Surgeon could not be sued for copyright infringement unless you have registered and copyrighted your material. The internet is PUBLIC DOMAIN. Unless you watermark your material or disable the reading of source code it is fair game. Even if he did copy your material you should feel flattered that someone thought enough of it to use it on your site.
GET OVER IT!!!!!!
just dont deny it
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wow just when i thought you couldnt be any more stupid you say the internet is public domain, admitted further that you have copied it. The internet is not public domain, you bunch of idiots, why do you think they have the GPL.
Anything is copyright once you have made it, do you honestly think in that tiny brain of yours people have to buy the right to their own work? and you call me a moron, you complete idiot.
http://www.copyright.gov
http://www.copyright.gov/faq.html#q2
When is my work protected?
Your work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form so that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.
Do I have to register with your office to be protected?
No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work. See Circular 1, section Copyright Registration.
How long does copyright last?
The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, signed into law on October 27, 1998, amends the provisions concerning duration of copyright protection. Effective immediately, the terms of copyright are generally extended for an additional 20 years. Specific provisions are as follows:
* For works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection will endure for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. In the case of a joint work, the term lasts for 70 years after the last surviving author?s death. For anonymous and pseudonymous works and works made for hire, the term will be 95 years from the year of first publication or 120 years from the year of creation, whichever expires first;
* For works created but not published or registered before January 1, 1978, the term endures for life of the author plus 70 years, but in no case will expire earlier than December 31, 2002. If the work is published before December 31, 2002, the term will not expire before December 31, 2047;
* For pre-1978 works still in their original or renewal term of copyright, the total term is extended to 95 years from the date that copyright was originally secured. For further information see Circular 15a.
How much of someone else's work can I use without getting permission?
Under the fair use doctrine of the U.S. copyright statute, it is permissible to use limited portions of a work including quotes, for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarly reports. There are no legal rules permitting the use of a specific number of words, a certain number of musical notes, or percentages of a work. Whether a particular use qualifies as fair use depends on all the circumstances. See Circular 21 and FL 102.
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I have the proof and the law states clearly its not allowed so say what you want, insult me and be stupid, call me an arsehole, you have plagurised my site, been caught out and its pathetic what you have done afterwards.
Any further contact will be done from me to your solicitor/attourney (if it comes to that) to surgeon or whatever your real name is and if your too young then it will have to be dealt with via your parents.
Anything is copyright once you have made it, do you honestly think in that tiny brain of yours people have to buy the right to their own work? and you call me a moron, you complete idiot.
http://www.copyright.gov
http://www.copyright.gov/faq.html#q2
When is my work protected?
Your work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form so that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.
Do I have to register with your office to be protected?
No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work. See Circular 1, section Copyright Registration.
How long does copyright last?
The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, signed into law on October 27, 1998, amends the provisions concerning duration of copyright protection. Effective immediately, the terms of copyright are generally extended for an additional 20 years. Specific provisions are as follows:
* For works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection will endure for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. In the case of a joint work, the term lasts for 70 years after the last surviving author?s death. For anonymous and pseudonymous works and works made for hire, the term will be 95 years from the year of first publication or 120 years from the year of creation, whichever expires first;
* For works created but not published or registered before January 1, 1978, the term endures for life of the author plus 70 years, but in no case will expire earlier than December 31, 2002. If the work is published before December 31, 2002, the term will not expire before December 31, 2047;
* For pre-1978 works still in their original or renewal term of copyright, the total term is extended to 95 years from the date that copyright was originally secured. For further information see Circular 15a.
How much of someone else's work can I use without getting permission?
Under the fair use doctrine of the U.S. copyright statute, it is permissible to use limited portions of a work including quotes, for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarly reports. There are no legal rules permitting the use of a specific number of words, a certain number of musical notes, or percentages of a work. Whether a particular use qualifies as fair use depends on all the circumstances. See Circular 21 and FL 102.
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I have the proof and the law states clearly its not allowed so say what you want, insult me and be stupid, call me an arsehole, you have plagurised my site, been caught out and its pathetic what you have done afterwards.
Any further contact will be done from me to your solicitor/attourney (if it comes to that) to surgeon or whatever your real name is and if your too young then it will have to be dealt with via your parents.
Eyeronik, you are over-reacting. I've looked at both sites and there are similarities, but you can say that about half the sites on the web. This particular style is used on many websites. As to content, both sites deal with what is essentially the same game engine. You could hardly expect content to be much different.
Proving copyright infringement is much more difficult than you would imagine. Particularly since you have suffered no monetary loss. You should be flattered someone thinks enough of your site to model their's after yours and let it go at that.
Proving copyright infringement is much more difficult than you would imagine. Particularly since you have suffered no monetary loss. You should be flattered someone thinks enough of your site to model their's after yours and let it go at that.
Eyeronik
apart from the discussion who copied what from who:
This is a statement from you own website :
"Surgeon from .map has plagurised this site, and now is bad mouthing me because i found out, terrific."
Not exactly the course of events is it??
My advice before taking any further actions; please read the state law about spreading lies and don't forget to check you own statements .
Regards
Nijnrich[/quote]
apart from the discussion who copied what from who:
Hmm in this complete thread there is only one person using the words a**holes and stupid in his/her replies when referring to the parties concerned and that's you!I have the proof and the law states clearly its not allowed so say what you want, insult me and be stupid, call me an arsehole, you have plagurised my site, been caught out and its pathetic what you have done afterwards
This is a statement from you own website :
"Surgeon from .map has plagurised this site, and now is bad mouthing me because i found out, terrific."
Not exactly the course of events is it??
My advice before taking any further actions; please read the state law about spreading lies and don't forget to check you own statements .
Regards
Nijnrich[/quote]
Just shut up or keep it private
Eyeronik, why are you posting all this on the nice MOHAA forum? What you're talking about is at best only partially true and if you want to discuss the contents of this site than do so with Surgeon by e-mail or whatsoever and don't run down on this site as a whole. I think you're just slandering to get attention because you're always making problems on any website you can find and insulting everyone you encounter.
Fine. Then keep your g*dd**n word.not coming back to this rip off
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Eyeronik,
Have you noticed that alot of mapping or modding sites use something that looks like this site. Including Gamespy, what are you gonna do? Sue them, This site is not a copy because I know Surgeon and I know that he is not a thief, so why don't you just go to your forums and sulk there.
Surgeon,
Carry on with this site, it is one of the best MOHAA sites and you should ignore little insignificant, jelous people like eyeronik.
Great Job Surgeon!
Have you noticed that alot of mapping or modding sites use something that looks like this site. Including Gamespy, what are you gonna do? Sue them, This site is not a copy because I know Surgeon and I know that he is not a thief, so why don't you just go to your forums and sulk there.
Surgeon,
Carry on with this site, it is one of the best MOHAA sites and you should ignore little insignificant, jelous people like eyeronik.
Great Job Surgeon!
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