Some People are So Rude! :evil:

[Sefy]

There I go browsing on Google, and what to I find ? about 4 webpages which either used my guide or modified it in some way and they didn't even bother to ask for my permission!

I go and make a hard work on the guide, I have no problem having as many hosts as possible, really! you can see me always trying to find more hosts so the guide will not be too heavy on a single page, but why rip it off me ?

I went and emailed every program author to get their permission on using a program, even the large companies gave me an OK. Why can't someone who wants to use my guide (i'm honoured really!) just ask for it ? i've not yet said no a single host! i'd welcome it even! I didn't even charge anyone!

Here you can see what I call "Sefy's Guide Rip-Offs"

http://www.angelfire.com/va3/ericswebspace/video/DVD2VCDGUIDE.html
http://www.backupdvd.info/Members/index.shtml
http://www.fest.cc/download/vcdeasyhelp.php
http://www.fest.cc/download/dvdxhelp.php
http://www.hostultra.com/~encode/

The last guy at the bottom just ripped my "Disclaimer" page but don't know if for convenience, left my name there, flattering isn't it ? 8)

[tgpo]

http://www.angelfire.com/va3/ericswebspace/video/DVD2VCDGUIDE.html

Looks like g_shocker182 fixed it at the bottom

http://www.backupdvd.info/Members/index.shtml

The Disclaimer! page calls it Sefy's Ultimate Newbie DVD Conversion Guide and still includes your e-mail address. Opps, guess they forgot to edit that out before they ripped you off.

It sucks that people steal man. Hope you can get it all worked out and colect royalties from their ads.

[indolikaa]

Sefy,

I have nothing but sympathy for you. Given your contribution to this hobby, this type of plagiarism is absolutely disgusting. Professional courtesy must be a passing fad, and that is just wrong.

.indolikaa.

[g_shocker182]

heh

[tgpo]

Different.....

[indolikaa]

Whoa!

[Craig Tucker]

I like the first link, not much of a guide though.

[Hardcoreruss]

I like the first link, not much of a guide though.

Shit, I just openend that at work and my boss's, boss's boss was walking behind me. That was a close one.

WARNING TO ALL CAREFUL OPENING THAT FIRST LINK

[The village idiot]

Yup, been there seen that happen. You could always DoS them off the web but talking about how might violate the rules, so you're on your own for that.

[Sefy]

Naaa... i'm not that kind of person, just wished they would have asked for permission, contacted me, left me a message, I would have even helped out by giving them the ZIP file!

[Craig Tucker]

Sefy, the first link you give seems to be in error, if you click on it you will see what I mean. Just make sure no-one is looking over your shoulder.

[Sefy]

What the ?!?!
I God damn swear to you there was a rip off of my guide there just yesterday!

[shelbyGT]

hahaha, that first link is great.

[Will Hay]

I daren't open it, I'm at work, is it rude-ie ladies and naughty things?
Will

[shelbyGT]

it's, um.... two people of the female gender and they are... um... bending over looking for something when... um... the wind blew their clothes off RIGHT as someone snapped a picture.

[mickle]

I daren't open it, I'm at work, is it rude-ie ladies and naughty things?
Will

Certainly is.....

Probably a good idea if you don't open it at work.

[Sefy]

Especialy not if someone watching over your back!

[Capmaster]

Hahaha. That's even more rude than Mickle's avatar

[Will Hay]

it's, um.... two people of the female gender and they are... um... bending over looking for something when... um... the wind blew their clothes off RIGHT as someone snapped a picture.

I love those 'accidental' photo's

Hahaha. That's even more rude than Mickle's avatar

Nothing can be that rude, surely!
Will

[Capmaster]

I love those 'accidental' photo's

I've got a whole database of great "accidental" photos ...ummm ....errrr....OOPS!

[tgpo]

I don't think g_shocker182 liked being called rude and he changed the page.

[Will Hay]

I don't think g_shocker182 liked being called rude and he changed the page.

WHAT??!??!?
Wow!
Is this true????????????
Will

[Capmaster]

I don't think g_shocker182 liked being called rude and he changed the page.

[Sefy]

One little apology on my side
Seems like Fest is using my guide by permission and it was so long ago that I completly forgot

But this BackupDVD is NOT by permission! and they are commercial!

[Capmaster]

But this BackupDVD is NOT by permission! and they are commercial!

If they're making money off your efforts, maybe a conference call to them with your attorney on the line might be in order?

[VCDHunter]

I like the first link, not much of a guide though.

Shit, I just openend that at work and my boss's, boss's boss was walking behind me. That was a close one.

WARNING TO ALL CAREFUL OPENING THAT FIRST LINK

Too late for me - I ******* opened it up in work too.

[Sefy]

@Capmaster, you forgeting i'm from Israel (or didn't know) so it's hard for me to do anything from here to them. I've emailed them twice using their Contact email, but they didn't even bother replying

[Capmaster]

@Capmaster, you forgeting i'm from Israel (or didn't know) so it's hard for me to do anything from here to them. I've emailed them twice using their Contact email, but they didn't even bother replying

Sefy,
Sorry. I forgot it's that difficult to do. That's what I'd do, but then I live here and if the offenders were here it would be easy.

Is there in international trade group you can at least complain to? Like a global Better Business Bureau? It may not do much but at least it's something and you'll feel better anyways.

[Sefy]

What will I complain about ? someone using my free guide to sell their stuff ?
I need someone from within the US to do it for me, and I doubt anyone is gonna help for free

[pacmania_2001]

Have you tried contacting the web hosting provider for their site and telling them that the site is using your intellectual property without your consent?

I need someone from within the US to do it for me, and I doubt anyone is gonna help for free

Now which one of our US based members is going to help Sefy out?