Forum: Freestuff


Subject: Someone impersonating me and malicious freebies

Phoenix1966 opened this issue on Sep 13, 2008 · 22 posts


Phoenix1966 posted Sat, 13 September 2008 at 1:35 PM

Hi there:

For the last, few weeks, I have been offering clothing fits of popular items to the GND2 and GND4 morphs. They've been in the Freestuff area here, linking to my account at ShareCG.

It was brought to my attention today that someone there has started to impersonate me, using a similar name, outright stolen the pictures and items, changed the python script that I included (to create empty FBM channels in clothing) into a  malicious script that damages the user's runtimes.

If you have enjoyed or used my freebies, please make sure that you check that it is actually from me: Phoenix1966, as I suspect this person will just create a new account and try again since the file in question has just been removed. 

Makes me a little angry and sad when all I wanted to do was offer something that the community might find useful.


Alisa posted Sat, 13 September 2008 at 2:06 PM

Oh, that's AWFUL!!  I'm so sorry this has happened!  :-(

Cheers,
Alisa

RETIRED HiveWire 3D QAV Director


Phoenix1966 posted Sat, 13 September 2008 at 2:11 PM

Yeah, I just don't want anyone to have their runtimes damaged because they thought they were downloading something from me. 


Alisa posted Sat, 13 September 2008 at 3:51 PM

Thanks for letting everyone know!

Cheers,
Alisa

RETIRED HiveWire 3D QAV Director


bobbystahr posted Sat, 13 September 2008 at 5:37 PM

Jebus why don't a**holes like that just get a real life...sorry to hear and hope the vandal gets banned from sharecg. If you send me a private IM with the culptrits name I could get your concerns to jumpy's attention as she has a 'sorta' relationship business wise with the head honcho over there and maybe have a bit more weight behind getting them banned.. ...

 

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I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again



 

 

 

 

 


kristinf posted Sun, 14 September 2008 at 12:58 PM

It is back up there as Phoenix1967 :rolleyes:

"I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end" - Margaret Thatcher 1989


kristinf posted Sun, 14 September 2008 at 3:55 PM

...ummm 'There' being ShareCG by the way :)  I reported it.

"I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end" - Margaret Thatcher 1989


bobbystahr posted Sun, 14 September 2008 at 4:56 PM

Gotcha...I translate english to english, heh heh heh.. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again



 

 

 

 

 


Phoenix1966 posted Sun, 14 September 2008 at 5:11 PM

This guy's just got too much time on his hands...

Guess I'll have to move the freebies somewhere else... :( 


Faery_Light posted Sun, 14 September 2008 at 5:36 PM

Sheesh!!! I have a bunch of freebies there too. Hope the idiot doesn't take a notion to impersonate more folks. Well I'm looking into getting hosting at another site with lots of space so I will probably move mine. Hope you get the (@$#%#%$^) fried!


Let me introduce you to my multiple personalities. :)
     BluEcho...Faery_Light...Faery_Souls.


bobbystahr posted Sun, 14 September 2008 at 6:21 PM

A real pity this is happening to them as, I as a Moderator having to approve all this great stuff, find it the fastest and least problematic of the free sites...no frigging countdowns or sign up and believe me they got old instantly *heh heh heh,Slips back outa grumpy mode...*I have requested an Admin look into this from our side, like maybe getting the dud banned from sharecg as well...they should be able to filter that I'd think.. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again



 

 

 

 

 


kristinf posted Mon, 15 September 2008 at 4:29 AM

I received a response very quickly from Jacob Heller at ShareCG.  I am most impressed.

"Thanks--we removed this from the site due to your warning."

"I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end" - Margaret Thatcher 1989


bobbystahr posted Mon, 15 September 2008 at 9:32 AM

Maybe no need for intercession on our part then...thanks for your actions on this issue kristinf...very larger community spirit minded of you...kudos.. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again



 

 

 

 

 


Phoenix1966 posted Mon, 15 September 2008 at 4:10 PM

Thanks  to those reporting "his" work.

But I am hesitant to post any new ones, because he'll just do it again. And I liked ShareCG because it was easy and free to upload, and didn't require people to join to download or have any of those annoying pop-ups... 


ThunderStone posted Mon, 15 September 2008 at 4:17 PM

Phoenix1966, if you are scared or hesitant to post any new ones, then the maggot has won.  The only way to defeat this scum is to be defiant of him/her. You can still post it here on Renderosity. That maggot would not dare to copy or do anything in such a vigilant and secure environment. 


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bobbystahr posted Mon, 15 September 2008 at 6:23 PM

TS...we don't host the freebies...just the link. That's why folks use sharecg....no webpage to do it from generally.. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again



 

 

 

 

 


ThunderStone posted Mon, 15 September 2008 at 6:51 PM

Ohhhh, I see.... yeah, you're right about that, bobbystahr. Forgot about that.... smack self upside the head . But I still stand by what I said. You can't give those maggots the pleasure of seeing you cowering.


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Poser: Poser 11.3 ...... Units: inches or meters depends on mood
Bryce: Bryce Pro 7.1.074
Image Editing: Corel Paintshop Pro
Renderer: Superfly, Firefly

9/11/2001: Never forget...

Smiles are contagious... Pass it on!

Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

 


bobbystahr posted Mon, 15 September 2008 at 8:33 PM

I agree, sharecg seem to be on to this guy and he'll soon run out of ways to sneak in.. patience I say.. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again



 

 

 

 

 


ThunderStone posted Mon, 15 September 2008 at 8:44 PM

:b_grin:

patience  with a smile


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Poser: Poser 11.3 ...... Units: inches or meters depends on mood
Bryce: Bryce Pro 7.1.074
Image Editing: Corel Paintshop Pro
Renderer: Superfly, Firefly

9/11/2001: Never forget...

Smiles are contagious... Pass it on!

Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

 


nyguy posted Tue, 16 September 2008 at 9:14 AM

This is part of the reason why I don't post my freebies on other sites, I have had this happen in the past also with my light script. This is also why my freebies are members only on my website.

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Phoenix1966 posted Wed, 17 September 2008 at 1:40 AM

I've posted a couple of new ones over there yesterday, minus the python script, told folks how they can obtain it if they need it, etc. and all that's happened are some low ratings appeared. So maybe that was "him" taking a little jab at me. As long as no one's runtimes are damaged in "my" name, that's fine with me. 😄

 


ThunderStone posted Wed, 17 September 2008 at 6:27 AM

Glad to see that you are standing up to the maggot. This is a sure sign that you're successful... Someone is very envious of your good works. Keep it up!

TS


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Poser: Poser 11.3 ...... Units: inches or meters depends on mood
Bryce: Bryce Pro 7.1.074
Image Editing: Corel Paintshop Pro
Renderer: Superfly, Firefly

9/11/2001: Never forget...

Smiles are contagious... Pass it on!

Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday