A long, but necessary speech about reposting

[uglybusiness]

Hi, guys. :)

You have noticed that in each art post that I make, I add this note asking not to repost my wallpapers anywhere. (Well, at least most of you have, and I'm grateful for that. ♥) However, there are some folks that either miss, or choose to ignore that note. It occured to me that maybe those who do so don't really understand the reasons

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[bl_graphics]

I think that pretty much sums it up perfectly. Well written! Now hopefully the message will get across, at least I sincerely hope it does. I know this is a main struggle for you and a lot of other people.

I just still can't believe people were blatant enough to actually use them in ads. *shakes head*

[uglybusiness]

Thank you, honey! *hugs*

I think that's because my unfortunate Buffy manip is all over the internet now ("thanks" to FanPop!) that everyone probably just assumes it's an official promo, or something. :(

[leloo]

I'm so sorry this keeps happening to you!!! I almost always expect to see your stuff if I'm at a market and there's related products (like mugs and stuff) but FORTUNATELY I have not yet found any :)

I did however, come across a signature image on a MAKEUP forum (lol of all places) that had your Buffy wallpaper in it (you know the one). I was going to let you know but because you weren't around - and because of the nature of the forum where I saw it - I didn't consider it as urgent as had it been an actual re-post. I hope you understand what I mean :) Let me know if you want to know more about this :)

[uglybusiness]

Thanks for your support, sweetie. :)

Well, to tell you the truth, I think that that Buffy wall is a lost cause. It's all over the internet and too many people are using it for me to try and stop them. :( If you could ask that person to change their sig, I'd appreciate it - but if that would be too much trouble for you, then just let them be.

*hugs*

[leloo]

LOL ok, so I never actually noticed what username this person uses, because I came across the signature so many times while browsing the place. I'm only a new member there, so I don't actually really know anyone yet.

So I went there now to get the signature to show you, and I cannot find it. Either she's changed her signature, or I'm just looking in the wrong places.

Anyway, next time I come across it, I'll make sure I save it so I can show you :)

[mysteryof]

боже, до чего дошло
Оль, сочувствую(((

[uglybusiness]

Сюр полнейший %(
Спасибо :)

[mysteryof]

не то слово)) кто-то тебе откровенно карму портит со стороны (

[artemis10002000]

Woah, I heard before from your posts and those of other artists that stolen art is a big problem, but I had no idea there is so much money made with it :( To think they actually use it in TV advertisements! Yeah, I can get that Ebay sellers might be a bit shady on copyright, but you'd think ad filmmakers would make sure the stuff they use is legitimate!

[uglybusiness]

It's really a big problem for fanartists, basically there is a little illegal 'industry' based on using stolen fanart. :(
And I agree, that's just bizarre!

[shapinglight]

I'm very sorry this keeps happening to you. I so appreciate your beautiful work and that you share it with us, and it makes me sad to learn that some people treat it and you with so little respect.

[uglybusiness]

Thank you for your kind words and support!