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MikeN · 03-01-2004, 04:11 PM

Well.. it finally happened. We ran across a site that has some of our pictures on it. At this point, we see them in their preview section, and haven't ventured into the members area yet.

I have a few ideas of what to do... but I'd like to know what you guys do, or have done, and what results were had.

Let us know!

Jimbo · 03-01-2004, 04:14 PM

email him, his host, and his processor with a proper complaint

just a guess

some_idiot · 03-01-2004, 04:15 PM

1. Nicely email site owner requesting removal
2. Retain I.P. lawyer
3. Issue C&D with CCs to hosting provider
4. File law suit

hova · 03-01-2004, 04:16 PM

I would listen to that idiot character

VicMartin · 03-01-2004, 04:17 PM

It happened to me once and all I did was email the guy and asked him to remove the images. And he did w/ no problem. If that doesn't work, then a cease and desist letter should do it.

My

hoe_vender · 03-01-2004, 05:17 PM

always good to start out being nice

brand0n · 03-01-2004, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hoe_vender
always good to start out being nice

yep for the most part, and if they dont do what you say, smash there balls with a fuckin mallet

VirtuMike · 03-01-2004, 05:40 PM

Usually it's best to start out being nice. But don't forget, this is 2004 - there really aren't many excuses for stealing content.

PrivateIvy · 03-01-2004, 05:54 PM

I had the same thing yesterday...email abuse@whoevertheyhost with, the site, and their processor giving them the exact url of the page with the infringement and official notice, tell them DMCA takedown notice will follow if not corrected within 24 hours.

My prob yesterday has already vanished from the internet

Ivy

Ash@phpFX · 03-01-2004, 07:30 PM

You should email him first, if the content isnt removed in 24 hours then email his hosting and processing companies and threaten legal action

SENSEX · 03-01-2004, 07:47 PM

Email the site owner, and be civil about it. You never know what the story is. If he tells you to fuck off, then take the legal route. I remember a couple years ago someone emailed us accusing us of stealing his content, and asking us to remove it. Long story short, what had happened was the company we bought the content from actually stole it. They had all the proper documents, which were obviously forged. We worked together, and to this day still do business. It's rare but this type of thing does happen unfortunatly.

MikeN · 03-03-2004, 06:10 PM

UPDATE....

Well, we couldn't find a contact email for the site or webmaster, so I emailed two accounts we found with their host. 2 days later, still NO response from them at all.

You might see if this guy has any of YOUR content... here's the link: www.fuckumall.com

03-01-2004, 04:11 PM	#1
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 15	Help! Stolen content... ideas? Well.. it finally happened. We ran across a site that has some of our pictures on it. At this point, we see them in their preview section, and haven't ventured into the members area yet. I have a few ideas of what to do... but I'd like to know what you guys do, or have done, and what results were had. Let us know! __________________ Mike N 1987 Productions

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Jimbo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,989	email him, his host, and his processor with a proper complaint just a guess __________________ free sex videos

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VicMartin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Croatia Posts: 887	It happened to me once and all I did was email the guy and asked him to remove the images. And he did w/ no problem. If that doesn't work, then a cease and desist letter should do it. My __________________ Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is. –Vince Lombardi

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VirtuMike Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seat 1A Posts: 2,483	Usually it's best to start out being nice. But don't forget, this is 2004 - there really aren't many excuses for stealing content. __________________ Host it in AMSTERDAM at EUROTIVITY! - We also offer BACKUP SERVICES! XYZZY4L

03-01-2004, 05:54 PM	#9
PrivateIvy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,257	I had the same thing yesterday...email abuse@whoevertheyhost with, the site, and their processor giving them the exact url of the page with the infringement and official notice, tell them DMCA takedown notice will follow if not corrected within 24 hours. My prob yesterday has already vanished from the internet Ivy

03-01-2004, 07:30 PM	#10
Ash@phpFX Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,292	You should email him first, if the content isnt removed in 24 hours then email his hosting and processing companies and threaten legal action

03-01-2004, 07:47 PM	#11
SENSEX Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Someplace Special Posts: 1,159	Email the site owner, and be civil about it. You never know what the story is. If he tells you to fuck off, then take the legal route. I remember a couple years ago someone emailed us accusing us of stealing his content, and asking us to remove it. Long story short, what had happened was the company we bought the content from actually stole it. They had all the proper documents, which were obviously forged. We worked together, and to this day still do business. It's rare but this type of thing does happen unfortunatly.

03-03-2004, 06:10 PM	#12
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 15	UPDATE.... Well, we couldn't find a contact email for the site or webmaster, so I emailed two accounts we found with their host. 2 days later, still NO response from them at all. You might see if this guy has any of YOUR content... here's the link: www.fuckumall.com __________________ Mike N 1987 Productions