Attached Link: http://www.turbosquid.com

Before addressing the issues surrounding Amy, on behalf of Imagination Works (IW43D) I wish to personally and formally apologize to DAZ and Curious Labs for utilizing Posettes hand mesh in my model creation.

To the Poser community, please know that there I had no malicious intent to consciously deceive you, or DAZ. I can assure everyone that all questionable files have been replaced and that ALL IW models now contain only original IW mesh. Id like to thank Dan Farr, Chris Creek, and everyone at DAZ for their understanding in this matter. We very much appreciate their cooperation in working with us and their willingness to put this matter to rest and move on.

Im not trying to excuse my poor judgment, however, I would like to briefly explain how this incident occurred. I have been creating my own 3D models for the 3ds/max community for nearly a decade, and having just entered the Poser modeling arena last summer, found that it differs a great deal from what I have been accustomed to. The one thing I had trouble understanding (for example) is that people are able to create texture maps, or hair, or different features for a model, and then sell their wares in the marketplace. Essentially, people are creating a new and different model, (or a derivative thereof) from an existing model, which is not acceptable in the 3ds market IN ANY WAY. The problem with my using Posettes mesh for Amys hands stems from the misconception I had about selling 3D model derivatives in the Poser market. While I am QUITE CLEAR ON THIS ISSUE NOW, I thought that since Amy was created for Poser only, and Posette comes packaged with the Poser program, that it would be much the same as using the Poser hair or clothing that is provided with the Poser program (since everyone that owns a copy of Poser, also has a copy of Posette.) I didnt use Victorias hands, because she does not come in the Poser program. I wasnt using anything that all Poser users dont already have. I hope you followed that, or at least have a better understanding of how this all came about.

For those of you who have purchased Amy, please know that Amy is now available for download at Turbo Squid with the new mesh. We are aware of the collar problem and if you are having further problems, please contact knight@iw43d.com rather than posting in the forum, so that I may solve any problems youre having. I am sorry for the inconvenience this has caused all of you. Please know that we are making every attempt to compensate you for your trouble, and I think you will be pleased with what we have in mind. If you have any questions concerning anything else, please dont hesitate to contact pam@iw43d.com . Shes been a little swamped lately (you can well imagine) but will get back to you as soon as she possibly can.

I thank you all for your time, patience, and your understanding.

Sincerely,
Tom Knight
President,
Imagination Works

A very humble and sincere apology to some very special people whose efforts and kindness I will shall always be thankful for:

Turk ~ Beta Tester, Poser Guru, Friend (& Pams favorite STUD!)
Eric ~ Morph Master Extraordinaire & nicest person on planet earth.
Doug ~ Renderman Superhero & funniest guy we know (Except during The Simpsons.... No talking!)
Judith ~ Renderwoman, Texture Goddess, (& sales advisor)
Cath ~ Texture Map Queen whose 3D model renders look like photographs.
Roy ~ Early Beta Tester Remember us? We have something for you! : )
Phil ~ Lingerie Designer Extraordinaire & Poser Conversion Prince.
Pam ~ My Right Arm. Thanks for sticking around to clean up my mess.
Gene Flowers ~ Thanks for giving us the incentive to create so many Poser ready models.
TO ALL who have supported my work and all you pioneering spirits brave enough to try out the new guys stuff! (without any knowledge of my error.)

Anton ~ Thank you for looking out for your fellow artists, and for bringing this situation to our attention Better now than later and we thank you for clearing up a very bad mistake that could have been worse later. My sincere apologies to you as well, and much appreciation.

Wow, I am impressed with your honesty, candor, and integrity!

I am also glad to see this situation has resolved as a win/win for all concerned!

Cheers!
Jazz

understandable, and im glad you didnt get burned at the stake like some people would have liked to see. i still believe some people were taking far too much pleasure in trying to crucify you, and i think thats wrong - especially seeing that this is your first product. many people, especially with their first products, sometimes make a copyright blunder - i did, and so have MANY other well-known merchants in the store (im not going to name them, but i will if they are hypocritical enough to oppose this thread). seems to me that while they can usually be resolved quickly and painlessly, with no hard feelings on either side, there are some people who insist on making a huge issue about it. cheers, -gabriel

Glad to see this posted! Thanks Tom and Pam! "funniest guy we know"? you need to get out more. Doug "Don't call during the Simpsons" Sturk 8 PM Sundays 11 PM Weeknights

Would this have been acceptable use if something like Objaction Mover was required to convert the mesh first? Just curious... (labs) hehe..

Thank you for your apology and sincere offering of the truth. It's nice to see people face up to what has happened and show themselves capable of responsibility. Top notch Tom :) And Doug, I'm right there with ya. I'm a closet Simpson's fan myself ;) (and DBZ, but we won't go there LOL)