Newlaunches.com is using my photo of The Party Button for one of their blog posts.
Problem? I’m upset because they didn’t ask permission and they’re serving tons of ads. So, they’re making money from other people’s content.
I’m not linking to them because I don’t want to drive traffic there. But, if you’re using Firefox and Adblock Plus, it’s okay — you shouldn’t see any of the ads. At the time of this post, I’m currently displayed on page four.
The following is my email exchange with them, trying to get them to remove the photo.
My initial email — 12:51 AM on 3/27/08:
Please remove this post:
http://newlaunches.com/archives/the_ultimate_party_button.php
I did not give you permission to use it.
Thanks.
Newlaunches.com — 7:38 AM on 3/27/08:
Bryan,
We have linked it to your Flickr page. It is cool and would love if it was
on our site. We can link to your homepage if you want.If you still want we will delete the post.
Regards,
Dhiram
Me — 9:15 AM on 3/27/08:
I’m flattered you think it’s cool and you want it on your site.
I know you’re linking to my Flickr page, however you need to check the copyright before you use someone’s content, *especially since you’re serving a lot of ads on your site*.
If you asked permission first and offered a kickback, it’d be a different story.
I am happy that you’re willing to comply, though, so please delete the post.
Thanks.
It’s now been almost a day without another reply and the post is still there.
Now what?
Update 6:03 AM PDT —
Bryan,
The post has been deleted.
Dhiram
Unfortunately, none of my points were addressed. Clueless.
Ouch, I hate it when people do this. Legally, they should have asked you in the first place as your photo isn’t Creative Commons or another free license.
By the way, I count 8 ads.
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That stinks. Looks like they deleted it finally.
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Thanks for the comments, guys. I finally got an email at 6:03 AM PDT. 🙂
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Speaking of my party button, Im going to do an official post about how I made it and what it does… i just need to borrow somebody’s video camera to record the ‘party’, haha…. so my question is… may *I* have permission to use the image? 🙂
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@Brian Gaut:
You’re gonna write up the schematics? Sweet!
Yes, you may use the image. I believe Sarah could download the higher-res photo for you (through Flickr), if you want. Or, I can email you.
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One of our readers came across the party button. We found it interesting and published on our site with a link to your Flickr page.
The post has been deleted now.
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@Dhiram:
Thanks. You already emailed me and I updated the post reflecting that.
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Hey Bryan, I finally finished that page. Check it out and let me know what ya think.
http://www.plasma2002.com/
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