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NickyD wrote:
(Mitchel...jump on the bandwagon much?)
I quoted Duncan,only for the part he put perfectly.
I didnt quote him, however, when he said that Hindu sent the info to potential defenders.
I looked up Kotaku as well and yes, it is a community of gamers, I know. The 'report' has a very news-like look to it, and it details the picture, the companies in question, and the photographer who is involved. Included is a link to this post which details a timeline of events regarding the photographer and his actions, advice from other photographers and on attorney i.e. who may or may not have a strong part of the case (folgers allusion), some good moves to make for success....and the whole rest of the story.....
I dont know what size this gaming company is, but if they are of a decent size, they may have already caught wind of the story and begun work on SQUASHING the case before settlement, resulting in completely ripping off the photographer. I bet some serious money went into the gear, time, and talent for this shoot, not to mention other costs and taxes later on...
When I first read the post:
HinduG wrote:
Wow. I just sent this in to Kotaku. Hopefully they follow up on it.
I was suprised. It could be true that Kotaku has a history of protecting a photographers rights in the misuse of a photo, ya never know right? I doubt it. I dont really know the details of what Kotaku does, however, I thought it was a bad thing because the OP is beginning a legal case with this! I would consider it quite rude to spread around the details of anyone's new and growing case.
I feel like Hindu, in essence, has said, "Hey world [including the gaming company in question]! Check this out! There will probably be a lawsuit here! Whaddya think?"
In defense of the gaming company which, in my opinion is thieving from the OP, violating copyright law and being plain down-and-dirty, the OP might have wanted to keep the entire case secret. But he began by asking advice......
So there are my knowledge and my thoughts on the issue.
My feelings?
I would not really like to be the collegue of someone who would blunder like that to my detriment. Friends? nah. There just as much confidentiality between friends as there is between collegues, just a different subject matter.
So, I quote Duncan
Duncan Staples wrote:
Hindu - why would you screw over a photogrpher on FM? Sending this information to the potential defenders of the case only gives them the upper hand.
I'm glad we aren't friends or colleagues.
Duncan
No, I dont jump on the bandwagon much.
Thank you.
Mitch
p.s. I would like to state again that it is probably quite rude to spread around the details of anyone's legal cases. Photographers at times on FM do have legal cases and discuss them with each other and include details. IMO those are not details that we should not disclose to other media/forums. That is, of course, my opinion......
Edited by Mitchel107 on Mar 21, 2008 at 12:45 PM GMT (Reason: added p.s.)
Edited on Mar 21, 2008 at 01:45 PM
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