Forum: Poser - OFFICIAL


Subject: Yes ... but is it ethical?

bitplayer opened this issue on Jan 08, 2003 ยท 67 posts


atthisstage posted Wed, 08 January 2003 at 11:46 AM

Since the other thread is locked, I have to respond to the arguments there here, but they still apply. (BTW: why was the thread locked?) To the member who responded to my assessment about models for sale of 57 Chevys: many of the models and textures you name say "FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE" Immaterial. If I put on a production of, say, Jesus Christ Superstar and dont bother telling MTI, who controls the licencing of performances of the work, they'll shut me down, whether it's for profit or a free-admittance performance. It's still theft. To the member who asked about Martian Manhunter's handle: DC has indeed registered the name as a trademark. It's immaterial whether or not our MM is a green shapeshifter or not. It's still theft. Companies may look the other way when it comes to fan sites, but does that make it okay? Sorry, no. You cannot assume there's tacit agreement. By the strict letter of the law, it's still theft.