[sug]"open-source" Concepts
Fox_One
Members Join Date: 2003-01-15 Member: 12310Posts: 2,597
Members Join Date: 2003-01-15 Member: 12310Posts: 2,597
As opposed to the "OMGTIHS RCOPYRITE!!1"
Alright, lately I've been noticing more and more concept artists are adding "Copyright" to their concepts. Not only is this illegal (unless you apply for and recieve an actual copyright, you're not allowed to say that an item is copyrighted under international law 
), but it inhibits the process of modification and improvement.Despite growing mockery of this procedure (the topic description of this thread is an example of that), it just seems to be on the rise. It's the "in" thing for new artists, it seems.
I can understand the concerns artists have, such as someone claiming your work as their own, or modeling/skinning/etc. it and saying it was all "from scratch." But I have an idea, something that would free people to improve a concept, while still respecting the original author.
My suggestion? Open Source Concepts. It's simple. Replace the "?2004 Blah" in your drawing with "Open Source Concept." So what exactly does this mean? It means that while everyone can edit and change a concept drawing, no-one can claim full credit for it. And perhaps we could seek moderator assistance to help with those that do decide to break it.
This is my suggestion. Take it or leave it, it's up to you. But at the very least give it some thought. Let's stop smothering our work with a web of protection, and let it get some well-needed fresh air.
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Tragic Sprites
(this opinion are © Maus 2004)
this is the us copyright office
link
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the artist currently known as d*uchebagatron
Indented just for you.
i usualy stick my Signature like: SHINZON
somewhere in the corner... and wouldnt care what people do with it...
http://www.nsmovie.digitaldx.com
Ditto on Trex...especially the planetside copies
"lol" looks a lot like "101" which is binary for "5"
lol = 101
101 = 5
5!
eupt // www.christian-cook.co.uk - online portfolio // my steamid
this is the us copyright office
link
So you see....Content is protected from the moment it's created, to 70 years after te creator's death....and registration is not a condition to this protection...so any copyright notice IS applicable, AND completely legal...
The Internet © Dubbilex
i think most ppl would regonize mine anyway so i dont really worry about them getting stolen
any1 is free to edit any of mine as long as credit is given
tho i do stat in my concept thread in my sig which 1s i would prefer wernt modeled as they are for a separet mod
LIES!!!!!
dropship
APC
that shark fighter thingy
"SERIOS POSTING - dropping the discussion forums IQ one post at a time"
The Internet © Dubbilex
Lol! Seriously, it's getting a bit out of hand.
Woot! 2,000 posts!
The Internet © Dubbilex
Read tha site, you fanny...tha internet itself is intangible, and furthermore public domain...it's like trying to copyright the entire earth to yourself....it's not doable...not to mention you didn't create tha internet...
grow up.. ::rolls eyes::
The Internet © Dubbilex
Read tha site, you fanny...tha internet itself is intangible, and furthermore public domain...it's like trying to copyright the entire earth to yourself....it's not doable...not to mention you didn't create tha internet...
grow up.. ::rolls eyes::
i think he was joking
"SERIOS POSTING - dropping the discussion forums IQ one post at a time"
Don't look at me like that, I'll do it.
LIES!!!!!
dropship
APC
that shark fighter thingy
Well Their for My Mod
For in dreams I have seen / The heavens falter, And the stars drop from the sky.
In my dreams / Creation ceases without a sound. I have seen the destruction of the Way."
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the artist currently known as d*uchebagatron