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    Galleries/Exhibitions

    in Casual Photo Conversations

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    Interested in answers to this one, myself...actually, I'm meeting w/a Maine gallery owner this afternoon, who originally approached me at the last craft show I was in! Please keep your fingers crossed, say a prayer, send up smoke signals--anything to help the cause! Do you have a gallery exhibit coming up? Your pix are so fantastic...any gallery would be lucky to have you! Good Luck, Buddy.

    ALERT: Copyrights are being violated

    in PhotoNet Site Help

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    jOSH...THANKS, ONCE MORE, FOR ALL THE TIME YOU'VE PUT IN ON THIS TOPIC. WHEN DO YOU SLEEP--OR EAT, FOR THAT MATTER?!?

     

    HAVE YOU HEARD FROM THE LAWYER YET? DID SHE HAVE ANYTHING TO ADD TO WHAT WE'VE ALREADY DONE AND THINK WE CAN DO? which, now that they're in China, looks like we won't be able to much of anything. Still curious as to her input, tho.

     

    Bob, I'd like to thank you, too, for all the work you've DONE since this happened. I don't know how you do all that finite research, but I'm impressed, and I for, one appreciate your doing all of it for us.

     

    I'm calling it a night, folks....sleep well, my friends

    ALERT: Copyrights are being violated

    in PhotoNet Site Help

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    I don't think anyone has done this yet, and I've been following this thread from the beginning. Paul, you started a phenominal thread here...may be the, or one of the longest and most read threads ever! More importantly, it affected and concerned so many of us here. Our numbers alone may have been what got GoDaddy to shut down the pilferring website. I commend you for being so aware and caring enough about all of our collective works, to post this alert. Thank You very kindly, from all of us Paul.

    ALERT: Copyright violation of Photo.net members...

    in Casual Photo Conversations

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    Hello, Thank you for your note. It is our policy to respond to notices of allegedinfringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (thetext of which can be found at the U.S. Copyright Office website:http://www.copyright.gov/) and other applicable intellectual propertylaws. In this case, this means that if we receive proper notice ofinfringement, we will forward that notice to the responsible web sitepublisher. To file a notice of infringement with us, you must provide a writtencommunication (by fax or regular mail, not by email) that sets forth theitems specified below. Please note that pursuant to that Act, you may beliable to the alleged infringer for damages (including costs andattorneys' fees) if you materially misrepresent that you own an item whenyou in fact do not. Accordingly, if you are not sure whether you have theright to request removal from our service, we suggest that you firstcontact an attorney. To expedite our ability to process your request, please use the followingformat (including section numbers): 1. Identify in sufficient detail the copyrighted work that you believe hasbeen infringed upon. For example, "The copyrighted work at issue is thetext that appears on http://www.legal.com/legal_page.html." 2. Identify the material that you claim is infringing upon the copyrightedwork listed in item #1 above. You must identify each page that allegedlycontains infringing material by providing its URL. 3. Provide information reasonably sufficient to permit Google to contactyou (email address is preferred). 4. Include the following statement: "I have a good faith belief that useof the copyrighted materials described above on the allegedly infringingwebpages is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law." 5. Include the following statement: "I swear, under penalty of perjury,that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am thecopyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of anexclusive right that is allegedly infringed." 6. Sign the paper. 7. Send the written communication to the following address: Google, Inc.Attn: AdSense Support, DMCA complaints1600 Amphitheatre ParkwayMountain View CA 94043 OR Fax to: (650) 618-8507, Attn: AdSense Support, DMCA complaints Regards, The Google AdSense Team

     

    Apparently the letter Paul Marbs wrote to GoDaddy made the strong impact we needed, and they suspended that website--at least temporarily. Keep those cards and letters going, folks!

