I came across this on E-Bay

My uneducated guess is that this breaches Bethesdas copyright and steals a lot of modders work. If so who should I complain to?
The seller, E-Bay, Bethesda?
QUOTE(Amazon Queen @ Jul 6 2007, 07:52 PM) *
I came across this on E-Bay

My uneducated guess is that this breaches Bethesdas copyright and steals a lot of modders work. If so who should I complain to?
The seller, E-Bay, Bethesda?

All three of them!
That is preposterous. Bethesda should be alerted this ASAP.
Pitchforks. Now!
QUOTE(SPARTAN VI @ Jul 6 2007, 07:55 PM) *
Pitchforks. Now!

Don't forget to bring a towel!

//

Torches, men and mer!
Complain to the seller. Tell him to take the compilation down, because I think he included one of my Mods in that pack.

Self-righteous bastard... didn't even ask for permission.

Burn Him! Burn the witch!
How much does 3.99 pounds translate into US Dollars?
QUOTE(Nekulor @ Jul 6 2007, 07:56 PM) *
Complain to the seller. Tell him to take the compilation down, because I think he included one of my Mods in that pack.

Self-righteous bastard... didn't even ask for permission.

Burn Him! Burn the witch!

Which one? Send the link to him/her, and demand money something else



QUOTE
How much does 3.99 pounds translate into US Dollars?

$8.02 right about now
I tried to report it, but I'm not signing up for just that. (When someone here has probably already done it.)

I agree with the above.....BURN THE WITCH.
QUOTE(Pepsi @ Jul 6 2007, 01:59 PM) *
Which one? Send the link to him/her, and demand money something else

I made a spell with reanimation mods added to Raminus Polus in the mage's guild. I think he put my mod in there, the bugger.
He includes the CS, so bethesda can chase it up for all of the modders affected.
QUOTE(Conan_Lon @ Jul 6 2007, 10:59 AM) *
How much does 3.99 pounds translate into US Dollars?


That's about $7.80 USD according to today's conversion rate. Ratesheet#07187
QUOTE(Nekulor @ Jul 6 2007, 08:00 PM) *
I made a spell with reanimation mods added to Raminus Polus in the mage's guild. I think he put my mod in there, the bugger.

Do you fancy a trip to the UK..? Bring weapons, preferrable (sp?) melee!

QUOTE
That's about $7.80 USD according to today's conversion rate. Ratesheet#07187


See this pic?
Wow, seems all they sell are game mods. disapprove.gif

Sick'em Bethesda.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZwillmz2k
Looking at this at first, I would doubt that Bethesda would pursue this simply because of mods but when he's also charing for the CS, then I think Beth will be on his ass.
QUOTE(Nekulor @ Jul 6 2007, 05:56 PM) *
Burn Him! Burn the witch!


YES!!! Burn the fool! Fire Fire!!! sterb032.gif
Where is a pitchfork when i need one? ... Ohhh, never mind the pitchfork, i got an AK47! gun2.gif dead.gif

But seriously, contact Bethesda about it, they will do what needs to be done 932.gif
LMFAO! Oh my god, this is great! Someone actually trying to do this!

Everyone get a sock and a bar of soap.

SOCK BATH!
QUOTE(TK-423 @ Jul 6 2007, 11:03 AM) *
Looking at this at first, I would doubt that Bethesda would pursue this simply because of mods but when he's also charing for the CS, then I think Beth will be on his ass.


I disagree, as it does violate their "contract".

PS:

Geez, look at the modding community poor into this thread. laugh.gif (Currently 28 users.)
But do you think if there were no user-made mods in this sale Beth would have the same response?
QUOTE(TK-423 @ Jul 6 2007, 01:05 PM) *
But do you think if there were no user-made mods in this sale Beth would have the same response?


they have a response?
What there response will be, if any.
21 people are reading this thread at the moment...wow.

EDIT: Make that 32.
QUOTE(TK-423 @ Jul 6 2007, 11:05 AM) *
But do you think if there were no user-made mods in this sale Beth would have the same response?


You can't sell anything to do with their games, period, & yes, they will have their lawyers on this ASAP, of that I am sure.

PS:

(34 now. 9 being guests)
Looks like he's selling more than just OB mods. There are all sorts of game 'updates' in his inventory.
You know, milked in the right manner, this could be one hell of a publicity stunt. It is pure blasphemy however, of course.
How much money could they hope to make off this anyway when all of it is available for free. It's awful I agree and I would be REALLY upset if I found a mod of mine in there, but its not a very good product when there is a free version available.
34 users! Man, every modder is pooring in here. By the way, thanks for letting us know! This is rediculous!
ok, I've reported it to E-Bay
now anyone know where at Bethesda it should be reported?

What if it turns out to be Pete Hines? bubbly.gif
Intellectual Property Pirates on E-Bay! What is the world coming to. Someplace it's already been obviously. Now now, lets all remain calm, we can all give that nancy a good kicking.
QUOTE(INS4N3 @ Jul 6 2007, 01:08 PM) *
How much money could they hope to make off this anyway when all of it is available for free. It's awful I agree and I would be REALLY upset if I found a mod of mine in there, but its not a very good product when there is a free version available.


yeah but a lot of people who know nothing about the game and just bought it, probably don't know about the modsites and may find this an amazing deal when the Beth DC costs like a dollar per mod.
True...

but that just meas they are bad consumers, going for the quick buy instead of doing research...
37. Did anyone tell Gstaff yet?
QUOTE(INS4N3 @ Jul 6 2007, 07:08 PM) *
How much money could they hope to make off this anyway when all of it is available for free. It's awful I agree and I would be REALLY upset if I found a mod of mine in there, but its not a very good product when there is a free version available.


theres a lot of gamers who never go to forums etc
until I played MW I was 1 of them
and the way the thing is worded some might think it was an official pack
I want my cut! wink.gif
I sent a message to the seller, and reported it to eBay as well.

