Comments on: long and unpleasant http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:46:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Alina http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-394426 Alina Sun, 18 May 2008 21:35:41 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-394426 There are only so many ways to sew the shape of a song bird and there are going to be people with similar products as yours. This person probably ripped off your design and they probably are not the first or last. Your birds are cute and in demand, but your prices are VERY high. Although detailed, your designs and materials are cheap and easy to make. Unfortunatly since the design is simple and the materials are dirt cheap, your not offering much of a challenge to imitators. Be happy people love your craftsmanship enough to actually pay $100 for 2 scraps of used fabric and some wire. You shouldn't complain since your laughing all the way to the bank. There are only so many ways to sew the shape of a song bird and there are going to be people with similar products as yours. This person probably ripped off your design and they probably are not the first or last. Your birds are cute and in demand, but your prices are VERY high. Although detailed, your designs and materials are cheap and easy to make. Unfortunatly since the design is simple and the materials are dirt cheap, your not offering much of a challenge to imitators. Be happy people love your craftsmanship enough to actually pay $100 for 2 scraps of used fabric and some wire. You shouldn’t complain since your laughing all the way to the bank.

]]> By: jo dunsmuir http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-336907 jo dunsmuir Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:44:47 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-336907 http://store.makoollovesyou.com/products/94-Lucky http://store.makoollovesyou.com/products/141-Ernie http://store.makoollovesyou.com/products/94-Lucky

http://store.makoollovesyou.com/products/141-Ernie

]]> By: jennifer gibbs http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-300145 jennifer gibbs Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:20:17 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-300145 I can understand someone being misguided enough to think they can copy a design without consequences - I think many otherwise good people don't recognize the seriousness of copyright infringement. I can also understand the fear and embarrassment that would lead them to them downplay their actions once confronted. But if after all this they continue to steal your work...then I think you should take some form of action. Seeing how they had purchased one of your originals, I don't see how they can in good conscience avoid admitting their error, apologizing and offering some financial restitution. This is certainly what I would do if I found myself in their present situation. I can understand someone being misguided enough to think they can copy a design without consequences - I think many otherwise good people don’t recognize the seriousness of copyright infringement. I can also understand the fear and embarrassment that would lead them to them downplay their actions once confronted. But if after all this they continue to steal your work…then I think you should take some form of action. Seeing how they had purchased one of your originals, I don’t see how they can in good conscience avoid admitting their error, apologizing and offering some financial restitution. This is certainly what I would do if I found myself in their present situation.

]]> By: karen http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-268222 karen Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:08:25 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-268222 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8431245 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8431245

]]> By: anon http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-262610 anon Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:34:00 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-262610 http://www.weddingbee.com/2007/12/05/cake-topper-progress/ http://www.weddingbee.com/2007/12/05/cake-topper-progress/

