Why MySpace sucks

[Gordon]

Originally Posted by simon

yeah, well... there isn't anything practical that you can do about that.

yeah, all I can do is send her better quality prints ;)

[boxofrocks]

Yeah, Scott--That's always been one of my favorites of yours.

On the bright side, you may get some exposure.

[AndrewCCM]

At least he was kind enough to keep your copyright statement on the image.

:)

[Dokk]

Hmmm...I I wasn't thinking about the Photobucket thing when I first read this. I would like to know who profits from prints or other objects made through the Photobucket print option and chase that direction. Send a nice PRINTED letter via normal mail channels nicely asking where the profits go and ask them to disclose to you how much money they've made from your images in anticipation of you sending them a bill for usage fees. Also ask them to provide to you a Usage rights agreement related to said photos. They say they want a bunch of info proving you're the copyright holder, drop the ball in thier court and see if they can prove they are not profiting from your work. The copyright notice on the photos saying they are your should be quite enough to prove they are your images. Don't forget to use your official photographer's letterhead on that letter you are going to send them. Alternately, you could get an attorney friend to send them the same nice letter on his/her letterhead. No mention of lawsuits, just a request for disclosure ought to get their attention or get you paid. Remember, you have other state laws helping you in this too.

[Clint_Smith]

I have a friend who went through something like this. He used his PPA membership to strong arm the company.

Photobucket is a rather profitable operation. If you have your images on file with the Copyright Office....(LIKE EVERY PRO SHOULD!) then it might be profitable to you to seek some sort of legal course.

even if you walk away with only $1000...that ain't bad....

[srwatters]

Here is the latest update from pbucket:

Originally Posted by photobucket

Dear Scott Watters,

Thank you for your request that Photobucket, Inc. (“Photobucket”)
removed the content located at the following links:
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...Sarah020aB.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n.../Sarah020a.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n..._01/SARAH1.jpg,
which request was based on your stated belief that such content infringes
your copyrights. As you may be aware, Photobucket does not itself distribute,
store, or make available most of the content or files available through its
service. Rather, most all such files or content are put forth by individual
users, and Photobucket has limited control over the content its users may
choose to share. Nevertheless, Photobucket respects copyright law and expects
its users to do the same.

Please be advised that Photobucket has removed the above-mentioned content
from its website.

Photobucket’s response as set forth herein is a good-faith attempt to
courteously comply with your request at face value. It should not be taken as
an admission or acknowledgement, of any kind, and Photobucket expressly
reserves all rights at law or in equity.

Should you have any questions about this matter, please contact
Photobucket’s Designated Copyright Agent:

Alex Welch
Copyright Agent
Photobucket, Inc.
13727 Adams Street
Thornton, Colorado 80602
biz@photobucket.com
Telephone: (720) 272-6255
Fax: (303) 532-1099


Thank you!

Your Photobucket Support Team

Just goes to show you an email can solve issues!

[PeteQ]

That's a great response from them...

[AndrewCCM]

That's great Scott.. Now what keeps him from doing it again? :(

Hopefully, he'll get the message though.

I just found an image of mine on MySpace as well...Although I did shoot for these guys and gave them some images for website, I did have my copyright on them.. It was removed in this "publicity poster".

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...eID=1358497119

I am not worrying about it...They are sorta my friends (I shot a video for em as well...).. But it does "sorta" bug me...

Glad you got it resolved.