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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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To :iconrippedarttaskforce: THANKS SO MUCH FOR DOING A GREAT JOB!! The center of it is us the Community bonding together to make a difference

from *beigebuddha
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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`1arcticfox `DWALKER1047 *laurengary `cmptrwhz

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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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INTERESTING INFORMATION AND HELPFUL LINKS....PLEASE CHECK OUT!!!!!

Preventing Theft [link]
Online Copyrights [link]
U.S. Copyright Office [link]
Digimarc [link]
deviantART Wikie Entry [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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BLOG.LIBERO INVESTIGATION

Journal Entry: Sat Aug 4, 2007, 12:58 AM


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.

Libero Blog Investigation

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Original art =Jennbawa Mishandled Heart...

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Original art ~sakura-himura Stars

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Original art ~ZoetropeZeke eye?

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Original art ~Jpp This One Cry

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Original art ~muzelmuh In storage (thumb is on dA server)
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Original art *tharaka In storage (thumb is on dA server)
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Original art ~DreamCatcher02 Music

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Original art *dansch Stars

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Original art =xxPaperflowersxx Goodnight

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Original art *werol blue (Print available)

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Original art ~Gothika777 ACIDIC

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Original art ~Plastic-Puppets Wish

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Original art ~yyan BW

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Original art *pheelfresh If I Could Dock The Sunrise

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Original art ~Meteo Dead kiss.

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Original art *miamiam everywhere there's rain...

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Original art =anubiskitten Touches

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Original art *PastyGuy Incoming Tides

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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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=LonesomeFaery:iconLonesomeFaery: Aug 4, 2007, 1:07:56 AM Mood: Joy
Glad you got this up here! I spent an hour finding those on DA....

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I'm not a faerie but I need
More than this life so I became
This creature representing more to you
Than just another girl
And if I had a chance to change my mind
I wouldn't for the world

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=catluvr2:iconcatluvr2: Aug 4, 2007, 6:23:16 AM
Here's a quick tip to avoid the broken links: Use [link] TinyURL. It makes links that don't get broken.

:) Just something to keep in mind.

Sad to hear that art is still being ripped, but good to hear you're on the job. :thumbsup:

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For :hump: day: [link]
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~theshadowmistress:icontheshadowmistress: Aug 4, 2007, 8:29:15 AM
I haven't even heard of the places you've been putting up lately. Well, as bad as this all is, at least it lets people know where to stay away from!
~theshadowmistress:icontheshadowmistress: Aug 4, 2007, 8:54:35 AM
Talk about coincidence! I just found a HUGE art thief on dA!! This guy is selling his items as prints, as well. I'll note you! Just take a quick glance and see what you think. I found what I BELIEVE to be the originals on flikr uploaded there before this guy uploaded here.
`cmptrwhz:iconcmptrwhz: Aug 4, 2007, 10:01:21 AM
Thank you for the info I will apply this to the journal.

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Apophysis Manual
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*RippedArtTaskForce:iconRippedArtTaskForce: Aug 4, 2007, 2:13:01 PM
I think I noted you on this one already?
Hugs,
Anj

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Together We can make a difference!!! Stop ripping by reporting it!
*RippedArtTaskForce:iconRippedArtTaskForce: Aug 4, 2007, 2:16:08 PM
Thank you! I've used TinyURL and it worked.!
Hugs,
Anj

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Together We can make a difference!!! Stop ripping by reporting it!
*RippedArtTaskForce:iconRippedArtTaskForce: Aug 4, 2007, 2:16:47 PM
Exactly... that's part of the idea.. to get the word out there--don't mess with dA art, they will come after you.
Hugs,
Anj

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Together We can make a difference!!! Stop ripping by reporting it!