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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick and Imageline sued in Federal Court
« on: September 01, 2010, 01:17:32 PM »
SoylentGreen,
Some of these documents I posted are quite large and I may be looking for an alternative place to co-host them so our hosting company doesn't have to take all the hits.
Thanks for supporting us and our efforts. But I am sure you don't mind if I say that Oscar and I have no desire to make a name for ourselves based on Riddick's ongoing antics! :-) It's sort of like making a name for yourself as the people who has the largest inventory of spoiled fish!
Maybe the Bernina case will resolve itself quickly and Riddick will go away. But, then again, it might not happen.
Some of these documents I posted are quite large and I may be looking for an alternative place to co-host them so our hosting company doesn't have to take all the hits.
Thanks for supporting us and our efforts. But I am sure you don't mind if I say that Oscar and I have no desire to make a name for ourselves based on Riddick's ongoing antics! :-) It's sort of like making a name for yourself as the people who has the largest inventory of spoiled fish!
Maybe the Bernina case will resolve itself quickly and Riddick will go away. But, then again, it might not happen.
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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: knee-jerk reaction and responded to Getty Images
« on: August 31, 2010, 02:03:37 AM »
Payment has not been made. It is not too late to change your mind.
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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick and Imageline sued in Federal Court
« on: August 28, 2010, 02:57:16 PM »
I have posted the latest set of court documents regarding the Bernina vs. Riddick/Imageline case for our community. (Look for the bright yellow box) This was a big update and lots of educational reading.
These documents come from our anonymous supporters and contributors. Thank you for sharing this with us.
It does not paint Riddick in a very professional light and clearly puts him in the defense mode.
These documents come from our anonymous supporters and contributors. Thank you for sharing this with us.
It does not paint Riddick in a very professional light and clearly puts him in the defense mode.
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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Bernina of America Lawsuit Against Riddick & Imageline
« on: August 28, 2010, 02:54:52 PM »
As I predicted back in my first post of this thread in February 2009, karma has a way of boomeranging.
Bernina of America has filed a lawsuit against George Riddick III and Imageline. It looks to be a very serious matter and the Bernina folks seem to be quite unhappy with Riddick's shenanigans. As of this posting, Riddick is very much on the defense lacking credibility in his presentation and arguments thus far.
Contributors and informants for this website have submitted court documents for me to share with our community.
Please visit http://www.scribd.com/document_collections/2602887 for the collection of court documents relating to Bernina of America vs. Riddick, Imageline, et al.
Bernina of America has filed a lawsuit against George Riddick III and Imageline. It looks to be a very serious matter and the Bernina folks seem to be quite unhappy with Riddick's shenanigans. As of this posting, Riddick is very much on the defense lacking credibility in his presentation and arguments thus far.
Contributors and informants for this website have submitted court documents for me to share with our community.
Please visit http://www.scribd.com/document_collections/2602887 for the collection of court documents relating to Bernina of America vs. Riddick, Imageline, et al.
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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick's Respect For The IP of Others
« on: August 24, 2010, 07:35:05 PM »
Amen to that.
Oscar Michelen Wrote:
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> I hope that we are near the end of the RIddick
> problem with this Bernina lawsuit Keeping my
> fingers crossed!
Oscar Michelen Wrote:
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> I hope that we are near the end of the RIddick
> problem with this Bernina lawsuit Keeping my
> fingers crossed!
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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / New Videos in the works!
« on: August 21, 2010, 12:52:25 PM »
Hello All,
I have a small announcement to make. In the weeks to come, I will be producing and posting some new videos on various questions and issues that have been posted or emailed to me specifically regarding Getty Images, Masterfile, and the Riddick situation.
They will be editorial videos and should NOT to be construed as any kind of advice whatsoever. The best "official" advice I can give is to contact attorney Oscar Michelen for assistance. But for the more sophisticated reader/fighter, you may be interested in some of the comments I make which go beyond the legal realm.
