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10 years ago
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Well, it's been a long time since I've been on here, and it's about time I officially Nuke this account. Please comment here if you want to keep in touch. We can exchange Skype/twitter information.
Why? Well.....
After I found my engagement picture for sale on IMVU ( http://goo.gl/71fZ1O ) I decided I don't want anything to do with this site anymore.
Part of me is sure that the user has stolen this, not IMVU, however the fact remains that IMVU does not make it easy for us to have it removed. IMVU requires the original artist (Falvie) to submit a DCMA request along with documentation ( screen cap of part of their DCMA portion of the TOS shown here: http://i59.tinypic.com/1szbsh.jpg ).
Artwork is always reposted. I understand that. I always find commissioned pieces on tumblr, e621, and other sharing sites.
This is not a simple repost. This is a matter of someone STEALING and PROFITING from artwork that not only was paid for by us, but is incredibly personal in nature. In order to purchase this item, someone would have to purchase credits from IMVU first, so even though IMVU is not the one selling, they still profit in the long term.
I am mortified, livid, and sick to my stomach over this. I want nothing to do with a site that is affiliated or owned by a website who allows this to occur. (Yes, they have a DCMA clause, but how many artists have enough time to filter through thousands, perhaps millions of items to file DCMA takedown requests on? I can't think of a single one.)
When I have access to my computer (currently on my phone) I will be removing everything from my gallery. I will keep this journal up and check it periodically so I can exchange info with you all. I already wasn't very active over the last bit of time, so it won't seem like a huge change, but I will be removing all art and journals.
see you on the other side
Why? Well.....
After I found my engagement picture for sale on IMVU ( http://goo.gl/71fZ1O ) I decided I don't want anything to do with this site anymore.
Part of me is sure that the user has stolen this, not IMVU, however the fact remains that IMVU does not make it easy for us to have it removed. IMVU requires the original artist (Falvie) to submit a DCMA request along with documentation ( screen cap of part of their DCMA portion of the TOS shown here: http://i59.tinypic.com/1szbsh.jpg ).
Artwork is always reposted. I understand that. I always find commissioned pieces on tumblr, e621, and other sharing sites.
This is not a simple repost. This is a matter of someone STEALING and PROFITING from artwork that not only was paid for by us, but is incredibly personal in nature. In order to purchase this item, someone would have to purchase credits from IMVU first, so even though IMVU is not the one selling, they still profit in the long term.
I am mortified, livid, and sick to my stomach over this. I want nothing to do with a site that is affiliated or owned by a website who allows this to occur. (Yes, they have a DCMA clause, but how many artists have enough time to filter through thousands, perhaps millions of items to file DCMA takedown requests on? I can't think of a single one.)
When I have access to my computer (currently on my phone) I will be removing everything from my gallery. I will keep this journal up and check it periodically so I can exchange info with you all. I already wasn't very active over the last bit of time, so it won't seem like a huge change, but I will be removing all art and journals.
see you on the other side
I hear there is a paywall too so you have to make a paid accoutn to even SEE AND REPORT NSFW art that may be stolen. Talk about a racket......
We totally should do dinner soon! Do you use Twitter? I'm on there daily.
AND YES DINNER!!! I don't even have a twitter (can't seem to figure it out lol -total old fart-)
I am on FB, Weasyl and skype (occassionally),
Just text me and I'll add you to my contacts
Other then this bs, I hope you two are doing well. Hit me up onnskype sometime BTW, Gareth Drackon or Gareth58442. A lot of stuff has been up with me and my mate ^^
In a nutshell, well, just check my most recent journal for what's been happening heh.