The dirt bag.

I also reported this thread to get Bethesda's attention.
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LOL
I'm sticking around on this page just to keep the "viewing" count up. hehhehe
QUOTE(Amazon Queen @ Jul 6 2007, 11:12 AM) *
and the way the thing is worded some might think it was an official pack


Exactly, he made no reference to the authors (except for Martigen). Just tagged "TES IV" before every mod title.
Once the seller is forced to remove all of the bethesda stuff,of course,the rest of the mods will be fair game?
Oh dear...
QUOTE(Amazon Queen @ Jul 6 2007, 08:09 PM) *
ok, I've reported it to E-Bay
now anyone know where at Bethesda it should be reported?

I have passed this onto Gstaff.
DESTROY!!!!
Hey, wait a minute. That guy didn't include "Lost Paladins of the Divines" !!! What...is my mod not good enough to be thieved huh? LOL...
Whoa, 39 users!!!
QUOTE(evphelps @ Jul 6 2007, 02:16 PM) *
Once the seller is forced to remove all of the bethesda stuff,of course,the rest of the mods will be fair game?
Oh dear...



No, it's illegal to sell those too.
I've reported it to e-bay, will probably be removed shortly
I hope any mug that paid to DL puts it up for free at TESS.

- That is if they ok it with the authors first...
I've gotten at least 3 PMs about this (thanks for the heads up guys). I just notified our Legal team and Pete.

Good catch!
QUOTE(Gstaff @ Jul 6 2007, 02:19 PM) *
I've gotten at least 3 PMs about this (thanks for the heads up guys). I just notified our Legal team and Pete.

Good catch!


Thank you.
We should also report every other thing he has, since its all under the same catagory.
Wow! Talk about balls. mad.gif Definitely torches and pitchfork time.
I messaged him as well, good riddance to anybody who attempts to make a profit off of a free resource.
Beth-dan unite! Man...39 people in one thread...and a major legal issue one at that. Good catch whom ever found this.
Thank you Rohugh and Gstaff smile.gif
Now I can wander off and d/l AlienSlofs newest creation dance.gif
He just saw that some people weredumb enough to buy official one pound or one dollar add-ons and decided that there must be many more out there.

They`ll always be the sharks that`ll take advantage of the little fishes.
QUOTE(Slayer_of_the_Shadows @ Jul 6 2007, 07:17 PM) *
No, it's illegal to sell those too.



Phew!
I hope it all works out...
He isn't new to this since he sells also mods for other games , Is this legal ? Just to know lol I could decide to sell Dune LOL ...

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/willmz2k/

Joke lol
Isnt it stated that Beth owns all mod created with the CS? If so then hes selling Beths property and they arnt getting a share, and without permission! disapprove.gif
If you guys look to the bottom of the eBay page, you can "Report this item"

I imagine if you guys join me in reporting the item, it might get pulled even sooner.
46 users!!!!!
*sigh* A slight modification and this would have been legal and probably caused less of an uproar. Well, that's about all the libertarian in me, the rest of me says to e-mail any bidders a link to Aelius's list of mods...
Wow, I have never seen 46 users reading the same thread at the same time but this is certainly wrong. I mean selling copyrighted stuff usually is illegal so I wonder how the seller thought he/she/it would get away with it.

- Tennisbollen
QUOTE(Gstaff @ Jul 6 2007, 02:26 PM) *
If you guys look to the bottom of the eBay page, you can "Report this item"

I imagine if you guys join me in reporting the item, it might get pulled even sooner.


I and a couple others have already done so, hopefully, it will be removed quickly.
Wow! This thread goes fast cool.gif

His death will mirror his pathetic life. chaos.gif
QUOTE(Tennisbollen @ Jul 6 2007, 07:28 PM) *
Wow, I have never seen 46 users reading the same thread at the same time but this is certainly wrong. I mean selling copyrighted stuff usually is illegal so I wonder how the seller thought he/she/it would get away with it.

- Tennisbollen



Probably reckons he could make cash quick enough before anyone noticed. Typical tactics of a lot of companies that know they`re doing wrong but hope to make enough before they`re caught. Doubt he`ll be tracable.
Whoa! Whoa, I know intellectual property was stolen, but please cut down on the death threats to the man. Be civil.
Blasphemy! This guyhas to be reported. He's steals money with stuff someone else has made, filthy thief...
Looks like the guy makes a small amount of money on these compilations, judging by a few of his past auctions i scanned through.
QUOTE(Gstaff @ Jul 6 2007, 11:26 AM) *
If you guys look to the bottom of the eBay page, you can "Report this item"

I imagine if you guys join me in reporting the item, it might get pulled even sooner.


I tried, but sorry, I'm not creating an account there when so many here probably have already reported it. They need to make the report option doable by all, members, & guests.
That thing is just insanely ridiculous, obviously. I just wonder if the guy is a clueless bastard or just a simple-minded retard... (well, who cares, burn him) (I'm joking ofc. mmh wait - am I?)

QUOTE(Nekulor @ Jul 6 2007, 08:00 PM) *
I made a spell with reanimation mods added to Raminus Polus in the mage's guild. I think he put my mod in there, the bugger.


off-topic, this sounds interesting... sounds like a reanimation "service" to be used to resurrect NPCs "accidentally" killed by creatures, for example? or am I just imagining this - do you have this hosted on TES, Nekulor?
ooo.gif "alright men, FIRE!"

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The bastard! Adding MMM, which also includes a little bit of MY work in as well!
QUOTE(Lucien834 @ Jul 6 2007, 08:34 PM) *
50 users...


Thanks for telling us what we can read by ourselves.