The best example I can give is that I do take full credit for creating a strategy and hence this website for fighting back. Anyone who only does "legal think" (with no offense to Oscar or any other respected attorney), would not necessarily endorse or condone what I have done. In fact, many attorneys feel this approach of opening up information is too risky and reveals too much information. Nevertheless, the underlying concept is that it harnesses the power of groups and masses in the fight. Additionally, it attracts "like-minded" folks. Hence, all of us have the good fortune for Attorney Oscar Michelen to lend his name, mind, and resources to the fight. Another point is that I "went public" by posting my real name for all to see. With my business background and credentials, I saw it as a credibility-building asset.
I am not saying this to be boastful. I am trying to make some important points that I think people need to understand in fighting and defending yourself. I think many of you will be interested in learning more of the strategies that goes behind this website and larger fight at hand.
There is more to fighting and defending yourself than this website than most people see. I will finally take the time to reveal more information that might be instrumental in helping you not just in your case but in life in general. Learning to fight and defend yourself outside of the legal system can be a very important skill.
MatthewC
I have a small announcement to make. In the weeks to come, I will be producing and posting some new videos on various questions and issues that have been posted or emailed to me specifically regarding Getty Images, Masterfile, and the Riddick situation.
They will be editorial videos and should NOT to be construed as any kind of advice whatsoever. The best "official" advice I can give is to contact attorney Oscar Michelen for assistance. But for the more sophisticated reader/fighter, you may be interested in some of the comments I make which go beyond the legal realm.
The best example I can give is that I do take full credit for creating a strategy and hence this website for fighting back. Anyone who only does "legal think" (with no offense to Oscar or any other respected attorney), would not necessarily endorse or condone what I have done. In fact, many attorneys feel this approach of opening up information is too risky and reveals too much information. Nevertheless, the underlying concept is that it harnesses the power of groups and masses in the fight. Additionally, it attracts "like-minded" folks. Hence, all of us have the good fortune for Attorney Oscar Michelen to lend his name, mind, and resources to the fight. Another point is that I "went public" by posting my real name for all to see. With my business background and credentials, I saw it as a credibility-building asset.
I am not saying this to be boastful. I am trying to make some important points that I think people need to understand in fighting and defending yourself. I think many of you will be interested in learning more of the strategies that goes behind this website and larger fight at hand.
There is more to fighting and defending yourself than this website than most people see. I will finally take the time to reveal more information that might be instrumental in helping you not just in your case but in life in general. Learning to fight and defend yourself outside of the legal system can be a very important skill.
MatthewC
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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick and Imageline sued in Federal Court
« on: August 21, 2010, 12:40:11 PM »
This is a broad general statement I am making here but. the reason why many people "lose" is they were never taught to fight by their own rules, not your opponents rules.
Somehow, people have it in their heads that there is a "proper" protocol in fighting someone. Now, I am not condoning breaking the law or doing anything illegal. Outside of that, ANYTHING goes. Even if lawyers are involved, too many people do not understand how lawyers and courts work in the fact that they are people too and whatever they do hinges on what the plaintiff wants. In other words, you find a plaintiff's weaknesses, use it to your advantage, and legal actions can fall away pretty quickly. But there has to be an incentive for the plaintiff to stop what they are doing.
I almost never go out of my way to pick a fight. But over the years, I have learned to represent my own interests and fight back in ways my opponents absolutely hate. And in most cases, they did not involve hiring a lawyer. One day I may find time and a way to share some of the info I have but I don't think I will be doing it in a public format because of the sensitivity of the information and the potential for abuse.
The best analogy I can give anyone is think "guerilla warfare", "street fighting", and "going personal". I know it might be cryptic and it is meant to be. And NONE of it is to imply getting violent despite my references.
Having said all that, for most people, I publicly recommend attorney Oscar Michelen. He is best suited for most people's sensibilities. You do not have to go broke defending yourself, you have to get educated. I get emails from people who are too lazy to read the contents of this website or post their stories. I have no inclination to type a customized response when people have not done their homework. Whereas Oscar gets paid to do the work, I don't. My contribution are primarily through the articles I have written, my occasional posts, and overseeing this website and online community. I have to draw the line somewhere.
MatthewC
YetAnotherRiddickVictim Wrote:
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>
> He got the SIAA to back some of the suits, got
> contingency lawyers on others. Whether or not he
> can win, he can force you into bankruptcy just
> paying for the legal team to fight him, which has
> allowed him to get settlements from companies and
> individuals just happy to be done with it. And he
> appears to count a settlement as a win, even if
> all he got were pennies and promises.
