StandingInAlley Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I really respect Kotaku but today when i did a google search, i got linked to a kotaku page where i found that they have used a particular pic that i had taken from the Xbox360 India launch. To confirm my doubt, i cross checked it with my own blog where these pics were listed and it came true. I further checked their website and they had stolen another pic. What makes me angry is that they didn't take my permission or referred or link my blog in any way beforing using these pics. I remember both Gamerscoreblog and MajorNelson's website had linked to my blog as they were referring to it and were borrowing information since i had covered this event. Here are the links : The Original Pic : http://plex.files.wordpress.com/2006/09/pe...ms-india-md.jpg The Copied Pic: http://kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-360/india-ge...some-314794.php Are they even allowed to do this ? should i ask them for some kind of compensation or should i do something else ? The Original Pic : http://plex.files.wordpress.com/2006/09/360-board.jpg The Copied Pic : http://kotaku.com/gaming/india/xbox-360-in...ning-237786.php Are they even allowed to do this ? should i ask them for some kind of compensation or should i do something else ? If you check the last pic, they even removed the date stamp Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 put watermarks on them. get a lawyer, send cease and decist letters. sue them for copyright infringment if you want :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589054261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-byte Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 They are not allowed to do this without your authorization. Send them a mail asking them to either remove the images or credit you for them. You could sue them, but I don't see that as other then a last resort. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589054274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Bastards! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589054328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 OT: I want that shirt Peter Moore is wearing :laugh: But yeah they aren't allowed to use your pics without permission. If it really matters to you so much, contact them. And in future use watermarks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589054403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 I would contact them, that's a bit out of order. Sneaky removing the date as well! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589054408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 yep contact them, they cant do that without your permission. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589054480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 OT: I want that shirt Peter Moore is wearing :laugh: Looks groovy don't it? Btw, is that "chick" doing him from behind? He doesn't look to happy.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589054529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corris Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 Blackmail them, firstly complain that they shouldn't be using your pics, but you would let the past be the past for free goodies. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiracyX Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Wow, you are in a position to sue them! I would contact them ands explain what they have done see where it goes from there. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodrain Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Send them an email stating you want an Xbox360 and every game ever made for use of the pictures. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegasusX Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 If you just want credit for the photos and a link to your site, send them a nice email notifying them that those pics are copyrighted and you are the copyright holder and if they want to continue using them, you want to be credited for it. Otherwise, send them a cease and desist notice. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Eye Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Grab a gun and seek vengeance towards those that have wronged you... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 ask for some cash might be able to go out for dinner one night :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterC Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 You should end a C&D to their host, and see if you could get them to shut down the site for copyright infringement. :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 You without a doubt have a case here. That is pretty messed up for sure. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingInAlley Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 I have emailed the editor asking for compensation. I can't afford a lawyer plus under which jurisdiction will it fall ? I am from India and Kotaku is a .us based website Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGS4-SS Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 OT: I want that shirt Peter Moore is wearing :laugh: That shirt is fugly in my opinion. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 Good luck chasing them down. They normally seem quite hot on integrity and all that sort of stuff so i'll personally be very dissappointed if they try and brush you off. If they ignore you, go to rival sites and report that they're stealing your images! I'm sure that'll get them noticed! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 If they ignore you, go to rival sites and report that they're stealing your images! I'm sure that'll get them noticed! Actually, that is not a bad idea at all. Threaten to go to rivals sites with the same comparisons you have just showed us. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingInAlley Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 yup i have a feeling they will ignore my email tbh :/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 yup i have a feeling they will ignore my email tbh :/ If that happens, then go to the rivals site. Truth is you may still not get anything out of it, but perhaps someone exposing them on a grander scale will stop them from ripping people off. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingInAlley Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 yeah. Thats a good suggestion. Joystiq is their rival site right ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Gizmodo? Or are they Engadget's rivals? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted December 12, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2007 I think any of the big sites would be interested to know to be honest! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/606419-kotaku-is-stealing-my-pics/#findComment-589055914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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