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From: audrey / gettyimages.com
B3ta user: *not logged in*

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
Your webpage currently recommends message or image submitters to steal imagery from our website.
'Where can I find source images to play with?
The web is full of photos just waiting for you to play with them. The best place to start is a Google Image Search, but there are lots of photo sites out there, including:

Getty Images
Pbase
Morguefile'

PLEASE REMOVE OUR NAME FROM YOUR WEBPAGE IMMEDIATELY.
We also hereby officially wish to warn you that if we ever come across unauthorised use of our imagery on your site, we will take action in order to protect our copyright.

I look forward to receiving your confirmation you have removed our name from your site, have removed our imagery if any posted on your webpage and trust that no Getty Images material will be posted on your page.

Regards

Audrey Maslard
Legal Department

gettyimages
101 Bayham Street
London NW1 0AG
(I helped save b3ta! rob, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:20, archived)
# Hahaha
this from a company who splashes a fucking HUGE copyright symbol across their images...
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:21, archived)
# I know
you have to remove it from every fucking frame!

;)
(I helped save b3ta! Dr. Strange Now Fully ISO 3103 Compliant!, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:26, archived)
# LOL!
(I helped save b3ta! DavyBoyInGravyJoy Grey Goose Vodka on Ice, nothing finer, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 23:27, archived)
# Meh
Fuck em!
(Gratch Sit Ubu sit, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:21, archived)
# Dear b3ta
WE WANT YOU MONEY GIMME MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY

here at getty we arn't content with making photographers poor, we also want to hurt you, the general public, please bend over whilst we insert this bile draining tube with a surgical 2x4
(KaiserPro captain arse rape, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:36, archived)
# what do they mean by posting on the website
here in Britain linking to copyrighted work is not illegal, hosting it is though.

well it was last time i checked, thats why torrent site tend to stay alive.
(KaiserPro captain arse rape, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:39, archived)
# hahaha fuck 'em!

edit: tell her to fucking donate before getting all pissy
(I helped save b3ta! M3Essential and The Essentials. LIVE!, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:22, archived)
# link it
link this post to the FAQ as a warning to not use them, any action afterwards is strictly the users own fault
(I helped save b3ta! Pope Yoda is OLD, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:22, archived)
# Glad I've never used Getty Images
what grumpy folk.
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:23, archived)
# me either
the watermarking sucks, and google is just as good
(I helped save b3ta! Pope Yoda is OLD, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:24, archived)
# ^this^
Only: just as good better

I don't use any images with watermarks
(I helped save b3ta! davew27 hevosen kuva!, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:45, archived)
# that's not very nice.
they should be overjoyed that we make their dull images at least a bit interesting.
and it's an arse to remove the tag so at least their name stays on them.

edit/ pass the details of zoo magazine onto her they must have stolen one of her stolen images.
(I helped save b3ta! god save the queen making another unremarkable comeback, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:24, archived)
#
From: the people of b3ta.com
B3ta user: zoomag

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
Your wankrag currently steals imagery from our users etc etc...
(I helped save b3ta! Johno says the chances of anything coming from mars are a million to one But still they come on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:27, archived)
# But what is this? I still see a few toys unthrow out of their pram.
Why are women in legal departments always called Audrey?

Two words

Getty Fuck!

This is why I think we should all club together and start making our own source library!
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:28, archived)
# i'll be in charge of removing tags and watermarks.
(I helped save b3ta! god save the queen making another unremarkable comeback, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:30, archived)
# I'll make the coffee:)
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:33, archived)
# you could argue that flickr with a creative commons search is that
(I helped save b3ta! rob, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:33, archived)
# you already removed their name.....



awwwwww, you could have been gone for the weekend or something and not get around to it until next week... late next week... just to wind her up and give her grief
(I helped save b3ta! M3Essential and The Essentials. LIVE!, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:36, archived)
# now that you've done the deed
what is the score realistically of the shit hitting the fan, given that nice little disclaimer of yours on the fp.
(I helped save b3ta! god save the queen making another unremarkable comeback, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:39, archived)
# To sound like a scratched record
If, and I'm not suggestion out of the b3ta purse, that we start a b3ta one. Everyone post is done on the understanding that anyone can use the image for noncommercial and commercial perposes. But only if they have been put on the approval list.

This includes regular contributors and members that have posted on b3ta for more that 3 months and have a steady posting record.

I even volenteer to watch the whole thing as I currently work a 90 hour week in front of a PC.
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:40, archived)
# hmmmm, but who would be in charge of 'vetting' said images
otherwise everyone could just contribute any ol' google image saying it was copyright free, and 'someone' would have to check out every single image, which would involve a LOT of time and effort...

seems a lot of effort for ensuring all source images are copyright free
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:42, archived)
# and the people taking the nice photos
wouldn't want any old tosspot and Zoo magazine nicking them.
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:44, archived)
# yeah, just seems a lot of effort on keeping on top of it
and supposing somedid did use said copyright free image, and suddenly had the opportunity to make a bit of money from their creation with the image, you just KNOW the source image taker/contributor is gonna get pissed
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:45, archived)
# Exactly
Too much effort for too little effectiveness.

A better thing would be to make a thing which searches the internet for copyright-free pics. Or somethjing
(I helped save b3ta! The Coast Of Yemen, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:45, archived)
# Done on a ratio basis?
Time over posts.

If you give loads of photos then you get access as well.

Membership on the condition that you are legally liable if you post images that are not yours.

After all the internet is about freedom.
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:45, archived)
# thing is, surely access would be better off being for all,
otherwise it becomes very 'two tier' on b3ta with those that can afford nice shiny cameras to take a few pics of trees/flowers/anything out the window, just to get access to the big shiny good source pics?
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:47, archived)
# best not to worry about it too much
just look sheepish say your sorry and promise not to nick images again.
then offer tea and biscuits.
(I helped save b3ta! god save the queen making another unremarkable comeback, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:53, archived)
# OK what about for all
a quantifier that it can't be use directly by large media companies, unless it has been shopped and full rights have been given to the individual?
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:53, archived)
# It's not a bad idea in principle, just be a huge amount of effort to run it reasonably smoothly
after all, it's not like getty is used HUGELY on the board, mainly for small anims etc.
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:56, archived)
# I like this idea
I don't understand how the ownership works, I've seen pics on videos on Getty Images which are available on other sites too.
(I helped save b3ta! Bloop Fri 16 Jul, 22:10, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:34, archived)
# None what so ever.
You take a picture and thing, that is nice, I hope people enjoy it and have fun with it. None of this I own this give me money bullshite!
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:41, archived)
# PETTYimages
/'cos I can't be arsed to shop it


Although it IS Friday, so perhaps it's part of some bigger conspiracy?
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:30, archived)
# ^this^
along with the faulty petrol smokescreen. What is our attention being diverted from?!!!!
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:35, archived)
# the TRUTH behind 9/11, obviously
that fateful day in November....
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:35, archived)
# It's a well known fact that the bullet fired from the grassy knoll
that shot JFK ricocheted upward clipping the wing of the plane that went on to crash in to the twin towers.

FACT!
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:42, archived)
# not forgetting that the plane's sudden change of trajectory caused the ufo to change direction and crash at roswell...
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:43, archived)
# I'd heard that but discounted it
as the ufo at Roswell was clearly buried under the Pyramids in Nessie's secret lair.
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:47, archived)
# wasn't nessie shacked up with Lord Lucan and Shergar though
when they were all audtioned for that ill fated 70's sitcom 'three's a crowd'?
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:49, archived)
# hahahaha
I'd watch that
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:50, archived)
# I hate where my mind goes to after a week of work....
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:52, archived)
# The Channel 5 commissions office?
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:56, archived)
# hahahaha
Channel 5 - teaching you everything you ever needed to know about Hitler and Sharks
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:57, archived)
# ZOMG
Caps lock!
(tangytomatoes, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:32, archived)
# ah fuck 'em
miserable fucks
(I helped save b3ta! kingsuperspecial is in an audience, wanking furiously, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:35, archived)
# Are you saying this is real?
(I helped save b3ta! davew27 hevosen kuva!, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:40, archived)
# I think it's a bluff.
The watermarked images are available for free to the general public.

If you can drag an image or animation without indulging in any hackery, then it's got to be fair game.

Perhaps the Electronic Frontier Foundation should be consulted?
(I helped save b3ta! the stainless steel rat-boy , despising android since long before, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 20:58, archived)
# Hmmm
It may be a small issue, but I don't see where you're recommending that anyone should steal anything. In fact, I thought you were recommending purchasing images from Getty Images.
Perhaps if you made your intention clearer by stating, "Getty Images, who have a fine selection of images for sale ;)".
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 21:03, archived)
# ^ THIS!
lots
(MrChimp previously Monsieur, Mon 5 Mar 2007, 3:02, archived)
# Am I being a complete nonce
Or is there part of the copyright law that allows you to parody copyrighted material? Even ripping copyrighted material purely for parody's sake? I thought this was allowed, and that's basically what b3ta does, parody getty's et al's images, along with the creative shit as well!?!
(I helped save b3ta! DavyBoyInGravyJoy Grey Goose Vodka on Ice, nothing finer, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 23:34, archived)
# Further
Getty's Website terms mean that if you even visit their site, you are in breach of their terms:

Uses of the Site:
"You are specifically prohibited from: (a) downloading, copying, or re-transmitting any or all of the Site or the Getty Images Content without, or in violation of, a written license or agreement with Getty Images;"

I draw your attention to downloading. Unless you have a specific written license from Getty, you can't even visit their website.

That's all of us up the shitter then!

creative.gettyimages.com/source/home/Terms.aspx
(I helped save b3ta! DavyBoyInGravyJoy Grey Goose Vodka on Ice, nothing finer, Fri 2 Mar 2007, 23:39, archived)