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just saying, I don't think it's as easy as calling it unfair.
I certainly think it's harsh. at the same time, playing devil's advocate....an agency must protect its artists and its guarantees to customers....if it's a slap on the wrist, what's to deter contributors from copyright infringement? in publishing, plagiarism can result in fraud charges and potentially imprisonment. again, no insinuation about the case at hand....just saying, I don't think it's as easy as calling it unfair.
Quote from: SNP on December 07, 2010, 22:44I certainly think it's harsh. at the same time, playing devil's advocate....an agency must protect its artists and its guarantees to customers....if it's a slap on the wrist, what's to deter contributors from copyright infringement? in publishing, plagiarism can result in fraud charges and potentially imprisonment. again, no insinuation about the case at hand....just saying, I don't think it's as easy as calling it unfair. Maybe yes, but the least an agency could do with a long term contributor is contact him beforehand an explain him the situation, and listen to what he has to say (not just sending a generic e-mail that doesn't explain at all what has happened).
I think these microstocks are completely overwhelmed by the volume of their business - not the total dollar amount, but the number of transactions, inquiries and problems. They have thousands of contributors and thousands of customers, but how many employees to respond to calls and emails? Probably a handfull, and they can't begin to keep up. They have a low-margin business with a huge number of customers and suppliers, and they're finding out they can't possibly respond in even a minimal way to individual problems and questions. They make arbitrary decisions, they make mistakes, they delete everything in their in-boxes and they move on. And the money keeps rolling in.
^^^and I would like to know what the heck has happened to FD? Leaf, has he been banned here?
Quote from: WarrenPrice on December 08, 2010, 14:57^^^and I would like to know what the heck has happened to FD? Leaf, has he been banned here?I'm sure he hasn't. His name still shows blue in the threads. It goes black if the account is shut down.
I really wish FD would give us an update. Silence is not his strong point. LOL
Quote from: WarrenPrice on December 08, 2010, 15:33 I really wish FD would give us an update. Silence is not his strong point. LOLI know what you mean. Silence from FD is a bit disconcerting
Quote from: lisafx on December 08, 2010, 16:04Quote from: WarrenPrice on December 08, 2010, 15:33 I really wish FD would give us an update. Silence is not his strong point. LOLI know what you mean. Silence from FD is a bit disconcerting FD is moving to a new house in the Philipines, he will probably be out of internet for a few weeks. Only connections are internet stores, but i guess he is busy now moving.Patrick.
Is it possible they received a DMCA takedown notice for some of your images? From what I've read of YouTube's response to such notices, I suspect that would require immediate action of the "shoot first, ask questions later" kind. Still, I'd expect more detail on the specific accusations rather than a blanket "you've been a bad boy" letter.
Good luck getting it sorted out. I do not understand why they would not just suspend "offending" pictures. It would have to be some big issue for them . It is poor policy to do it without giving detailed reasons
FD is moving to a new house in the Philipines, he will probably be out of internet for a few weeks. Only connections are internet stores, but i guess he is busy now moving.Patrick.
FD,...a quick look at your website & competing licensing agency, http://www.flemishdreams.com/ shows "several" potential PR infringements. Deep pocket attempts may be with ALL the licensing agencies,...but the ultimate responsibility/liability falls on the Tog.Great images, FD,...but I'd keep moving too,...nice knowing you!.....;-))ten
Quote from: ten on December 09, 2010, 01:38FD,...a quick look at your website & competing licensing agency, http://www.flemishdreams.com/ shows "several" potential PR infringements. Deep pocket attempts may be with ALL the licensing agencies,...but the ultimate responsibility/liability falls on the Tog.Great images, FD,...but I'd keep moving too,...nice knowing you!.....;-))tenAnd no, FD doesn't license images from his site, just drives traffic to his micro portfolio on the agencies including SS. It's pretty low to try to make out he does.