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A WinAMP v2.9x Skin designed to 'suit' Tiggz' GT2 suite.
Drawn with: PSP 6.00, from original graphic segments from the GT2 Windowblinds Skin.
Permission.txt as follows, thanks, Matt....
[[[[[hehe, the GT2 machine rumbles on, seemingly without end...working on some OD stuff right now as it goes
anyway, here is the permission:
Dear Paul,
feel free to upload the GT2 winamp skin, on the understanding that if some rich madman or woman decides to donate a million dollars to you on the strength of it I get half!
just kidding...I want 75%...
look forward to downloading it myself
Matt]]]]]***********************************************************************COPYRIGHTS:- You are free to use this skin/theme/system PRIVATELY in any way you choose. However if you wish to upload/publish a variation of the included artwork or theme coding, then written permission must be obtained from me AND Tiggz, prior to this, and due credit to the theme-coding/graphics' originator/s MUST be included with your release. Anything less is called 'ripping', which is a trendy term for theft.***********************************************************************
There you go....a simple permission given to me by Matt [Tiggz] way back in 2003 with regards to an old WinAMP skin I did which used the graphics [by Tiggz] for GT2 .... one of the 'better' Windowblind skins [ever].
This one is not complicated/difficult as we [both] are members of Wincustomize.com and "everyone" knows us both.
However....
Many times you [the skinner] will source your graphics/inspiration/whatever from outside wherethe original author may be unknown [to us here] so it is IMPERATIVE that verifiable permission is documented and included with any subsequent upload.
The reason for including the permission WITH the file is that subsequent downloaders receive a copy of the permission.txt so potential subsequent re-use or redistribution issues are more likely to be able to be resolved.
The ideal method of verification is via email/s [including addresses - assuming parties are OK with that], and the reason for 'verifiable' documentation is to remove all doubt of impropriety on the part of the uploader.
The text file above was just the first I dug up. I'll see if I have a more "appropriate" one for inclusion as an example.
OK...
Here is one that's ideal.
I have removed Misery's [now Deaddreamer] email addy for privacy but otherwise is as was.
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This is my third publicly released OTS-compliant theme.Graphics are derived from Misery's famous wall 'Nijikon Fetchi', and is included [with permission]......
[Email to Wilhelm [Misery], requesting permission]
Hi....It's 'JAFO' here....[Paul Martin]....from those parts of the world that include Skinz.org, Customize.org, and Wincustomize.com, DeviantART.com, etc. Being a long-time user/themer for LiteSTEP, and having your Nijikon Fetchi wall, [amongst others], I started 'playing' with pieces of the artwork and have created a set of popup bitmaps for an LS theme.Now, being that these graphics originated from your wallpaper, and with me being a staunch defender of artist's copyright, I've come on 'bended knee' to seek your permission to create/use/and upload a LIteSTEP theme based on your wall, and preferably including it as well with the theme. If this is 'OK' with you, I can quite happily include appropriate credits and/or links to 'deaddreamer.com', whatever you wish/prefer. I know Russ has done a 'variation' of your wall, but I prefer the original.. Please say 'yes'...otherwise I'll have to sit in the corner and mope a lot... Cheers,Paul MartinJAFOAdmin Wincustomize.com
[Misery's response]
sure. np. i'd love to see it, btw regards,wilhelm-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----Von: Paul Martin [mailto:martinp@smart.net.au]Gesendet: Friday, August 16, 2002 8:06 AMAn: [email deleted]
Betreff: The Nijikon Fetchi Wallpaper.
Both of these are verifiable, particularly the second one as it includes email addresses and timestamps etc.
That's all you need to do.
The only 'frustrating' part is when an auther is either unknown or uncontactable.
In that case you are simply unable to upload as there can be no permission. Long-time skinners will all have struck this issue at one time or another.
I know I have, but that's life....
I would add that permission from someone who has already ripped the subject won't work.
I assume that this deals with a recent wallpaper submission that created a minor teapot tempest between a few members. I also see that the wallpaper, which was approved, has beed removed either by WC or the submitter.
but this does leave one nagging question that I had asked some time ago regarding being able to remove posts in the forums. I was told that it couldn't be done and yet....
This is a general info thread for ALL [a little prompted...but that is resolved].
It couldn't be simpler: no permission = no upload. Makes you wonder why so many get confused
'author'
Many items at DeviantArt have written permissions on the page with link back stipulations and such, Is not a screenshot of such permission admissible? Just asking...
a little off topic...but of some relevance...I've just uploaded an XP Bootskin that requires a permission.....which I normally then zip with the boot...the new site will now only accept a file with .bootskin....no .zipso...permission has been linked to photobucket from the description....the problem is...that boots are often required to be uploaded in zip form with a standard and widescreen version where relevant...or several colours...to avoid extra unnecessary submissions...as well as permissions...perhaps someone can pass it on that .zip needs to be made an acceptable upload file as well....maybe some other galleries have this restriction too...
Thanks Hank, that was a classic typo waiting to happen...
Can't you put the permission in the bootskin folder before zipping it for now? A .bootskin is just a renamed .zip.
Hey sydney, I know it states this on upload page but you can disregard it, you can upload as a zip. I believe even if zip file is not stated it can be uploaded for any skin type and be accepted.
Any type/kind of proof, of that the original artist is ok with his or her work being used, is ok as long as the submitted piece is used within the 'rules' pointed out by the original artist.
A ".bootskin" file is a renamed ".zip".
Create your bootskin [saved as whatever.bootskin]. Rename to whatever.zip - add permission.txt to zip archive - rename whatever.zip to whatever.bootskin - done...
nah Cavan...won't physically allow it now...the dropdown box only allows .bootskin ..no other choice..
thanks jafo...I'll try that next time........having already named a .zip a .bootskin....didn't realise you could double dip....and have multiple files in a .bootskin
think it's just generally easier for folk to have it the old way though...
Just test on IE8 and FF, yep no more zip choice; makes me wonder how the bootskin by inthebloodofeden that was added to the gallery yesterday is a zip file. I had based my previous reply on seeing this.
Or just drop the permission text in the skins folder, C:\Program Files\Stardock\WinCustomize\BootSkin\skins\name of skin, then use Bootskin to export to a .booskin file.
Less steps
Fewer steps.
Less is less typing than fewer
So... fewer... is more.
DOES NOT COMPUTE!!!
No, it's just a little less less.
You two are nuts! lol
Make that "You THREE are nuts"!
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