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When is it alright to accuse someone of copying your doll/someone else's doll?

Aug 16, 2007

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    1. i think it is very unreasonable for someone to copy another person's idea especially if they don't ask for consent or do it in a way that is that hurts your feelings. in the first place, it is horrible to steal ideas from someone especially if they had worked hard on their ideas.
       
      #541 angelzaddict, Jun 24, 2015
    2. I wish I can favorite this post! Took the word right out of my mouth.


      And onto my rambling! xD;

      There will DEFINITELY be coincidences where a character will be similar or someone has bought a mixture of the same items that you have to apply to their doll. As mentioned before; this happens especially applies to art and character design/creation. Not only that but it is common for people to be inspired and take an idea but make it their own without copying.

      A prime example would be: I enjoy the hair color, skin tone and dress of your character. I take the color pallet and think of how I can apply it to mine and still create my own character. I may have similar colors but the two characters are very easy to tell apart when put side by side. However, if I have not came across your character before and still enjoyed the same color scheme we might have similar looking characters--- but there will be small differences.

      Only when your character is literally... an exact copy will I consider the possibilities of trying to "steal" (for lack of a better word) an idea. In this situation, I would take it privately and out of the public's eye.


      I have had my art traced, stolen, etc. The best way to always take care of a situation like such is to do so quietly and politely. Unless they are making a profit off of your product without consent and permission.

      In the case of BJD collecting: Luckily that is something I think most of us don't have to worry about! ^^
       
      #542 Inklet, Jun 25, 2015
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