I'm too ignorant to understand the report thing. tongue.gif

- Tennisbollen
And nothing I made is good enough to be stolen!? W T H!? jk

Seriously, what a little idiot. No one wishes mods to be made for a profit. It's one thing to try and sell mods made by one person or small groups of people, but they even went so far as to sell Bethesda's construction set, made by a company. And he even stated where he lives. Someone in London call the police and ship them down there or something. I could be wrong though, it could just be a cover.
This is really lame. The guy even included the beta patch wtF?
I just reported all of his mod pack auctions on eBay as well. After clicking the report this item button, it asks you want category. I wasn't sure so I selected stolen property. I don't know if that is right, but what I did notice was that after selecting that, eBay said that I should call the Police. They really want me to find a UK police department phone # and call? Sorry, I can't afford that bill, hope they can do it themselves.

QUOTE(wolfpup @ Jul 6 2007, 02:33 PM) *
I tried, but sorry, I'm not creating an account there when so many here probably have already reported it. They need to make the report option doable by all, members, & guests.


As far as I can tell, you do not need an eBay account to report the auction. I clicked the report this item button and continued the process without ever signing in (and yes I was not automatically logged-in).
hey the IAMTHEEMPEROR, Kodama, and everyone else I know from somewhere else.

Let's hope eBay actually does something about this. I have my pitchfork at my side!
Pitchfork? I'm bringing a sub-machine gun!
Actually precisely what's the law he is breacking?

I mean he is breaking couse solds mods of others ? does he breacks couse he sells mods or what ?

Becouse actually a lot of game newspapers do sell their magazines with cd with mods inside them ...
QUOTE(Simbacca @ Jul 6 2007, 11:38 AM) *
As far as I can tell, you do not need an eBay account to report the auction. I clicked the report this item button and continued the process without ever signing in (and yes I was not automatically logged-in).


Sends me to a sign in/register page. shrug.gif (I'm not accepting cookies, maybe that has something to do with it.)

I wonder what's going to happen to their Sellers rating? Should be cut in at least half for such a blatant rip off.
PROMETHEUS_ts said:
Actually precisely what's the law he is breacking?

I mean he is breaking couse solds mods of others ? does he breacks couse he sells mods or what ?




Stealing copyrighted property
QUOTE(PROMETHEUS_ts @ Jul 6 2007, 11:42 AM) *
Actually precisely what's the law he is breacking?

I mean he is breaking couse solds mods of others ? does he breacks couse he sells mods or what ?



QUOTE(IAMTHEEMPEROR @ Jul 6 2007, 11:42 AM) *
Stealing copyrighted property


Yup.
QUOTE(Bleral @ Jul 6 2007, 07:33 PM) *
off-topic, this sounds interesting... sounds like a reanimation "service" to be used to resurrect NPCs "accidentally" killed by creatures, for example? or am I just imagining this - do you have this hosted on TES, Nekulor?

I'd assume it's the Reanimate effect from the Staff of Worms. You want "Ressurect 1", the console command.
It was me! I confess!

No it wasn't....
QUOTE(TheTalkieToaster @ Jul 6 2007, 02:43 PM) *
I'd assume it's the Reanimate effect from the Staff of Worms. You want "Ressurect 1", the console command.

Read all my post lol I edited too late anyway I repeat , some newspapers of games Do sell their magazines based also on appealing buyers by publicizing the free distribuited mods made on internet that are sold together with their magazine in the CD or DVD of the same magazine ....

Why they dont breack the law?
I`m more annoyed about him\her stealing FREE unselfish modders work than I am about the construction kit. that`s what truly makes it morally unacceptable. Sad world.
QUOTE(IAMTHEEMPEROR @ Jul 6 2007, 11:38 AM) *
And nothing I made is good enough to be stolen!? W T H!? jk

Seriously, what a little idiot. No one wishes mods to be made for a profit. It's one thing to try and sell mods made by one person or small groups of people, but they even went so far as to sell Bethesda's construction set, made by a company. And he even stated where he lives. Someone in London call the police and ship them down there or something. I could be wrong though, it could just be a cover.



I wouldn't be so quick to call him an idiot. He's found a niche market is all: People who want the mods, but don't have the time/gumption to dig through 234239879 mods to find "good ones they like" all wrapped up in a nice little package. I don't condone it, but I appreciate a good scam smile.gif And like many scammers, he botched and included the CS, whoopsie!


I think ebay's report thingy is a little off. It never really confirmed that i reported it, and went on to suggesting I email ebay support, kinda defeats an easy webform.
QUOTE(El Di4blo @ Jul 6 2007, 02:43 PM) *
It was me! I confess!

No it wasn't....


I wouldn't joke about that tongue.gif


No, but he is an idiot for getting way in over his head. He can sell his own mods and I wouldn't care.
I don't think mods for this game can be sold for a profit at all.

The guy even left an email address for us to send hatemail! laugh.gif

willmz2k@hotmail.com
QUOTE(IAMTHEEMPEROR @ Jul 6 2007, 06:45 PM) *
I wouldn't joke about that tongue.gif


Yeah, I edited since I got scared... 1346.gif Please don't hit me 1346.gif

HEY! Who said I joked? emot-ninja1.gif
Well, at least I was able to get a few other mods I don't have from the list. tongue.gif
QUOTE(PROMETHEUS_ts @ Jul 6 2007, 02:45 PM) *
Read all my post lol I edited too late anyway I repeat , some newspapers of games Do sell their magazines based also on appealing buyers by publicizing the free distribuited mods made on internet that are sold together with their magazine in the CD or DVD of the same magazine ....

Why they dont breack the law?


The CD's come free with the magazine.
I haven't seen a topic as active as this since we moved address...

Has anyone actually told a Bethesda Dev on the forums?
QUOTE(PROMETHEUS_ts @ Jul 6 2007, 02:45 PM) *
Read all my post lol I edited too late anyway I repeat , some newspapers of games Do sell their magazines based also on appealing buyers by publicizing the free distribuited mods made on internet that are sold together with their magazine in the CD or DVD of the same magazine ....

