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Basically I run a Graphics Art forum (http://www.gasrforum.com/)
In our terms of service, http://www.gasrforum.com/register , we state the following:
We have found a user that seems to trace/use copyrighted photographs and we obviously don't want the user to sell those on our forum because of legal issues, and it is stated in the forums terms of service. Myself and moderators kindly asked her for proof of her work (a video, since works in progresses can be faked) and she refused and threatened to report the forum.
The user is now mass-spamming complaints of abuse in our forum, and will not stop. The user is saying "Defamatory content and / or affecting the integrity of a person".
Will my forum be shut down because of this? Should I just straight-up ban them?
Edit: I would also like to add we put this in our forum guidelines:
In our terms of service, http://www.gasrforum.com/register , we state the following:
- Theft - which includes copying, tracing, and flat-out steal - will NOT be tolerated.
We have found a user that seems to trace/use copyrighted photographs and we obviously don't want the user to sell those on our forum because of legal issues, and it is stated in the forums terms of service. Myself and moderators kindly asked her for proof of her work (a video, since works in progresses can be faked) and she refused and threatened to report the forum.
The user is now mass-spamming complaints of abuse in our forum, and will not stop. The user is saying "Defamatory content and / or affecting the integrity of a person".
Will my forum be shut down because of this? Should I just straight-up ban them?
Edit: I would also like to add we put this in our forum guidelines:
You may only sell work that is 100% made by YOU
Modifying the artwork of others is still art theft, as is copying other images. Art theft is serious and can result in a permanent ban from the forums as well as legal action from the original artist!
If you believe that someone is stealing artwork, please contact a moderator first. Although we are not IMVU, and won't give you warnings or bans from calling out an art thief, we would still like to spare the drama. Contact a moderator or admin with proof of the theft, and we will take care of it ASAP!
We have the right to lock and review a thread at any time if we feel as though your artwork is suspicious. If you cannot prove that your art is authentic via WIPs and/or livestream/video, then we have the right to revoke your privilege of being on this forum.
Additionally, if you try to make alt accounts and sell the same artwork, we will know.
