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05-31-2011, 10:10 PM
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Looks like they are not only thieves, but their ID's leave a lot to be desired as well..... 
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05-31-2011, 11:09 PM
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WHOA Thats the coolest granite burm ever!! Love to see one of those at 6 ft.
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06-01-2011, 10:51 AM
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i heard they were thinkin about moving burms to the colubrids !! hahaha
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06-01-2011, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by pbflash
You should contact their host. The host is required to block any pages containing copyright infringement until the content is removed. If they get enough complaints, they could cancel their hosting account. They are hosted by 1and1 so you can email legal@1and1.com. This link will provide an example take down letter that you can use. http://ipwatchdog.com/2009/07/06/sam...etter/id=4501/ |
I use DMCA takedown orders frequently and they are extremely effective. I typically contact the site own and give them a day or two to remove the image on their own but if they aren't willing to do so immediately or fight it, I issue a DMCA takedown order to the hosting company. In some cases the hosting company will just remove the image itself, in other cases, the host company removes the entire site and it may or may not appear again without the photo after the site owner deals with them.
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Originally Posted by defcon222
This isn't an ideal solution, but what about using a larger watermark?
I know it's still wrong and illegal, but he has a point in that once it's out there on the internet, good luck. That said, he's still a scumbag for blatantly violating laws.
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I frequently have my photographs hijacked by keyboard jockeys who think that because its on the internet its fair game. Its gets annoying to police my images and stand up for my copyrights but you aren't going to stop a lot of these people with logos, watermarks and names on the photos. I've chosen rather than taint my images with intrusive watermarks to have a less intrusive but clearly visible copyright notice in the corner and to familiarize myself with my options to enforce my copyrights. I occasionally do have to look for my photographs being used elsewhere, and I often find them, but when I do, I can quickly have the images removed in most cases. Fortunately enough people recognize many of my photos that I'm also notified of many of the copyright infringements. As I said, its an annoyance but I also know my photos wouldn't be in as many books, guides, zoos, magazines, etc., if I had giant watermarks over the image.
Chris
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06-01-2011, 12:46 PM
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To all of my fans on this lovely thread I want to say hello. Yes, this is Robert, the owner of ReptilesNCritters.com. I am sorry that my usage of certain images of the members of this forum and elsewhere are causing anger and frustration. In the past, both myself, and various agents of my company have been careless in how they acquired images for our website. I sell for may different suppliers of exotic animals who do not always provide quality images of the animals I am selling for them. This has led to some unfortunate and careless uploading of non-public domain images onto my website. However, our policy has always been to remove all offending images and content upon request. While I know that many do not appreciate my liberal interpretation of what constitutes true intellectual property, I nonetheless will comply with current laws regarding the usage of other peoples images.
As a side point, none of us have most likely ever asked a snake, frog, lizard or other critter for permission to either take or use their image. If we want to take this argument to it's absurdist conclusion then I am ready to go.
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06-01-2011, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by crespo72
However, our policy has always been to remove all offending images and content upon request.
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Your policy should be not to use other's images without their express permission BEFOREHAND, thus negating the issue in the first place. Your current policy is of the mentality that it's OK to break the law until you're caught.
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Originally Posted by crespo72
As a side point, none of us have most likely ever asked a snake, frog, lizard or other critter for permission to either take or use their image. If we want to take this argument to it's absurdist conclusion then I am ready to go.
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That, sir, has got to be the most asinine 'argument' that I have ever read.
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06-01-2011, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by chazzz
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ReptilesNCritters.com has already complied with Danny's request to remove his images.
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06-01-2011, 01:08 PM
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No worries Robert this thread is here for the reptile community to consider before they support your less than scrupulous business practices.
One could only assume that you supply an equally inferior product based on your continued deceptive practices when it comes to the law. It is obvious one could expect less than honest dealings with you and your company based on your own admission.
Ignorance is no excuse sir.
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06-01-2011, 01:16 PM
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#30
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