nicking photos to sell on ebay.

Fusion_power · September 19, 2010

This is an obvious follow on from the dr tomato thread where someone used photos nicked from various places on the web to sell their own product. I would like to get folks to take a look at Ebay and see if their photos are being used inappropriately.

Here is one example of an inappropriate use of one of my photos.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=300405957717

And here is my original photo from my website.

DarJones

RinTinTin · September 19, 2010

If you do find any of yours, send the seller an email, AND be certain to CC e-bay as well. E-bay will make sure that pirated photos get removed, as well as sending strong warnings to the abusers.

beeman · September 19, 2010

I found a complete site in Pakistan who had stolen all my pictures, set up a site selling the same items. The idiot then sent a message asking if I wanted to buy from him. Stupid clown!!
He refused to remove the pictures, until I had a number of friends bombard his e mail with hundreds of pictures. He quickly cried 'Uncle' and removed them. Sometimes you have to take the law into your own hands.

Wi-sunflower · September 19, 2010

Yes eBay is generally quite good at taking down pirated pics or listings IF they are reported to them. You may have to jump thru a few hoops to PROVE that the pics are yours, but please do it.

The person using the pics will be warned or worse. If they have a history of abuses, they will possibly get suspended or even totally thrown off eBay.

Considering the many other problems eBay has, they generally do that right.

Carol

RinTinTin · September 20, 2010

ebay has too much to lose to allow a few vendors to bring trouble to their business. They would much prefer to count their commissions, than to have to get their lawyers involved with a wayward vendor.
I would be naive to think that their entire site was totally 'above board', but they take great efforts striving to keep it a site where buyers can go and be assured a clean/safe transaction. I cannot even imagine the infrastructure they have in place to keep it so. They WILL investigate any suggestion of wrong-doing.

Fusion_power · October 9, 2010

Sometimes I am amazed at the places my photos show up. Today, I found one on Tatianas site. Before you go off at the wrong angle, I have absolutely no problem with my photos being used at Tatiana's. I was just surprised to find one of them showing up there.

http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/F...e_potatoes.JPG

I posted this photo in the potato forum on t'ville a couple of years ago. I'm pretty sure that Tom Wagner uploaded it to tatiana's site. My only complaint is that it could use a caption something like:

"Potatoes by Tom Wagner, photo by Darrel Jones"

DarJones

frogwash · October 9, 2010

here's the link for reporting it to eBay:

http://pages.ebay.com/help/tp/vero-rights-owner.html

Tania · October 9, 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusion_power

Sometimes I am amazed at the places my photos show up. Today, I found one on Tatianas site. Before you go off at the wrong angle, I have absolutely no problem with my photos being used at Tatiana's. I was just surprised to find one of them showing up there.

http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/F...e_potatoes.JPG

I posted this photo in the potato forum on t'ville a couple of years ago. I'm pretty sure that Tom Wagner uploaded it to tatiana's site. My only complaint is that it could use a caption something like:

"Potatoes by Tom Wagner, photo by Darrel Jones"

DarJones

Darrel,

This photo was sent to me by Tom Wagner via email with the purpose to upload on his member page at TOMATObase. I had no idea this was your picture!

I will contact Tom and and ask him what he wants me to do with this picture. In a meanwhile I will remove it from the member page.

Tania

**Mischka** · October 9, 2010

It sounds as though Darrel has no problem with it being on your site, Tania. Especially as it isn't being used to sell potatoes. I think he was just making an observation, is all.

Tania · October 9, 2010

Mischka,

I need an explicit permission from the picture owner to upload a picture (or keep a picture, in this particular case) at TOMATObase. Otherwise, technically, it is a copyright violation on my part and a violation of TOMATObase's terms and conditions.

Tania

Fusion_power · October 9, 2010

Tania,

You have my explicit permission. That is a wonderful photo that shows off some of Tom's better varieties.

I also know that you are not using it for any exploitative purpose.

Just for reference, here are the original two photos. You are welcome to use both of them if you choose.

http://www.selectedplants.com/garden...tatoes_002.jpg
http://www.selectedplants.com/garden...tatoes_003.jpg

As an interesting aside, all of the potatoes in the photo are interesting, but the most interesting one of all for me is Azul Toro. It is the most productive dark blue/purple potato I've ever grown. It makes about 5 pounds of spuds per plant! That is higher than most commercial potatoes I've ever grown.

Thanks,

Darrel Jones

p.s. I like playing word games, this for folks who spot the alliteration above.

strax · October 9, 2010

the azul toro Looks great. is it available anywhere? didnt find anythng with google.

I am not a big potato person, as they have not done well for me in the past, but I grew sweet potaotes this year and they produced like mad. several huge ones! prolly due to the hot hot summer. Now I'm thinking I should give potatoes another try.

