posted on August 24, 2003 11:05:23 PM new
Can anyone help me with a link to put my auction ID on my pics....I am tired of looking around ebay and finding my pics in others auctions....
Here are some suggestions that may help with this problem:
1. The best way to avoid this is to watermark your images. There are many programs available that will allow you to do this in bulk. A user recommendation is Thumbnail Refinery, available at www.slideshow-refinery.com.
2. Insert javascript into your listing's description that will disable right-click. You will find many scripts available on a Google search. You must be very careful when inserting javascript that you do not alter the script in any way. Note that this is not foolproof - users can still view the source code of the page to obtain the URL.
3. If you notice that your image is being used in an active auction, and you are not currently using it in any of your auctions, delete the image. This will remove it from our server and it will no longer be displayed in the auction. Note that this will only work if the user has inserted your image URL into their listing. If they have copied your image and uploaded it to their own server, you will need to contact them or notify eBay of a copyright infringement.
Also -- we will be launching a watermarking tool soon. This will help with your problem as well.
Regards,
Sonya
[ edited by SonyaCS on Aug 25, 2003 12:51 PM ]
posted on August 25, 2003 09:21:03 AM new
Hi, Sonya:
Regarding your last statement, is it technically a copyright infringement to do that? Don't you have to register an item to gain "copyright" rights? This may be an area that has not been tackled in the courts yet. Just wanted to add my 2 cents.
