Kotaku is stealing my Pics

[StandingInAlley]

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

[Colin-uk Veteran]

put watermarks on them. get a lawyer, send cease and decist letters. sue them for copyright infringment if you want :p

[x-byte]

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.

[Kushan]

Bastards!

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

OT: I want that shirt Peter Moore is wearing :laugh:

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.

[tomwarren Veteran]

I would contact them, that's a bit out of order. Sneaky removing the date as well!

[KoL Veteran]

yep contact them, they cant do that without your permission.

[goji]

OT: I want that shirt Peter Moore is wearing :laugh:

Looks groovy don't it? Btw, is that "chick" doing him from behind? He doesn't look to happy....

[Corris Veteran]

Blackmail them, firstly complain that they shouldn't be using your pics, but you would let the past be the past for free goodies. :p

[PiracyX]

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.

[bloodrain]

Send them an email stating you want an Xbox360 and every game ever made for use of the pictures.

[PegasusX]

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.

[Green_Eye]

Grab a gun and seek vengeance towards those that have wronged you...

[Digitalx]

ask for some cash might be able to go out for dinner one night :cool:

[MasterC]

You should end a C&D to their host, and see if you could get them to shut down the site for copyright infringement. :laugh:

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

You without a doubt have a case here. That is pretty messed up for sure.

[StandingInAlley]

I have emailed the editor asking for compensation. I can't afford a lawyer plus under which jurisdiction will it fall ?

I am from India and Kotaku is a .us based website

[MGS4-SS]

OT: I want that shirt Peter Moore is wearing :laugh:

That shirt is fugly in my opinion.

[Chicane-UK Veteran]

Good luck chasing them down.

They normally seem quite hot on integrity and all that sort of stuff so i'll personally be very dissappointed if they try and brush you off.

If they ignore you, go to rival sites and report that they're stealing your images! I'm sure that'll get them noticed!

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

If they ignore you, go to rival sites and report that they're stealing your images! I'm sure that'll get them noticed!

Actually, that is not a bad idea at all. Threaten to go to rivals sites with the same comparisons you have just showed us.

[StandingInAlley]

yup i have a feeling they will ignore my email tbh :/

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

yup i have a feeling they will ignore my email tbh :/

If that happens, then go to the rivals site.

Truth is you may still not get anything out of it, but perhaps someone exposing them on a grander scale will stop them from ripping people off.

[StandingInAlley]

yeah. Thats a good suggestion.

Joystiq is their rival site right ?

[goji]

Gizmodo? Or are they Engadget's rivals?

[Chicane-UK Veteran]

I think any of the big sites would be interested to know to be honest!