Question on Japanese Magazine
Tuesday, September 2, 2003 by starone | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I've been contacted by a Japanese magazine that distributes CD's. They want to include my windowblinds. I recall something similar having been posted last year, but do not remember the outcome. I think more were against than for. Any enlightenment is much appreciated.
DavidK
Reply #2 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:25 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:25 PM
I got contacted too. They asked if they could include my Windowblinds skins on the CD and said there will be an article about WB in the magazine.
I said sure, why not? We distribute them here for free, why not let a Japanese magazine spread them and an awareness of the software in Asia. The more people who use it the more good skinners there will be... 
kona0197
Reply #3 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:29 PM
Reply #3 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:29 PM
well said and good points David. Just imagine what the japeneese could do as far as skinning..as there games on PS kick but!
ama02
Reply #4 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:30 PM
Reply #4 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:30 PM
That's a good point, I thought maybe they were going to sell the CDs...but now realize it would be sort of like Computer Arts Magazine attaching a freebie CD to their issues.
Jafo
Reply #5 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:54 PM
Reply #5 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:54 PM
The last company that contacted me [I said yes - Media Player skins]...did send me a copy of the Mag and the CDs....[as asked]....they had fairly explicit porn content as well....more Hentai than Anime...and alsoreal-life action that had specific localised 'censoring' blotches and/or edits. Just something to be aware of...
starone
Reply #6 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 5:01 PM
Reply #6 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 5:01 PM
Thanks everyone for the input. What did you do about that Jafo?
grayhaze
Reply #8 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 5:35 PM
Reply #8 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 5:35 PM
I agreed on the condition that my skins were included in their original unmodified form and that I was clearly credited as the author. I also requested that they send me a copy of the magazine so that I could see how my work was being represented.
Jafo
Reply #9 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 5:47 PM
Reply #9 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 5:47 PM
starone....nothing.....I'm an adult....and see no specific harm-by-association, besides, the Japanese are an odd bunch with a 'different' culture, and it's not my place to prejudge or condemn.....just others may be more 'concerned' about their skins being featured in a mag where 'skin' has a more 'traditional' meaning....
starone
Reply #10 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 6:05 PM
Reply #10 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 6:05 PM
Thanks for your answer Jafo. I agree their culture is different.
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #11 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 6:21 PM
Reply #11 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 6:21 PM
I told them yes also...I just wanted credit and a copy of the magazine.I hope they send me one,sounds cool! 
Apocalypse_67
Reply #12 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 9:57 PM
I have been contacted 3 times. I kept deleting the email thinking it was some kind of a joke, but after reading you all, I think I'll give it a go.
Reply #12 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 9:57 PM
| Dear Author I am Hideyuki Hayasaka, editor in a Japanese publishing company "Shinyusha". Now I am editing a PC magazine the name of "Windows100% SUPER!". |
I have been contacted 3 times. I kept deleting the email thinking it was some kind of a joke, but after reading you all, I think I'll give it a go.
Styl-X Design
Reply #14 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 11:02 PM
I sended them back that they were allowed to post it in their magazine, but only if they would put my name + URL in it, and I want a magazine sended to me by airmail...
e-mail back:
Thats ok, and we will send you your magazine
Reply #14 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 11:02 PM
I sended them back that they were allowed to post it in their magazine, but only if they would put my name + URL in it, and I want a magazine sended to me by airmail...e-mail back:
Thats ok, and we will send you your magazine
adni18
Reply #15 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 12:17 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 12:17 AM
I think that the CD of this magazine would be like a WinCustomize library
I have ask them last year, I don't remember if it was the same magazine, to send me a copy to see, but they never did
People are only asking, instead of the authors here which only give!
I have ask them last year, I don't remember if it was the same magazine, to send me a copy to see, but they never did
People are only asking, instead of the authors here which only give!
MarkMcQ
Reply #16 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 3:06 AM
Reply #16 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 3:06 AM
We used to get a lot of this stuff back on Skinz.
Most folk give permissions and ask for at least a copy of the mag in return.
Most of the Japanese companies are happy to oblige.
Most folk give permissions and ask for at least a copy of the mag in return.
Most of the Japanese companies are happy to oblige.
grayhaze
Reply #18 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:25 AM
Reply #18 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:25 AM
It all seems genuine enough, and the replies people have been getting upon giving permission aren't just cut-and-paste automated replies, which is sometimes the case. Let's just see if they stick to their word.
KarmaGirl
Reply #19 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:39 AM
Reply #19 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:39 AM
These same type of magazines ask to put shareware versions of the software on the CDs that they ship with their magazines (great way to attract customers). I would say, that since they are asking for permission, that they are a reputable magazine. If they weren't, then they would just put the stuff on the CD knowing that 99% of the time nobody will ever know. (How many of us read Japanese magazines?)
Doreen
Reply #20 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 6:20 AM
Reply #20 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 6:20 AM
I also remember some ppl never got the mag after they gave permission... but to be in a mag is good so why not give permission nothing to lose there but something to share
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