posted on June 18, 2001 06:38:04 AM new
I have gotten a LOT of my plant images stolen for use on other seller's auctions, and to prevent that I have started "watermarking" my images with my web site address to prevent that.
Well, naturally the eGestapo emailed me with an "educational" warning saying it was violating the "outside web site links" policy. Personally I think this is taking it one step too far, and I see nothing in the new rules that prevents my doing this. I mean it almost comes down to a first amendment issue doesn't it? Isn't it considered picture content?
Just thought I'd head here for some other opinions...
posted on June 18, 2001 06:49:00 AM new
Hi Debbie,
No doubt one of the losers that stole your photos turned you in, since being turned in is the only way you will get an email.
In an support discussion board about this, the ebay support said you can have your user ID embedded in the photo, but not a web address.
You also can have the name of your company, if it is an actual company with tax ID and everything.
On one of the link to site threads someone gave me the link to this whole discussion. I think it was my "Can You Say You Have a Web Site" thread a few weeks back.
I too think it is not right that they have all these extra little rules not spelled out.
posted on June 18, 2001 10:47:07 AM new
LOL Well I have little doubt about who turned me in, because lookie at the email I just got from the infringing party...somehow I'm getting a good laugh out of this:
Hi, consider the auction ended. We don't take pictures off ebay because of
this reason and our plant was too small to get a good picture. Just some
advice, ebay restricts linking your website to auctions, its under links and
services, be careful so someone doesn't report that. Sorry for the
inconvenience. Malstrom1969
posted on June 18, 2001 10:53:33 AM newI mean it almost comes down to a first amendment issue doesn't it?
I'm sure somebody will correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe the first amendment restricts eBay in any way.
AMENDMENT I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
