Relentless Copycat
October 5th, 2006 Filed in: News & Updates Jump to commentsA fellow visitor contacted me today regarding my Illustrator tutorials being ripped by a web development company, called Prowebb. This is not the first time my work has been STOLEN. It shocked me when I’m being doubted about not being the original author of the materials. When I kindly asked for my work to be taken off their website, the response I got in return was: “How do I know you are the original owner of the content.” How can I prove it? Well, some of the tutorial screenshots have my logo on it.
It is illegal to publish any copyright material on a website without giving credit and being authorized to do so. Besides the law, there is also an ethical aspects involved. All people, not just designers, know the basic concept of claiming work that is not yours to be established as stealing. You can be inspired by someone else’s work but don’t steal. Your actions reflect your personality, and to certain extent, your capabilities. Ironically, this company is providing web design and development services.
The last email I got from them was: “I will have the tutorials you mentioned below modified to insure they are not breaking any laws.” So, does this mean it is ok to steal, as long you can find a way to around the laws?
Final Update & Conclusion
Oct 27, 2006
Prowebb has finally accepted my request and removed all my tutorials on their site. And as I promised, I have removed all screen captures and links that are referenced to Prowebb in my post. Thank you for all your support. You guys have made a difference.
October 12th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Congrats on getting them to take all YOUR stuff down! ;)
I’m confused though… why is a web design ‘firm’ offering tutorials on their site anyway? Isn’t that an oxymoron? LOL! “Hey, we want you to pay us to design your site, but we’ll offer FREE ways to do things yourself!!”
Uhh… LOL! Hmmm….
July 31st, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Heya!!
see filmsbuy.com site with thousands movies for downloads!! it is legal or no?
April 16th, 2007 at 12:56 am
E grande io ha trovato il vostro luogo! Le info importanti ottenute! ))
January 2nd, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Hope to some more great art and tutorials this year !
January 2nd, 2007 at 8:29 pm
So, does this mean it is ok to steal, as long you don’t break the laws?
January 2nd, 2007 at 8:25 pm
oh my god they do still have your tuts on their site.
“Illustrator Tutorial Create 3D Fruits using revolve effect” - its a copy of the “3D Bowl” tut. You need to seriously kick their butts and sue them!
November 17th, 2006 at 11:17 am
Actually, the 3D orb is still there…
November 17th, 2006 at 9:15 am
It’s so bad!!
November 9th, 2006 at 12:06 am
The issue has been resolved, so please don’t bug them any more.
Thanks for supporting.
November 8th, 2006 at 6:56 pm
Can you post the site, so I can send some kind words to them.