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Post by sponson2003 on Apr 15, 2006 10:54:09 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on Apr 15, 2006 11:07:08 GMT -8
Cool, thanx, I may bid those.
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Apr 15, 2006 11:44:06 GMT -8
I have the second one, and i will probably bid on the first one. if you see the person winning is "cherylsean08" thats me!
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Post by Curtis on Apr 15, 2006 11:46:17 GMT -8
Ahh Excellent!! I'll Have to Bid on Those
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Post by sponson2003 on Apr 16, 2006 10:15:16 GMT -8
Hi again, Had a look at this seller's other items for sale and turns out there is quite a bit of other BC ferry postcards and photos, not just the books. Might bid on a few myself! Here is the link: search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtotemtreasuresQQhtZ-1Jack |
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Post by Mike C on Apr 16, 2006 11:38:39 GMT -8
Nice! I like a lot of those, I may bid on a few of those, too.
Thanx!
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 16, 2006 13:55:22 GMT -8
While we're on the subject, Could you all do me a favour by not buying from this ebay seller: search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZcaperrrrAll but one of his items currently up for auction use my photographs, were stolen from my Webshots.com site. Cheers, Graham |
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Post by Mike C on Apr 16, 2006 14:21:53 GMT -8
That tells you that he's too cheap to come up with his own. I agree, don't buy from that seller Fortunatly, there are no bids at this time. ;D   |
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Post by Shane on Apr 16, 2006 15:21:37 GMT -8
Thats pretty sad, taking someones pics and selling them just to make a few bucks.
People these days(Shaking my head in disappointment).
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Post by Guest on Apr 16, 2006 16:02:21 GMT -8
*** MODERATOR COMMENT: Please read Darren's later post, 4 posts down from this, for some clarification. I've edited out some stuff on this specific post, per Darren's wishes. *******
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To tsawwassenterminal:
I am the ebay seller.
First of all, WHICH photos are you talking about specifically? ALL of my items I am listing were items I won on different auctions. I sold the originals and had copies made, which I kept for myself and those are LISTED AS SUCH. No caveat emptor here. The current listings with photos are from lots in which I BOUGHT OR TOOK MYSELF (I have the NEGATIVES to prove it!!).
I have seen people copy my pictures from my listings and use them in their fotopic album AND webshots . Kstaspleton has used one of my pictuures for his site before I knew about it as well. I actually didn't mind, and he ended up giving me credit when I actually didn't need it, was just happy that he used one of the photos I obtained LEGITIMATELY.
I can provide a statement from the user confirming that I bought the images from them (they were actually 35mm slides and this excludes the postcards of course). I can even provide the listing number if need be. Also of note, these images are not copyrighted.
Regards,
Darren (totemtreasures)
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Post by Mike C on Apr 16, 2006 16:15:56 GMT -8
If you're totemtreasures, Guest, wow, you got some good stuff.
Tsawwassenterminal (I think) was refering to a man with the username of Caperrrr, are you him?
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Post by Darren on Apr 16, 2006 16:25:30 GMT -8
Hi Bby Teen,
This is Darren (totemtreasures) and I am familiar with caperrrr, have even bought from him!!
Thanks, there are some nice items up, I have all the books any many photos, postcards and RPPC's of the ferries and BC Steamships (CPR).
I cannot believe I have to do this, but I am in the process of scanning the negatives of two of the auctions currently listed, as well as the ORIGINAL photo of the Nanaimo with a copy along side for comparison purposes. These will be available to view on my fotopic site shortly.
I simply ask (including Shane) that you look at what I have to prove my position. There are two sides to every story and you are simply not getting all the information to make an informed opinion.
