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09/30/2008 02:55:34 PM · #1 |
Long story short, I need help catching a MySpace thief. 'She' stole a pic from my profile, and is now listing it as a photo of herself. I've notified MS of the copyright infringement, but she has locked me out of her friends (I can't point MS support to the infringement).
SO - I created a fake account & need a few friends before I 'friend' her again & gain access to her albums.
Please 'friend' me on MySpace:
myspace.com/BadBoyBill37 (fake account, to catch thief)
myspace.com/RossImagery (the real one, just cuz I'm lovable) :)
Billy
Message edited by author 2008-09-30 18:58:18.
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09/30/2008 03:00:52 PM · #2 |
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09/30/2008 03:13:11 PM · #3 |
| I don't think you are going to get too far. Both the same age, same town, same zodiac sign, new username incorporates a bit of your old username, and the profile pic is a dead giveaway with the sunglasses. Add the same friends on both profiles, and this is not most cunning attempt at deception. |
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09/30/2008 03:14:36 PM · #4 |
| This sounds pretty serious to me. If someone steals a photo and pretends that it is of herself, then she can't be doing it to impress genuine friends as they would know it isn't her. So what is her motive? I would worry that she might be trying to build up a false ID, for whatever purposes. Is there a more direct way of tackling this problem? |
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09/30/2008 03:26:34 PM · #5 |
| Ok, now I have two of you on my myspace...sheesh! Let's get this chick. I remember you mentioning this awhile ago. |
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09/30/2008 03:42:57 PM · #6 |
| Added both of you .. good luck catching the criminal! |
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09/30/2008 04:08:00 PM · #7 |
thanks for the adds everyone!
i've had people 'borrow' pics on ms before (they'd even tell me!), but it was because they loved the pics... i smiled & said thank you for the flattery.
but, this person is a thief AND a liar... grrrrrr
a few more tweaks to the profile & I'll give it a try :D
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09/30/2008 04:36:19 PM · #8 |
| Switch sexes. That should mess things up a little :-) |
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09/30/2008 04:42:00 PM · #9 |
I would comment, but it would get slammed harder than this comment will...
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09/30/2008 04:53:35 PM · #10 |
| Oh, I forgot to actually leave a comment...I forgot what it was now. Darn. It was a good one too. |
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09/30/2008 05:01:35 PM · #11 |
HAHAHA - oh boy... to avoid suspicion, I'm using a pic of eric w. from a GTG (love ya man - next beer is on me LOL)
had to blur the darn thing up & mess with the color, cuz it looked too 'pro' hehehe
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09/30/2008 05:23:39 PM · #12 |
| You might want to change your mood. :-D "Devious one" |
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10/01/2008 02:59:06 AM · #13 |
| Get the thief. But get ready for lots more thievery because of MS and Google. The Orphan Act was passed yesterday. This will happen more and more and you won't have anything to say about it if you didn't copyright your images. Unless I misunderstood the law. I would help but I don't have a Myspace account. sorry |
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10/01/2008 03:50:58 AM · #14 |
I assume you mean it passed the Senate. I don't see where it has passed the house yet so it isn't law yet. A call to your rep could still have an effect.
Edit:
If you'd like to send a form letter to your rep this will have you on your way.
A handwritten letter might have more influence.
Message edited by author 2008-10-01 07:55:41. |
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10/01/2008 04:21:05 AM · #15 |
| I find it ironic that you want to 'bust' a photo thief who is representing them self using one of your photos with a photo of someone else to represent you. |
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10/01/2008 04:55:51 AM · #16 |
| It's not that she is pretending to be someone else that bugs him, it's that she stole his photo and is using it. People pretend to be other people all the time... not a big deal unless they use one of my pics to do it. Billy took the photo of Eric. He didn't steal it. :) |
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10/01/2008 05:04:54 AM · #17 |
| I didn't say he did steal it and I don't need an explanation of the situation. I am capable of understanding perfectly well on my own. I simply pointed out something I saw as ironic. |
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10/01/2008 05:15:57 AM · #18 |
| Sorry, but I am having a hard time finding the ironic part of the situation. Wouldn't he have had to steal the photo of someone else to use as a misrepresentation of himself in order for that adjective to be fitting? That's where you lost me... Maybe it's just my blonde hair... |
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10/01/2008 05:20:35 AM · #19 |
I saw it as a bit ironic. Nothing wrong with it, just ironic.
Someone stole his picture and is using it to misrepresent him/herself.
Billy is using a picture of someone else to hide his true identity -- thus misrepresenting himself.
Again, I don't think he was saying Billy is doing anything *wrong,* it is just funny. |
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10/01/2008 05:33:17 AM · #20 |
I didn't say that he accused Billy of stealing the picture. This seems to be what is coming across though, soooo, let me clarify:
I'm saying that in order for the situation to fit the word ironic, Billy's profile would have to be a direct copy of the other woman's, stolen imagery and all, thereby creating a direct contradiction in what he says and what he does. He would be supporting, mimicking even, the very thing that he is fighting against. Which I agree, would be ironic. But, as he did not steal the photograph he is using, I fail to see the connection to the aforementioned adjective. Had she not stolen his photograph but was using someone else's photo that she had taken herself, that would be irony again.
It may be a tad humorous, but not ironic.
That word is what led me to believe that  CEJ did not understand the situation fully. Not of Billy, but of the other woman. I was attempting to clarify. Pardon me if I ruffled feathers. |
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10/01/2008 05:36:39 AM · #21 |
g'morning everyone! yeah, i kinda laughed @ the funny part too AND truly felt that eric would get a laugh out of it all... would have NEVER done it if I thought otherwise. still, i made sure to send eric a PM with details
thanks for the support everyone - I'll be sure to keep the story going!
Message edited by author 2008-10-01 09:37:31. |
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10/01/2008 05:43:59 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by Jac:
Get the thief. But get ready for lots more thievery because of MS and Google. The Orphan Act was passed yesterday. This will happen more and more and you won't have anything to say about it if you didn't copyright your images. Unless I misunderstood the law. I would help but I don't have a Myspace account. sorry |
What the heck is the "Orphan Act" ....did I miss something? Is it an American (or Canadian) thing?
PS Sorry I can't help you rossbilly in MySpace, but I am just a learner in Facebook. If you choose to take your fight there, I'm happy to support. |
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10/01/2008 06:07:54 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by Brat:
What the heck is the "Orphan Act" ....did I miss something? Is it an American (or Canadian) thing?
PS Sorry I can't help you rossbilly in MySpace, but I am just a learner in Facebook. If you choose to take your fight there, I'm happy to support. |
Here is the thread on DPC:
Read here |
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10/01/2008 06:55:29 AM · #24 |
Hey Bill, we're friends now! I hope you catch the thief.
Zippy |
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10/01/2008 06:58:06 AM · #25 |
I assume that you are abiding by the terms of use of myspace as quoted below in your escapade to catch the thief.
1. Eligibility. Use of the MySpace Services and registration to be a Member for the MySpace Services (�Membership�) is void where prohibited. By using the MySpace Services, you represent and warrant that (a) all registration information you submit is truthful and accurate; (b) you will maintain the accuracy of such information; (c) you are 13 years of age or older; and (d) your use of the MySpace Services does not violate any applicable law or regulation. Your profile may be deleted and your Membership may be terminated without warning, if we believe that you are under 13 years of age, if we believe that you are under 18 years of age and you represent yourself as 18 or older, or if we believe you are over 18 and represent yourself as under 18. |
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