honestly by mezzo.

I feel terrible whining like this, sorry. But the thing is, I've seen several of my drawings traced/copied by other users here on colors 3D. This has happened 4 times during the past month, at least what I've seen with my own eyes... I've tried asking these users to credit me or to delete the pics but I've not been answered. I even tried reporting some of the pics, no good.
Does this happen to everyone? Should I just get used to it or leave? I don't want drama, just needed to vent a bit.

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CatMi

12 Apr, 2013, 9:01 pm

Show those Beetchez who's boss or you would just have to get used to it :] thats all i can say

Telefrancais

12 Apr, 2013, 9:05 pm

Tell me the artists and we'll help report girl! :D

Neeshy

12 Apr, 2013, 9:07 pm

Don't just report the pic. E-mail colors. I got my art stolen aswell. It wasn't nice. But the best thing you can do is send a e-mail about these users. I hope it helps. Vist colors!live.com, That way you can get there e-mail address

-Symphonic

12 Apr, 2013, 9:12 pm

My god, it's happening to me too... Really, I try to confront each and everyone of them any chance I see. I can't really come up with a better solution..

mezzo.

12 Apr, 2013, 9:14 pm

Neeshy: Thanks, I hadn't thought about that. I'll try sending an e-mail~
I don't want to do things like sending people to report pics, it just creates more sadness and unnecessary drama. (Although, I guess I'm already causing drama by posting this...)

Polyamory

12 Apr, 2013, 9:14 pm

Yeah, go to the online gallery and personally report them. Stealing is the best form of flattery..

Mr. Karl

12 Apr, 2013, 9:23 pm

@mez-zo; you should edit this painting description to include the names of that accounts who copied your art without permision and didnt even gave credits to you, as well the name of copied art. If you do it, we will be able to find them and support you reporting them for good sake of gallery.

This need many reports to works.

Proxy Wonderland

12 Apr, 2013, 9:23 pm

B-but they're so mean, they just love your drawings so much they would want to trace it. Don't cry/vent I wouldn't know what to do either if I was in your position :T I'm sorry I wasn't any help, but I really want to do something to make you feel better :<

pucca-the-tree

12 Apr, 2013, 9:26 pm

Yep, its happened to me before.-_-; But dont just let it slide, send colors an e-mail about the users. They should be given credit for your amazing talent!^-^

toffee

12 Apr, 2013, 9:27 pm

You should definitely e-mail the Support team. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you because I've never really experienced this. Sorry that you have to deal with such crap though. :c

emoji-

12 Apr, 2013, 9:32 pm

you'll get through it, I promise :)

Mat972

12 Apr, 2013, 9:43 pm

Wow. Weird and cool in the same time because people copy yours paintings but they don't give you credit :/

SeaGlass

12 Apr, 2013, 10:02 pm

I hope you dont leave. You're a wonderful artist & I really love the things you make :/
If I were you I'd do every option I could, I'd report the thieves, email colors! about it, possibly get your stuff copyrighted & sue anyone who takes your work (although thats complicated..)
If anyone posed as the real creator of my work & I wanted to prove myself. I decided, that in the beginning of each of my painting's replays I'd write my name & that I created it, that way anyone who took my work, copied it, erased my sig & then uploaded it wouldn't have proof that they were the original creator, of course it doesn't work against tracers but... thats the best I could think of ._.

Florene

12 Apr, 2013, 10:37 pm

Yeah miyuki-chan had this problem,too.i´ll told you the same : they´re copie your pics cause they will never be like you : amazing and it´s not ok,when they copie your hard works,i hate this. contact the collectinger //my version// collecting smiles/colors 3d! webside and tell them your problem.i´m sure they will help you,i can contact them,too. so do anything! can u tell me the name from the persons which copie your pictures? i´d like to speak with them,too...hehhh hate this type of guyz T-T

Florene

12 Apr, 2013, 10:40 pm

don´t think i´d like to be unpolite,but it´s much better to contact them at first,before you contact the collectinger,so speak with them again /polite...he-hem/ and tell them,that you´d like to contact them when they wouldn´t delete the copies yeah =p?

MothofLamplight

12 Apr, 2013, 10:40 pm

I experience the same problem. Especially recently. It's frustrating, I know... But it happens to a lot of people. Here's the thing though- the tracers will never be as good as the original artist. You could draw circles around those creeps! E-mailing colors DOES help. Trust me. You can get through it :3

Florene

12 Apr, 2013, 10:42 pm

oh and you need a sing,so when you´ve got it,you can say that´s yours cause that´s your sign.but a very cuti yes? xp

otacon

12 Apr, 2013, 10:52 pm

who cares! it use to happen to me but i could care less, thieves know in their hearts they're and so will everyone else

mezzo.

12 Apr, 2013, 11:05 pm

Ok, I've sent an e-mail and told about the problem. Now all that's left is to see what happens... I'm expecting good results~
Thank you everyone for your support ; v ; I feel better already after reading your comments 'u'

Dami

12 Apr, 2013, 11:38 pm

if only they made a update where u can lock ur art so no1 can copy

oneupmushroom

12 Apr, 2013, 11:48 pm

One thing I know is: You deserve to complain about this. Art thievery is disgusting! I think the other users gave you better advice than I could, though.

Wonder Nova

13 Apr, 2013, 12:05 am

I had a friend who experienced the same, and he said that it sucks. He's still here, though, and I know many (like myself) would miss you if you left. I don't know that anyone has suggested this yet, but I think when you find such a picture, you should write down the username and after failing to "establish communication" post a list of the usernames so we might collectively report the picture in question and get something done. <:3 I don't know if this helps, but I hope it does.

birdy

13 Apr, 2013, 12:29 am

I've had a few people copy some of my work too. One of them did credit me which was nice.

People say it's a compliment when people copy you. But it is very frustrating when someone tries to pass off your work as their own.

LovelyAntlers

13 Apr, 2013, 1:27 am

; ^ ; dont go! i love your art. im sure colors can do something about it.

Aizume Bluetail

13 Apr, 2013, 3:32 am

You should report them as stolen art. I'm sure the Colors! staff would see to getting it removed.

DerpyMcFly

13 Apr, 2013, 6:46 am

well they say immitation is the greatest form of flattery, but yeah giving credit where credits due would be nice, but not everyone is that responsible, so try not to take it too personally because you're the original. you're a leader while everyone else are followers. Have pride in yourself and more so for what you do

shininimus

13 Apr, 2013, 1:09 pm

like it then we will go into yours likes and see it then report it

soraxcloud

13 Apr, 2013, 6:01 pm

It sucks but there isen't a whole lot you can do about it. Just try to think of it as a form of flatery and report any you come across. I will help if I see any!

zombielolcats

13 Apr, 2013, 8:26 pm

i think you've basically done all you can. :< it would be nice if there was a 'no download' option that could possibly prevent the tracing from happening.. but even then, those people who are too lazy to build their skills themselves will always feed off the talent of great artists like yourself. :< i guess just keep doing what ur doing? and if i see a trace of one of your drawings i'll def report/ comment on it. good luck!

-M9A1R8I-

17 Apr, 2013, 12:41 am

Someone actually HAS my account, and are messing it up wth CRA.PPY LIES, i told everyone it wasnt me though :D

Eric_Cross_499

24 Jan, 2018, 9:39 am

i dont get any likes or follows because of people like that >:l

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