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Since RATF has made DA members aware of so much stolen art, how many of you now watermark your images?

45%
147 deviants said I made my own watermark, and put it on everything.
24%
78 deviants said I use the DA watermark, it is much easier.
22%
71 deviants said I do not like watermarks, so I don't use them.
4%
12 deviants said I don't care one way or the other.
4%
12 deviants said I dispise watermarks and refuse to use them on my work.
2%
7 deviants said What is the point of watermarking?
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    Please be advised that ALL displays of any images on the RATF pages which include the External RATF site, are for noncommercial research purposes to further our investigative efforts in connection with possible infringements and we will remove images immediately once we identify the information required or have authorization from the copyright owner to continue displaying the works.


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    For.......:iconrippedarttaskforce: The Admin'. and Volunteer's........:rose:


    NOTICE TO ALL RATF STAFF:
    You have all been divided into categories for the special services you are providing. Each one has a distinctive icon which you will need to place in your journals to identify you as a member. These are only for RATF members...if you do not have the ability to post the thumbnail, a link will be great. We want to let our communities know that they can report theft to you as well. If this should happen, please note us, and we will assign the investigation. Thank you to all of you for volunteering your help to Stop Art Theft!

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    1. Maintain a professional attitude in all comments, and communications with the highest standard of integrity.

    2. Stick to facts - operate on the basis of fact, not rumor.

    3. Verify with the artist that their work is stolen, and do not under any circumstances assume that it is.

    4. Refrain from bashing, foul/obscene language, yelling or calling someone a thief. This will absolutely not be tolerated under any circumstances...EVER!

    5. If you are a volunteer, stay dispassionate and neutral in all your communications.

    6. Refer all policy issues to the RATF administration.

    7. Refer all disputes involving theft accusations, to the Administration staff to handle.

    8. Remember that your actions/communications reflect on ALL RATF staff.

    9. Refer disagreements about copyright issues to the Administration staff to handle.

    10. Be aware that we will not tolerate “unorthodox” or illegal manners of handling theft.
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    Preventing Theft [link]
    Online Copyrights [link]
    U.S. Copyright Office [link]
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    ~sukiyakii-chan:iconsukiyakii-chan:
    How horrifying. D:
    Sun Jun 8, 2008, 3:27 PM
    *fantasydreamer24:iconfantasydreamer24:
    :worship: :salute:
    Mon Mar 17, 2008, 12:45 PM
    ~OMFG-Fairy:iconOMFG-Fairy:
    O=
    Mon Dec 10, 2007, 6:22 PM
    ~jimmytc25:iconjimmytc25:
    ~.~
    Wed Dec 5, 2007, 7:05 PM
    ~pipertim:iconpipertim:
    Eros+Psyche how do you steal overpaint?
    Tue Nov 6, 2007, 7:51 AM
    ~Krad-Eelav:iconKrad-Eelav:
    Keep up the great work! :salute:
    Sat Nov 3, 2007, 6:46 PM
    ~elita141:iconelita141:
    Great idea!
    Mon Sep 3, 2007, 5:14 PM
    =CindeeRoo:iconCindeeRoo:
    RATF :worship:
    Sat Sep 1, 2007, 12:56 AM
    *FrisianDude:iconFrisianDude:
    :salute:
    Sun Aug 26, 2007, 1:35 AM
    =catluvr2:iconcatluvr2:
    Another :salute:
    Thu Aug 23, 2007, 6:23 PM
    =matimoo:iconmatimoo:
    KUTAW guys!!! :hug:
    Mon Aug 20, 2007, 1:20 AM
    ~Ash360:iconAsh360:
    this club rules, keep up the hard work :D
    Sat Aug 18, 2007, 4:52 PM
    ^znow-white:iconznow-white:
    :hug:
    Fri Aug 17, 2007, 4:57 PM
    ~theshadowmistress:icontheshadowmistress:
    Just a quick :hug:
    Thu Aug 9, 2007, 1:35 PM
    =catluvr2:iconcatluvr2:
    :salute::police::salute:
    Thu Aug 9, 2007, 12:43 PM
    ~firebird101:iconfirebird101:
    Hmm... anyone ever checked fanart.com?
    Tue Aug 7, 2007, 1:13 AM
    =Zimadonna:iconZimadonna:
    GO TEAM GO! :#1:
    Sun Aug 5, 2007, 11:35 PM
    ~SparkzaBme:iconSparkzaBme:
    :blowkiss: :smooch: :boogie: :dance: :worship: :hug: :cuddle: :highfive: :w00t: Thank you for the service you're doing, We appreciate it.
    Sun Aug 5, 2007, 4:37 PM
    *WiseWanderer:iconWiseWanderer:
    Congrats to all of you for your work
    Sat Aug 4, 2007, 4:17 PM
    ~Raptor13270:iconRaptor13270:
    YESSS..... Get them all :evillaugh:
    Tue Jul 31, 2007, 6:28 PM

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    The views expressed on this website are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect those of deviantART or my employers.

    HOW DO I REPORT STOLEN ART?

