Nuts, Lill. You know, and I know who you're talking about, that bitch is flavor of the month on RMP and she's making them too much money for RMP to do anything about it. I don't know if there's anything you can do about it, except trash her name. You could pull your stuff from RMP and tell them to fuck off and sell exclusively at Vamp or somewhere else, but that...person...is fucking selling everything now.
I'm sorry you have to go through this. =/
Copyright infringement advice?
Ok. This sucks. Really sucks.
On the 23rd of december 2008 I put out a texture set for Pariah dreads at VAMP, and also at RMP within a few days (I can't seem to find a release date at rendo, just a last sold date) In this set I incorporated a rainbow and a few other 2 color gradient latex and mesh materials on the dreads. I made several 200x200 pixel tiles to achieve this.
On January 2nd, 2009 This set was bought at RMP by one of my competitors. Shortly after that, the rainbow and gradient latex effects began to show up in their texture packs.
On March 2nd I purchased one of their products to take a look at this. Sure enough they are using 200x200 pixel image tiles to produce the rainbows and gradients. One rainbow looks identical to mine, granted I used a default gradient in Photoshop, however the transitions and placement of each color appear to be identical to mine. Some of the 2 color gradients they used I can easily reproduce starting with my images and simple adjusting the hue/brightness, etc. When I confronted this other vendor they stated that they made the images in Photoshop long before my product ever became availaible. The date stamp on the file is for Jan 6, 2009...4 days after mine was purchased.
I have filed a compliant at RMP. I cannot go into details about any communication with staff there, however they have basically thrown out my complaint saying I don't qualify for any sort of protection because it is a simple gradient.
I guess what I am looking for is any suggestions on how to proceed with this? Does anyone know an independant copyright agent or laywer or have any experience with something like this?
ROzbeans
15 years ago
Lillaanya
15 years ago
I am looking into legal advice on the issue. Unfortunately probably the only thing that is going to have any effect is if these particular sellers are no longer making as much money for RMP :/
Vulash
15 years ago
Sugar in her gas tank
Kelefane
15 years ago
Carbomb.
Onimi
15 years ago
awe, i feel bad for you 
hope you get it sorted out. /comfort
hope you get it sorted out. /comfort
Lillaanya
15 years ago
Dog shit in the vents is good too.
...just sayin..
...just sayin..
ROzbeans
15 years ago
A banana in her tail pipe?
Lillaanya
15 years ago
bad bad bad...
I needed the giggle tho hehe thanks /hug
I needed the giggle tho hehe thanks /hug
Vex
15 years ago
i'd just beat her ass, punch her in the fuckin throat.
but she's too far away and not worth the time it would take to get there.
but she's too far away and not worth the time it would take to get there.
Vulash
15 years ago
You're supposed to be the creative one
Vex;104103
i'd just beat her ass, punch her in the fuckin throat.
but she's too far away and not worth the time it would take to get there.
You're supposed to be the creative one
ROzbeans
15 years ago
A punch in the throat is creative. You know, Lill, you could post a journal with linked comparisons on deviantart. =)
Vex
15 years ago
bitch won't want to steal anything, or even be conscious if you punch her in the throat.
Lillaanya
15 years ago
Going public with an accusation would be extremely risky for my own reputation, even with evidence. People tend to get that "lynch mob" mentality, and that rarely works out in anyone's favor. I knew my post here was really unlikely to change anyone's opinion of the vendors in question as most folks here who know any of this that's been going on have already made up their minds. There is such a fine line between presenting the facts and simply starting a smear campaign. Maybe I'm just not quite enough of a bitch
ROzbeans
15 years ago
Being a bitch is all in your technique. In any case, just let fuckface screw herself, because she will eventually.
Vishanti
15 years ago
http://www.rescue.com/products/w_h_y_trap_for_wasps_hornets_yellowjackets.aspWipe some of this underneath the door handles of the thief's car. Or along the windows if they're left cracked open.
The bottom chamber is baited with a liquid attractant poured onto a cotton pad.
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The RESCUE!® W•H•Y Trap can be used in early spring when the queen paper wasps, hornets and yellowjackets emerge from overwintering to look for new nest sites. It can also be used throughout the summer and fall to capture foraging wasp, hornet and yellowjacket workers.
Lillaanya
15 years ago
Agreed.
Wow Vish...now THAT is evil. I like you. hehe
ROzbeans;104108
Being a bitch is all in your technique. In any case, just let fuckface screw herself, because she will eventually.
Agreed.
Wow Vish...now THAT is evil. I like you. hehe
Lillyanna-Windmane
15 years ago
I'm really sorry this is happening to you.
It seems aside from smearing her name there's not a whole lot you can do. I have an idea as to who it is, but I don't know for sure. I just hope something happens in the future that bites them in the ass good and damn hard.
It seems aside from smearing her name there's not a whole lot you can do. I have an idea as to who it is, but I don't know for sure. I just hope something happens in the future that bites them in the ass good and damn hard.
Vex
15 years ago
she's already ripped off Blackhearted once. If she keeps going unchecked, she'll be nice and fuckered.
ROzbeans
15 years ago
Blackhearted tends to be pretty bitter. Wonder why that didn't get bitch banned.
Darsa
15 years ago
Wow, what happened with Blackhearted? I hadn't heard about that...