>
> The sad thing is that our laws make it possible
> for Riddick to terrorize small players without
> repercussions, simply because they can't afford to
> fight back the way Bernina is doing. I hope
> Bernina wins, wins any appeals, and wins hard
> enough to put Riddick out of business for good.
Somehow, people have it in their heads that there is a "proper" protocol in fighting someone. Now, I am not condoning breaking the law or doing anything illegal. Outside of that, ANYTHING goes. Even if lawyers are involved, too many people do not understand how lawyers and courts work in the fact that they are people too and whatever they do hinges on what the plaintiff wants. In other words, you find a plaintiff's weaknesses, use it to your advantage, and legal actions can fall away pretty quickly. But there has to be an incentive for the plaintiff to stop what they are doing.
I almost never go out of my way to pick a fight. But over the years, I have learned to represent my own interests and fight back in ways my opponents absolutely hate. And in most cases, they did not involve hiring a lawyer. One day I may find time and a way to share some of the info I have but I don't think I will be doing it in a public format because of the sensitivity of the information and the potential for abuse.
The best analogy I can give anyone is think "guerilla warfare", "street fighting", and "going personal". I know it might be cryptic and it is meant to be. And NONE of it is to imply getting violent despite my references.
Having said all that, for most people, I publicly recommend attorney Oscar Michelen. He is best suited for most people's sensibilities. You do not have to go broke defending yourself, you have to get educated. I get emails from people who are too lazy to read the contents of this website or post their stories. I have no inclination to type a customized response when people have not done their homework. Whereas Oscar gets paid to do the work, I don't. My contribution are primarily through the articles I have written, my occasional posts, and overseeing this website and online community. I have to draw the line somewhere.
MatthewC
YetAnotherRiddickVictim Wrote:
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>
> He got the SIAA to back some of the suits, got
> contingency lawyers on others. Whether or not he
> can win, he can force you into bankruptcy just
> paying for the legal team to fight him, which has
> allowed him to get settlements from companies and
> individuals just happy to be done with it. And he
> appears to count a settlement as a win, even if
> all he got were pennies and promises.
>
> The sad thing is that our laws make it possible
> for Riddick to terrorize small players without
> repercussions, simply because they can't afford to
> fight back the way Bernina is doing. I hope
> Bernina wins, wins any appeals, and wins hard
> enough to put Riddick out of business for good.
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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick and Imageline sued in Federal Court
« on: August 21, 2010, 12:24:49 PM »
Yes, I have a number of documents that have been sent to me that I need to review and post to our website.
I am currently out of town for 2 weeks and will be slower than normal in responding but rest assured as I get the court documents, they will be posted here on this website.
MatthewC
riddickvictim2 Wrote:
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> OMG! Classic Riddick! He has respect for no one
> other than himself.
>
> Thank you, stevep. Please keep us posted. Is there
> any way to get a look at the transcripts?
I am currently out of town for 2 weeks and will be slower than normal in responding but rest assured as I get the court documents, they will be posted here on this website.
MatthewC
riddickvictim2 Wrote:
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> OMG! Classic Riddick! He has respect for no one
> other than himself.
>
> Thank you, stevep. Please keep us posted. Is there
> any way to get a look at the transcripts?
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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick and Imageline sued in Federal Court
« on: August 17, 2010, 10:26:49 PM »
It sounds like we are kindred spirits. Oscar and I appreciate informed contributors such as yourselves because you guys provide extra eyes and ears to the situation. And yes, there is a significant number of people caught up in all this.
This website averages nearly 4000 unique visitors per month (not hits). That is a LOT of readers for such a niche subject. And nearly 17% of our readers spend from 5 to 60+ minutes reading the content of our website. When they visit, they are reading 6 pages or posts per visit. People certainly are hungry for information.
However, a tiny minority actually post or participate on the discussion forums. LOTs of readers though.
MatthewC
SoylentGreen Wrote:
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>
> I'm a lot like you, I think. I can tell you that
> when a situation like yours arose, I fought them
> every step of the way like an immovable object.
