http://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=1158015&Start=7&Sectionid=1&filter_genre_id=0&WhatsNew=Yes

Im not sure Dawn..i left a thread in the copyright forum wondering the same thing. What a nerve this ones got.

Wow!..watching this thread.

I just had to look and when I went to close the window, my browser informed me it was trying to close the window anyway! I use an ISP specific multi tabbed browser - I think it may be similar to Mozilla or Firefox. As for the copyright issue - it's a bit of a puzzle.

Is it an actual prog picture? It could be just a joke. I got the closing window message, too with IE6.

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Yes, it is Dudley's latest one...........

Good lord ... that just makes me sick. :(

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When it says " For Prog the boy with many faces" what does that mean? But they sure live up to the name of character assasin.

Has anyone contacted Dudley about this?

Yes, I did..........

The account for it seems to be new(ish). This might just be someone's attempt to yank a chain or pull a leg.

It's a joke?

from the statement left it sounds to me like someone Prog had previously accused of theft.... But thats just a theory...

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I think it was a user account set up just for that image, most likely someone with a grudge.

I'm lost, what did someone steal a prog picture then claim it their own and dedicate it to prog? Surely that can't be it but that's what I'm figuring out based on the thread here. Seems like that would be something not meant to be sneaky at all, more of a warning....but hey what do I know I'm not even sure what's going on!

um, since the pic has been pulled, it might be an idea to explain what was in it. both for the curious and the newbie who might not know better (since i have no clue at all what was done, i don't know how obvious it is).

it was a pic with "prog" crossed out on the bottom left-hand corner.

Thank you Ann, I for one hate to see this happen to one of the nicest guys here at Rosity. Duds just don't deserve this kind of childish pranks. We love you Duds.......

repost of what I said LOL...I couldnt edit it well this is a pathetic immature attempt for a small person to try and pull Dudley into an intellectual debate about art. The point here is that this person is unarmed in that debate so there's no point to bothering. Dudley has put up with this person now for months... creating accounts as fast as rendo can pull them and doing things like this over and over with the maturity of a 4 year old. Honestly its nothing to worry about...its just an immature person looking for attention. He thinks that by doing these things and stealing Dudley's art and making these images he's going to somehow expose Dudley has not being an artist...or embarrass him or maybe chase him off. Honestly I haven't figured out his point but he keeps doing this to Dudley as well as leaving nasty comments on his images etc. At this point I personally think its best to just ignore this person...if you see a new account with a post like this report it and move on by...the person wants the attention. We actually think its the same person that caused a fight with Calum way back when that used to have the username Edmundo something or other. Funny enough that person used to be in the Hot 20 etc and Dudley was always impressed by his work as was I and we all were nice to him. For some reason he has decided that messing with Dudley would be fun and so hence that's what this childish man has decided to do. I wouldn't worry about it...in the end it comes down to someone who feels that they are not getting enough attention and I guess for some reason they feel that is Dudley's fault. My thought is if he spent all the energy he wastes being a schmuck into his own artwork maybe he would be a better person and artist for it. At the end of the day Dudley is just an everyday person...that enjoys making images and redheads and using his friends products etc and uses it as a way to relax...he has NEVER claimed to be an artist in any form...doesn't ask for votes....doesn't worry about the Hot 20...he just does what he loves and shares his images with the people he cares about...so if he needs to be outed for that or "character assassinated" then there that's the low down and now you know LOL HUGS and thanks to everyone for thinking of him I know he appreciates the thoughts and friendship :O) ann :O) Message edited on: 02/15/2006 21:44

NP 1010 he is a sweetheart and like a brother to me and I for one am a bit sick of all the drama and silliness that seems to always find him...wish people would just leave him be...if ya dont like him fine..be mature and dont look at his art then...or if you have something constructive and helpful to say then say it but this whole attitude of being on some sort of vendeta against him is silly...I always thought this website was for adults...but maybe Im wrong :O(

HUGGLES!!! and again I know Dudley thinks highly of so many here...and he loves the friends he has made as well as being able to share and grow with everyone...and no matter who WAH's about him... that wont change :O)

ann :O)

