Question about Copying

terminator68

Hello everybody!

Today, I noticed a remix of one of my old projects, but it is exactly the same thing. Even the start screen message (Made by Terminator68) is still there. I read the FAQ, and it said that even minor changes count as remixes, but I don't see any differences whatsoever. I made this post to ask you what to do in a situation like this. Isn't this technically copying? I can provide links if necessary.

Thanks for your time reading this!

Last edited by terminator68 (June 3, 2013 18:20:53)

jvvg

If no changes whatsoever are made and someone claims the work as their own, then it is indeed copying (i.e. not remixing) and should be reported. Please don't post the links, though, as that is considered pointing fingers which is frowned upon. Just report it and move on.

terminator68

jvvg wrote:
If no changes whatsoever are made and someone claims the work as their own, then it is indeed copying (i.e. not remixing) and should be reported. Please don't post the links, though, as that is considered pointing fingers which is frowned upon. Just report it and move on.

Thanks. I wasn't planning on posting the links, but I didn't see the project as inappropriate (that's why I didn't hit the report button). Thanks for your help. Have a nice day!

joshuaho

terminator68 wrote:
Hello everybody!

Today, I noticed a remix of one of my old projects, but it is exactly the same thing. Even the start screen message (Made by Terminator68) is still there. I read the FAQ, and it said that even minor changes count as remixes, but I don't see any differences whatsoever. I made this post to ask you what to do in a situation like this. Isn't this technically copying? I can provide links if necessary.

Thanks for your time reading this!

Before you flag the project, use the Remix Comparing Tool. If it shows zero changes, it is safe to flag the copy. It might take a while for it to be removed, though.

Last edited by joshuaho (June 4, 2013 01:53:37)

jvvg

joshuaho wrote:
terminator68 wrote:
Hello everybody!

Today, I noticed a remix of one of my old projects, but it is exactly the same thing. Even the start screen message (Made by Terminator68) is still there. I read the FAQ, and it said that even minor changes count as remixes, but I don't see any differences whatsoever. I made this post to ask you what to do in a situation like this. Isn't this technically copying? I can provide links if necessary.

Thanks for your time reading this!
Before you flag the project, use the Remix Comparing Tool. If it shows zero changes, it is safe to flag the copy. It might take a while for it to be removed, though.

I don't think the remix comparing tool works on the new website, though.

joshuaho

jvvg wrote:
joshuaho wrote:
terminator68 wrote:
Hello everybody!

Today, I noticed a remix of one of my old projects, but it is exactly the same thing. Even the start screen message (Made by Terminator68) is still there. I read the FAQ, and it said that even minor changes count as remixes, but I don't see any differences whatsoever. I made this post to ask you what to do in a situation like this. Isn't this technically copying? I can provide links if necessary.

Thanks for your time reading this!
Before you flag the project, use the Remix Comparing Tool. If it shows zero changes, it is safe to flag the copy. It might take a while for it to be removed, though.
I don't think the remix comparing tool works on the new website, though.

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