Nope no graphics, probably won't be for a long time. Oh, maybe a tacky one that says do not snag, I haven't decided yet. Personal pictures, yes. Hockey, maybe. I answer a simple question about copyright and use verbatim what the site I use says about taking copyrighted material and adding your own copyright to it.
'any other material that you are given permission to use or display on your web site does not entitle you to claim copyright to the material in question. Permission to use someone else's material does not make you the rightful owner or holder; it just gives you the right to use it under the real owner's conditions.
Now it has become I called someone a thief when I actually said...
'Artists have a hard enough time, I would not want to be one to 'steal' their work. Some request their copyright information be displayed, and if I know of this I do it. Sometimes I don't always know the original artist, but that does not give me the right. I sure as hell know I didn't do it. I may have created something from their work, but the original I cannot take credit for. The creation I make has my signature line on it and that is all should have.'
Personal opinion on my work and why my tags are signed like they are. Based on the information I have at hand. Nothing more nothing less. It's a sticky situation and I don't want to be caught up in it. Nowhere in my entry did I call anyone anything, nor did I lie.... but it sure as hell was twisted that way.
Well, now I've been slammed and reported for using copyrighted material, that I did include in my graphic. Ok, no I didn't purchase a license, and should have. Find something else to do at 4am. Don't track down my work and report my graphics. Will every other tagger out there that bends the rules be reported? Probably not. This is definitely something personal and has been going on since Sept. Well, I'm done. I'm to old and to damn tired to play grade school games. I've got way too much going on in my life to worry about what someone else thinks or will do. Life is to freakin short!!!!
I have closed down my tag journal and made it private as I don't want to delete it. Don't take it personal. I've also blocked mail on that account as I don't want to have to check it. I'm lazy. Thanks for all the support, but, ya know what, graphics are no fun anymore. I have no energy to look over my shoulder each and every day. Any outstanding requests will not be filled, I'm sorry. It was real, and a blast while it lasted.
42 comments:
OMG D, they're STILL on at you for anything they can possibly bitch at you for?!
I'm right behind ya, 100%, but please don't stop just because of these people (or this person). That's what they want you to do. Forget they exist and keep doing what you love. Screw the others!
Lv Ste
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It's such a shame that it has come to this Donna :( I do not like the person that is doing this to you and I can only hope in some odd way that they are happy with themselves. J-land won't be the same without your graphics :(
Jenny
Hello my friend, If you allow someone to take away something that you enjoy then she has won. People need to grow the hell up and leave other people alone, I know that you are angry and rightfully so, but if you quit she wins. I don't know about all the clim or whatever, but I do know that you see things in all kinds of graphics groups that others have laid claim to over and over again.
The juvenile part is that someone goes around looking to see if they can be a pain in the ass to someone else. Apparently their life is so boring that they have to create problems for someone else. These kind of people are the one's who need attention and the only way they can get it is to puff themselves up with their supposed knowledge, we all know at least one, and they are so full of themselves they just gotta show how ignorant they really are. SOOOO keep on doing what you do, whether its hockey or a foggy day on the road you make it interesting and I for one would miss you and your journal. Big Hugs to you! Jean
I'm so sorry you were forced to do all this! Take care now..your cute tags will be surely missed! Julie :(
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I can't believe that people can stoop so low. I'm sorry you feel as if you can't do your graphics anymore. I am going to miss them alot. Linda
So sorry to hear about all this. It always makes me sad when there's turmoil in J-Land. I have no ideal what's going on or with whom.
You are the Queen of Tags, I doubt anyone would disagree with that. Altho we have some wonderful graphic artists, you are the best.
Sorry to hear you have closed your awesome tag journal, please know I'll be thinking of the beautiful tags you make & praying for you. TY for sharing your work with us for so long. {{{ }}}
God bless,
Sugar
Oh Donna, I'm so sorry they had to single you out. Guess the whole world in graphics is going to change now. Why someone had to ruin a good thing I'll never know understand. Just as I was starting to get good now we all have to watch out
Hope you get to feeling better soon I know your graphics were the best at least to me they were. Hugs Diane
Oh im so sorry and hate that this is going on with you and I so love your graphics.
Seems to me that she who shall remain nameless has got a real big chip on her shoulder to think you were talking about her personally. I have read exactly what you wrote on many sites I have visited and that is why I do my best to avoid anything with a copyright on it. Take care. Shall mis your graphics but can't say that I blame you for wanting peace.
Debbie
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from a veteran of dealing with crazies in J Land all i can say is that this will blow over. Your tags mean something to me and always have. It is a shame that someone assumed you were talking about them and went and wrote a petty entry and reported you. J Land can be the most juvenile high school experience outside of real high school.
