JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 If you didn't see it, I found out last night that a pic I took of him is being used on his site. http://205.134.161.85/forums/index.php?sho...ndpost&p=110691 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The question is whether a player is entitled to use his own image. He could argue you were using his image without permission. That's one for the lawyers. I have a hunch TKO can afford better ones than you. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I think whoever "borrowed" that picture for TKO's site should have read the http://www.webshots.com/html/terms.html page first. Especially this part: YOU MAY NOT copy, reproduce, retransmit, distribute, publish, commercially exploit or otherwise transfer any copyrighted material in any format, electronic or otherwise, except as allowed by the Webshots Photo Messages service. YOU MAY NOT use the photos for personal websites, books, magazines, greeting cards, PowerPoint presentations, or calendars. That said, though, if I were you I'd be flattered, not upset. But if you want to ask them to credit you (and maybe provide a link back to TBD? ) Go for it..... That's why I made sure to put a © on the site I slapped together for Bob's wedding pictures. I'm sure they'll end up all over the world, but at least he's on record as the copyright holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The question is whether a player is entitled to use his own image. He could argue you were using his image without permission. That's one for the lawyers. I have a hunch TKO can afford better ones than you. PTR 111267[/snapback] I would agree... The real issue would be if YOU were using his image on a publication and TKO didn't approve of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The question is whether a player is entitled to use his own image. He could argue you were using his image without permission. That's one for the lawyers. I have a hunch TKO can afford better ones than you. PTR 111267[/snapback] Actually, if TKO was in public (and he was), then you have free use to photograph him without permission because he's a celebrity. Now if you take a picture of me in public, you can't (technically) use it without permission because I'm not a celebrity. Weird, no? I'd send TKO an email and ask him for some credit - and maybe an autographed photo or something. No harm in asking! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF_in_Indiana Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Tell Takeo to give you some freebies. Then send them to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfmeister Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I think you should write him an email and say you are honored he is using the photo you took of him on his web site. Then extend the offer to provide additional photos for his use. Perhaps you could make some suggestions. You could tell him you are a big fan since way back when he was with Cinci. Sure. Bottom Line: Be nice about it. He might take you up on your offer and that could be your foot in the same door you just might get shut in your face if you took a negative attitude about the use of your photo. It is cool though ~ someone quasi-famous ripped you off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 i'd just leave it alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I offered him the use of any other photos that I took for him and all I would like is an autographed photo of him. Let's see what response I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 it's not that great of a photo...I'd be honored he used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 it's not that great of a photo...I'd be honored he used it. 111355[/snapback] That's just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 What a cheap punk for using your pic. You should get something for that and not back down. Confront him in the parking lot. Don't let these pampered athletes walk all over you. You have a sex toy party to attend and need some quick cash. He'll understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I'd do nothing... and then i would use it for gratuitous self adulation on TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I'd do nothing... and then i would use it for gratuitous self adulation on TBD 111388[/snapback] yeah...now that you mention it...this is a look at me thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Confront him and if you're not satisfied with the result-beat the crap out of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I bet they did a google image search on his name and just put up anything that wasn't on a "news agency" site. Funny thing is, I do a google search on "Takeo Spikes" and the first site that comes up is something called cootiehog.com ...? Tell him that he owes you a plate at the next WNYTBDGPS meeting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 yeah...now that you mention it...this is a look at me thread. 111391[/snapback] Much like your "do my homework for me and summarize Sue's 'do my homework for me'" thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Actually, if TKO was in public (and he was), then you have free use to photograph him without permission because he's a celebrity. Now if you take a picture of me in public, you can't (technically) use it without permission because I'm not a celebrity. Weird, no? We really do live in a fugged up country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Much like your "do my homework for me and summarize Sue's 'do my homework for me'" thread? 111400[/snapback] no...not like that...much more pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 no...not like that...much more pathetic. 111407[/snapback] :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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