Why they dont breack the law?

Because they're selling the magazine, not the CD. That's how people get around pyramid scheme laws in the US, as long as you sell something with it (usually a list of other people to bug about the pyramid scheme, sometimes cosmetics...) it's legal. I think E-Bay will do something about it, though, whether it's legal or not, as they stopped people from selling their Diablo accounts (etched the info on pens, etc.).
GStaff has been notified of this so legal action will be put towards this filthy thief.

I have posted the link on the PES forum about this so more action can be taken and let others know.
QUOTE(Snefru7 @ Jul 6 2007, 11:48 AM) *
I haven't seen a topic as active as this since we moved address...

Has anyone actually told a Bethesda Dev on the forums?


The appropriate people have been informed.
QUOTE(Snefru7 @ Jul 6 2007, 02:48 PM) *
I haven't seen a topic as active as this since we moved address...

Has anyone actually told a Bethesda Dev on the forums?


Gstaff knows and has notified the Admins, devs, and everyone else you can think of.
Edit: Posted at the same time as 3 people o.o
Londoners: Call the cops for us tongue.gif

I'm out, thunderstorm rolling through Mass and I care about the safety of my PC
QUOTE(IAMTHEEMPEROR @ Jul 6 2007, 11:42 AM) *
Pitchfork? I'm bringing a sub-machine gun!


I'll grab the flamethrower... sterb032.gif
We should make a mod about this! Biggest uproar (Kinda Riot thingy) since Sliced bread


QUOTE
The guy even left an email address for us to send hatemail! laugh.gif

willmz2k@hotmail.com


I'll start coding a virus! user.gif

Attrebus, help me!
not is first time...
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZwillmz2k
HL2/Oblivion/GTA:Vice City
That is preposterous!! Bethsoft needs to remove that from there!
well, you can't sell a mod is my understanding.
Grab your torches and pitchforks! Let's burn with witch! But first we must weigh them against a duck...
QUOTE(Gstaff @ Jul 6 2007, 11:53 AM) *
well, you can't sell a mod is my understanding.


Or any part of the game for that matter. (Complete or incomplete.)
QUOTE
This amazing update CD for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion comes packed with an amazing 46 different mods, patches and upgrades to enhance your Oblivion experiecnce. Included are all new weapons, spells, potions, maps, races, vehicles, characters, enemies, editors, and much much more. This is a must have for all Oblivion players and fans!!


Faker. I wonder if the CD is just a copy? I can't believe his feedback is 99.5% positive.
QUOTE(BerematKesawin @ Jul 6 2007, 06:40 PM) *
hey the IAMTHEEMPEROR, Kodama, and everyone else I know from somewhere else.

Let's hope eBay actually does something about this. I have my pitchfork at my side!


Indeed Beremat, just bring your AK 47 or a flamethrower in case they don't.
Wow just wow. Someone actually had the nerve to sell the creations of the hard working modders. Petty thief. Sad what this world is coming to.
QUOTE(wolfpup @ Jul 6 2007, 08:55 PM) *
Or any part of the game for that matter. (Complete or incomplete.)

The Readme?


QUOTE
I wonder if the CD is just a copy?

The game is NOT included! laugh.gif
188.gif mad.gif swear.gif swear.gif 188.gif WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this idiot needs to be removed. While I am outraged abot his pirateing of mods, He even has the audacity to say that there will be an updated version of his mod pack. HE is planning on releasing a platinum mod pack which will steal even more mods. he even said the next one will include IC expand. WTF. How the hell does he know about our project. someone stop him please!!!!!!!!!!
Did it always say "Item has ended" at the top, or is that new?

(I'm expecting a complete removal.)
QUOTE(haama @ Jul 6 2007, 02:48 PM) *
Because they're selling the magazine, not the CD. That's how people get around pyramid scheme laws in the US, as long as you sell something with it (usually a list of other people to bug about the pyramid scheme, sometimes cosmetics...) it's legal. I think E-Bay will do something about it, though, whether it's legal or not, as they stopped people from selling their Diablo accounts (etched the info on pens, etc.).


Well that's a slippery slope. smile.gif

I could sell a "automatic mode installer", or "install instructions inside the CD". Would that be legal?
Readme.txt for sale $10, mods included for free. smile.gif
QUOTE(El Di4blo @ Jul 6 2007, 11:45 AM) *
Yeah, I edited since I got scared... 1346.gif Please don't hit me 1346.gif


Too late! ha ha ha ha ha gun2.gif 1346.gif

EDIT: Just kidding.
While I doubt that Bethesda would be interested in the legal headache of doing so, they could conceivably call that theft and press charges.
If anyone is on Ebay, give him a flood of negative feedback smile.gif
QUOTE(Gstaff @ Jul 6 2007, 01:19 PM) *
I've gotten at least 3 PMs about this (thanks for the heads up guys). I just notified our Legal team and Pete.

Good catch!

Think you guys at Beth could videotape your lawyers in action on this one? This would be a perfect special feature for the TESV Special Edition... smile.gif
QUOTE(wolfpup @ Jul 6 2007, 02:59 PM) *
Did it always say "Item has ended" at the top, or is that new?

(I'm expecting a complete removal.)

WE WON! THE AUCTION HAS STOPPED! bubbly.gif foodndrink.gif
QUOTE
WE WON! THE AUCTION HAS STOPPED

OR somebody was stupid enough to buy it
QUOTE(haama @ Jul 6 2007, 02:48 PM) *
Because they're selling the magazine, not the CD. That's how people get around pyramid scheme laws in the US, as long as you sell something with it (usually a list of other people to bug about the pyramid scheme, sometimes cosmetics...) it's legal. I think E-Bay will do something about it, though, whether it's legal or not, as they stopped people from selling their Diablo accounts (etched the info on pens, etc.).

