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No takers on this scenario above? Probably much more likely than the scenario about his website being the source of banning that got so much attention. What do you think, what if someone the OP was partnered with and maybe shot alot of the photos had a falling out with him, and the agreement was shaky. Lets say the partner now claims copyright of his files supplying his RAWs. Do you think this would warrant removal of his portfolio until it got sorted out? I believe if there were enough photos, it would justify it. What say you?
Quote from: nruboc on December 20, 2010, 20:39No takers on this scenario above? Probably much more likely than the scenario about his website being the source of banning that got so much attention. What do you think, what if someone the OP was partnered with and maybe shot alot of the photos had a falling out with him, and the agreement was shaky. Lets say the partner now claims copyright of his files supplying his RAWs. Do you think this would warrant removal of his portfolio until it got sorted out? I believe if there were enough photos, it would justify it. What say you? It strikes me as plausible. The charge was copyright violation, wasn't it? That suggests use of material to which someone else claims ownership. And it was likely willful violation to justify canceling his account. I have a hard time believing SS and BigStock would take such extreme action for anything less.
I'm not sure where your faith in SS comes from. Look back at some of the threads on this forum if you want to see how much the worry about shutting down contributors' accounts and deleting images.It seems that most of the people who think SS treats them well have never had to deal with their contributor support (not that I think they actually have a separate contributor support team).Wait till you run into any sort of problem and have to contact them then see how they treat you.
This lengthy thread might best serve as a lesson and reminder to all, that we enjoy a strong protection for our intellectual property rights, Trademarks, and Patents. And that reputable Stock Agencies are sternly enforcing investigated infringements as required by law.It is now widely recognized that as we rebuild our international economy it is imperative that we identify and crack down on any/all copyright and IP violators. Only then can we respark the true creative and artistic flow in our once praiseworthy industry.