Regards,
Darren (totemtreasures)
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Post by Shane on Apr 16, 2006 16:42:34 GMT -8
I wasn't saying anything bad about you, I was talking about Caperrrr. I'm thinking about bidding on some of your items though, good stuff! Im really interested in getting that photo of the Kulleet. |
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Post by Darren on Apr 16, 2006 17:14:48 GMT -8
Oh boy, do I feel stupid!!!!! I clicked on the link and I realize exactly what Graham was saying. My apologies to you Graham. I dropped the ball on this one. Yes, it appears that caperrrr has in fact taken your photos and is trying to turn a profit from them. That is indeed a low act to commit. I do not know how to enable this feature, but I know that there are some people who have their images so when you right click on an image to save it, a box will appear that states it is copyrighted and cannot be saved. If you figure out how to do it, please let me know!! Again, sorry for the screw up!! Regards, Darren P.S. If I could delete that first post I'd do it in a heartbeat. Is there a moderator out there somewhere?? On a lighter note, have a look at two models in my collection, it will be easy to spot the one that is uncompleted. gallery142402.fotopic.net/1208caleodelueenoflbernincompleted.fotopic.net/ |
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Post by Mike C on Apr 16, 2006 17:47:15 GMT -8
Don't worry, that's okay.  ;D |
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Post by Darren on Apr 16, 2006 18:05:12 GMT -8
Yes, I finally got it. I think I have been on this computer too long...  I was doing a little (OK, ALOT) of surfing as I am familiar with this page. I saw that someome mentioned my listings and scrolled down a bit further to read the post that I originally replied to. Obviously, I now know what was meant and still feel somewhat emabarrassed over my incorrect reation. (Again sorry Graham!) I reiterate my agreement that caperrrr is comitting a very inappropriate and unethical action by stealing (yes stealing) Graham's photos. I'm not sure anything can be done, aside from spreading the word and not buying any of their items. Using the pictures for a desktop is one thing, but to print and try to re-sell is totally over the line. By the way Graham, I had a look at your galleries and enjoyed them very much. Just wish that there was a way to write protect them so that this does not happen again. Going back under my rock until the sun comes up. Regards, Darren |
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Post by guesto on Apr 16, 2006 18:20:13 GMT -8
Darren serves himself up some cold crow. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 16, 2006 18:40:59 GMT -8
Darren just gave us a fine example of humility and accountability.....rare things these days.
Good on you, Darren (who just might be the winner of the hypothetical "Guest of the week" contest......great imaginary prizes to be won).
ps
(for those other "guest of the week" hopefuls, here's the criteria for the award: a coherent guest-post, a username other than "guest", a relatively typo-free posting, and some legitimate constructive commentary to the threads. Aim high, and prove yourself to be a "real poster")
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Post by guesto on Apr 16, 2006 19:12:49 GMT -8
Global Moderator serves it up to guesto who feels like an unwanted outsider  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 16, 2006 19:30:04 GMT -8
Not at all, Mr/Ms Guesto......you are most welcome here.
Please participate, share your thoughts, give your opinion, tell us when you think any of us are wrong.....it's all welcome.
We're usually only harsh to the occasional troll and to those posts that lack any constructive content and are intended only to disrupt.
Test me on this one......
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Post by guesto on Apr 16, 2006 19:42:30 GMT -8
: ) Constructive! I have a username but can't seem to use it when not on my own computer. But I think Darren was honest about his points and I was only teasing. I will be bidding on that book myself. I think the winning bidder should scan the book and make a PDF if it can be done without to much damage to the book. - Guesto aka screamwriter aka Duane.