> Of course, there's always a possibly that they
> could have won, but they would have had to go
> through every single step of a very annoying and
> torturous route, and I made that clear. I'd never
> just "give" them anything just because I got few
> letters and calls. They should "prove their
> case", and if they can't actually go to court,
> then they can't be very confident in their
> position.
>
> You and Oscar have definitely set up a great
> resource!! There's nobody else to turn to; nobody
> else took the time to do it. How many people have
> stopped having so many sleepless nights after
> coming to the site - we may never really know.
> But, it's probably a significant number of people.
> No wonder the site's so popular. Thank you!!
>
> S.
This website averages nearly 4000 unique visitors per month (not hits). That is a LOT of readers for such a niche subject. And nearly 17% of our readers spend from 5 to 60+ minutes reading the content of our website. When they visit, they are reading 6 pages or posts per visit. People certainly are hungry for information.
However, a tiny minority actually post or participate on the discussion forums. LOTs of readers though.
MatthewC
SoylentGreen Wrote:
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>
> I'm a lot like you, I think. I can tell you that
> when a situation like yours arose, I fought them
> every step of the way like an immovable object.
> Of course, there's always a possibly that they
> could have won, but they would have had to go
> through every single step of a very annoying and
> torturous route, and I made that clear. I'd never
> just "give" them anything just because I got few
> letters and calls. They should "prove their
> case", and if they can't actually go to court,
> then they can't be very confident in their
> position.
>
> You and Oscar have definitely set up a great
> resource!! There's nobody else to turn to; nobody
> else took the time to do it. How many people have
> stopped having so many sleepless nights after
> coming to the site - we may never really know.
> But, it's probably a significant number of people.
> No wonder the site's so popular. Thank you!!
>
> S.
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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: More images found, more letters?
« on: August 12, 2010, 12:18:13 PM »
If you have other images are you not sure about, do not wait for a letter to show up! Be proactive and delete them immediately! I tend to believe once someone gets one letter, most have the idea to get rid of everything else to prevent or minimize any more negative issues.
If you have done that, there isn't much you can do but to just wait.
If you have done that, there isn't much you can do but to just wait.
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Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick and Imageline sued in Federal Court
« on: August 11, 2010, 08:16:31 PM »
Yes, Getty has a propensity to exaggerate and prey on the legal ignorance of the people they pursue. They also do a good job training their $15/hr interns the sing the party line. IN my mind, I always think about how it will actually play out in a reasonable court of law.
Regarding Riddick, I honestly believe he thinks what he is doing is right and he is fighting for a cause. The problem with his position is that some of it is irrational and illogical. His long-winded threats and windbag explanations tries to mask that he has little or no bullets in his gun. He also relies on the ignorance of his victims. The sheer persistence of his attacks can be overwhelming to some people. Some people cave in, others fight back and lash out.
I am quite certain Getty, Riddick, and Masterfile hate this website and the fact a heavy-hitter like Oscar Michelen is on the case. I honestly think this website and Oscar Michelen are the biggest thorns against their ongoing demand letter campaigns. We have educated too many people on the issues.
I don't necessarily think he singled out Bernina. It is just when you hit enough people, the "right" party will actually do something about it and fight back. My own story was not terribly unlike many other people's situations. The biggest thing that was different with me is that I don't like being bullied and threatened. So I am willing to aggressively fight back. If someone points a gun my way, they better shoot to kill because when I get back up, I am coming after you. I do hold grudges and I believe in payback. That is the whole reason why this website was created to begin with. Obviously, the anger I originally had has since subsided but this website continues to exist to help others. :-)
MatthewC
SoylentGreen Wrote:
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> Yeah, Riddick's the worst. Masterfile and Getty
> are Copyright Trolls. But, Riddick's the
> Copyright Nazi.
>
> The Copyright Trolls do bully and even stretch the
> truth quite a bit in their claims in order to
> intimidate. But, the tactics employed by Riddick
> are really over the top. He took on quite a bit
> of risk by doing this. I wonder if this is just
> his nature, or has he become braver and more bold
> over time due to past conquests - the thought of
> which I find chilling indeed.
>
> In a past post, he did say that he was going after
> larger companies rather than the small guys such
> as bloggers. I guess that he was serious. Yes...
> there are surely some past (or present) victims
> watching this closely. I mean, was he only
> concentrating on Bernina?
>
> S.
