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ripping textures (YUP THIS JOURNAL IS BACK!)
11 years ago
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YEP back again, i wish i could just reblog the old one VV
It's becoming all too common to stumble across my textures being resold, whether they be edited minimally, traced or rearranged. Although not only my work is being re-purposed, I can't speak for other mod artists or avatar creators that are having their artwork stolen so I'll just rant a bit and let you know how I feel about it.
○If you purchase one of my mods and want to rip the textures for personal use-- changing the hue, adding on, what ever you want to do to it, by all means go for it. As a modder myself I find creating something original from a pre-made mod kit usually requires this! Where I draw the line on this particular instance would be passing out my textures, edited or not, with ANY combination of perms. If there is a person that owns the same mod as you and has PURCHASED IT THEMSELVES, I don't mind if you pass on your modifications to them (NO TRANS) free of charge.
○Obviously, reselling my textures is not something I'll stand for. I've found my mods almost completely unedited on the marketplace as well as tweaks, re-hues, little bits such as noses or markings lifted for use on something otherwise not textured by me.
○Don't desaturate my mods and use them as "shaders" for your own colors on a mod that you intend on selling.
○Above all, if you're caught in the act, don't try to lie your way out of the situation. I respect a person who apologizes more than someone who denies everything when it's downright blatant.
I really shouldn't have to be typing this out guys, it's common sense. I speak for myself and other texture artists when I say that it is a very time consuming process that takes a lot of patience and to see it resold for a fast buck is very painful.
To those of you who support the mod artists of SL, I salute you and I encourage all of you who have an interest in creating your own to give it a go! I love teaching what I know so don't hesitate to ask advice at any point- if I know how to do it, I'll share it.
It's becoming all too common to stumble across my textures being resold, whether they be edited minimally, traced or rearranged. Although not only my work is being re-purposed, I can't speak for other mod artists or avatar creators that are having their artwork stolen so I'll just rant a bit and let you know how I feel about it.
○If you purchase one of my mods and want to rip the textures for personal use-- changing the hue, adding on, what ever you want to do to it, by all means go for it. As a modder myself I find creating something original from a pre-made mod kit usually requires this! Where I draw the line on this particular instance would be passing out my textures, edited or not, with ANY combination of perms. If there is a person that owns the same mod as you and has PURCHASED IT THEMSELVES, I don't mind if you pass on your modifications to them (NO TRANS) free of charge.
○Obviously, reselling my textures is not something I'll stand for. I've found my mods almost completely unedited on the marketplace as well as tweaks, re-hues, little bits such as noses or markings lifted for use on something otherwise not textured by me.
○Don't desaturate my mods and use them as "shaders" for your own colors on a mod that you intend on selling.
○Above all, if you're caught in the act, don't try to lie your way out of the situation. I respect a person who apologizes more than someone who denies everything when it's downright blatant.
I really shouldn't have to be typing this out guys, it's common sense. I speak for myself and other texture artists when I say that it is a very time consuming process that takes a lot of patience and to see it resold for a fast buck is very painful.
To those of you who support the mod artists of SL, I salute you and I encourage all of you who have an interest in creating your own to give it a go! I love teaching what I know so don't hesitate to ask advice at any point- if I know how to do it, I'll share it.
also sorry to hear this is happening ... "again" x.x
So I'm ready for anything at this point.