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 17, 2006 1:12:39 GMT -8
Yes, I finally got it. I think I have been on this computer too long... I was doing a little (OK, ALOT) of surfing as I am familiar with this page. I saw that someome mentioned my listings and scrolled down a bit further to read the post that I originally replied to. Obviously, I now know what was meant and still feel somewhat emabarrassed over my incorrect reation. (Again sorry Graham!) I reiterate my agreement that caperrrr is comitting a very inappropriate and unethical action by stealing (yes stealing) Graham's photos. I'm not sure anything can be done, aside from spreading the word and not buying any of their items. Using the pictures for a desktop is one thing, but to print and try to re-sell is totally over the line. By the way Graham, I had a look at your galleries and enjoyed them very much. Just wish that there was a way to write protect them so that this does not happen again. Going back under my rock until the sun comes up. Regards, Darren , Darren, I'm sure we've all made relatively similar mistakes in the past, and, based on what you were reacting to at the time, I'm sure that one of us just might have reacted the same way. Your immediate correction is apology enough. About Copyright, etc.: I am certainly anyting but a stickler when it comes to my intellectual property; in fact, when I first saw my pics on ebay I immediately felt flattered. That, though, was weeks ago, long past any reasonable grace-period for people trying to make money off of your intellectual property. Note: I have now reported this to ebay staff, and will now step back and let things resolve themselves; I generally have a policy of " Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," but I also consider almost a month of these auctions to be beyond " Small Stuff." Don't get me wrong (and I've posted about this recently), I leave those relatively-unprotected shots of mine on Webshots.com, with the original-size option (to be able to conform to any screen at the highest presentation quality), because I want people to be able to enjoy my work. The reason that my work is on the internet in the first place is that I want to promote the subject matter to the world, I want to inspire people to want to visit or read about my corner of the world. I've been given many gifts in life, not the least of which is living in Canada, and this is one small way that I can give-back. Cheers, Graham Johnson |
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Post by Darren on Apr 17, 2006 12:45:39 GMT -8
Graham: Thank you very much for your understanding. Thanks to the others who posted (Including the "digs") but this was the post I was waiting for. It makes this screw up much more bearable. What you have experienced, in having your photos stolen, has given me a "heads up" (As a seller) in regards to how I can do my part in keeping this user (caperrrr) from getting at others. I have dealt with this person before, but have not had a similar experience. Despite that, I have blocked this user from bidding on any of my auctions permanently. I will not do business with someone that profits at taking from a third party without consent or knowledge. Bad judgement and very bad practice. Let us know if you receive a resolution from ebay in regards to your matter. I, for one, am most interested in the outcome. Regards, Darren |
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Post by Scott on Apr 17, 2006 14:30:43 GMT -8
I noticed the photos on E-bay and they looked familiar as well, but I couldn't remember where I'd seen them.
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Post by bcfcbccsscollector on Apr 17, 2006 16:23:02 GMT -8
Well, After all this and HMCS Nanaimo's reference to "Guest of the week", I decided to register and after an exhaustive search, could not find the intro. section so.......... I'm Darren. I got a rather humbling experience through computer illiteracy (see above). I pop on this site from time to time and have decided to join. I live on Vancouver Island and chose the user ID "bcfcbccsscollector", as that is exactly what I am. I collect items from BC Ferries and B.C. Coastal Steamships (C.P.R.) As well, I sell on ebay under the user "totemtreasures". I grew up in Victoria and remember many trips across the straight, including the days of the 2 video game section by the stairs to the upper decks! One of my better experiences have been getting into the drydock in Esquimalt for a rather up close view of the Queens of Saanich, Nanaimo and Cowichan. Since I do not have the money Bill Gates does, I sell on ebay mainly so that I can finance further additions to my collection. Currently I have many various items from BC Ferries and the CPR, including hats, epaulettes, stateroom keys, menus (Including one from the "City of Vancouver"), porcelain, lighters and many postcards and real photo postcards. Also I have an 11 X 14 aerial photo of the Queen of Esquimalt at the Esquimalt Shipyard. Initially, I collected CPR items, and started collecting BC Ferries afterward. I have sold to a few users on this board and wish I could get some of it back now!! I still have a few things I do not need and will list at some point. Also in my collection are two scale models, the "City of Vancouver", 1:96 scale as it was originally built in 1962, and the "Queen of Alberni" 1:208 scale and as yet uncompleted. The links are above to these are above, as well as a few pics of my personal collection, growing slowly, but steadily. My collection can be seen at the link below. Regards, Darren community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=549593330&ran=24794 |
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