Upsets me very much that you are upset and sad. I love you, Donna!
lj
Oh, D, the time is coming when we all will need a damn license. I hate to see you pack it in because you do the best and most awesome things in JLand. The CILM is breathing down all PSPr's necks. You've set the standard for the rest of us to try and improve and become better. Please rethink this. Love ya, Chris
Good Lord Donna. I know you are frustrated and angry and probably hurt. Darned hard not to take something personally when its aimed right at you like a cannon. Hang in and don't let the bugger get you down. Feeling sorry you had to close your TAG journal, but of course, understand. Know that I am with you in 'fighting' spirit ...
Keep doing your graphics and save them up for a special occasion. Like, uh, well, I probably shouldn't say. :)
Geez it's always something in this place huih? I will miss your beautiful graphics so much babe. I hate that someone would do something like that It's so petty and mean. {{{{Donna}}}}
I agree with Chris , Donna pleaseeee rethink this...don't give up or give in...that is just what this person/persons want!! You are one of the best graphic artist i know...I love ALL of your work and feel blessed you would share it with all of us... If and when you decide to add readers back to D's Designs please don't forget about me.... I am so sad that this has happend and will miss your graphics soooo much! Please think it over.
Hugs,
Terri
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It seems as though it's time to step aside and let the pettiness go by! I personally will miss seeing your work aroiund, but do look forward to your other writtings! Take care of you and yours always!
I don't know what the heck is going on..but Donna, I know that you did nothing wrong....and that you are a very kind and giving person...You have shared your art that you have worked so hard on with all of us...and never asked a dime in return...I am sorry that you had to go through this...God bless ,
love ya,
carlene
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I'm sorry to see your beautiful creations disappear ~ for now, hopefully not forever... But even sorrier that you are going through this. I hope you will hold onto this personal journal and find strength as you write here...
Hugs,
Michelle
Oh sorry to hear this. I am sure it has been very upsetting. I have read it over and am still not sure exactly what the violation is that is perceived. So will have to wait for further illumination. But we will sure miss your work, I know that Gerry http://journals.aol.com/gehi6/daughters-of-the-shadow-men/
I understand completely. You are loved and so are your tags. Always here for you my dear friend. (((((((((hugs))))))))))
Love ya,
Cindy
I am so sorry you have chosen to shut your tag journal down. Think about this, Controlling people are very insecure so therefore they try to tear others down. I understand when you come to the point that it is not worth it anymore BUT we are sure going to miss your creativity and generous offers. I see your tags everywhere and I think wow I never saw that one so I snag it. Thanks again for all you have done.
Linda/llbrown247
I don't know how two people who used to like and respect each other got her...I opened an email that I had saved from someone and the compliments the bestowed you were of great respect. However...Each of you I have grown quite fond of. I will be thinking of you both in hopes things can just blow over. I have heard so much of people getting in trouble for using things they shouldn't...to be up front and honest I don't know how most of the artist are. If I were to read a list I would not know if their work was shared with me and it was something that needed permisson to use. I really hate the j-land wars. But, you both have to do what you feel is right to yourselves. I love all your work! Hugs,TerryAnn
OH!! Dear Donna I am so sorry things are as they are at the moment here in J/land.I am shocked to read this today.I too made my last post yesterday unless things change.Not for the same reasons as you,but it is upsetting nevertheless.I hope you will change your mind about your graphic journal and re-open it for followers.Who gives a UNO anyway about what any graphic maker thinks.Why carn't everyone just do there own work and leave other graphic makers to do theres and let alone all this agro.It boils my blood.Why is there always somenone to upset the apple cart.I have travelled now to a few graphic makers and given them all the praise they all so deserve and tried to share the differant graphics out in my journal to give them all a chance for there work to be seen so why do some get so into all the legal side of things .You are still a fantastic graphic maker and I have loved your work and thankyou for all you have done for me in the past.I wish you wouldn't give up.We need people like you around strong willed good hearted kind and considerate and someone who can vent when they need to and give us some good laughs too.LOL! I love a good blast off too don't we all at times !!!!!!!!!! I will continue to follow you whatever and aslo keep lighting the candle for sis I hope she makes good progress and her results are good this coming week.Prayers thousandfold.Take Care Have a lovely weekend if possible.Please bring your journal back with graphics inside.I need it around if knownone else does .Kath
Astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasnd/MYSIMPLERHYMES
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You didn't call anyone in particular a thief Donna. I'm so very sad to see you closing down your tag journal. I've watched you from the beginning and your work is the best on the journals. Very professional and always different. This person who shall remain nameless is just jealous of you and jealousy is such an ugly trait. I'm hoping one day you'll start up again, you've brightened up so many of our entries with your great graphics. We'll all continue to use them. I'm hoping this won't ruin your weekend. Hope your sister's scan went OK and she gets some good results from it. Jeannette xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
I'd like to say every thing Jeannette has just said ,and reiterate yes your the best ,I and so many others have often said this ,that is the crux of the matter ,and jealousy is such a wasted emotion ,I hope the results of your sisters X Ray was good ,am still going to light the candle ,and I hope you will still post in your journal ,because as I have also said before, your words are as good as your pictures ,I still have everything you have ever done for me So if Im allowed still to use them ,Im sure Ill be able to find the appropriate one! ;>) .with love Jan xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have to agree with TerryAnn...her words speak, what my words would have been. It saddens me to see this happening...but you both are friends...and I pray will stay friends. Hope you have a lovely weekend...anyway. Many hugs and love,
Joyce
Donna,
I am actually quite upset that you've decided to pack it in, you're the best in J-land for tags & snags. If it is the case that there is some personal vendetta going on in the background, then they should get a life. As you say, plenty of other people 'borrow' and use. It is petty beyond belief that you've been reported.