Then this means that if you sell a paper work called my Oblivion character gamestory and together u put all the mods played by this player it would be legal?

After all he is selling his own fantasy story together with the mods ....
QUOTE(Pepsi @ Jul 6 2007, 01:52 PM) *
We should make a mod about this! Biggest uproar (Kinda Riot thingy) since Sliced bread
I'll start coding a virus! user.gif

Hey Pepsi, I got an idea. Instead of writing a virus that will go to a dead email account (ya, I already bombed him, jk) how about making a mod with him as the primary enemy to search out and destroy. When you find him, he should have piles and piles of mod CDs around him...maybe take the coin mod that adds piles of coins and enlarge the size to look like a mountain of CDs. hehehe. An his weapon can be an "How To EBay for Idiots" book.

LHammonds
QUOTE(Tzz @ Jul 6 2007, 03:01 PM) *
OR somebody was stupid enough to buy it

If you look at Payment Details, it shoudl say someone has bought it, but it doesn't, it just tells you the starting time.


I think.
QUOTE(BerematKesawin @ Jul 6 2007, 08:01 PM) *
WE WON! THE AUCTION HAS STOPPED! bubbly.gif foodndrink.gif

GOOD.
We should collect money.
So that the next time this happens we can hire the A-Team
QUOTE(BerematKesawin @ Jul 6 2007, 07:01 PM) *
WE WON! THE AUCTION HAS STOPPED! bubbly.gif foodndrink.gif


WhoooHoooo!!! bubbly.gif foodndrink.gif fing05.gif 1244.gif
YAY we won!! The battle is over!
Send him an email like this:

"Stop! You violated the law. Pay the court a fine or serve your sentence. Your stolen goods are now forfeit."

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QUOTE(wizzi wizard @ Jul 6 2007, 03:07 PM) *
We should collect money.
So that the next time this happens we can hire the A-Team

what is the A team?
it's always the same - people selling other people's mods without permission - one reason, which made me quit editing pro evolution soccer 3 four years ago right after i've released my "megapatch", which included fan chants, goal jingles, real stats for over 90% of the players etc. i've been working hundreds of hours on this and got more than 10,000 downloads from filefront within several days - only to see others distributing it via e-bay and getting the money sad.gif

btw. i didn't stop modding/ editing the game mentioned above only for this reason - the game itself became boring and after konami decided to bring updated pes-games every year, i completely lost my interest in editing them. please keep this great modding community alive regardless how many parasites are going to earn money with your work.
he must die he must, death flame death flame death flame, sue his sorry ass
58 users are reading this topic 8D
QUOTE(BerematKesawin @ Jul 6 2007, 03:05 PM) *
If you look at Payment Details, it shoudl say someone has bought it, but it doesn't, it just tells you the starting time.
I think.


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Buyer or seller of this item? Sign in for your status


That's what it says. I guess somebody bought it dry.gif
this person should be fined
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This is attracting a lot of attention. Its good that we have people around to inform both the community AND devs about this kind of BS.

I've got the matches and karosene, who's got a large tree?
A TV Show that included Mr. T and therefore was l33t.

I can't believe this. At least the item has ended now, but it still sickens me to think that piracy, stealing, and plagiarism can be accepted on the internet by some when they would never steal a CD, car, whatever, in RL. The stuff was put up for free download and that's like taking a city park's picnic tables and selling them.
QUOTE(Conan_Lon @ Jul 6 2007, 07:04 PM) *
Hey Pepsi, I got an idea. Instead of writing a virus that will go to a dead email account (ya, I already bombed him, jk) how about making a mod with him as the primary enemy to search out and destroy. When you find him, he should have piles and piles of mod CDs around him...maybe take the coin mod that adds piles of coins and enlarge the size to look like a mountain of CDs. hehehe. An his weapon can be an "How To EBay for Idiots" book.

LHammonds


Good idea! fing34.gif
Hip hip hooray! we are succesful in halting this thief. Drinks all around! bubbly.gif bubbly.gif 1244.gif fing05.gif foodndrink.gif
QUOTE
this person should be fined


Nah. Fifty more are ready to take his place. Lawsuits and fines aren't a universally efficient deterrent. A good scare and slap on the hands is all he needs. Besides, chances are he's some sort of addict searching for a way to make some quick $ to pay for more drugs.
Everyone, this is only a small victory. We have yet won the war. There are many more of his despicable kind and he will no doubt release his platinum edition with even more mods he stole. We must not just stop him, we must BAN!!!! him. Also, a few of us should organize into a group witch purpose is to hunt down these rats. who is with me toughninja.gif .
everybody sign in to ebay and flame his sorry [censored]
QUOTE(OblivionMon @ Jul 6 2007, 12:07 PM) *
YAY we won!! The battle is over!


bubbly.gif

Reading some of the posts on this thread seems some folks need to read the EULA again. rolleyes.gif
I just hope that everyone was smart enough to not buy this. It would be awful if someone actually has tried to spent money on this.

- Tennisbollen
This is an outrage. I mean whats the world coming to when you find people selling mods on Ebay? The man whos selling
it gets:A sock bath,burned,punctured by pitchforks,and a variety of other things done to him.
There are still 2 for sale, the same as when I clicked on it awhile ago, so it's still up for grabs.

And you can't sell mods, period. It's in the EULA, the CS is owned by Bethesda, and everything created with the CS is also owned be Bethesda, and this guy probably isn't allowed to sell Bethesda's property. The same goes for most other games and their mods.

Even if the modders gave permission, they're not allowed to sell them(the mods) because they don't own them. The modder owns the meshes, textures, etc that he makes himself (or herself for the ladies biggrin.gif ), but everything done on the CS they never owned, so they never had the right to sell. This guy is a joke, I reported all of his auctions to Ebay, and I encourage everyone else to do the same. It's not going to change the world but hopefully it'll stop this one [censored].



