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| Image Protection we need help!!!!! |
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CafeBaudelaire says: |
I have just found someone using my images to make bags.
The stupid thing is that my Cafe Baudelaire watermark is still clearly visible! unbelievable theft straight from etsy listings.
We need to be able to stop this lifting of images
Please etsy help us! |
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Posted at 6:44 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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MNHPhotography says: |
Seriously, they're using it even with the watermark? Crazy!
I haven't looked in your shop, but one thing that you can do is upload a small, very low res version of your picture. That way you can at least take solace in the fact that they're only getting a crappy version of it. ;)
Deon |
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Posted at 6:49 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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glitteringphotos says: |
I don't think there is a lot that Etsy can do about this. If the bags you found were here on Etsy then flag them and let admn take care of it. Clearly this person doesn't care that the watermark is still there, which is really sad. You may also want to contact them and let them know that you know they are using your photos. Sorry this has happened.
You images are just beautiful too! |
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Posted at 6:51 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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iktomi says: |
CafeBeaudelaire-
I see the reason they are still using your watermark! It looks like a design element. Honestly, I had to really look to see it was a watermark and not part of the image.
I bet if you change it to something more obviously an ugly old watermark, they'll quit using the images. What you have now is too pretty, so it's not a deterrent. |
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Posted at 6:55 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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CafeBaudelaire says: |
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Thanks everyone, my work is all over flikr on their bags I am incredulous, and the watermark is so easy to read! |
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Posted at 6:56 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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CafeBaudelaire says: |
iktomi, yes, I think they probably thought it was a nice French word!
Now I have to change them all:( |
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Posted at 6:58 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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CarolineRoseArt says: |
I really feel for you CafeBaudelaire, how can these people sleep at night? obviously they don't care! maybe write copyright or sample across the front in plaint text?
good luck:) Your shop is beautiful :) |
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Posted at 7:04 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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yystudio says: |
Dear I also concerned about photo protection. I water mark all my photoes. BUT if you want to protect your photo, the BEST way is to add your etsy link water mark to it:
Like this----www.CafeBaudelaire.etsy.com
If they still use your photoes, then they will only help you get more exposure:)
Good luck! |
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Posted at 7:06 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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scarlettcat says: |
How hideous - you must be absolutely fuming.
But if the images you've uploaded to Etsy aren't print quality, no matter what Etsy does to protect them, someone could still get a screen grab and print from that.
I agree with a statement I read on another site (I think it was RedBubble) about image theft. They said that if you want to guarantee that nobody will steal your images, don't show them to anyone! In a gallery, someone could take a photo, online someone can take a screen grab.
I hope you're able to stop these people from selling. Have you contacted them yet?
xxx kate
PS. Maybe we need a big sign on the door reading 'Etsy shoplifters will be prosecuted' :( |
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Posted at 7:21 am, June 10 2009 EST - Report this post
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