However, I respect your decision, and will miss your work.
Guido
Oh this saddens me...your graphics were the best Donna!!!! I don't know what is going on and it bothers me that someone would be so petty....I do hope you start again....Thank you for the other information via email...I sure do appreciate it & I APPRECIATE YOU!!!
Michele
Oh Donna no, please do not give up graphics. Do you realise the joy that you have brought into all our lives, how beautiful your graphics are. It is a real honour to display them and I mean that. Please please re-think. Journalling would not be the same without your graphics on our pages. The one you just made for me was stunning, truly stunning, as though you knew exactly what I wanted. Keep the journal private but do not stop the graphics, we need you, we love you and your graphics. I speak fromt the heart.
P.S. I would still like access to your private tag journal. I know you are hurt, I was badly hurt recently and by a family member and I seriously considered closing my journal down for good or going private but then I decided why the hell should I let them win. I had done nothing wrong. But the hurt and anger will stop and you will find joy in graphics again and we will have the joy of seeing your beautiful work.
D, Though I have only been visiting a short time I've come to love your work and look forward to what creations you've come up with. I do agree with so many others here and say it is out of jealousy. Too bad that one can't live and let live. I wonder, will this said person knock off all the others one by one to bring attention to themselves? Are they that desperate to have their graphics be seen. Sad life if that is all they have to worry about. I am so sorry this is happening while real life has thrown you some turmoil, nothing like being kicked while down. Shame on them! I do hope you will find a solution so you can do your wonderful graphics again.
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I have no doubt you followed any rules to the best of your abilities. It's a shame something that brightened your day and every one else's has turned up to be such a hassle for you. I respect any decision you abide by, but will definately miss your work. - Barbara
aww i'm sorry that there has been an ugly situation created here! I will definitely miss your graphics.
Theresa
This is so sad about the graphics. I didn't realize they were all getting sticky about it all. Gee, when posted on public boards, its public! I am sure my pictures are being copied and used, great! I will miss your wonderful graphics.
Julie
For heaven sakes, Donna, if it isn't one thing people are stirring up trouble about, it's another! I don't know that much about the in's and out's of graphics, I just know that I enjoy using them, and appreciate the hell out of the person who makes them. I generally only use your's and Chris' graphics...and, maybe snatch one from the internet when my entry calls for it.
Sorry you felt the need to shut down your graphics journal. Why can't people just let other people alone? Live and let live, ya know? Or better yet MYOB!
Hugs
Jackie
http://journals.aol.com/siennastarr/Hopefloats/
Donna, I`m behind on journals and today is the first time I`m hearing about this. I`m very sorry that your tag journal has closed. I enjoyed it so much and I know many others did also.
Hugs,
Penny
http://journals.aol.com/penniepooh/pennys-pieces-of-ohio/
http://www.myspace.com/pennysplace2gogh
Hi D! I think those artists should be aware that ALOT of them were little known until PSPers came about and put their names out there. So many won't be used anymore and those names will soon be forgotten. I for one didn't know half those names before becoming a tagger. What a shame! I hope that you find a way to continue making graphics somehow. love, Shelly
Hi Donna,
I'm so very sorry you are having to deal with this mess, once again. So many of us just love coming to your journals and seeing your beautiful creations. You've always been so kind and helpful to me, from day one. When I was very new to journals you explained things to me and never failed to be patient and informative. I hope this blows over and you can enjoy making your beautiful graphics again. Always know, you've been a wonderful friend to me and I appreciate everything you've done.
Take Care,
Love,
~Bilinda~
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