Copyrights

Saturday, July 31, 2004 by JunkInternetMail | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

I am totally shocked at the "copyright" policy this site claims to adhere so closely to concerning any and all submissions...

I mean policy is policy and I totally understand the legal ramifications of international trademark and copyright infringement.

I guess what I am shocked about is how about 5-6 of my bootskins were rejected over 2-3 months ago due to this policy.

Now I see almost daily, exceptions being made to such a rule.

I am kinda curious how these decisions are made...???
IPlural
Reply #1 Saturday, July 31, 2004 2:07 AM
simply put, Fan art is one thing, out right ripping is something else....

and with a nick such as yours you have to ask?



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Jafo
Reply #2 Saturday, July 31, 2004 2:25 AM

In particular...Bootskins, Wallpapers and Logons...if they are exactly nothing more than a 'borrowed' wall, image or screenshot from another person or proprietor, used without prior consent or without notification of public redistribution copyright/waver, will not be accepted.

In you case, no evidence was provided that LucasFilm consented to your reproduction and distribution of their images via Bootskins submitted to this site.

Provide verification of 'free distribution' rights or specific personal consent and they can be accepted.

horiz0n
Reply #3 Saturday, July 31, 2004 2:34 AM
I'd hate to think how many I could blatantly point out right now....and not to mention some of the people that would surpise you.
JunkInternetMail
Reply #4 Saturday, July 31, 2004 11:06 AM
SO you're saying ALL THOSE OTHER STAR WARS bootskins came with prior consent or release from LUCASARTS?

You don't have to prove anything to me but I WOULD LOVE to see this...

Because they rarely release anything to anyone...without $$$.

These legalities sometimes are the shield people use to screen the art they personally like...

It matters little to me anymore I just wanted clarification.
Seems like some people get preferential treatment that is all...

@HORIZ0N
You are TOTALLY right about the BLATANT ones...
Blind eyes...seems like it affects many people here.

There are many sites where these skins could be accepted without a moment's hesitation...I don't go there because like I said...I was looking for clarification.

The only way to change things it to point out what needs to be changed...and make suggestions.

I suggest this sites uses fair and concise screening methods.

It would be too pleasant if the proper people were contacted about copyright infringements.

Especially when the disclaimer says that any and all images can have the potential to be used in future skin packs to be sold....

Makes ya say...shouldn't we go through our skins and pull out the ILLEGAL ones?
IPlural
Reply #5 Saturday, July 31, 2004 11:07 AM
do something origional and you don't have to worry about it do you?

man, there is a concept...
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MarkMcQ
Reply #6 Saturday, July 31, 2004 2:08 PM
"Especially when the disclaimer says that any and all images can have the potential to be used in future skin packs to be sold...."
Very innacurate. There's a checkbox on the upload form that either says you agree or don't with allowing your uploads to be included on skin CD's any point in the future. If you don't agree, just don't check the box.
Essencay
Reply #7 Saturday, July 31, 2004 3:24 PM
origional


Copyrighted (c) 2004 by IPlural Grammaticians, Inc.
Ande
Reply #8 Saturday, July 31, 2004 4:40 PM
Copyrighted (c) 2004 by IPlural Grammaticians, Inc.

That sounds very posh John
IPlural
Reply #9 Saturday, July 31, 2004 9:16 PM


ohtay...

hehe



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HG_Eliminator
Reply #10 Saturday, July 31, 2004 11:13 PM
at least he dint say ...IPfreely Grammaticians,Inc
IPlural
Reply #11 Saturday, July 31, 2004 11:22 PM
IP original Grammaticians, Inc. hehe



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JunkInternetMail
Reply #12 Sunday, August 1, 2004 1:47 AM
Yeah...someone has a different outlook or opinion and gets flamed...

I expected this...the world has a funny way of evening things out.

I'm done here.
IPlural
Reply #13 Sunday, August 1, 2004 2:54 AM
no, but the way things are said lend to the out come in the end...

and you have not come close to being flamed...

have fun



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HG_Eliminator
Reply #14 Sunday, August 1, 2004 10:59 AM
***reaches for his asbestos suit *** not yet .. but it could get hot, real quick like ..
Koasati
Reply #15 Sunday, August 1, 2004 11:21 AM
I've not seen so much as a spark............ what flame??



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