Tania · October 10, 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusion_power

Tania,

You have my explicit permission. That is a wonderful photo that shows off some of Tom's better varieties.

I also know that you are not using it for any exploitative purpose.

Just for reference, here are the original two photos. You are welcome to use both of them if you choose.

http://www.selectedplants.com/garden...tatoes_002.jpg
http://www.selectedplants.com/garden...tatoes_003.jpg

As an interesting aside, all of the potatoes in the photo are interesting, but the most interesting one of all for me is Azul Toro. It is the most productive dark blue/purple potato I've ever grown. It makes about 5 pounds of spuds per plant! That is higher than most commercial potatoes I've ever grown.

Thanks,

Darrel Jones

p.s. I like playing word games, this for folks who spot the alliteration above.

Darrel,

Thank you so much for the permission! It is a great photo of Tom's potatoes indeed, with so many most unusual potato varieties.

I will link it back, and I will also indicate that this is your photo.

Thank you

Tania

September 19, 2010	#1
Fusion_power Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,250	nicking photos to sell on ebay. This is an obvious follow on from the dr tomato thread where someone used photos nicked from various places on the web to sell their own product. I would like to get folks to take a look at Ebay and see if their photos are being used inappropriately. Here is one example of an inappropriate use of one of my photos. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=300405957717 And here is my original photo from my website. DarJones

October 9, 2010	#7
frogwash Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zone 8B or 9? Castaic, CA 91384 Posts: 122	here's the link for reporting it to eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/help/tp/vero-rights-owner.html __________________ happy growing, Theo

October 9, 2010	#9
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	It sounds as though Darrel has no problem with it being on your site, Tania. Especially as it isn't being used to sell potatoes. I think he was just making an observation, is all. __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

October 9, 2010	#10
Tania Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anmore, BC, Canada Posts: 3,970	Mischka, I need an explicit permission from the picture owner to upload a picture (or keep a picture, in this particular case) at TOMATObase. Otherwise, technically, it is a copyright violation on my part and a violation of TOMATObase's terms and conditions. Tania __________________ Tatiana's TOMATObase

October 9, 2010	#11
Fusion_power Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,250	Tania, You have my explicit permission. That is a wonderful photo that shows off some of Tom's better varieties. I also know that you are not using it for any exploitative purpose. Just for reference, here are the original two photos. You are welcome to use both of them if you choose. http://www.selectedplants.com/garden...tatoes_002.jpg http://www.selectedplants.com/garden...tatoes_003.jpg As an interesting aside, all of the potatoes in the photo are interesting, but the most interesting one of all for me is Azul Toro. It is the most productive dark blue/purple potato I've ever grown. It makes about 5 pounds of spuds per plant! That is higher than most commercial potatoes I've ever grown. Thanks, Darrel Jones p.s. I like playing word games, this for folks who spot the alliteration above. Last edited by Fusion_power; October 9, 2010 at 07:35 PM. Reason: add links

September 19, 2010	#2
RinTinTin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 581	If you do find any of yours, send the seller an email, AND be certain to CC e-bay as well. E-bay will make sure that pirated photos get removed, as well as sending strong warnings to the abusers.

September 19, 2010	#3
beeman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 692	I found a complete site in Pakistan who had stolen all my pictures, set up a site selling the same items. The idiot then sent a message asking if I wanted to buy from him. Stupid clown!! He refused to remove the pictures, until I had a number of friends bombard his e mail with hundreds of pictures. He quickly cried 'Uncle' and removed them. Sometimes you have to take the law into your own hands.

September 19, 2010	#4
Wi-sunflower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,591	Yes eBay is generally quite good at taking down pirated pics or listings IF they are reported to them. You may have to jump thru a few hoops to PROVE that the pics are yours, but please do it. The person using the pics will be warned or worse. If they have a history of abuses, they will possibly get suspended or even totally thrown off eBay. Considering the many other problems eBay has, they generally do that right. Carol

September 20, 2010	#5
RinTinTin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 581	ebay has too much to lose to allow a few vendors to bring trouble to their business. They would much prefer to count their commissions, than to have to get their lawyers involved with a wayward vendor. I would be naive to think that their entire site was totally 'above board', but they take great efforts striving to keep it a site where buyers can go and be assured a clean/safe transaction. I cannot even imagine the infrastructure they have in place to keep it so. They WILL investigate any suggestion of wrong-doing.

October 9, 2010	#12
strax Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: z5 Posts: 146	the azul toro Looks great. is it available anywhere? didnt find anythng with google. I am not a big potato person, as they have not done well for me in the past, but I grew sweet potaotes this year and they produced like mad. several huge ones! prolly due to the hot hot summer. Now I'm thinking I should give potatoes another try.