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Title sums it up. Just discovered a member here has three of my images in his gallery. I didn't give him permission to do so, he never asked. And to be honest, he is the last person posting here I'd allow to place my images in HIS gallery.

The original has my copyright and info in the metadata. My web site is shown on the images.

What recourse do I have and does DPR allow members to take other's images and post them in the DPR gallery without permission?

The image (three ganged up with others) is here:

https://www.dpreview.com/galleries/6257687438/photos/3570296/ctein_test_srgb

It was uploaded Jan 2, 2017 (UTC)

Comments please.

EXIF data of the downloaded original from this member's gallery.
EXIF data of the downloaded original from this member's gallery.



My images, my web site, HIS gallery
My images, my web site, HIS gallery

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Andrew Rodney
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The Digital Dog
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You didn't object during the technical argument that occurred more than two years ago. And neither then nor now did you send me a PM about it. No problem - I've just removed the image, since in the intervening two years it has become clear that you are addicted to flame wars.
 
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A "private feedback" mssg to the admins, it's likely they don't read your post in this forum.

Also keep in mind every image posted on the Internet can be used by others.
 
robert1955 said:
Anthony1970 said:
Also keep in mind every image posted on the Internet can be used by others.
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That something can technically be done does not mean it is allowed
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I know, but it happens and should be taken into consideration when posting.

Killing people is forbidden also, still it happens (which I find more worry some).
 
Charles2 said:
You didn't object during the technical argument that occurred more than two years ago. And neither then nor now did you send me a PM about it. No problem - I've just removed the image, since in the intervening two years it has become clear that you are addicted to flame wars.
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But how about this image then. You've said it is not yours. But not only that, you also edited it.Why not use an image of your own when you want to illustrate a point?

You did not react when called out on this.
 
robert1955 said:
Anthony1970 said:
robert1955 said:
Anthony1970 said:
Also keep in mind every image posted on the Internet can be used by others.
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That something can technically be done does not mean it is allowed
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I know, but it happens and should be taken into consideration when posting.
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We might be going in circles here because you just rephrased your previous line. Goodbye
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Cirkles it's how it is on the world wide Web, anyhow have nice day as well.
Btw I'm thinking in squares.
 
Anthony1970 said:
A "private feedback" mssg to the admins, it's likely they don't read your post in this forum.

Also keep in mind every image posted on the Internet can be used by others.
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It is one thing to use it; I built this for others to use to test output freely and for free. It is another to put in your image gallery without asking, changing the name and giving the idea it represents your images.

Shocking malpractice on Chucks part and he should be embarrassed and ashamed!
 
robert1955 said:
Charles2 said:
You didn't object during the technical argument that occurred more than two years ago. And neither then nor now did you send me a PM about it. No problem - I've just removed the image, since in the intervening two years it has become clear that you are addicted to flame wars.
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But how about this image then. You've said it is not yours. But not only that, you also edited it.
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He only said it wasn't his when accused of it being his!

He never stated anywhere I've yet seen, he has permission to edit and post it.

This is just another example of an in appropriate posting history, like making recommendations of a lab he admitted he's never used and when asked if he works for that lab, will not answer.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/59276325
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You did not react when called out on this.
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Good call.

MY images are down from HIS gallery so I'm pleased. I've gone back through all my PMs and there is only one (sadly) from him NOTHING there mentions that image nor permission to place it in his gallery. Or change the name. He just took it.

One has to wonder what other image posted here and elsewhere without permission he's used. I've book marked this first post and taken a screen capture, just in case, someone persuades someone else to lock or delete the offending actions. But again, the my image is said to have been removed from Charles2 gallery which was my goal in posting here.

Thank you DPR Moderator (OJ) who aided me via PM!

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Andrew Rodney
Author: Color Management for Photographers
The Digital Dog
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Anthony1970 said:
A "private feedback" mssg to the admins, it's likely they don't read your post in this forum.

Also keep in mind every image posted on the Internet can be used by others.
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I did do that and I did get some useful feedback and assistance. I suspect that is why this issue (for me) is rectified.

Leaves a bad taste in my mouth and makes me wonder if time spent here is really worthwhile but the Moderator did their due diligence and my beef isn't with the staff but rather with a few of the members here who continue to practice posting malpractice.
 
Iliah Borg said:
digidog said:
Iliah Borg said:
Iliah Borg said:
No problem - I've just removed the image
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"No problem" is one of the most creative ways to say "I'm sorry" :)
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It will continue to be a problem for his reputation in these parts.
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And we now know to subtract at least 6 from any upvotes of his posts.

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Many non photographers/non-professionals clicking on the thumbs up button here don't consider taking another photographers image, posting it in your own gallery as if it's yours, isn't the egregious act it really is. So sad.

The defense that that it took me 2 years (which isn't the time line) to find out my images were taken while not objecting to this dishonest uploading, is in some way a justification for the misappropriation of another's image:

Charles2 wrote:

You didn't object during the technical argument that occurred more than two years ago. And neither then nor now did you send me a PM about it.

I should have replied, "you never told me at any time, you took my images, changed the file name then uploaded them to your image gallery".

Time to move on, there's absolutely no justification for what this fellow did and thankfully he removed my images. There isn't much left in his image gallery now to view as evidence of quality photography IMHO.

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Andrew Rodney
Author: Color Management for Photographers
The Digital Dog
http://www.digitaldog.net
 
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