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| Posted: Sat Jul 7th, 2012 09:17 |
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Ed Matusik
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jk wrote: Yes that is true Ed., the copyright covers all or part of the image. Unless you captured an exceptionally valuable image, entering into the legal system to recoup monies will, in the long run, cost you more that what you win (if anything, that is). This virtual media is both the bane and the saving of every photographer. We all are driven to want to show our stuff, but ultimately loose control of it the second it's posted. The best defense, is, as you and others have remarked, small file sizes and no more than 72 ppi resolution. At least copied digital info will limit print size. But this is digressing from the original question which doesn't involve someone downloading a posted image. - EdM 3:)
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| Posted: Sat Jul 7th, 2012 13:06 |
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Eric
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Ed Matusik wrote:jk wrote:Yes that is true Ed., the copyright covers all or part of the image. That may be the harsh reality when someone contests the charge. But as I say, that didnt stop Getty images pursuing two rather average shots of Venice that my client had grabbed off the Internet and used on his website. Maybe he should have had the nerve to say "no way" and ignored them. But faced with a threat of this magnitude, he felt he had to enter into some negotiation, once it was pointed out he had done something wrong. Faced with an inability to win my rightful compensation I would be inclined to spend some money on a large advert in the regional newspapers the perpetrators business covered. Using the same image and making a clear statement of ownership, while pointing out all other users are fraudulent! 
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| Posted: Sat Jul 7th, 2012 13:07 |
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Eric
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Eric wrote:Ed Matusik wrote: |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 7th, 2012 14:04 |
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Ed Matusik
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It certainly would be an unremovable burr under one's saddle to have it blatantly happen. But I would never enter into any potentially volatile exchanges unless I had a good attorney checking every exchange. As JK professed to his limited knowledge of U.S. law, I too follow suit with my ignorance of U.K. law, but here, placing inflammatory advertisements in public media can lead to a slander suit being filed. If someone makes their living by photography or an associated trade, then copyright piracy has more adverse tones than someone who is a so-called, 'semi-pro,' or 'advanced amateur,' (and I must place myself in the latter category) having their work pirated. It may rankle, but it isn't taking any bread off the table. An attorney would be more likely to accept a case from a professional photographer than from a non-pro, unless, of course, the non-pro caught the 'shot-of-a-lifetime,' like Steven Hawking shaking hands with the first documented alien landing here to grab a bite of pizza. - EdM.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 7th, 2012 16:29 |
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Eric
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Ed Matusik wrote:It certainly would be an unremovable burr under one's saddle to have it blatantly happen. But I would never enter into any potentially volatile exchanges unless I had a good attorney checking every exchange. As JK professed to his limited knowledge of U.S. law, I too follow suit with my ignorance of U.K. law, but here, placing inflammatory advertisements in public media can lead to a slander suit being filed. If someone makes their living by photography or an associated trade, then copyright piracy has more adverse tones than someone who is a so-called, 'semi-pro,' or 'advanced amateur,' (and I must place myself in the latter category) having their work pirated. It may rankle, but it isn't taking any bread off the table. An attorney would be more likely to accept a case from a professional photographer than from a non-pro, unless, of course, the non-pro caught the 'shot-of-a-lifetime,' like Steven Hawking shaking hands with the first documented alien landing here to grab a bite of pizza. - EdM. That's why I said appropriately worded. The truth isn't slander. And frankly it doesnt matter if you are a professional or an amateur...your possessions are your possessions. It's the principle more than the value. One of my associates created a website for a company who repeatedly avoided paying him. After 6months he modified the homepage with a simple message to the effect that the website was currently 'running under restrictions due to non payment of debts'. Surprising how quickly they paid to remove that stigma. No legal involvement necessary. But sorry ...I wouldn't standby and see my work stolen and used to the advantage of another without my consent, or even tacit agreement. I would find 'some way' to gain redress. But Andy has been quiet after his original posting???
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| Posted: Sun Jul 8th, 2012 02:01 |
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Robert
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Eric, that is illegal in the UK. A criminal offence; section 40,1,a of the administration of justice act 1970 I think from memory... Amazing! Yes, I was right. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/part/V I came across this when somebody bounced a cheque on me and I 'mentioned' it to a mutual friend. I got my money but also a stern warning from the mutual friend, who happened to be a solicitor. That's why debt collectors use unmarked vans and letters are marked for addressee only, It is an offence to 'shame' a debtor, like the practice of pinning bounced cheques on shop notice boards. Had the debtor known about that, whoever placed that public notice on the website could have been in hot water.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 8th, 2012 03:35 |
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jk
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Ed Matusik wrote:jk wrote:Yes that is true Ed., the copyright covers all or part of the image. I think you have identied it correctly. We are caught between two rocks with a lot of fast moving water in between.  
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| Posted: Sun Jul 8th, 2012 03:41 |
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jk
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Robert wrote:Eric, that is illegal in the UK. A criminal offence; section 40,1,a of the administration of justice act 1970 I think from memory... Amazing! Yes, I was right. Yet another case of the law making an ass of itself. Section (a) is completely out of touch with reality and encourages the non-payer to continue with their unjust actions. A debt is a debt. Also it could be argued that the notice was a reminder and not calculated to cause alarm, distress or humiliation. Once again the law is poorly framed. It should say may cause or likely to rather than calculated. Calculated implies that there is a formula for causing alarm, distress or humiliation. Apart from brute force GBH some people are so thick skinned that nothing will cause alarm, much less distress or humiliation! Legislation really should be kept away from lawyers! They tend to frame it in a way that guarantees them business rather than delivery of justice.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 8th, 2012 06:36 |
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richw
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jk wrote:A debt is a debt. Tell that to Iceland! 
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| Posted: Sun Jul 8th, 2012 08:43 |
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jk
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richw wrote: jk wrote:  They or Greece wont be getting any of my money. They have had enough gifts!!
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