Regarding Riddick, I honestly believe he thinks what he is doing is right and he is fighting for a cause. The problem with his position is that some of it is irrational and illogical. His long-winded threats and windbag explanations tries to mask that he has little or no bullets in his gun. He also relies on the ignorance of his victims. The sheer persistence of his attacks can be overwhelming to some people. Some people cave in, others fight back and lash out.
I am quite certain Getty, Riddick, and Masterfile hate this website and the fact a heavy-hitter like Oscar Michelen is on the case. I honestly think this website and Oscar Michelen are the biggest thorns against their ongoing demand letter campaigns. We have educated too many people on the issues.
I don't necessarily think he singled out Bernina. It is just when you hit enough people, the "right" party will actually do something about it and fight back. My own story was not terribly unlike many other people's situations. The biggest thing that was different with me is that I don't like being bullied and threatened. So I am willing to aggressively fight back. If someone points a gun my way, they better shoot to kill because when I get back up, I am coming after you. I do hold grudges and I believe in payback. That is the whole reason why this website was created to begin with. Obviously, the anger I originally had has since subsided but this website continues to exist to help others. :-)
MatthewC
SoylentGreen Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Yeah, Riddick's the worst. Masterfile and Getty
> are Copyright Trolls. But, Riddick's the
> Copyright Nazi.
>
> The Copyright Trolls do bully and even stretch the
> truth quite a bit in their claims in order to
> intimidate. But, the tactics employed by Riddick
> are really over the top. He took on quite a bit
> of risk by doing this. I wonder if this is just
> his nature, or has he become braver and more bold
> over time due to past conquests - the thought of
> which I find chilling indeed.
>
> In a past post, he did say that he was going after
> larger companies rather than the small guys such
> as bloggers. I guess that he was serious. Yes...
> there are surely some past (or present) victims
> watching this closely. I mean, was he only
> concentrating on Bernina?
>
> S.
2203
Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick and Imageline sued in Federal Court
« on: August 10, 2010, 07:19:22 PM »
To be fair, as far as I know Getty Images, Masterfile, and the other stock photo companies are much tamer and professional in their tone and language compared to Riddick. If you read his letters, they are just off the charts and screams lunacy.
Riddick is being sued not for having pursued Bernina. That in itself did not set off the lawsuit. It was the way Riddick went about it and the outrageous tactics and personal attacks he used. He took it out of a business realm and started personalizing it to the point the folks at Bernina became angry and wanted to put a stop to Riddick. My guess is Riddick has gone dark and into hiding at this point. But one never knows since Riddick was never that logical to begin with.
Bernina wants payback and retaliation against Riddick, that much is clear.
SoylentGreen Wrote:
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> This is an important posting. Riddick definitely
> harassed the wrong people. This court action could
> change the ‘game’ entirely. Additionally, I
> believe that a win by Bernina could set a
> precedent wherein the likes of other Copyright
> Trolls such as Masterfile, Getty images and
> others could no longer risk sending extortion
> letters seeking payment for content that they
> cannot prove that they even own. Can you imagine a
> class action put forward by a large group of Getty
> extortion letter recipients? It’s clear that
> the likes of Getty and Masterfile state hugely
> inflated prices in their demands, and try to claim
> damages that don’t exist (much like Riddick).
> This is already a victory for anyone who’s been
> a victim of Riddick’s extortion business.
>
> S.
Riddick is being sued not for having pursued Bernina. That in itself did not set off the lawsuit. It was the way Riddick went about it and the outrageous tactics and personal attacks he used. He took it out of a business realm and started personalizing it to the point the folks at Bernina became angry and wanted to put a stop to Riddick. My guess is Riddick has gone dark and into hiding at this point. But one never knows since Riddick was never that logical to begin with.
Bernina wants payback and retaliation against Riddick, that much is clear.
SoylentGreen Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> This is an important posting. Riddick definitely
> harassed the wrong people. This court action could
> change the ‘game’ entirely. Additionally, I
> believe that a win by Bernina could set a
> precedent wherein the likes of other Copyright
> Trolls such as Masterfile, Getty images and
> others could no longer risk sending extortion
> letters seeking payment for content that they
> cannot prove that they even own. Can you imagine a
> class action put forward by a large group of Getty
> extortion letter recipients? It’s clear that
> the likes of Getty and Masterfile state hugely
> inflated prices in their demands, and try to claim
> damages that don’t exist (much like Riddick).
