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Old August 20th 03, 09:57 AM
catsruleok
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"catsruleok" wrote in message ...
Hi all,

Today, I received from Webshots, an email telling me that they had removed one of my pics of

Thalia
because by posting it, I *had* infringed copyright law I should be honoured that someone thinks
one of my photos good enough to want to claim as their own work but I'm not. I'm absolutely

furious.
And if they're selling that photo, I'll be more than that.

snip
Many thanks for reading.

Love to you all.

Sheenah.

Dear friends,

Thank you very much for all your marvellous messages of support. I truly appreciated each and every
one of them.

I am happy to tell you that this morning I have received an e:mail from Webshots containing an
apology. The lady who wrote explained that after carrying
out investigations, they have discovered that a mistake had been made by one their staff.

As you can inagine, I'm greatly relieved not to have to pursue this matter further.

Thank you once again for your support.

Love

Sheenah


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Old August 20th 03, 10:12 AM
polonca12000
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I'm so sorry to hear that. You have every right to be angry. I do hope
everything turns out fine for you.
Best wishes,
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"catsruleok" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I'm writing this while feeling very angry . snip



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Old August 20th 03, 10:17 AM
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Geez, Sheenah, that really sucks! You take your pictures with a digital
camera, right? If not, then you have the negative to prove it. Otherwise,
you could send them the original large version straight off the camera, if
you still have it. If not, try sending them many pictures of Thalia, and
maybe some of you holding her. This is really ridiculous, I can't believe
they are doing this. I would demand an apology and maybe some kind of
compensation like a free year of their premier service, or free prints of
all your pic's or something.
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Britta
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http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on Vino and "friends" album


"catsruleok" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I'm writing this while feeling very angry . The reason why will soon

become clear.

As you know, I'm very keen on photographing my cats and have posted many

of their pics on the
Internet. One site I use is Webshots. I know that when I post there I

can only post photos that I
have taken. If I did otherwise, I would infringe American copyright law

and if Webshots found out
about it, they would remove any pic that was not mine.

Today, I received from Webshots, an email telling me that they had removed

one of my pics of Thalia
because by posting it, I *had* infringed copyright law I should be

honoured that someone thinks
one of my photos good enough to want to claim as their own work but I'm

not. I'm absolutely furious.
And if they're selling that photo, I'll be more than that.

Whatsmore, Webshots have told me that if I breach copyright law *again*,

they'll consider removing
all my albums from their site

Webshots has told me that I can try to prove to them my innocence. I hope

that all the info I can
send them will be enough to satisfy them. If it does, I hope they'll

secure on my behalf redress
from the person (I really want to say b*** **d) who has told them that my

pic is theirs.. If
Webshots aren't willing to do this, I don't know what, if anything I can

do. Should this situation
arise, would any one of you be able and willing to offer me advice on what

, if anything, I can do.

Many thanks for reading.

Love to you all.

Sheenah.





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Old August 20th 03, 03:08 PM
bewtifulfreak
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catsruleok wrote:

Dear friends,

Thank you very much for all your marvellous messages of support. I
truly appreciated each and every one of them.

I am happy to tell you that this morning I have received an e:mail
from Webshots containing an apology. The lady who wrote explained
that after carrying
out investigations, they have discovered that a mistake had been made
by one their staff.


Oh, Sheenah, that's *wonderful*! I can understand your relief and I'm VERY
glad they gave you an apology, you certainly deserved one!!!

I'm sorry you had to go through this, but very glad it's all been resolved
so quickly.

Hugs,
Ann

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Old August 20th 03, 03:10 PM
dsh-diva
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On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 22:59:49 GMT, "Yoj" wrote:

"catsruleok" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I'm writing this while feeling very angry . The reason why will soon

become clear.

As you know, I'm very keen on photographing my cats and have posted

many of their pics on the
Internet. One site I use is Webshots. I know that when I post there

I can only post photos that I
have taken. If I did otherwise, I would infringe American copyright

law and if Webshots found out
about it, they would remove any pic that was not mine.

Today, I received from Webshots, an email telling me that they had

removed one of my pics of Thalia
because by posting it, I *had* infringed copyright law I should be

honoured that someone thinks
one of my photos good enough to want to claim as their own work but

I'm not. I'm absolutely furious.
And if they're selling that photo, I'll be more than that.


What a situation!! I have no advice, just supportive purrs and wishes
for this to be resolved. I know we all have enjoyed your pictures of
Thalia that you have shared with us. Shame on them for doing this to
you!
Jennie, Xena and Callisto
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Old August 20th 03, 03:14 PM
dsh-diva
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On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:57:22 +0100, "catsruleok"
wrote:


"catsruleok" wrote in message ...
Hi all,

Today, I received from Webshots, an email telling me that they had removed one of my pics of

Thalia
because by posting it, I *had* infringed copyright law I should be honoured that someone thinks
one of my photos good enough to want to claim as their own work but I'm not. I'm absolutely

furious.
And if they're selling that photo, I'll be more than that.

snip
Many thanks for reading.

Love to you all.

Sheenah.

Dear friends,

Thank you very much for all your marvellous messages of support. I truly appreciated each and every
one of them.

I am happy to tell you that this morning I have received an e:mail from Webshots containing an
apology. The lady who wrote explained that after carrying
out investigations, they have discovered that a mistake had been made by one their staff.

As you can inagine, I'm greatly relieved not to have to pursue this matter further.

Thank you once again for your support.

Love

Sheenah

What a relief. Sorry you had to go through all that!
Jennie, Xena and Callisto
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Old August 20th 03, 03:57 PM
CK
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D. DeFrank wrote:

Presuming you took pictures of your own cat, you should be able to show them
other photos of the same cat, no? Particularly other photos in the same
setting....to show you own cat, and setting. The fact that they are your
photos should be clear then.


This sounds like good advice to me. That's what I'd do - take more pics
of the same cat in the same setting. Heck, I'd even invite them over to
meet the cat in question, as long as they'd pay their own airfare...

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Old August 20th 03, 06:18 PM
Ginger-lyn Summer
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On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:57:22 +0100, "catsruleok"
wrote:

Dear friends,

Thank you very much for all your marvellous messages of support. I truly appreciated each and every
one of them.

I am happy to tell you that this morning I have received an e:mail from Webshots containing an
apology. The lady who wrote explained that after carrying
out investigations, they have discovered that a mistake had been made by one their staff.

As you can inagine, I'm greatly relieved not to have to pursue this matter further.

Thank you once again for your support.

Love

Sheenah


So glad to hear this, and I hope you gave them heck!

Ginger-lyn

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Old August 20th 03, 06:34 PM
Marina
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"catsruleok" wrote

I am happy to tell you that this morning I have received an e:mail from

Webshots containing an
apology. The lady who wrote explained that after carrying
out investigations, they have discovered that a mistake had been made by

one their staff.


I'm so happy to hear this. So glad they realised it was their mistake, and
that they had the grace to apologize.

Hugs and Purrs,
Marina, Frank and Nikki

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Old August 20th 03, 07:11 PM
Adrian
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catsruleok wrote:
Dear friends,

Thank you very much for all your marvellous messages of support. I
truly appreciated each and every one of them.

I am happy to tell you that this morning I have received an e:mail
from Webshots containing an apology. The lady who wrote explained
that after carrying out investigations, they have discovered that a
mistake had been made by one their staff.

As you can inagine, I'm greatly relieved not to have to pursue this
matter further.

Thank you once again for your support.

Love

Sheenah


I'm so glad things worked out, it feels really horrible to be accused of a
crime when you are completely innocent.
--
Adrian
A House Is Not A Home, Without A Cat.


 




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