    Journal Entry: Wed Aug 8, 2007, 10:02 PM
    To report Stolen Art:
    1. You need to notify the site who has your stolen work and send a DMCA letter to the site. Here is the link to the letter--->[link]

    2. Make sure that you complete ALL the information the letter is requesting, and send to the site.

    3. Make a copy for your records. Make sure you retain the original link to the ripped art and the thumbnail on DA. (We will need this information should you require our intervention).

    4. If you do not get a response within 10 days, please contact us and complete the information below. If you do not provide the information we are requesting and we do not have adequate staff to complete it, your rip may not become a priority for the Team.


    REPORTING A POSSIBLE RIP


    Since the RATF has been founded, we note that there is a certain way we would like Rip Information reported to us. It makes it easier when it comes to the investigations. Please note the following, and keep in mind that it is imperative that we are provided with complete information.

    1. How was the rip discovered?

    2. Has the artist been notified?

    3. Are you the artist who is the owner of the art?

    4. Did you apply one of the creative commons licenses, watermark or copyright symbol to the image? If so, what kind?

    5. Did you give your permission for the art to be used?

    6. Have you contacted the person who posted the artwork? If so can you email the response?

    7. Have you contacted the site owner? If so can you email the response?

    8. What is the URL of the site?

    9. What is your thumbnail on DA to the image that was stolen?

    10. Do you have the contact information? Can it be provided?

    11. When was this reported to the site in question?

    12. Do you want the RATF to assist you?


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    We are working as hard and as fast as possible to deal with all the information coming in.

    We are swamped and apologize - respond times to comments/questions may be slow.

    We are not perfect – note us if there is an oversight…it is not intentional.

    Comments left on the RATF site by others - are THEIR opinions – not necessarily ours.

    We need volunteers who will uphold the volunteer code of ethics.

    We WILL NOT tolerate unprofessional conduct or illegal or unorthodox methods… period.

    This is not a vigilante task force.

    We simply want to help people with their art theft and copyright issues.

    We are volunteers and do not deserve abuse, we are merely assisting you to resolve your rip issues!

    NOTICE
    The Ripped Art Task Force gallery and images contained in it are Copyright ©2007-2008 RippedArtTaskForce. All rights reserved. All the materials contained in this deviantART gallery may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted, borrowed, duplicated, printed, downloaded, or uploaded in any way without the express written permission of the owner of said image. These images do not belong to the public domain.

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    ~serkulka:iconserkulka: Jul 22, 2007, 9:59:14 PM
    If I write in my artist comment under photo "all rights reserved" and my name I'll really have all rights to this photo? (my own photo)
    *RippedArtTaskForce:iconRippedArtTaskForce: Jul 31, 2007, 9:47:27 AM
    If it is your own photo you own the rights to it. The only rights you do not own are those you have allowed others on this site to do... resizing for thumbs, displaying, etc. YOU own the photo.
    :hug:ssss

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    Together We can make a difference!!! Stop ripping by reporting it!
    ~Filliu-Mayragh:iconFilliu-Mayragh: Aug 8, 2007, 5:57:41 PM Mood: Anger
    Sorry if I am doing this wrong, but have a confirmed rip to report.

    Original -> [link]

    Rip -> [link]

    Artists journal -> [link]

    As you can see from the journal, the artist is aware and did not give permission. Can we report these kinds of things to EBAY?

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    "Never attribute to malice what can be adequately explained by stupidity."
    *RippedArtTaskForce:iconRippedArtTaskForce: Aug 8, 2007, 6:11:27 PM
    Can you please send this to me in a note? I want to forward it to Deb.

    Please and thank you!
    Hugs,
    Anj

    P.S. Aren't you working with *laurengary?

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    Together We can make a difference!!! Stop ripping by reporting it!
    ~i-luv-naruto-boyz:iconi-luv-naruto-boyz: Aug 9, 2007, 6:00:28 AM
    ok,ive heard of somebody stealing my friends picture.But i dont exactly know the name...AT ALL.

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    Click here...please?:arc:
    <3
    *RippedArtTaskForce:iconRippedArtTaskForce: Aug 9, 2007, 7:58:46 PM
    Hmmm... you might want to take a look at the Saiyanisland pages for rips there. There are a lot of them! We are having some small technical difficulties with one right now, but our webmaster is working on fixing it.
    Hugs,
    Anj
    For RATF

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    Together We can make a difference!!! Stop ripping by reporting it!
    ~i-luv-naruto-boyz:iconi-luv-naruto-boyz: Aug 11, 2007, 2:27:03 PM
    Awlright,thanks so much.<333.

    Hug back! :hug:

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    Why is it that every Naruto boy in the series have a moment that they stab theirselves?If you ask me,i think their all secretly emo...Accept Sasuke :p

    Click here...please?:arc:
    <3
    ~K-Fuyu:iconK-Fuyu: Nov 24, 2007, 7:11:21 AM
    This deviant uplaods pictures that arent made by her.
    [link]

    Like them: [link] (can u read the Matthew signature?)
    [link]
    [link] (I've seen this picture before...)

    Does somebody know the original owners? I can't find them. >-<

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