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Originally posted by Anthony Orosco
On another detailing forum a sharp eyed friend and fellow detailer was surfing the web of other detailing sites and found this guy using a picture of an engine I had detailed and posted on both Autopia and Detail City, I also believe it is on my website.
It also seems that he has taken the work of another detailer and posted it on his site. I called up the gentleman and acknowledged who I am and that he pirated or stole one of my pictures and is presenting it as his own work. He apologized and said he would remove them.
I will not mention the name of the detailer nor the website because I truly believe, for the moment, that he just needed a engine picture, which does not justify it but helps me understand.
I will post the name and web address if the pictures are not removed so all professionals on this site and others can be notified. Has it come to the point where we need to "copyright" even the pictures we post on forums? I sure hope not.
So for all you pro's out there, keep a watchful eye on your hard work.
Thank You,
Anthony |
Interesting thread Anthony as I had a similar experience with a young man on this forum completely copying my and another detailers ENTIRE site and using it as his own. He is in a city over 2 hours from me and obviously new to the business but I found that most people on this forum found it completely acceptable to copy content (including photos) verbatim without permission. All original material is subject to copyright protection including text, photographs, sounds etc.. and it is good to see someone else stepping up to the plate to acknowledge that it's wrong to do this. For all detailers just ASK before using someone elses content for your website - I for one would be more than happy to help you - JUST DON'T STEAL IT!
PS. Oddly enough, I looked up this guys site and he is still using my text content.