    ALERT: Copyrights are being violated

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Here is the response I got from AdSense:

    Hello, Thank you for your note. It is our policy to respond to notices of alleged infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (thetext of which can be found at the U.S. Copyright Office website:http://www.copyright.gov/) and other applicable intellectual property laws. In this case, this means that if we receive proper notice of infringement, we will forward that notice to the responsible web site publisher. To file a notice of infringement with us, you must provide a written communication (by fax or regular mail, not by email) that sets forth the items specified below. Please note that pursuant to that Act, you may beliable to the alleged infringer for damages (including costs andattorneys' fees) if you materially misrepresent that you own an item whenyou in fact do not. Accordingly, if you are not sure whether you have the right to request removal from our service, we suggest that you first contact an attorney. To expedite our ability to process your request, please use the following format (including section numbers): 1. Identify in sufficient detail the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed upon. For example, "The copyrighted work at issue is the text that appears on http://www.legal.com/legal_page.html." 2. Identify the material that you claim is infringing upon the copyrighted work listed in item #1 above. You must identify each page that allegedly contains infringing material by providing its URL. 3. Provide information reasonably sufficient to permit Google to contact you (email address is preferred). 4. Include the following statement: "I have a good faith belief that useof the copyrighted materials described above on the allegedly infringing webpages is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law." 5. Include the following statement: "I swear, under penalty of perjury,that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of anexclusive right that is allegedly infringed." 6. Sign the paper. 7. Send the written communication to the following address: Google, Inc.Attn: AdSense Support, DMCA complaints 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View CA 94043 OR Fax to: (650) 618-8507, Attn: AdSense Support, DMCA complaints Regards, The Google AdSense Team

     

    Evidently it's writing to Go.Daddy that gets us the desired results, as evidenced by the letter Paul M. received. Thanks, again, Paul!

    Should we all keep writing in to Go.Daddy?

    ALERT: Copyrights are being violated

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Sorry, don't mean to sound dumb, but most of these abbreviations are foreign to me...please, what does DMCA mean? Also, we've got several addresses and opinions as to what, where and how to get our pix back; who has used what, and what kind of response have you gotten? Which of the above do you think is THE most appropriate and effective way to approach these thieves? Daniel, you are so right...it's high time to register w/the copyright office! Thanks you all for your concern and help.

    ALERT: Copyrights are being violated

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    They got quite a few of mine, too! Not my best stuff, but pix of my family...I have got to get them out of there. Family should not be all over the 'net. They did not sign up for this crappola...neither did I! Is there a shorter url we can use? This is all very new to me, and extremely scary, not to mention disheartening. Guys...what's the best way to go at this point?

    portfolio name

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Hey, Josh! I tried using that link, and put in what I wanted, to no avail. The name at the top of my PF stayed the same. I would like it to be "Lori-Beth Photography" instead of "Lori Lafargue Phot...". Is there another way I can do this? Or could it be done from admin side of things? Thanks for your help...and you, too, Emre and Robert! Be well, all...

    Wal-mart Portable Studio Kit

    in Casual Photo Conversations

    Posted

    Yeah, Joshua, I've seen it, and have gone back to look at it closer 3x!. I did finally ask to open the box, and they did! It was surprisingly almost not so bad--for the $49 price tag. At my photography store, they wanted to sell me pretty much the same thing--different company--for $100 The only obvious difference was the color of the 'backdrop'. I, too, would be very interested in hearing from someone who purchased and used it. I almost bought it, but like you, stopped short of doing so (I actually took it as far as the ck-out!). Why didn't I? Not sure, perhaps just thought because "It's Walmart!"...

    What should a gallery application cover letter include?

    in Casual Photo Conversations

    Posted

    Thanks, for the tip,John,

     

    I actually sent her an email today! She had said I could call or write anytime, but I've been hesitant to do that til now. She gave me her personal email, but I used the business one. She lives here in my town, (the gallery is in Maine) so I could conceivably call and meet her somewhere to deliver the goods. Is that acceptable? This is one opportunity I do NOT want to lose!

    What should a gallery application cover letter include?

    in Casual Photo Conversations

    Posted

    Well, believe it or not folks, I was approached at my last craft show by a

    ligit gallery owner in ME! I still need to apply formally, but she was

    impressed by my use of bold, bright color, and "unique style" and felt my pix

    would draw customers and sell well enough to make me the offer. Since I am

    still a novice at all of this I need your advice. What kind of info is a must

    to include and what do I omit in a general letter of intent/bio, etc. The

    gallery is in an artsy-fartsy tourist area in Searsport, ME...if you know the

    area, input appreciated. I really want this! Please help me w/this? Thank you

    tons!

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