I really respect Kotaku but today when i did a google search, i got linked to a kotaku page where i found that they have used a particular pic that i had taken from the Xbox360 India launch. To confirm my doubt, i cross checked it with my own blog where these pics were listed and it came true.
I further checked their website and they had stolen another pic. What makes me angry is that they didn't take my permission or referred or link my blog in any way beforing using these pics.
I remember both Gamerscoreblog and MajorNelson's website had linked to my blog as they were referring to it and were borrowing information since i had covered this event.
Here are the links :
The Original Pic :
http://plex.files.wordpress.com/2006/09/pe...ms-india-md.jpg
The Copied Pic:
http://kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-360/india-ge...some-314794.php
Are they even allowed to do this ? should i ask them for some kind of compensation or should i do something else ?
The Original Pic :
http://plex.files.wordpress.com/2006/09/360-board.jpg
The Copied Pic :
http://kotaku.com/gaming/india/xbox-360-in...ning-237786.php
Are they even allowed to do this ? should i ask them for some kind of compensation or should i do something else ?
If you check the last pic, they even removed the date stamp
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| Post #1 Dec 12 2007, 11:54 | |
Resident Fanatic  Group: Registered Posts: 949 Joined: 27-November 05 From: Bangalore, India Member No.: 143,079 
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| Post #2 Dec 12 2007, 11:58 | |
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Neowinian Super Cool   Group: Supervisor Posts: 18,488 Joined: 25-February 04 From: Wirral, UK Member No.: 48,788
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put watermarks on them. get a lawyer, send cease and decist letters. sue them for copyright infringment if you want
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| Post #3 Dec 12 2007, 12:04 | |
Neowinian  Group: Registered Posts: 2,953 Joined: 19-April 02 From: Norway Member No.: 11,843
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They are not allowed to do this without your authorization. Send them a mail asking them to either remove the images or credit you for them. You could sue them, but I don't see that as other then a last resort.
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| Post #4 Dec 12 2007, 12:35 | |
Sold his soul for some megahurtz  Group: Registered Posts: 6,442 Joined: 10-August 03 From: The End of the Universe Member No.: 34,215
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Bastards!
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| Post #5 Dec 12 2007, 13:16 | |
Less QQ More Pew Pew!! Group: Registered Posts: 17,902 Joined: 14-September 03 From: Glasgow, Scotland Name: Andy Member No.: 35,439
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OT: I want that shirt Peter Moore is wearing
 But yeah they aren't allowed to use your pics without permission. If it really matters to you so much, contact them. And in future use watermarks. |
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| Post #6 Dec 12 2007, 13:18 | |
Beta Addict  Group: Administrator Posts: 15,717 Joined: 16-July 01 From: London, UK Member No.: 98
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I would contact them, that's a bit out of order. Sneaky removing the date as well!
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| Post #7 Dec 12 2007, 13:54 | |
Javier Ocasio   Group: +MVC Posts: 8,099 Joined: 4-October 01 From: Puerto Rico Member No.: 1,522
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yep contact them, they cant do that without your permission.
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| Post #8 Dec 12 2007, 14:19 | |
Neowinian Senior Group: Registered Posts: 3,723 Joined: 20-June 03 From: Monster Island Member No.: 31,203
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Quote - (DrunknMunky @ Dec 12 2007, 07:16)  OT: I want that shirt Peter Moore is wearing Looks groovy don't it? Btw, is that "chick" doing him from behind? He doesn't look to happy.... |
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| Post #9 Dec 12 2007, 17:55 | |
Hobnob King  Group: News Reporter Posts: 6,143 Joined: 15-October 05 From: Cardiff, Wales, UK Member No.: 135,358
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Blackmail them, firstly complain that they shouldn't be using your pics, but you would let the past be the past for free goodies.
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| Post #10 Dec 12 2007, 17:59 | |
Neowinian Senior Group: Registered Posts: 3,916 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Camberley, UK Member No.: 73,450
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Wow, you are in a position to sue them! I would contact them ands explain what they have done see where it goes from there.
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| Post #11 Dec 12 2007, 18:00 | |
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Resident Fanatic Group: Registered Posts: 856 Joined: 8-March 07 Member No.: 210,667
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Send them an email stating you want an Xbox360 and every game ever made for use of the pictures.
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| Post #12 Dec 12 2007, 18:02 | |
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Neowinian  Group: Registered Posts: 59 Joined: 24-February 07 Member No.: 207,764
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If you just want credit for the photos and a link to your site, send them a nice email notifying them that those pics are copyrighted and you are the copyright holder and if they want to continue using them, you want to be credited for it.
Otherwise, send them a cease and desist notice. |
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| Post #13 Dec 12 2007, 18:34 | |
Neowinian Senior Group: Registered Posts: 2,885 Joined: 18-April 06 From: East London Member No.: 163,822
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Grab a gun and seek vengeance towards those that have wronged you...
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| Post #14 Dec 12 2007, 18:42 | |
Doofus Group: Registered Posts: 6,996 Joined: 26-June 05 From: Auckland, New Zealand Member No.: 116,051
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ask for some cash might be able to go out for dinner one night
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| Post #15 Dec 12 2007, 18:44 | |
♫ d(-_-)b ♫  Group: Registered Posts: 5,621 Joined: 14-September 05 From: Lake Forest, California OS: Snow Leopard Member No.: 128,416
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You should end a C&D to their host, and see if you could get them to shut down the site for copyright infringement.
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