quite distrurbing...
Jafo
Reply #3 Monday, April 29, 2002 10:43 AM
Reply #3 Monday, April 29, 2002 10:43 AM
I replied....
"When basing a 'work' on another's design or graphics you are REQUIRED to seek the original author's permission before submitting your version.
This is an issue of Artist's Copyright, where 'imitation' is NOT flattery, but 'theft'.
To be respected in this, or any other online graphic art/skinning community, you MUST respect the authorship of the work that 'inspires' you.
c242 was correct in raising the question, and you, being new, would perhaps be 'unaware' of protocol.
To modify another's work or theme requires prior permission before distribution via the net. Without this permission, 'your' work MUST remain on your own comp."
"When basing a 'work' on another's design or graphics you are REQUIRED to seek the original author's permission before submitting your version.
This is an issue of Artist's Copyright, where 'imitation' is NOT flattery, but 'theft'.
To be respected in this, or any other online graphic art/skinning community, you MUST respect the authorship of the work that 'inspires' you.
c242 was correct in raising the question, and you, being new, would perhaps be 'unaware' of protocol.
To modify another's work or theme requires prior permission before distribution via the net. Without this permission, 'your' work MUST remain on your own comp."
Griffinme
Reply #4 Monday, April 29, 2002 11:18 AM
Reply #4 Monday, April 29, 2002 11:18 AM
He seems to think that since he updated the theme he should be able to take all the credit and not ask for permission. Who does he think he is, Bill Gates?
craeonics
Reply #6 Monday, April 29, 2002 11:38 AM
Reply #6 Monday, April 29, 2002 11:38 AM
No, Steve Jobs then, Apple still tries to appetise the artist a wee bit, Bill is the one who set us up with Paint.
Koasati
Reply #7 Monday, April 29, 2002 11:44 AM
Reply #7 Monday, April 29, 2002 11:44 AM
I've added my 2cents.........
people like this guy, really irrate me!
people like this guy, really irrate me!
Chris
Reply #8 Monday, April 29, 2002 12:08 PM
Reply #8 Monday, April 29, 2002 12:08 PM
As an FYI, the theme in question is also posted at http://www.lotsofskins.com
c242
Reply #9 Monday, April 29, 2002 2:36 PM
Reply #9 Monday, April 29, 2002 2:36 PM
Thanks for Your kind support, I really was in doubt in doing the right thing. But in no way this is a reason to call someone a 'lamer'...
c242
Reply #10 Monday, April 29, 2002 2:40 PM
Reply #10 Monday, April 29, 2002 2:40 PM
Oh, well, the theme is am all popular skin sites now... Is there anything like moderation on these sites ?
BoXXi
Reply #12 Monday, April 29, 2002 5:58 PM
Reply #12 Monday, April 29, 2002 5:58 PM
Man! he really destroyed a beautiful theme! If I had done that to your theme I would have uploaded it anonymously.
Sountox is great! His rip is pathetic.
Sountox is great! His rip is pathetic.
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Reply #1 Monday, April 29, 2002 10:23 AM
Sountox got me to buy OD. One of my all time fav DesktopX themes.