Copyright problem on Facepunch? - General

So, I've wondered this for a while now.... Does Facepunch have a copyright policy where you can't use or take other peoples work for commercial use without their consent? New Grounds does. I don't see why Facepunch can't. Trust me, I know how desperate and greedy those hollywood writers are. My friend who is a comic book artist decided to present his "Mall Cop" comic book series in hopes of turning it into a movie. They declined it, but two years later Paul Blart Mall Cop comes out. It's almost exactly the same as his comic book. Ever since then I've become paranoid about posting my stuff on the internet. Plus since it's unlawful to sue someone for an idea, I'm even more paranoid. My comic book writer friend did research on this topic and shared a whole bunch of other shit with me. So, any ideas facepunch admins?

Uh. You mean Facepunch Studios? [editline]27th August 2011[/editline] Because Facepunch isn't liable or responsible for anything you post that isn't criminal. If someone takes your work, they're responsible.

[QUOTE=Mxpklx;31971353] Trust me, I know how desperate and greedy those hollywood writers are. My friend who is a comic book artist decided to present his "Mall Cop" comic book series in hopes of turning it into a movie. They declined it, but two years later Paul Blart Mall Cop comes out. It's almost exactly the same as his comic book. Ever since then I've become paranoid about posting my stuff on the internet.[/QUOTE] Doesn't the Creative Commons apply to that?

[QUOTE=Terminutter;31971419]Doesn't the Creative Commons apply to that?[/QUOTE] I don't actually think so. Because the work isn't copyrighted. It doesn't just automatically copyright every idea someone has.

Ahh, ok. Thanks.

The least the admins could do is put a sign up somewhere that says "You may not use any persons work for commercial use unless given consent by the creator." like New Grounds.

We aren't generally a creative producing site, so IMO it is not necessary.

[QUOTE=Mxpklx;31971510]The least the admins could do is put a sign up somewhere that says "You may not use any persons work for commercial use unless given consent by the creator." like New Grounds.[/QUOTE] What would that even help?

Yeah James Cameron and Steven Spielberg are lurking these forums looking for their next big movie idea.

Isn't anything you create intellectual property automatically? I mean create- draw, write, mix etc... So that protects its somewhat. However, you can't copyright an idea. Many dinosaur park movies have been made, obviously popularized by jurrasic park, but they can't sue for it. Look at it this way, somebody has already had your idea. If you see it that way, then you feel more comfortable spreading your work around. IF it's something truly groundbreaking, then you might want to keep it under wraps. But really only for the film industry. If you have an idea for a game, other gamers have been wanting it for years. If it's for music, well it's really hard to come out with "stolen" music. But for movies, a good idea can go pretty far. Just sayin'

[QUOTE=Jelly;31971621]Yeah James Cameron and Steven Spielberg are lurking these forums looking for their next big movie idea.[/QUOTE] Oh fuck, Steven, they're on to us

[QUOTE=Jelly;31971621]Yeah James Cameron and Steven Spielberg are lurking these forums looking for their next big movie idea.[/QUOTE] My Dog Died: The Movie

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Or more than one person had the shitty idea that was Mall Cop... If it was stolen from your friend, give him a slap from me.

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[QUOTE=Ninja Duck;31976384]I'm waiting for a TV show based on LMAO Pics.[/QUOTE] I'd probably laugh once every 3 episodes.

[QUOTE=Mxpklx;31971462]I don't actually think so. Because the work isn't copyrighted. It doesn't just automatically copyright every idea someone has.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.ipo.gov.uk/c-auto.htm[/url] [quote]So long as you have created and fixed, for example in writing, an original work that qualifies for copyright protection, that is it falls into one of the categories of material protected by copyright, you will have copyright protection without having to do anything to establish this. It is a requirement of various international conventions on copyright that copyright should be automatic with no need to register.[/quote] It applies in the UK, not sure about the US but I'd imagine it's similar there Also, this is interesting: [quote]Additionally, a creator could send himself or herself a copy by special delivery post (which gives a clear date stamp on the envelope), leaving the envelope unopened on its return (ensuring you also know what is inside each envelope in case you do this more than once). Alternatively you could lodge your work with a bank or solicitor. It is important to note, that this does not prove that a work is original or created by you. But it may be useful to be able to show the court that the work was in your possession at a particular date.[/quote] So that could come in handy at some point in someones life, to prove they had something in their possession at a particular time

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Peoples work is protected to a certain extent. If they take a photo for example and profit from it then you have some legal ground. As long as you can prove you own the rights to the photo. But if it isn't being used for profit and is floating around the internet then there isn't much you can do.

[QUOTE=Mxpklx;31971353]So, I've wondered this for a while now.... Does Facepunch have a copyright policy where you can't use or take other peoples work for commercial use without their consent? New Grounds does. I don't see why Facepunch can't. Trust me, I know how desperate and greedy those hollywood writers are. My friend who is a comic book artist decided to present his "Mall Cop" comic book series in hopes of turning it into a movie. They declined it, but two years later Paul Blart Mall Cop comes out. It's almost exactly the same as his comic book. Ever since then I've become paranoid about posting my stuff on the internet. Plus since it's unlawful to sue someone for an idea, I'm even more paranoid. My comic book writer friend did research on this topic and shared a whole bunch of other shit with me. So, any ideas facepunch admins?[/QUOTE] That's funny Mxpklx because I've wondered this for a while now.... Does Facepunch have a copyright policy where you can't use or take other peoples work for commercial use without their consent? New Grounds does. I don't see why Facepunch can't. Trust me, I know how desperate and greedy those hollywood writers are. My friend who is a comic book artist decided to present his "Mall Cop" comic book series in hopes of turning it into a movie. They declined it, but two years later Paul Blart Mall Cop comes out. It's almost exactly the same as his comic book. Ever since then I've become paranoid about posting my stuff on the internet. Plus since it's unlawful to sue someone for an idea, I'm even more paranoid. My comic book writer friend did research on this topic and shared a whole bunch of other shit with me. So, any ideas facepunch admins?

[QUOTE=Mxpklx;31971353]So, I've wondered this for a while now.... Does Facepunch have a copyright policy where you can't use or take other peoples work for commercial use without their consent? New Grounds does. I don't see why Facepunch can't.[/QUOTE] It's nothing to do with Facepunch. Most of the world has that policy. Copyright is automatic, and copyright laws apply online. Whether a website posts a statement about it, or whether you put a little (c) next to something, it makes no difference. As for suing for an idea, you can insure your thoughts by writing them out in detail and emailing them to yourself so that you have a permanent record from a certain past date. Illustrations or audio/video documentation provides an even more concrete claim. There is a percentage by which a concept can differ that lets potential thieves avoid trouble for breaching copyright, but there's not much you can do about that. The more unique your idea is, the more you'll be supported by copyright laws. If your friend really had a very similar concept to that shitty mall cop movie, he should have gone to a lawyer with this comics and so on and he would have had a case if it was clear they ripped him off.

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This is actually a good idea. Just in case.

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