]]> By: decor8holly http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-257208 decor8holly Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:14:27 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-257208 This is sad! I'm sorry about this. When I was at Dutch Design Week in 2006, I had so many of the students exhibiting their in the graduation galleries talk to me about the photos I was taking - what my intentions were, why, why, why. I had to talk to over 100 students that day explaining I was there for a magazine called Domino covering the event for something I was working on for their website. 75% never heard of the magazine and the other 25% had but didn't care. They were so concerned about their ideas, their products, being produced in China and sold around the world before they could bat an eyelash. So many expressed that they know of other students that have had this happen - by the time an event ended, their items had been ripped off and duplicated by factories in China. I was horrified because there wasn't much anyone could do about it. I feel that this is the side to being on the internet that as an artist, writer, etc. we almost have to be willing to accept. It's ugly, it's the under belly, but also it's what gave you so much popularity and an ability to test your goods before a market of shoppers that you would not have had otherwise. I've tried to buy a bird from you, it's impossible, and I've been trying for over a year. I love your work, it's wonderful. But again, it's on the web and unless you have a copyright on your pattern, it's tricky. Even then, they could alter their pattern just a bit and claim it as their own. They do not live in the United States right? Even harder. In the end, awareness is the only thing that will help. Making your buyers aware is good, I'm glad you did this. Your loyal shoppers will continue to come to you. You have to believe in that simple truth. It's hard and ultimately perhaps you can lawyer up and see what can be done, but for now it's a matter of trusting that your fans will continue to give you business. Again, the internet is a very free place right now. Work is being duplicated constantly. Magazines are ripping stuff off of blogs, newspapers are doing the same, blogs are ripping stuff off of magazines, blogs are ripping off of other blogs, people are copying products and ideas, it's the wild west. However that will change. I just read a story about a girl that was harassed on the internet to the point of her suicide. The person drove her nuts and she took her life. She was only a teenager. Her parents are pushing to bring the case to court and put the freak behind bars. I've forgotten the state in which she lives, but that state is now trying to pass law that internet harassment can be stopped and they plan to do it. I think that ultimately, people must be MADE to cooperate and respect the work of others. Ultimately people NEED to be responsible for their words. You have people commenting nasty remarks on blogs from time to time, I know some that have tried to ruin the business of my friends online through internet slander, and nothing can be done. Yet. Again, it will have to change. Sorry to drag on, but a reader sent me over to this post because she felt something I posted from an etsy seller was a copy of her friends work. She included your post in the email conversation we had. I'm truly sorry that this has happened to you. I hope you can resolve it with minimal stress and in as much peace as possible. Holly This is sad! I’m sorry about this. When I was at Dutch Design Week in 2006, I had so many of the students exhibiting their in the graduation galleries talk to me about the photos I was taking - what my intentions were, why, why, why. I had to talk to over 100 students that day explaining I was there for a magazine called Domino covering the event for something I was working on for their website. 75% never heard of the magazine and the other 25% had but didn’t care. They were so concerned about their ideas, their products, being produced in China and sold around the world before they could bat an eyelash. So many expressed that they know of other students that have had this happen - by the time an event ended, their items had been ripped off and duplicated by factories in China. I was horrified because there wasn’t much anyone could do about it.

I feel that this is the side to being on the internet that as an artist, writer, etc. we almost have to be willing to accept. It’s ugly, it’s the under belly, but also it’s what gave you so much popularity and an ability to test your goods before a market of shoppers that you would not have had otherwise. I’ve tried to buy a bird from you, it’s impossible, and I’ve been trying for over a year. I love your work, it’s wonderful. But again, it’s on the web and unless you have a copyright on your pattern, it’s tricky. Even then, they could alter their pattern just a bit and claim it as their own. They do not live in the United States right? Even harder.

In the end, awareness is the only thing that will help. Making your buyers aware is good, I’m glad you did this. Your loyal shoppers will continue to come to you. You have to believe in that simple truth. It’s hard and ultimately perhaps you can lawyer up and see what can be done, but for now it’s a matter of trusting that your fans will continue to give you business.

Again, the internet is a very free place right now. Work is being duplicated constantly. Magazines are ripping stuff off of blogs, newspapers are doing the same, blogs are ripping stuff off of magazines, blogs are ripping off of other blogs, people are copying products and ideas, it’s the wild west.

However that will change. I just read a story about a girl that was harassed on the internet to the point of her suicide. The person drove her nuts and she took her life. She was only a teenager. Her parents are pushing to bring the case to court and put the freak behind bars. I’ve forgotten the state in which she lives, but that state is now trying to pass law that internet harassment can be stopped and they plan to do it.

I think that ultimately, people must be MADE to cooperate and respect the work of others. Ultimately people NEED to be responsible for their words. You have people commenting nasty remarks on blogs from time to time, I know some that have tried to ruin the business of my friends online through internet slander, and nothing can be done. Yet. Again, it will have to change.

Sorry to drag on, but a reader sent me over to this post because she felt something I posted from an etsy seller was a copy of her friends work. She included your post in the email conversation we had. I’m truly sorry that this has happened to you. I hope you can resolve it with minimal stress and in as much peace as possible.

Holly

]]> By: mummabare http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-249735 mummabare Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:48:43 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-249735 Oh my goodness how sad. I feel really quite upset that it is australians causing you grief. I make little birds myself but nothing like yours, I found your site just now after following a whole bunch of links but Im just in awe of your amazing work. The internet is a funny thing, I do alot of paintings with reference to my culture and spiritual background, but I am terrified of posting them on the net in case they should appear as a print on a teatowel or posted around the place. There is so much that we put into our creations, our little hearts and souls, if only people could respect that. I hope that it has been resolved for you successfully...and Im about to bookmark your blog because its just so yummy :) xxx Oh my goodness how sad. I feel really quite upset that it is australians causing you grief. I make little birds myself but nothing like yours, I found your site just now after following a whole bunch of links but Im just in awe of your amazing work.

