tagr179 [2011-01-02 04:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Okay, I'm only posting this to help you realize your mistake in posting/editing copyrighted work. If you hide/flag this, you'll only make matters worse for yourself.

I strongly suggest you actually read this comment thoroughly, because it could possibly save you from getting into serious trouble with the law.

You're committing a serious crime called art theft, or also known as "copyright infringement."

Copyright infringement is financial gain, making a commercial work accessible to members of the public, concealing intent of infringement, providing false copyright, distributing or importing for distribution false copyright information, or removing or altering copyrights. ("dAmn-Army Blog: US Law and dA Policy")

In the US, copyright infringement can range from 5 years in prison and can be up to $500,000 fine. Second offenses (or more) can range up to to a fine of US $1,000,000 and up to 10 years of imprisonment. ("Digital Millennium Copyright Act, section 1204.")

And because DeviantART is a U.S-based company, you have to abide by the U.S. laws that are in place.: "As we are a U.S. based company the laws which govern deviantART are those of the United States of America. By agreeing to abide by the deviantART Submission Agreement and our Terms of Service you are also agreeing that you will abide by the laws which govern our website" ("dA FAQ #250").

DeviantART also gives addresses, emails, name and IP information (electronic address) upon court order as stated in deviantART's privacy policy:
"We will disclose Personally Identifiable Information when required by law or under the good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary in order to conform to applicable law, comply with subpoenas, court orders or legal process served on deviantART, to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims, and to protect the property or interests of deviantART." ("Privacy Policy").

"Here is more material under electronic contract law. You signed a legal, binding contract stating that you read before joining deviantART: dA Privacy Policy, dA Etiquette Policy and dA's Terms of Service.

Remember that after deleting an account or a deviation, you can still be sued as DeviantART retains all this information for up to 1 year.

In the USA, anyone over 13 can stand trial as an adult, if the courts think you are mentally capable." (Comment from "Biozz").

A recent, and good example of copyright infringement: AP Accuses Obama Artist Shepard Fairey of Copyright Infringement. (Italie, Hillel).

For more resources about Copyright infringement:
International Copyright Law
Copyright Infringement
NET (No Electronic Theft) Act
DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)
Copyright Term Extension Act
Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act
Fair Use
More info on Fair Use
Exclusive Rights
"dAmn-Army Blog: US Law and dA Policy"

If you didn't make the work, you don't have the right to use it or post it.
I hope you will take this comment into consideration, or you will find yourself in serious legal trouble. You need to learn that you are breaking serious, international copyright laws by posting art that isn't yours in your gallery.

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Shiinsan23 [2011-01-02 02:21:37 +0000 UTC]

Please do not upload things that don't belong to you. This is an artsite where you upload your own artwork.

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sapphire3690 [2011-01-02 02:05:58 +0000 UTC]

Why are you stealing other people's art? Please take them down if you didn't make them, or you will banned from DA...

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Galbert [2010-11-21 16:05:12 +0000 UTC]

Hey, I'm glad you like the Icon I made, but it was made for some one else. It's not a public Icon, so I would appreciate it if you would change it. Thanks~

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CoolNala [2010-09-18 13:05:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favs!

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REdrIte [2010-08-23 23:41:07 +0000 UTC]

hey welcome to dA :]

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