> This is already a victory for anyone who’s been
> a victim of Riddick’s extortion business.
>
> S.
2204
Riddick/Imageline Letter Forum / Re: Riddick and Imageline sued in Federal Court
« on: August 10, 2010, 01:06:39 PM »
Oscar,
I think everyone knows that this lawsuit was entirely preventable. I guess he wrongly assumed the no one had the stomach or resources to fight him. Riddick was both relentless and outrageous in his approach. Makes Getty Images seem almost pleasant by comparison.
Riddick has so badly damaged his name that the only way he can enter Internet society again is under an alias. Anyone that does a Google search on him will show he now has a very bad reputation.
Bottom line, Riddick getting a massive headache is probably an understatement. I think there are going to be a lot of people who will be empowered enough to jump on a retaliatory bandwagon. There will probably be no shortage of people willing to support and speak out against Riddick.
I think everyone knows that this lawsuit was entirely preventable. I guess he wrongly assumed the no one had the stomach or resources to fight him. Riddick was both relentless and outrageous in his approach. Makes Getty Images seem almost pleasant by comparison.
Riddick has so badly damaged his name that the only way he can enter Internet society again is under an alias. Anyone that does a Google search on him will show he now has a very bad reputation.
Bottom line, Riddick getting a massive headache is probably an understatement. I think there are going to be a lot of people who will be empowered enough to jump on a retaliatory bandwagon. There will probably be no shortage of people willing to support and speak out against Riddick.
2205
Getty Images Letter Forum / ExtortionLetterInfo.com Climbs into Internet Prominence
« on: August 09, 2010, 06:24:31 AM »
Doing a casual search on the status of our website within the Google search engine today, I discovered some interesting results.
1. If you do a Google search under "Getty Images", we are now on page 2 of the search results. This is especially significant because the only way our website could be found is if you typed in various permutations of "Getty Images Settlement/Demand/Extortion Letter." We were always #1 or #2 as a niche topic website. However, this website is now likely to be "discovered" by the mainstream press or anyone else who is doing research on Getty Images within Google.
2. Wikipedia now lists this website as a quoted source in the Getty Images article listing under the Copyright Enforcement section. Being quoted in Wikipedia is HUGE especially since Oscar and I had nothing to do with it. Someone out in the world of the Internet deemed our website as a reliable information source and quote/incorporated our information within the article.
As a side comment, I predicted before that as long as Getty Images continue their extortion letter rampage, this website would inevitably become mainstream in the realm of stock photography and specifically for anyone searching on "Getty Images". This website does not represent a positive image for Getty Images public relations.
If you want to continue your support of this website and what we do (aside from the Paypal donations), tell people you know who have blogs, websites, and webpages to link to our website. PLEASE DO NOT SPAM LINKS. We only want legitimate and credible links if it fits into the content of their article, webpage, or website.
Thanks for your ongoing support.
MatthewC
1. If you do a Google search under "Getty Images", we are now on page 2 of the search results. This is especially significant because the only way our website could be found is if you typed in various permutations of "Getty Images Settlement/Demand/Extortion Letter." We were always #1 or #2 as a niche topic website. However, this website is now likely to be "discovered" by the mainstream press or anyone else who is doing research on Getty Images within Google.
2. Wikipedia now lists this website as a quoted source in the Getty Images article listing under the Copyright Enforcement section. Being quoted in Wikipedia is HUGE especially since Oscar and I had nothing to do with it. Someone out in the world of the Internet deemed our website as a reliable information source and quote/incorporated our information within the article.
As a side comment, I predicted before that as long as Getty Images continue their extortion letter rampage, this website would inevitably become mainstream in the realm of stock photography and specifically for anyone searching on "Getty Images". This website does not represent a positive image for Getty Images public relations.
If you want to continue your support of this website and what we do (aside from the Paypal donations), tell people you know who have blogs, websites, and webpages to link to our website. PLEASE DO NOT SPAM LINKS. We only want legitimate and credible links if it fits into the content of their article, webpage, or website.
Thanks for your ongoing support.
MatthewC
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