--and if you look at his previous auctions, he's been selling mod packs for awhile......
QUOTE(Rohugh @ Jul 6 2007, 01:17 PM) *
I have passed this onto Gstaff.


QUOTE(Gstaff @ Jul 6 2007, 01:19 PM) *
I've gotten at least 3 PMs about this (thanks for the heads up guys). I just notified our Legal team and Pete.

Good catch!


I feel sorry for the person on ebay who is trying to sell this.....Shame on them...

Jesus, this thread isn't half popular! It only takes one idiot to send the entire modding community into a riot. Hey, I'm angry and I don't even mod.
QUOTE(Tennisbollen @ Jul 6 2007, 03:14 PM) *
I just hope that everyone was smart enough to not buy this. It would be awful if someone actually has tried to spent money on this.

- Tennisbollen

i looked it up and someone did. At first this guy was selling 23 copies. he was down to two before being stopped. dry.gif
QUOTE(ATT-Spartan @ Jul 6 2007, 09:10 PM) *
A TV Show that included Mr. T and therefore was l33t.


Dam right you are.

That ebay sockers are fools. Lets go to them and say "Shut up fool".
QUOTE(mwoo769 @ Jul 6 2007, 08:14 PM) *
everybody sign in to ebay and flame his sorry [censored]


my uncle knew the kray twins, want me to make a phone call lol
This thread is probably going down as the fastest to reach the number of replys limit ever. Nice to see outrage is alive and well in this community. tongue.gif
I wonder if Jeremy is still trying to sell his hair and nails.
will bethesda do anything or will they just let this happen?
You people do know he was successfull in selling 21 mods. damn those dumb ass consumers. i almost hhate them as much as the thief 188.gif.
I just read the Ebay user agreement, and:

Your use of our services is governed by the following terms and conditions:

Breach any laws, sell any counterfeit items or otherwise infringe the copyright, trade mark or other rights of third parties;

was the second thing listed.

jpshakehead.gif

PS;

Hahaha, seems they nailed him for the other ones too. (Or he wised up, & got while the getting was good.)

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZwillmz2k
QUOTE(cyronarxes @ Jul 6 2007, 07:13 PM) *
Everyone, this is only a small victory. We have yet won the war. There are many more of his despicable kind and he will no doubt release his platinum edition with even more mods he stole. We must not just stop him, we must BAN!!!! him. Also, a few of us should organize into a group witch purpose is to hunt down these rats. who is with me toughninja.gif .


I don't have any time to hunt people, unfortunately sad.gif

But i do support this idea thumbsup.gif
Make sure to give every member a free AK 47 to shoot the bastards! gun2.gif dead.gif
And some nunchuks & a flamethrower too toughninja.gif sterb032.gif
... And a stick to poke them with to check if they are really dead poke2.gif
QUOTE(mwoo769 @ Jul 6 2007, 03:19 PM) *
will bethesda do anything or will they just let this happen?

time will tell but i hope one of the devs posts here soon. if bethesda does nothing, i am so becoming a vigilante
QUOTE(cyronarxes @ Jul 6 2007, 02:08 PM) *
what is the A team?

This quote scares me almost as much as pirated mods....
QUOTE(cyronarxes @ Jul 6 2007, 03:21 PM) *
You people do know he was successfull in selling 21 mods. damn those dumb ass consumers. i almost hhate them as much as the thief 188.gif.

I hate them more than the thief. They are just dumb

QUOTE
what is the A team?

OMG LULZ T3h A-Team? lolol
QUOTE(Amazon Queen @ Jul 6 2007, 01:52 PM) *
I came across this on E-Bay

My uneducated guess is that this breaches Bethesdas copyright and steals a lot of modders work. If so who should I complain to?
The seller, E-Bay, Bethesda?



i dont know but i agree, this shold be reported
QUOTE(Trith @ Jul 6 2007, 09:22 PM) *
This quote scares me almost as much as pirated mods....


Yes something as neat as the A-Team should be known by all.
QUOTE(PROMETHEUS_ts @ Jul 6 2007, 03:02 PM) *
Then this means that if you sell a paper work called my Oblivion character gamestory and together u put all the mods played by this player it would be legal?

After all he is selling his own fantasy story together with the mods ....

No, that would be copyright infringement, by using the background of Oblivion. What I mean is, I think it would be perfectly legal to create a list of mods, include the links to those mods, and sell that list.

...
However, it is not legal, good, moral, etc., etc. to threaten a petty crime with pitchforks and AK-47s, whether you're kidding or not (besides the morality, one group of kids were convicted because they left a plate of cookies on their neighbors doorstep, rang the doorbell, and ran off which "scared" the neighbors banghead.gif swear.gif 188.gif I really hate US law sometimes), so stop that, it's silly...
QUOTE(Kodiak888 @ Jul 6 2007, 07:15 PM) *
There are still 2 for sale, the same as when I clicked on it awhile ago, so it's still up for grabs.


We won the battle, but not the war.
QUOTE(Tzz @ Jul 6 2007, 03:23 PM) *
I hate them more than the thief. They are just dumb


There's a difference between stupidity and ignorance, ignorance can be fixed.
QUOTE(Silverwolf15 @ Jul 6 2007, 12:23 PM) *
i dont know but i agree, this shold be reported


And threads should be read. wink.gif tongue.gif
This person can probebly get away with what they are doing by saying the couple dollars cover the cost of the CD, their time and effort, and shipping and handleing.

I'd still like to lay hands upon this sick individual.
QUOTE
I'd still like to lay hands upon this sick individual.


Why? To heal him? tongue.gif

Kidding.
Bastard thief... I hope he gets hung up by his fingernails in some Imperial City Prison...
QUOTE(Akuso @ Jul 6 2007, 09:21 PM) *
I don't have any time to hunt people, unfortunately sad.gif

But i do support this idea thumbsup.gif
Make sure to give every member a free AK 47 to shoot the bastards! gun2.gif dead.gif
And some nunchuks & a flamethrower too toughninja.gif sterb032.gif
... And a stick to poke them with to check if they are really dead poke2.gif


Exaggerating, are we?

