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lisafx

« Reply #25 on: September 21, 2010, 17:29 »
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The original blog is down I asked the site owner to ban her and each member that recommended a way to steal my art and how to find free SS images. 9000 hits that is a tough one. And it seems that she is just one of thousands, just hard to swallow the nastiness.

Well done!  You have managed to deal successfully with at least one of these thieves.  And yeah, telling everyone else how to steal your images too is just horrible.  Bad enough to steal them herself, but to advise others how to do it?  What's wrong with some people. 

Sorry, I don't want to further upset you by adding my own outrage. 

You are much braver than I am.  I won't even use TinEye because what I don't know doesn't keep me awake at night.  Yes, on this issue I am an ostrich with my head in the sand. 

Congrats on handling this so well!  :)


« Reply #26 on: September 21, 2010, 17:46 »
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You are much braver than I am.  I won't even use TinEye because what I don't know doesn't keep me awake at night.  Yes, on this issue I am an ostrich with my head in the sand. 

Congrats on handling this so well!  :)
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thank you, I appreciate added outrage it makes me feel better.

I was looking in a quite naive way for images that had legitimate uses, I found a couple and got really excited to see how people used my images, then it all went wrong like a land slide I slid into a labyrinth of the darkest kind with interconnected webs of nastiness.

Being able to say something here is keeping my sanity alive at least other people here can fathom my anger and obsessiveness.

lisafx

« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2010, 17:51 »
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Being able to say something here is keeping my sanity alive at least other people here can fathom my anger and obsessiveness.

Yeah, this forum is good that way.  It really is hard for people who aren't in microstock, or  some similar creative profession, to understand how upsetting it is to have your images or other artwork stolen.  My husband is pretty understanding, but nobody else I know can relate at all. 

« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2010, 18:04 »
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Yeah, this forum is good that way.  It really is hard for people who aren't in microstock, or  some similar creative profession, to understand how upsetting it is to have your images or other artwork stolen.  My husband is pretty understanding, but nobody else I know can relate at all. 
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Thank you, my husband is great too. Having other people here who can relate makes me feel the community of it, all these people around the word working in the same industry, it helps me feel less isolated. I need my income.

« Reply #29 on: September 22, 2010, 04:51 »
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Just when my hands were shaking and I tired from the many jerks in this world I finally found someone who gets what copyright looks like when you really dig something but can not afford it. How to make it your own. Days of crying over people who are cruel I needed this one.
its nice.
http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=skeleton+trees#/d2ov66v

« Reply #30 on: September 23, 2010, 13:03 »
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I went back to ZaZZle let them know that was my image then I opened my own store screw it, people want it I will give it to them. Nice thing about taking his image down putting mine up seems I got their fans automatically.

Probably the only way for me to make up for the gargantuan losses is to get on making a better website and selling my stuff. I am not going to look today just work on putting this crap on tshirts so I can make some money from my files.

rubyroo

« Reply #31 on: September 23, 2010, 13:04 »
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That's the spirit Renee.  Turn it into a positive.  Good for you  ;D

« Reply #32 on: September 23, 2010, 13:25 »
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That's the spirit Renee.  Turn it into a positive.  Good for you  ;D

Thank you!  ;D
I had to ponder that there was a message in all this that I could pay attention to, people dig my art. Someone in the Zazzle thread posted a comment from a hacker that said basically "if the images people want are not for sale I will sell them until someone figures it out". On the crafter site a hacker said my personal site sucked which it does they could not find what they were looking for then they went to the stolen work sites to find it. I see my art on tshirts in russia, so I think to myself, there is an undertone to all of this. A place for me to regain my ownership, somewhere for people to write notes for me to hear what people think. I got really jealous my ego is bruised other people got credit got paid, if I could have some freedom from my debts I could draw more. If I sell some junk I will get some of what the hackers have enjoyed from my file. I have some work to do some tutorials to write a website to design. Feels good to start somewhere.

