Copyright?

July 16, 2005

Is it ok to use this picture as my avatar? It was one of the rollover images on the old version of the site.

2.2k · July 16, 2005

I hope so, if not I'm sure I can be expecting a call from Nintendo in the very near future.

July 16, 2005

Or me from the Bigdog store :rolleyes:

July 16, 2005

I guess whoever this kid is in my avatar may have a copyright on that. Most people I would imagine get them off of Google and don't own copyrights to their avatars. Think about them as buddy icons on AIM. I have a Led Zeppelin one, I don't think their going to sue me, because it's basically advertising in their view I would think.

July 16, 2005

Actually, I own the rights to the term "Avatar." You all can expect a bill.

5.7k · July 16, 2005

No.

9.4k · July 16, 2005

Is it ok to use this picture as my avatar?

I took the photo. Go ahead.

July 16, 2005

I dont think that I have to worry about Uncle Sam taking me to court.

July 16, 2005

if not, i'm in trouble twice!

3.3k · July 16, 2005

Your avatar is far more appropriate than the tasteless, half nude "hottie" displayed by Team Cotati.

6.5k · July 16, 2005

I'm waiting for the call from A-B Brewery any day now. Or maybe even from PETA? :lol:

I'm a 30 year old husband

and Kit Fox-I'm a little worried about you [not that there's anything wrong with that]

yes I know it's the avatar title......

3.3k · July 16, 2005

I love the cat in the box avatar, but my favorite avatar is Team Perk's "Fluffy Kitten."

Edited July 16, 2005 by Kit Fox

July 16, 2005

Your avatar is far more appropriate than the tasteless, half nude "hottie" displayed by Team Cotati.

I'm see I'm not the only one who thinks his avatar is "icky".

11.3k · July 16, 2005

I'm another one who thinks it is "icky."

July 16, 2005

I'm another one who thinks it is "icky."

That avatar could show a little less skin.

July 16, 2005

Could be worse, could be a half naked female avatar. Then us males would have reason to complain .... NOT!!! Nothing wrong with a little wishful thinking.

1k · July 16, 2005

I guess I could get a call from Dr. Seuss, but it seems unlikely, because:

My use of his Lorax character is probably covered by the doctrine of "fair use."
He's dead.

Hey--this gives me an idea for a forum topic over in "Off Topic."

5.7k · July 16, 2005

I never realized just how many people have never been to a swimming pool or the beach. Amazing stuff. Humorous also.

Edited July 16, 2005 by Team Cotati

10.1k · July 17, 2005

Okay, so I stole my avatar from a weather vane manufacturer's page. I like it!

July 18, 2005

I like Team Cotati's avatar. If you could make him flex every now and again it would be even better. :rolleyes:

Half of Team Red Oak (the other half would probably not appreciate the avatar)

July 18, 2005

Bernie Wrightson and the guys at Lowrance are going to be mad when they see what I did with their copyrighted images.

Ok, so it's illegal. I doubt that an avatar is going to raise any more trouble than an eyebrow. So long as we don't cast the character in a bad light, we should be okay. Oh, and don't go selling your avatar work if you're using copyrighted images. THAT would bring trouble.

July 18, 2005

I like Team Cotati's avatar. If you could make him flex every now and again it would be even better.

Sorry. Couldn't get it to flex (well, I could, but I like this better). How about accentuating his more dominant feature?

July 18, 2005

I love the cat in the box avatar, but my favorite avatar is Team Perk's "Fluffy Kitten."

:rolleyes: My avatar wants to chase both of your avatars. :lol:

1.1k · July 18, 2005

Your avatar is far more appropriate than the tasteless, half nude "hottie" displayed by Team Cotati.

How come no one noticed that Kit Fox's avatar was completely nude! :rolleyes:

3.3k · July 18, 2005

Your avatar is far more appropriate than the tasteless, half nude "hottie" displayed by Team Cotati.

How come no one noticed that Kit Fox's avatar was completely nude!

The fox is actually "fur clad" unlike the nudists who are "sky clad."

1k · July 18, 2005

Please note: They did not disapprove of Cotati's avatar. They merely thought it was innapropriate for some unkown reason. I think they rather liked the image. They DID refer to it as a "hottie."

:lol: :rolleyes:

:lol:

1.8k · July 18, 2005

Are you nuts? What the heck is inappropriate about the male torso?

Although I admit that the blinking nipples are a wee bit disconcerting. :rolleyes:

1.5k · July 18, 2005

I think all avatars are fine unless they look like a little lost stick figure wondering if the car was marked :rolleyes:

1k · July 18, 2005

Are you nuts? What the heck is inappropriate about the male torso?

Although I admit that the blinking nipples are a wee bit disconcerting.

Bear in mind...this comment came from a feline triclops.

:lol:

*jk*

:lol:

July 18, 2005

Are you nuts? What the heck is inappropriate about the male torso?

Although I admit that the blinking nipples are a wee bit disconcerting.

Uh, Can't you other guys make yours blink?

Just asking,

X

July 21, 2005

I'm another one who thinks it is "icky."

That avatar could show a little less skin.

A ripped shirt would be better.

July 21, 2005

Your avatar is far more appropriate than the tasteless, half nude "hottie" displayed by Team Cotati.

:unsure:

July 21, 2005

Your avatar is far more appropriate than the tasteless, half nude "hottie" displayed by Team Cotati.

There is a webpage for these kind of "broken" signs. (You'll see what I mean.)

http://broken.typepad.com/

July 21, 2005

I'm not a copyright infringer, but I play one online.

July 25, 2005

it's basically advertising in their view I would think.

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