readwithem Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I like the term "opportunistic shakedown ventures" to describe this activity https://gigaom.com/2012/09/19/copyright-trolls-2-0-image-sites-embrace-righthaven-tactics/ Great article, stripe. I particularly agree with this part: This mess shows we need a legal system that can distinguish between the two types of infringers — the careless and the criminal. If we instead allow the odious methods used by the trolls to gain traction, more innocent people and businesses will be damaged for no good reason and the overall internet economy will suffer. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 The offender named in the article is worth a google, don't want to link anything just in case. Busy people. Wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 YES. Exactly in all details, including law firm and amount. SWB Oh, just ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Please remove if not ok, but I have some interesting links to share. http://copyright-trolls.com/site/copyright-troll-craig-b-sanders-of-sanders-law-p-l-l-c-overruns-court-system/ http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/dmca/SandersLawPLLC-JessicaSimpson/SandersLawPLLC-20130723-JessicaSimpson.pdf http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/forum/getty-images-letter-forum/need-an-opinion-on-a-letter-i-received/ Susan, I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. He seems like a real Prince! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Today, my avatar was removed, I assume by moderating staff. But it is "clean". I took it with my own phone of my own feet, as it now states in my siggie. When putting my avatar back, somehow my siggie was erased, and I did not have time to put it all back. I might just leave it as is. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I went to Settings and then Manage My Attachments. At that point you have the option to delete them. I had only 4, but some were old. This is what finally worked for me. I found some Ryan Gosling, a Kilt and a nun, :lol: but no Johnny Depp?!? Does that mean they're gone already or do I still need to do a search? Did some of the pics disappear with the last forum switch over? So sorry this has turned into an issue Susan. Blessings! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 YES. Exactly in all details, including law firm and amount. SWB Un...Real..... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Reported 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hi, I wasn't sure if my avatar was from public domain, so I changed it. I took a photo of my son's published book for NaNoWriMo. He painted this picture for his cover of the book. I did not post pictures other than my avatar. So sorry Susan you have to go through this. I hope it gets worked out quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 This is just so odd to me. Ok, so I love the website jezebel and they have threads that are meant for people to post pics and gifs and other stuff. It doesn't seem to be a problem. How do they manage it? Right now they have an open thread about fashion and people are posting pic from all kinds of movies and famous people wearing fancy gowns etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon in TN Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 This is what finally worked for me. I found some Ryan Gosling, a Kilt and a nun, :lol: but no Johnny Depp?!? Does that mean they're gone already or do I still need to do a search? Did some of the pics disappear with the last forum switch over? So sorry this has turned into an issue Susan. Blessings! Dorinda Entire threads, like the Johnny Depp birthday thread, were deleted, so if you can't find a pic you posted, it's likely already removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Entire threads, like the Johnny Depp birthday thread, were deleted, so if you can't find a pic you posted, it's likely already removed. How funny that you knew exactly what I was talking about. Good memories, good times. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 This is just so odd to me. Ok, so I love the website jezebel and they have threads that are meant for people to post pics and gifs and other stuff. It doesn't seem to be a problem. How do they manage it? Right now they have an open thread about fashion and people are posting pic from all kinds of movies and famous people wearing fancy gowns etc. See my posts earlier in this thread for an explanation. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolkitty Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 OK. so I went to google and searched "celebrities a-z" the very first link has a list of them by picture and name, etc. also it has the capability to search by name. So I clicked the "a" many people I dind't know existed are there. so I put their name on our search box and try to find them. while scrolling to the thread that has that specific, likely written mentioned, topic I found a BOOK COVER, is that something we ought to report??? If so, there is no button on the post to 'report' here is the link to the whole post, number 34 has the picture of the book. If the lady/gent reading this is owner of the thread, please don't be angry at me, I am just asking if that is something I should look.... http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/525351-book-a-week-in-2014-bw34/?hl=%2Blanger&do=findComment&comment=5866214 sorry for all this, I can't sleep, so here I am k My avatar is my cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Book covers seem to be OK. You couldn't argue that you're depriving the publisher of a licensing fee by posting it--in fact, you're advertising the book for the publisher, so it's a positive good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 My avatar needs to be removed, I believe. It was taken from a google search, at the time I thought it was public domain but I don't want to take a chance. I'm at the hospital without access to a computer...can a mod please remove it for me if needed? Thank you!! SWB- I am so sorry you are dealing with this. This board is a dream for me and others. Delete as many threads as needed and we will rebuild! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi There, So I just saw this.... This would be like thousands of posts of mine, potentially... depending on what it means exactly. For some reason I'm not able to post in the Sale Ads yet... anyway (so no credit for posts :)) Would you just want to have all my posts taken off? I would be fine with that... how possible would that be? I know that when I was part of CC I posted a ton from there...etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have been a bit busy lately and not on the forum in a while. It seems that a lot has been going on. I did as requested and removed anything questionable, including the avatar. Unfortunately, there are some very vile and slimy people out there who will do whatever it takes to extort money. If this is what has latched its fangs into this informational, educational, motivational forum, then I am very sorry. Susan, just know that there are a lot of people on this forum who attribute a huge part of their ability to forge over the hurdles of homeschooling to you. I am one of them. Please remember that you are not alone in this battle. Do not hesitate to ask for help if it comes to that. You are not playing with very nice people out there, but you have friends here who are willing to do whatever it takes to help rectify this situation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Susan has this been solved yet? Did I miss an update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hi There, So I just saw this.... This would be like thousands of posts of mine, potentially... depending on what it means exactly. For some reason I'm not able to post in the Sale Ads yet... anyway (so no credit for posts :)) Would you just want to have all my posts taken off? I would be fine with that... how possible would that be? I know that when I was part of CC I posted a ton from there...etc.... I have been a bit busy lately and not on the forum in a while. It seems that a lot has been going on. I did as requested and removed anything questionable, including the avatar. I went through all 40 pages that came up when I first learned of this threat. Then I read justasque's helpful post about searching my posts w/ this added info: In the "Find Words" box, put .jpg (Or, presumably, any other picture file extension, like .gif) Be sure to include the period in .jpg or .gif, as you need at least four characters. And I found more images that didn't turn up w/ my initial search. See the link above for justasque's full instructions. It didn't take much time at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space station Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 SWB, any updates on what is going on with this? Did all of the deleting help out? Hoping everything is working out. Blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Guys, I can't thank all of you enough for your help. All of your searching, deleting, and reporting is SO much appreciated. It has made a huge difference. I do have an update for you, but I have to pass it by the lawyer before I can post it. :angry: Stay tuned... SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritsumei Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Oh my. Haven't been in for a while, and then come by and find out they're putting you through this. I'm so sorry. I'm a bit late to the party, but I went and checked my threads, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Guys, I can't thank all of you enough for your help. All of your searching, deleting, and reporting is SO much appreciated. It has made a huge difference. I do have an update for you, but I have to pass it by the lawyer before I can post it. :angry: Stay tuned... SWB I hope that stern face is the stink eye that you and your lawyers have been giving the folks who are vexing you and not the look that you've been going around with. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Spam reported. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Guys, I can't thank all of you enough for your help. All of your searching, deleting, and reporting is SO much appreciated. It has made a huge difference. I do have an update for you, but I have to pass it by the lawyer before I can post it. :angry: Stay tuned... SWB How is it going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMHE Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm so sorry to hear this. As a photographer I understand the need to protect one's business (you wouldn't believe the amount of people who believe it's perfectly fine to lift one of my digital proofs and start sending copies to Uncle Joe and Aunt Jane in Somewhereville) but copyright trolling is ugly, vile and downright wrong. I hope you are able to hit the money-grabbing classless invividuals where it hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Is there still a moratorium on posting images of celebrities, etc.? There are several in the Shiloh Pitt thread on Chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Word Nerd - PM a moderator. I'm betting the answer to your question is a resounding "yes, there's still a moratorium." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kagmypts Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Do you have an update that you can share yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asima32 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Susan, is this to protect the site, to protect us as individuals, or both? For prolific posters, the site post search may only go back a year or two, but some here have been on the WTM boards from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Reported (probable) spammer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Reported DEFINITE spammer :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nonamewe Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Was there ever a final report on this? Did everything get cleared up? Considering the timing, I am thinking I could be partially at fault. In any case, I was thinking about this today and wanted to revisit this to see if any resolution had ever been reached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuongtrante1 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) What about profile pictures? _____________________________________________________________________sent from my nho ninh thuáºn using Iphone 5s Edited June 16, 2016 by tuongtrante1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnaboling53 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I'm new but i will be very careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Wow! Just read this thread and find the entire situation sad. My avatar is okay. It is from Margaritaville.com for use on message boards as a parrothead avatar. It is fulfilling its purpose as intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I'm starting to get itchy for new curriculum too. Not because I need it at all, but because it's convention season. I'm supposed to be getting fun stuff to drool over for next year, so I'm about to start my ordering even though there's no real reason to. If I'm ordering online I could just wait til fall when I actually need it. But where's the fun in that? Plus, I do want summer to read over manuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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