Seriously, that is just pathetic. The seller did something illegal, yes, but he/she/it does still not deserve being threatened like this.

- Tennisbollen
QUOTE(Silverwolf15 @ Jul 6 2007, 08:23 PM) *
i dont know but i agree, this shold be reported



You musn't have read very far into this thread...

I think it got overkill reported.
witch hunt everyone, the guy should be banned from ebay the other things he is selling are also stolen stuff
i am actually now reluctant to release IC expanded when it is done. Should me and my team just use it for private use. He said he will include IC Expanded in his Platinum release. Should I not release the mod?
QUOTE(mwoo769 @ Jul 6 2007, 12:28 PM) *
witch hunt everyone, the guy should be banned from ebay the other things he is selling are also stolen stuff


Now THAT makes good sense, and it's achievable.
QUOTE(Ssenkrad @ Jul 6 2007, 03:25 PM) *
This person can probebly get away with what they are doing by saying the couple dollars cover the cost of the CD, their time and effort, and shipping and handleing.

I'd still like to lay hands upon this sick individual.


[sarcasm]You mean I can get away with selling illegal porn by saying the costs were for the shipping?[/sarcasm]
It doesn't matter what he says, he violated a law by selling that stuff. Saying the money was for shipping doesn't make it legal. The work is protected because people put efford in it and it contains custom made models and textures.
Hmmm the guy doing this obviously doesnt respect the community here.....Its wrong he's selling it without anyones permission and making money on it. U think he thinks its ok just cos he burnin them to a CD?
Cyron,

don't not release something because of one idiot on the internet. Just shown by the popularity of this thread, no one likes that someone is selling free stuff.
Ok, the willmz2k thief mod is now officially underway. I hope it becomes very popular when finished so he can sell his own stuff. hehehe.

LHammonds and Pepsi.
QUOTE(cyronarxes @ Jul 6 2007, 03:29 PM) *
i am actually now reluctant to release IC expanded when it is done. Should me and my team just use it for private use. He said he will include IC Expanded in his Platinum release. Should I not release the mod?

Release it please, there are a lot of people who would like to use it. If he sells it you can report him.
QUOTE(Guitaraholic @ Jul 6 2007, 08:29 PM) *
Hmmm the guy doing this obviously doesnt respect the community here.....Its wrong he's selling it without anyones permission and making money on it. U think he thinks its ok just cos he burnin them to a CD?


He likely doesn't even know about the community here. I doubt he ever really frequented these forums often judging by what he's trying to sell.
Glad none of my mods are in that. Martigen should unleash his horde of monsters on him.
QUOTE(Tennisbollen @ Jul 6 2007, 07:27 PM) *
Exaggerating, are we?

Seriously, that is just pathetic. The seller did something illegal, yes, but he/she/it does still not deserve being threatened like this.

- Tennisbollen


Nope, i just like the icons and this was a good excuse to use them, that's all tongue.gif
QUOTE(Conan_Lon @ Jul 6 2007, 09:31 PM) *
Ok, the willmz2k thief mod is now officially underway. I hope it becomes very popular when finished so he can sell his own stuff. hehehe.

LHammonds and Pepsi.

Indeed it is! evillol.sml.gif

Xarxes for Oblivion cover?
Swiss army knife, for resempling the CS?
CD cover models?
QUOTE(Trith @ Jul 6 2007, 03:22 PM) *
This quote scares me almost as much as pirated mods....


Because he doesn't know decades old pop-culture references or because you just came to the shocking realization that you might be getting old? wink_smile.gif
So, did someone buy it or was it taken down?

eBay really needs to do something. This isn't the first time they were unable to stop illegal actions, and nothing has been done about them. It's only a matter of time before something really bad happens and eBay gets taken down.
I'd guess it's because he realizes he's getting old. (57 viewers as I type this...wow...)
QUOTE(Tennisbollen @ Jul 6 2007, 03:27 PM) *
Exaggerating, are we?

Seriously, that is just pathetic. The seller did something illegal, yes, but he/she/it does still not deserve being threatened like this.

- Tennisbollen

You do know we are just exagerating. i mean we are not really going to kill the person. mabet toture him but not kill him/her hubbahubba.gif
QUOTE(IAMTHEEMPEROR @ Jul 6 2007, 03:34 PM) *
So, did someone buy it or was it taken down?

eBay really needs to do something. This isn't the first time they were unable to stop illegal actions, and nothing has been done about them. It's only a matter of time before something really bad happens and eBay gets taken down.

it was taken down but he succeeded in selling 21 copies the blasted dirtbag
Just an idea: Couldn't we find his account (for this forum) by his email address? willmz2k@hotmail.com
Ive emailed the seller and reported it too ebay.....hopefully something will be done about it.
QUOTE(wiz0floyd @ Jul 6 2007, 09:35 PM) *
I'd guess it's because he realizes he's getting old. (57 viewers as I type this...wow...)


Everyone who is 15 should know the A-Team because it was broadcasted everywhere till somewhere in the 90's.
In my land ,the Netherlands, its still being broadcasted.
Looks like eBay closed it after a few notifications. Our legal team was about to contact them as well, but it appears it wasn't necessary.

Thanks again for those who pointed this out. If you ever see something similar, feel free to PM me.
Yes. But I doubt that the thief has one. To me this seems more like ignorance than knowledge. Or maybe I'm just giving them too much benefit of the doubt.

EDIT: TO the bizarre tangent on A-Team. I'm 16 (young I know...) and I didn't know about until recently. Just because it's on TV doesn't mean that we watch it. At the time I watched silly shows like Pokemon. I can also say that it's still on Cable TV on the East Coast of the US
WE WON! bubbly.gif foodndrink.gif bubbly.gif










Meanwhile...

