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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: May 03, 2014, 09:04:14 AM »

the problem with Mizzo is they are actually hosting most of the images.. for example this page:

http://www.mizozo.com/entertainment/02/2014/20/the-incredibly-sexy-heidi-klum-stuns-in-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-50th-aniversary-issue.html is using an image from Sports Illustrated even including their watermark.. the image is not linked to as can be seen by the path:

http://www.mizozo.com/images/item_images/77000/76914_gallery.jpg

my guess it won't be long, before many other trolls start piling on. The site states that all content is uploaded by users, in which case they would be covered by dmca providing they have a registered agent..which i'm not so sure of.

The problem they have is that they didn't meet the requirements of DMCA safe harbor protections until after the date they received the letter.

http://www.copyright.gov/onlinesp/agents/m/mizozo_llc.pdf

... so there's the possibility that they *could* be sued for any unlicensed images posted to mizozo.com prior to May 17 of 2012

I agree 100%, I didn't look into the agent issue, but quickly read the so called "terms" which made me giggle...lots of "we don't care" in there..

I'd be willing to bet there are also trademark issues there.. one would think that "sports illustrated" may not be to happy with their logo appearing along with the images..but then again it is a "reporting" site, so maybe fair use comes into play. Either way it's important that folks that want to do this kind of site, do their homework first to avoid any of these possible issues. But most just have that "it's on the internet..free for all attitude"

I had someone approach me last week that wants to build a site to sell "knock off" watches, handbags and the like..they said these things are all over ebay, why can't you do it for me..

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: May 02, 2014, 11:33:20 AM »

the problem with Mizzo is they are actually hosting most of the images.. for example this page:

http://www.mizozo.com/entertainment/02/2014/20/the-incredibly-sexy-heidi-klum-stuns-in-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-50th-aniversary-issue.html is using an image from Sports Illustrated even including their watermark.. the image is not linked to as can be seen by the path:

http://www.mizozo.com/images/item_images/77000/76914_gallery.jpg

my guess it won't be long, before many other trolls start piling on. The site states that all content is uploaded by users, in which case they would be covered by dmca providing they have a registered agent..which i'm not so sure of.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Here's my letter and contribution

« on: April 16, 2014, 04:34:08 PM »

short and sweet..only thing I would have added, is that as a courtesy you have removed the image in question ( without admitting any guilt..naturally)

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: April 09, 2014, 12:45:33 PM »

how can there be a default judgement is she was never served? doesn't make sense, she must have been properly served at some point in time.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: 4th Getty Letter

« on: April 08, 2014, 07:20:27 PM »

I also think, that what some may be overlooking, is not the high prices, but the fact that most mom and pops, bloggers etc..would not purchase these high priced images, add to that that there are most likely very similar images available for much less...at the end of the day the only folks using any of Getty's RM images are most likely large corporate accounts, and big media.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Here's my letter and contribution

« on: April 08, 2014, 08:43:14 AM »

yes this is a "claim" and won't effect anyones credit.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Getty: terminated

« on: April 04, 2014, 10:07:45 AM »

I personally would love to see a complete contract that is offered up to contributors, not that anyone would like to share it with us.. : )

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Help from the Eli Community Needed

« on: April 04, 2014, 10:04:12 AM »

put me in for the 115.00

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Announcement: ELI website sold to new owner

« on: April 02, 2014, 04:44:38 PM »

My apologies to Robert.  In trying to be funny, perhaps I cut too deeply.

no worries, my family is full of douche-bags, so I wouldn't be surprised.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Announcement: ELI website sold to new owner

« on: April 02, 2014, 10:45:30 AM »

Matthew,

Is this an april fool day prank?

matthew would never do such a thing! it is in fact my uncle that is wiring the funds..he lives in Nigeria, and comes from Royalty.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Here's my letter and contribution

« on: March 31, 2014, 09:22:44 AM »

I agree that Getty will simply remove Carolyn from the equation, and pester the client to no end, which is typical whenever there is any push back.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Getty Images Sued for Patent Infringement

« on: March 19, 2014, 04:55:09 PM »

While punishing Getty sounds pleasing to these ears, the real pleasure will come when Timmy has to find a job.

one has to be "hire-able" first..just sayin

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Stupid spammer request regarding CopyrightTrollinfo.com

« on: March 14, 2014, 04:06:34 PM »

maybe you should just put them all back! that would really burn his ass..

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Attorney advises to JUST IGNORE THE GETTY & McCORMACK LETTERS

« on: March 12, 2014, 05:30:13 PM »

yeah, you won't get a debate here in regards to answering or ignoring, they both have pros and cons.. Ultimately it is your decision on how to proceed.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile Letter

« on: March 12, 2014, 05:24:38 PM »

if the web template was purchased, from template monster, or another company that is still around, I would contact them directly to explain the issue.. The problem with "free" templates is you just don't know where the imagery comes from. The photographer will probably not care about the circumstances, they expect to be paid for their services and use of their images. Contacting MF will likely just lead to the same old run around. Them actually filing a lawsuit over a single image is low, and don't forget they would need to file where you are, and they are in Canada, so the risk to them is a bit larger it would be a losing venture.. Have you consider the letter defense program? It might be the way to go to keep the alarmism to a minimum.