Thanks to people here I had a supportive place vent, and a husband that held me as I cried. makes finding my way to something positive way easier. My words are pathetic when I express my gratitude as my sanity was truly aided by the support I received here.

RacePhoto

« Reply #33 on: September 23, 2010, 15:26 »
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I found them on shutter stock, the thing about that place is you have to pay alot of money for there images. If you dont pay they have  a watermark through them. I just printed them and ignored the watermaerk while transfering the image. If you go on there and search halloween you will find the images click on one then there is a link to the artists other designs on the site you may be able to find her work some where eles online I just never looked. Hope that helps some of you out.
a post in the forum where she explains where she gets them from.........just AWFUL

I've been resisting. Do I have to join the forum, just so I can read about it?  ???

« Reply #34 on: September 23, 2010, 16:06 »
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I've been resisting. Do I have to join the forum, just so I can read about it?  ???

No they took it down at my request. It was quite damaging and could encourage many people to steal my work. The crafter site has been understanding and their response has been professional.
« Last Edit: September 23, 2010, 16:22 by Renee »

lisafx

« Reply #35 on: September 24, 2010, 09:00 »
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Congratulations on your plans to start selling your images on products yourself.  Way to turn things around Renee :)

And give your hubby a big hug for being such a great guy! 

« Reply #36 on: September 24, 2010, 11:06 »
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I'm happy for you that you are able to find the positive side to this, and take part of it as constructive critisism. Your art IS great, and I'm sure the people on those sites would much rather buy it from the real artist!

« Reply #37 on: September 25, 2010, 00:31 »
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I'm happy for you that you are able to find the positive side to this, and take part of it as constructive critisism. Your art IS great, and I'm sure the people on those sites would much rather buy it from the real artist!

Thank you, I have to respond somehow that keeps my dreams intact. I am still waiting to see what SS will do, I hope they sue people. Ah dreams, it is good to have a bit of a sarcastic personality when responding to it all.  8)

And for the support I received here, thank you it is so valued.  ;D
« Last Edit: September 25, 2010, 03:49 by Renee »

« Reply #38 on: September 30, 2010, 17:18 »
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Ok any one sued any body? How do you get the info of the infractor out of the hands of the host? Do copyright lawyers work for a percentage?

What do I need to collect? How do you copy the sites would you save a pdf, paper copies? Do I just email all the companies to take down my art for free download or do I go to the lawyer first? I saw hundreds of sites with my stuff for free download. The one from Zazzle is irrelevant in the scale of it. Do people here know things that could help me figure out where to go from here? I am reading the wikapedia copyright limitations its hard for me to understand it sounds like if a site gave away hundreds of downloads for free they may be financially responsible. Anyone with some good advice?

« Reply #39 on: September 30, 2010, 17:41 »
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Most lawyers I bow wouldn't touch a case like this. You would do better to contact the sites and take care of it yourself.

« Reply #40 on: September 30, 2010, 18:28 »
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Most lawyers I bow wouldn't touch a case like this. You would do better to contact the sites and take care of it yourself.

Well I guess then what I have here is a situation where I can only say, I need a lightsaber a magic wand or some kind of super power anyone tired or theirs and would lend it to me for some retribution, even a good old-fashioned nude bomb that could happen at once to every jerkwad that stole my work.

« Reply #41 on: September 30, 2010, 19:14 »
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I definitely feel for you. Ask friends or friends of friends if they know of a lawyer that may help. I'm at a loss of what else to suggest. How many have you found?


« Reply #42 on: October 01, 2010, 00:01 »
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I definitely feel for you. Ask friends or friends of friends if they know of a lawyer that may help. I'm at a loss of what else to suggest. How many have you found?

half dozen with products, 3 dozen or so with free downloads with counters in the hundreds few dozen overseas, and then I stopped looking, the hackers changed the names of my files and packed them in a two pack so it is quite easy to find on search engines. I was told by a lovely young lady that just drew her own version inspired by mine that it is just everywhere on my space. I always hoped my art would grow up and become something but I did want it to take care of mommy too.