The internet is a funny thing, I do alot of paintings with reference to my culture and spiritual background, but I am terrified of posting them on the net in case they should appear as a print on a teatowel or posted around the place.

There is so much that we put into our creations, our little hearts and souls, if only people could respect that.

I hope that it has been resolved for you successfully…and Im about to bookmark your blog because its just so yummy :)

xxx

]]> By: Gail http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-242989 Gail Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:49:18 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-242989 OK, I'm trying so hard right now not to get all worked up, but I can't help it.....Ann, please keep us posted as to how this develops. I know this post has been out there for a while, but I just came upon it yesterday, and I was P*$$#D OFF when I read it. I admire your tact in not naming the copycat, but if this person and the company who manufactured your birds does not cease and desist, I strongly urge you to name 'em and shame 'em, as an example to others who think they can get away with their "I'm all the way on the other side of the world and she'll never find out about it" mentality. Believe me, they will do it to someone else. They are not innocent: they knew exactly where their "inspiration" came from, it was no coincidence. Copying from other artists and crafters (without permission nor credit) is crossing the line, and just plain evil and lacking imagination. One of the many things I love about the blogs is that credit is given for inspiration, props to all the wonderful artists who turn us all on. I was wondering how long it would be before this sacred blog world would be infiltrated by manufacturers....we all have to keep our eyes and ears tuned in...I applaud you for keeping your cool. Don't be afraid to "out" this copycat, because chances are, they've done it before and they'll do it again.....and word will get out. We all stand behind you, Ann. OK, I’m trying so hard right now not to get all worked up, but I can’t help it…..Ann, please keep us posted as to how this develops. I know this post has been out there for a while, but I just came upon it yesterday, and I was P*$$#D OFF when I read it. I admire your tact in not naming the copycat, but if this person and the company who manufactured your birds does not cease and desist, I strongly urge you to name ‘em and shame ‘em, as an example to others who think they can get away with their “I’m all the way on the other side of the world and she’ll never find out about it” mentality. Believe me, they will do it to someone else. They are not innocent: they knew exactly where their “inspiration” came from, it was no coincidence.

Copying from other artists and crafters (without permission nor credit) is crossing the line, and just plain evil and lacking imagination. One of the many things I love about the blogs is that credit is given for inspiration, props to all the wonderful artists who turn us all on. I was wondering how long it would be before this sacred blog world would be infiltrated by manufacturers….we all have to keep our eyes and ears tuned in…I applaud you for keeping your cool.

Don’t be afraid to “out” this copycat, because chances are, they’ve done it before and they’ll do it again…..and word will get out. We all stand behind you, Ann.

]]> By: my love for you. http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-242268 my love for you. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:54:25 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-242268 wow. this is so disheartening. you are so diplomatic and kind about it as well... i think you should contact an attorney, really. just my opinion. i love your birds and ships, i think they are so magical and sweet. i wish you the best of luck. wow.
this is so disheartening.
you are so diplomatic and kind about it as well…
i think you should contact an attorney, really.
just my opinion.

i love your birds and ships, i think they are so magical and sweet.
i wish you the best of luck.

]]> By: cathy http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-238118 cathy Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:12:08 +0000 http://annwood.net/blog/2007/10/06/long-and-unpleasant/#comment-238118 Hi Ann, I feel compelled to write to you, I have 2 stores in Melbourne, Australia and have been selling the 'fake' birds, unaware that they were a copy of your original. Since realising, we have stopped buying them from the girls making them, and would like to apologise to you. I am going through a similar situation at the moment with a women blatantly copying my work, it is not a nice situation. There is so much amazing craft happening out there, the work of all you bloggers astounds me, I just wish I had the time to do it myself. Please contact me if you wish, maybe we could start stocking the real thing? we import a lot of product from the states, and wouls love to have some of your birds. regards cathy hope Hi Ann,

I feel compelled to write to you, I have 2 stores in Melbourne, Australia and have been selling the ‘fake’ birds, unaware that they were a copy of your original. Since realising, we have stopped buying them from the girls making them, and would like to apologise to you.
I am going through a similar situation at the moment with a women blatantly copying my work, it is not a nice situation.
There is so much amazing craft happening out there, the work of all you bloggers astounds me, I just wish I had the time to do it myself.
Please contact me if you wish, maybe we could start stocking the real thing?

we import a lot of product from the states, and wouls love to have some of your birds.

regards

cathy hope

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