RP Rules - updated Sept 17th 08

[Arukardis]

I think there should be a rule about image using in roleplays.

Most people I see roleplaying do so with chars that are not their own to begin with. I see lots of chars from DA being used, most probably, without permission.

Heck, I've seen my own chars being used on another site. Not this one though. But the artists over at DA that know nothing about this site are in the same position I was in when I discovered my art.. my personnal character being used in some roleplay.

I just don't think that's right.

There are hundereds of free linearts that can be used to make up a simple ref sheet for you own char. There's no need to steal other's.

[emgeal]

I actually proposed a rule, however it was pointed out that you can just report the post.

To find original images I use : Click for Tinyeye I've had mixed luck with it, but overall it's worth a look.

It is against the rules to use art that is not your own. This is an overall CS rule. These people are trying to claim an image as their character so IF you can find the original you can report them.

Many of the human images are used in so many places all over the internet that it is impossible to locate the original image. I consider these fair game because they essentially belong to the internet. I've had more luck looking up images used in the animal category, many of which are specifically not to be used by anyone except the person who ordered it.

[Arukardis]

Oh ok, I didn't know that ^^

I actually know many of the pics found on these RP posts, since they're all over Deviantart and I know some of the artists themselves. I still think it should be a universal rule, but since you can report them.. well, I guess it's ok and fair.

And yeah, anime pictures are WAY overused, sometimes there's just no way of finding out who drew them.

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me is confused

[emgeal]

What are you confused about ~silvermoon~?

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idk this is my first time on this website and im not sure how to do anything.

[Arukardis]

You should meet a Newbies Helper, like my good friend Niokki and ask her anything you want to know

[juni.purrs]

I think there should be a rule about image using in roleplays.

Most people I see roleplaying do so with chars that are not their own to begin with. I see lots of chars from DA being used, most probably, without permission.

Heck, I've seen my own chars being used on another site. Not this one though. But the artists over at DA that know nothing about this site are in the same position I was in when I discovered my art.. my personnal character being used in some roleplay.

I just don't think that's right.

There are hundereds of free linearts that can be used to make up a simple ref sheet for you own char. There's no need to steal other's.

Okay, but I'm going to have to disagree and agree with this.

First off, if the original images are on google, they are out there for the public's use apparently and we should have a right to use them. I say this because usually it's the owner of the art that puts it on google, and they need to understand that the whole world can view it and a lot of people are going to use it. If the owner of the art didn't put it up, then they should speak with who ever put it up and ask them to remove it.Yes, that is possible. Simple as that.

Secondly, if the original is on any other site that you upload your pictures to, the uploader should understand that they are making it public and people might use it in some way shape or form. If the uploader doesn't want that, then they shouldn't have made it public in the first place.

Thirdly, the person using the picture is NOT claiming the image as their own! They are just using the looks for a role play. I mean come on people, if they physically say that they drew and colored it and they didn't, then yes it's art theft! But, out of ALL the RPs I've seen, I haven't seen one person do that. -.-

Finally, if it is a real life picture, the user isn't stealing it. They are simply using it, as I said above. And, like I said above too, if the user is physically saying that they themselves took the picture and they did not, that can be considered art theft. If they don't say that, then it isn't.

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all i need to kno is how to post an image it wont let it go

[juni.purrs]

1. Post the link
2. Highlight it
3. In the Full Editor, Click on the silver IMG button.
4. It should hopefully show up ^^