Can I sue for stealing an Avatar?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of avatar theft, specifically whether one participant can pursue copyright infringement against another for using a similar avatar. The conversation includes humorous and off-topic diversions, as well as reflections on identity and the nature of avatars.

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  • Humorous

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern that Ivan has stolen their avatar and questions the possibility of copyright infringement.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that the issue might be more about "copywrong" than copyright.
  • Several participants joke about the appearance of avatars and their resemblance to each other, with some suggesting that avatars taken from the web may not be unique.
  • There are comments about the implications of using avatars that resemble real people, with one participant noting that their avatar is a genuine photograph.
  • Some participants shift the focus away from the avatar issue to discuss a "Hottub Club," indicating a playful and light-hearted tone in the conversation.
  • There are references to other participants' avatars and how they might be confused with one another, particularly in relation to a participant named Dave.
  • One participant recalls a past experience of feeling violated when someone used their signature, drawing a parallel to the current avatar discussion.
  • Humorous exchanges about the nature of avatars and their connection to identity are prevalent, with some participants making light of the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the copyright issue, and the discussion remains largely unresolved with multiple competing views and humorous diversions. There is no clear agreement on the implications of avatar similarity or the seriousness of the copyright claim.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes various assumptions about copyright law and personal identity that are not fully explored or defined. The humorous tone may obscure the seriousness of the initial claim regarding avatar theft.

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Ivan seems to have stolen my avatar. Can I hit him up for copyright infringement?
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Ivan seems to have stolen my avatar. Can I hit him up for copyright infringement?

is that you in his avatar?
 
DaveC426913 said:
Ivan seems to have stolen my avatar. Can I hit him up for copyright infringement?

Copywrong infringement, maybe.
 
Don't worry, he doesn't have the devilish look you have. :biggrin:
 
You know what? Scr*w the avatar nonsense.

I've got my own little club of girls here. (I won't call them sisters in this context).

The rest of you can just stay away (unless you're a girl).


I'm changin' the title of this thread to 'The Hottub Club'.
 
Hits, runs, hides
 
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DaveC426913 said:
You know what? Scr*w the avatar nonsense.

I've got my own little club of girls here. (I won't call them sisters in this context).

The rest of you can just stay away (unless you're a girl).

If that is you, then you might need pay him for advancing your portfolio.
 
Oy. Git outta my hottub! I got a Dave sandwich goin' on here!
 
Looks like Dave wants to know more about the sisterhood, don't you think PF sisters?
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Oy. Git outta my hottub! I got a Dave sandwich goin' on here!

which one of us do you want out? :frown:
 
  • #11
Lacy33 said:
which one of us do you want out? :frown:

Lol...

HEY! Who just pinched me?!
 
  • #12
Lacy33 said:
which one of us do you want out? :frown:

Not you. what. He's crampin' my style wit da ladies.
 
  • #13
DaveC426913 said:
Ivan seems to have stolen my avatar. Can I hit him up for copyright infringement?

:smile: Did you actually use the same one? I just grabbed one from Google images.
 
  • #14
And here I was thinking a mentor was getting constantly demoted and promoted.
 
  • #15
There, now you two can share. Don't fight over it.

[PLAIN]http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/8021/fin2.gif
 
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I remember feeling a bit violated when I saw that Chroot [I think] was using my original signature - Keep the company of those who seek the truth and run from those who have found it.

Hey! I used it first. I own it!
 
  • #17
DaveC426913 said:
Ivan seems to have stolen my avatar. Can I hit him up for copyright infringement?

I wanted to mention it. I mistake Ivan with you since then:-p
 
  • #18
Well crap, we can't have that.
 
  • #19
Are you just saying it reminds you of Dave's avatar? I thought Dave meant that he had literally used this one before.

I don't think 50 something with a beard qualifies as a unique identity. Tsu seems to confirm that I'm not losing it here, not yet! :smile:
 
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drizzle said:
Looks like Dave wants to know more about the sisterhood, don't you think PF sisters?

:smile:
 
  • #21
Ivan Seeking said:
Are you just saying it reminds you of Dave's avatar? I thought Dave meant that he had literally used this one before.

I don't think 50 something with a beard qualifies as a unique identity. Tsu seems to confirm that I'm not losing it here, not yet! :smile:
I look at your avatar and think that's Dave's post for some seconds and I just recognize that's you when I see your name but yet when I leave the topic I think I've read 1 of Dave's posts. That's really weird:smile:
 
  • #22
Wait... so are you guys saying there is a hawt tub with hawt chicks in it? MOVE OVER!
 
  • #23
I thought penguins prefer cold tub.
 
  • #24
Borek said:
I thought penguins prefer cold tub.

I prefer roast penguin in a hot tub !o:)
 
  • #25
Looking good Dr. Dave and Dr. Seeking, you both look quite intimidating and sinister with your new avatars, like you are both ready to take over the world!

By the way, I hope these sexy lab assistants can "assist" Dr. Dave in his investigation of the mysterious physical properties of the "Hot Bath":

[PLAIN]http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2461/340xclaudia.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9008/appnursephoto.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/364/appscoutphoto.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/9426/theladiesofantaresdefyi.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4103/ritsuko.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/613/yuiikari.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2562/asukabycuson.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/3764/s640x480i.png

[PLAIN]http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5789/cuar03windianajones0802.jpg

Additionally, what makes these sexy lab assistants attracted to their genius scientist overlords in the first place? I think we should investigate this property as well. It may be a new attraction force beyond our current standard model, here are some sample photos I took from a control experiment of the genius overlords:

[PLAIN]http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3231/drsteel.png

[PLAIN]http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3864/2146855.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5498/housecastseason1.jpg

[PLAIN]http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5996/numb3rs.png

Here is an archive record of Dr. Holocaust and the Savage Bandito with an interview regarding their lab assistants' die hard crushes on them:



Here is a news article of the great genius himself Albert Einstein and tales of his legendary womanizing:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13804030/ns/technology_and_science-science
 
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  • #26
Ivan Seeking said:
:smile: Did you actually use the same one? I just grabbed one from Google images.
No. Mine is really me.
 
  • #27
DaveC426913 said:
No. Mine is really me.

Oh dear. Poor baby. :smile: (jus' kiddin' dave!)
 
  • #28
Tsu said:
Oh dear. Poor baby. :smile: (jus' kiddin' dave!)

Yeeowtch!
 
  • #29
DaveC426913 said:
Yeeowtch!

Actually, Mr Smartypants of Doom, yer devilishly handsome... :biggrin:
 
  • #30
DaveC426913 said:
No. Mine is really me.

It took until a second page to establish that Ivan snagged it off the web, but yours is actually you... and they just LOOK like fraternal twins?

...
...
...

:smile:

Oh my ribs hurt...


:smile: :smile:
 

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