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I saw the image posted right before I went to work this morning (a rarity I had 2 minutes of time), and as crass and redundant as this 'character assasin_1" post was, it appears to me the only character he is assasinating is him/herself. Simply ripping off an image and crossing out Prog's signature shows me this person is just trying to vent their own personal frustrations publically. All the history of events would suggest the fact this person is indeed disgruntled and completely void of any positive output, and makes him/herself pleased with the notion of trying to ruffle feathers in a zoo with no birds (ok, the metaphor was bad, but give some points for originality. LOL!). This would leave me to believe that this person is a partial stalker with an obsessive/compulsive disorder compelled to try to disillusion and bewilder those in an attempt to create a massive wave of instant recognition. As Ann says, these actions are to be ignored as they aren't even decent copyright infringements but simply stupid actions from someone who is suffering from some sort of unknown condition. I really feel for those who stoop to such all time lows, and perhaps the only way to really combat this problem is to look out for our friends and to spot this kind of activity and just call it plain dumb. The force of negativity is always easier to gravitate to than the positive pole, and that's what makes happy, beautiful people stronger in this world. Dudley is indeed the epitome of positivity on this site, and his encouragement, high spirit, guidance, selflessness, generority, humor, and incredible artistic quality leads quite a few of us to better ourselves and to have fun on this site meeeting people and sharing with each other. I believe this to be his mission statement, and those who disagree simply don't know what he's about. And regarding the insinuation that Dudley is not an artist....Laffs. That's like saying the Pope has no faith and that G.W.B. doesn't have any oil. Pa-Lease! LOL! Like anything else worthwhile in this world; he learned, was self motivated, had creativity and talent from the start, and displays his passion graphically and worked very hard to get where he is today. Yet, he still has time for others and helps them grow and find their own creative paths. I know because I was one of these people from the start and had no real working knowledge of creating digital still images even though I was working in 3D for games since 1994. His inspiration and thought of detail became mine, and even though his style and mine are worlds apart, I care about what I do and for those who view it. I can't even post an image without wondering if Dudley would like it or not; and that, folks, is a lasting impression from a mentor who truly cares about the craft and his audience. Please just ignore the jokers and carry on like normal, for jealousy and frustration runs rampant on this site and it's more comical than damaging most of the time. To fly into an outrage over this spectacle would be giving it more attention and recognition than it's worth. The images will be deleted as they are posted from this person (or people), and it's nice to know that so many have the respect to report the adamant theft and disrespect we are seeing today. God bless you, Dudley, and please carry on. As a very famous and influential man once said, "Please, forgive them Father, for they know not how to render". (Ok, I embelished a bit on that one LOL!). Keep it real, have understanding, and try to put the silliness behind you. One sick fish doesn't mess up my tuna sandwich, and nor should it affect you, either. -Shardz-

I see. The typical troll...

LOL well I wasn't saying I didn't think he was an artist...but having talked to him over the last 2 years...he doesn't think he is. He gets held to scrutiny like he is some professional sitting at his PC all day doing commissioned jobs or doing this for a living and that just isn't the case. He puts in an image characters and creations from those he cares about with his style flair and zest. Those that are always telling him he needs to grow or change his style...experiment etc...seem to be holding him to some sort of standards that he himself has no care to achieve...he just wants to do what he loves the way he wants to do it....the same I am sure can be said for the rest of us LOL :O) While some of us muddle through finding our own style he has found a style and look to his images that fits him and compliments his taste in other art forms such as music. I cant for the LIFE OF ME figure out why he is the only one that needs to change to suit others on this site. I have never had someone give me comments on my images like he gets...not once...and mine are unimaginative and remedial ....so I say you wanna heckle someone come heckle me as I actually do have no talent ROFL He has more talent and creativity in his pinky than I do period LOL...but has NEVER EVER once acted elitist or nasty to anyone like so many others DO on this site. He is giving of his time even when that means not getting much sleep etc...and always is there with a helpful suggestion or input or tips etc if someone ever wants them. Let be honest that's how MOST of us met him "hey sorry to bother you...how the heck do you paint that amazing hair in your images" LOL---that was my brilliant way of meeting him HAHAHA...and without hesitation he answered me back with links to tutorials ..enthusiasm...honesty....and an extension of friendship which has lasted since. Anyone wondering why he gets so many comments...well hmm....he talented and most people that come on this site end up seeing his art within the first week and admiring his talent just as so many do with Ravnheart etc...the difference is he ACTUALLY takes the time to get to know every one of those people...and to encourage them :O) So my thoughts....LEAVE MY DUDLEY ALONE HAHAHA :O) or Ill sick Iggy after ya snickers Anyway as I said ignoring it is the best thing we can do...and maybe like with any child once this person stops getting attention and quiets down from his tantrum he will just give it up and go take a nap :O) giggle HUGS!!!! ann :O)

'Sorry, someone has deleted that item.' And I can't find 'character_assasin_1'. Banned, I suppose, and this time I discover my head to mods :)

ROOOOOOOOFL @ Ann :insert meanie face here and growls: Well, I dont get comments like that either... but then again Im A: Mean and fight back in my comments and B: I aint that good LOL So I will conclude its jealousy. Which is what Ive said all along. But I agree, I think ignoring the unbalanced little man is the best thing to do. And that concludes my rant for today... errr I think. O.o