« Reply #43 on: October 01, 2010, 01:21 »
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I can't help but be horrified that this has happened, but at the same time, admiring that so many love your stuff. It is a compliment, by me.

« Reply #44 on: October 02, 2010, 02:08 »
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I can't help but be horrified that this has happened, but at the same time, admiring that so many love your stuff. It is a compliment, by me.

Still hard not to be mad.
« Last Edit: October 08, 2010, 19:11 by Renee »

« Reply #45 on: October 08, 2010, 19:13 »
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Would you still be amorous if this was your work?

http://www.shareseeking.com/SS-Skeleton-Trees_265915.htm

The criminals are proud to announce that its from Shutterstock, its a great place to rob stock.

« Reply #46 on: October 09, 2010, 02:47 »
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Renee,

I was reading on Shutterstock forum that people were finding their photos on this site:
http://www.graphixshare.com ... i was looking through it to see if they had any of mine.. they didn't... But .. I saw your skeleton trees !  i can't seem to link straight to where i saw them but just do i search for skeleton trees.. 

it even still has the Shutterstock watermark on it ...

« Reply #47 on: October 09, 2010, 05:44 »
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http://www.graphixshare.com ... i was looking through it to see if they had any of mine.. they didn't... But .. I saw your skeleton trees !  i can't seem to link straight to where i saw them but just do i search for skeleton trees.
These are professional criminals. They even threaten to sue you if your DMCA letter is wrong.
As usual, no real contact info. The site has already a PR of 2 and is wildly popular.
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Graphixshare.com is in compliance with 17 U.S.C. 512 and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). It is our policy to respond to any infringement notices and take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium copyright Act ("DMCA") and other applicable intellectual property laws.

If your copyrighted material has been posted on Graphixshare.com or if links to your copyrighted material are returned through our search engine and you want this material removed, you must provide a written communication that details the information listed in the following section. Please be aware that you will be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) if you misrepresent information listed on our site that is infringing on your copyrights. We suggest that you first contact an attorney for legal assistance on this matter.

The following elements must be included in your copyright infringement claim:

* Provide evidence of the authorized person to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
* Provide sufficient contact information so that we may contact you. You must also include a valid email address.
* You must identify in sufficient detail the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed and including at least one search term under which the material appears in Graphixshare.com search results.
* A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
* A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
* Must be signed by the authorized person to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly being infringed.

Feel fre to contact us and send the written infringement notice to the following fill-out form.

« Reply #48 on: October 09, 2010, 07:01 »
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http:  //www.graphixshare.com

Over 6000 pages of stolen material, including art and vector illustrations. Just plain disgusting.

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These are professional criminals. They even threaten to sue you if your DMCA letter is wrong.
As usual, no real contact info. The site has already a PR of 2 and is wildly popular.

But then isn't that the way it works today? The thieves become indignant and they make so much money they can afford to hire the best to intimidate and bully the victims.

« Reply #49 on: October 09, 2010, 18:09 »
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And they just leave the shutterstock logo on them, they don't feel threatened in the least by stealing directly from them and bragging. I am just sick, my files are everywhere. On that original blog the bloggers were well aware it was my work from ss and they directed people to a half dozen sites like graphicshare graphicsteal where they could find ss images for free a steal.

I am only one person I have made less than a hundred dollars on those images combined, I will not be uploading any new vectors or illustrations ever, whats the point to make criminals and jerks loads of money to produce images that loose commercial value after they have been exploited for all their worth by hackers and become redundant. I need to eat so I might as well hammer some jewelery sell a painting or two and keep my day job.

I am so frustrated what power do I have against hoards of hackers, to most of those jerks I am just SS Skeleton Trees not an artist trying to make a life for her family, express a little art and contribute to affordable access.


 

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