"Argh, those blasted forumers, they think they have beaten me. Oh I'll show them... IN THE UPDATE! Were I will steal and sell even more mods without giving credit." 676.gif MUHUHAHAHAHAHA!!!
QUOTE(Tzz @ Jul 6 2007, 09:38 PM) *
Just an idea: Couldn't we find his account (for this forum) by his email address? willmz2k@hotmail.com


He doesn't have to be a member in these forums just because he like Oblivion. tongue.gif

- Tennisbollen

EDIT:
QUOTE(Guitaraholic @ Jul 6 2007, 09:39 PM) *
Ive emailed the seller and reported it too ebay.....hopefully something will be done about it.


May I ask what you wrote in the mail?

QUOTE(Tzz @ Jul 6 2007, 03:38 PM) *
Just an idea: Couldn't we find his account (for this forum) by his email address? willmz2k@hotmail.com

It is very possible this email is a fake and not his real one
Wow I dont think I have ever seen a post with this many replies and people looking in two hours! but is Ebay allowed to take it down because it has some peoples personal mods? I meen I know that it wrong but none of the mods have copyright.
QUOTE(Guitaraholic @ Jul 6 2007, 12:39 PM) *
Ive emailed the seller and reported it too ebay.....hopefully something will be done about it.


It was done before you even posted this. tongue.gif

(Reading threads will help prevent this type of thing in the future.)
Say, while we're all here, how about Todd coming in and saying hi to us at least once? tongue.gif
QUOTE(Gstaff @ Jul 6 2007, 03:40 PM) *
Looks like eBay closed it after a few notifications. Our legal team was about to contact them as well, but it appears it wasn't necessary.

Thanks again for those who pointed this out. If you ever see something similar, feel free to PM me.


Thank you Gstaff, for the prompt response.
I love when this community swarms, it's an awesome site. smile.gif

PS:

We's like our TES.
QUOTE(Lucien834 @ Jul 6 2007, 03:40 PM) *
WE WON! bubbly.gif foodndrink.gif bubbly.gif

You do know he succeeded in selling 21 copies sad.gif
QUOTE(pilldom @ Jul 6 2007, 09:41 PM) *
Wow I dont think I have ever seen a post with this many replies and people looking in two hours! but is Ebay allowed to take it down because it has some peoples personal mods? I meen I know that it wrong but none of the mods have copyright.


They all have copyright laws.
Mods cannot be sold because there all copyrighted by Bethesda.
QUOTE(pilldom @ Jul 6 2007, 09:41 PM) *
Wow I dont think I have ever seen a post with this many replies and people looking in two hours! but is Ebay allowed to take it down because it has some peoples personal mods? I meen I know that it wrong but none of the mods have copyright.


The whole game is copyrighted, I guess. And all the stuff in it.

- Tennisbollen
QUOTE(Lucien834 @ Jul 6 2007, 03:40 PM) *
WE WON! bubbly.gif foodndrink.gif bubbly.gif
Meanwhile... "Argh, those blasted forumers, they think they have beaten me. Oh I'll show them... IN THE UPDATE! Were I will steal and sell even more mods without giving credit." MUHUHAHAHAHAHA!!! 676.gif


No,no,no... What you meant was: "And I would have gotten away with it, if it wasn't for you meddling kids!""

smile.gif
QUOTE(wiz0floyd @ Jul 6 2007, 02:35 PM) *
I'd guess it's because he realizes he's getting old. (57 viewers as I type this...wow...)



Actually the A-Team was a recent cartoon that even my 5 year old nephew knows about, for the record of Pop Culture and Age.... but he doesn't have any clue it was based on a previous TV show. I think even Mr.T had h 1dc7 is own cartoon recently on Adult Swim.....

But not to hijack this thread.... I encourage everyone who is mature to send him an e-mail (through ebay) telling him that selling the mods is illegal, and why it is illegal. If you don't know why, or you can't do it in a civil manner (without threats) then don't, because you won't be doing any good. It probably is just someone who doesn't have any idea what they're doing is wrong, and at the very least a huge bulk of e-mail might persuade him to be more careful. It would help if everyone still reported this and his other auctions to Ebay.
THis may be a record for fastest locked thread due to post count.
QUOTE(segvirion @ Jul 6 2007, 12:08 PM) *
Send him an email like this:

"Stop! You violated the law. Pay the court a fine or serve your sentence. Your stolen goods are now forfeit."

biggrin.gif


Gahahahaha!!

THEN PAY WITH YOUR BLOOD!
So, what ésle floats in water?...
Very small rocks!! Cider. My eldest daughter?
Well, this was... surreal. huh.gif biggrin.gif

Time for a lock methinks, or is Gstaff just revelling in his popularity? hubbahubba.gif
A duck?!
Someone get ready to post #2.
Does anybody have any contacts into the other game communities from which this bastard sells content (Football Manager 2007, Pro Evolution Soccer)? I can't believe the stuff he still has online on ebay is more legal than the Oblivion mods, it seems to be usermade content as well. Perhaps one should inform them in case they didn't notice yet? I have no idea if there's something like such a community for these games, but though they're playing silly sports games, in the end they're gamers like us wink.gif
I demand a Dev post and talk about how these issues will be solved
Lol, read the topic. It's already been solved. Seriously.
I contributed... I reported him and I sent him a snarky ebay message smile.gif
QUOTE(cyronarxes @ Jul 6 2007, 12:43 PM) *
You do know he succeeded in selling 21 copies sad.gif


Yes, but those people were stupid enough to buy it from him.
QUOTE(cyronarxes @ Jul 6 2007, 12:47 PM) *
I demand a Dev post and talk about how these issues will be solved


You mean was solved, not will be.
Post limit on this one.
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