Ooooh! I just had an idea that I think some members will quite like! ;D

[cocoabean]

I think it's a good idea if people can't hotlink to anything that you post either... A lot of what I post as far as graphics or pics I host on my own webspace and several times I've had people just copy and paste it without my permission. It's not like I made a lot of it, but I copy it to my computer and then upload it to my own webspace like the websites where I get the stuff say to!!!

Hotlinking isn't allowed on WI (or just about anywhere for that matter). But I know a lot of the time people don't even realize what they are doing is wrong. But I don't know how this could be controlled...

I have had to flag posts where my stuff was copied and the mods can disable the links... but if someone copies your original graphix from your avvie or siggy then saves and uploads them as their own that's really annoying.

[Pandora's Box]

Originally Posted by S.O.S.Star

Thankyou Pandora! That was really nice of you!

no problemo! You deserve it!!!

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Originally Posted by cocoabean

I think it's a good idea if people can't hotlink to anything that you post either... A lot of what I post as far as graphics or pics I host on my own webspace and several times I've had people just copy and paste it without my permission. It's not like I made a lot of it, but I copy it to my computer and then upload it to my own webspace like the websites where I get the stuff say to!!!

Hotlinking isn't allowed on WI (or just about anywhere for that matter). But I know a lot of the time people don't even realize what they are doing is wrong. But I don't know how this could be controlled...

I have had to flag posts where my stuff was copied and the mods can disable the links... but if someone copies your original graphix from your avvie or siggy then saves and uploads them as their own that's really annoying.

ThAnks for posting!!!


I do agree with what you said... And most members don't know it's not allowed,amd it is hard to control.

[cocoabean]

I like how you added the Made by Pandora to your pic!!! Good Idea!

[Pandora's Box]

Originally Posted by cocoabean

I like how you added the Made by Pandora to your pic!!! Good Idea!

Thanks!!! I can't quite take credit for the idea though, S.O.S. Star gave me the idea on the first page post!

[ACMETEAM]

Fortunately I have never encountered anyone trying to use my sig or avvie (some may think who would? LOL)... I did have help but I did make them myself... I am going to add my name on them though to protect them... Thanks for the great idea... PEACE!!! ACMETEAM.

[gReTa]

I agree with you....although no one ever takes my pics....it's stealing.

Sadly, nothing keeps a member from doing right click+save as...unless WI becomes run in Flash.

[Ergoiam]

I really do not have a clue how you make any of these, but I think that it is unfortunate that someone would take your work as their own without asking, perhaps if you made a thread to go along with this telling people how to do this it would help stop the problem. However, I certain that I have seen threads offering to make items for other members, so that makes it even sadder that someone would do this. I think naming your work is a good idea and after all signing something that you have put so much time and effort into is not bragging it is just the icing on the cake to the finished product.

[GrandBlancGirls]

Originally Posted by cocoabean

I think it's a good idea if people can't hotlink to anything that you post either... A lot of what I post as far as graphics or pics I host on my own webspace and several times I've had people just copy and paste it without my permission. It's not like I made a lot of it, but I copy it to my computer and then upload it to my own webspace like the websites where I get the stuff say to!!!

Hotlinking isn't allowed on WI (or just about anywhere for that matter). But I know a lot of the time people don't even realize what they are doing is wrong. But I don't know how this could be controlled...

I have had to flag posts where my stuff was copied and the mods can disable the links... but if someone copies your original graphix from your avvie or siggy then saves and uploads them as their own that's really annoying.

You bring up a very important point about copyright infringement. I have gotten avies from websites with explicit legal agreements that the image I dowload is to be used only by myself. I had no idea people were doing this!! I would suggest that the moderators do a special thread on this subject reminding members that they should NOT copy other people's images. (Especially, when it comes to properties like Disney characters!) People may not realize it, but you are stealing someone's creativity and hardwork, and in some cases, may be breaking the law! I think putting your name on your avie and sig is a great idea, and the best defense against this. I don't know how to put my name on an image so I'll guess I'll be paying a visit to Pandora's shop right after I give her REP for this great thread!!! Thank you for telling me about this problem!

[SOSO910]

I agree. This has happened to me and I was so angry and sent them a pm about it, but tried to put it in a nice way. They sent me a mean pm back, and I was totally offended.

[Pandora's Box]

Originally Posted by ACMETEAM

Fortunately I have never encountered anyone trying to use my sig or avvie (some may think who would? LOL)... I did have help but I did make them myself... I am going to add my name on them though to protect them... Thanks for the great idea... PEACE!!! ACMETEAM.

Okay, that's good. That's a good idea your put your name on them.

Oh, and I love them btw. xD

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Originally Posted by Ergoiam

I really do not have a clue how you make any of these, but I think that it is unfortunate that someone would take your work as their own without asking, perhaps if you made a thread to go along with this telling people how to do this it would help stop the problem. However, I certain that I have seen threads offering to make items for other members, so that makes it even sadder that someone would do this. I think naming your work is a good idea and after all signing something that you have put so much time and effort into is not bragging it is just the icing on the cake to the finished product.

Very good points, I will keep that in mind...

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Originally Posted by SOSO910

I agree. This has happened to me and I was so angry and sent them a pm about it, but tried to put it in a nice way. They sent me a mean pm back, and I was totally offended.

Oh, did they say something mean?

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Originally Posted by GrandBlancGirls

You bring up a very important point about copyright infringement. I have gotten avies from websites with explicit legal agreements that the image I dowload is to be used only by myself. I had no idea people were doing this!! I would suggest that the moderators do a special thread on this subject reminding members that they should NOT copy other people's images. (Especially, when it comes to properties like Disney characters!) People may not realize it, but you are stealing someone's creativity and hardwork, and in some cases, may be breaking the law! I think putting your name on your avie and sig is a great idea, and the best defense against this. I don't know how to put my name on an image so I'll guess I'll be paying a visit to Pandora's shop right after I give her REP for this great thread!!! Thank you for telling me about this problem!

Thank you very much.

I agree 1000%. Because if you take someone else's avvie or siggy they made, who knows how long they spend time on it (like me, I usually spend a lot of time on mine, like on the sig I am using now).

Thanks again!