"Orphaned Work" - This is not funny, not funny to the least.

[Aakosir]

But hold on. I just thought of this. Aren't some people stealing names??? I mean when you call yourself Bastet or Zeus couldn't that be kind of the same? Granted names are not copywritten, but names of power like that are not to be thrown around. Actually some names are copywritten, like Sony and Honda. I actually heard a story about a woman who had a diner called Sony's because it was her name. And Sony found out and sewed her and made her close it down. Even though it was her own name and it was clearly plural. I think that is really messed up, but another point for us to ponder.  

[barcode_009]

that's way people are.......Human Steal !! we should know better.... mad  

[Aakosir]

True. I really really REALLY try not to steal anything. I try to use it as a reference and make it my own, but that is still a form of stealing. But doing the same exact thing and calling it yours, then getting all the credit!? No! evil  

[Prince of winds]

they are fools if they don't think art community won't organize  

[Prince of winds]

Aakosir

True. I really really REALLY try not to steal anything. I try to use it as a reference and make it my own, but that is still a form of stealing. But doing the same exact thing and calling it yours, then getting all the credit!? No! evil

i know what you mean but if they are going to force this thing on us we need to come up with a better way to deal with copyrights. people should not be able to just copyright every line and color but losing it like this should not be the fate of any artist  

[Prince of winds]

Amagine

it hasn't been passed yet though so there's still a chance it'll get thrown out.... hopefully...

no time to sit and hope  

[duck113]

Unfortunately it's darn hard to get artists to organize sad  

[Kottan Belle]

Hauuu~ That's not fair!  

[Saku The Seme]

D: what is wrong with people.

So I guess if someone leaves their door unlocked, then its perfectly legal to walk in and steal everything inside?  

[SadistCake]

Well thats a fine crock of crap...

Whats next? Orphaned websites? Orphaned Identities?  

[xXxSeiza-chanxXx]

I did my research paper on this. I'm going to post it on DA when I get a chance as a journal entry  

[paqe]

dude legal or not if some one stole my art id punch them in the mouth and take back my art!!!  

[emeraldocean_von_siraine]

kieloheart

dude legal or not if some one stole my art id punch them in the mouth and take back my art!!!

I agree to the fullest.  

[MediocreMaus]

...........Rather glad I live in Canada now....
I too, shall write a letter to the American Government!

 

[ScarletFrost]

Does anyone know if this is still an issue? It's been two years.