No Bootlegs allowed! How many times do we have to say that?!

bunni · #1 10-25-2009, 03:57 AM

I could put a clear warning on the upload file dialog page not to upload images from pirated movies - what do you think? They'd be more likely to see that than an FAQ - I do agree though we need a primer to the imfdb linked to clearly on the front page.

MoviePropMaster2008 · #2 10-25-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bunni

I could put a clear warning on the upload file dialog page not to upload images from pirated movies - what do you think? They'd be more likely to see that than an FAQ - I do agree though we need a primer to the imfdb linked to clearly on the front page.

I think we need some big button on the Main page that links to a "Rules of IMFDB" page. That page can be work in progress until we flesh it out, but it should only be editable by Mods. The First and Foremost rule should be the No Bootlegs rule, merely because it is the one issue that could become problematic for the entire site if we manage to piss off the wrong people. Then we can add things like proper formatting guides, proper image formats, online arguements/vandalism, etc. Thanks. again.

Bunni has given the world a great thing in IMFDB. But with success comes a wave of new members from all over the world who may not understand many of the rules that the rest of us have abided by for months.

bunni · #3 10-25-2009, 06:41 AM

There's no time like the present - I just put a page up with rule no 1.

Check the pages discussion page for my thoughts.

Excalibur · #4 10-26-2009, 04:31 AM

I'm sure we'll add more later on. But let's hop the idiots and noobs actually click on it.

Spartan198 · #5 10-30-2009, 12:38 PM

Is it considered bootleg to make screencaps from Youtube videos?

MoviePropMaster2008 · #6 10-30-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan198

Is it considered bootleg to make screencaps from Youtube videos?

1) If you KNOW the original source is a bootleg, then yes it is still a bootleg.

2) Why would anyone want to screencap off of a Youtube video. The quality( even at "HD") is still bad compared to a direct cap from a DVD.

3) It gets dicey when you come across stuff that's OLD but unavailable. If you can't buy or rent a video of your favorite old adventure show from the 1950s because the studio went out of business and it was never released anywhere, then I would be more forgiving if it showed up on Youtube and someone capped it. Now new stuff or stuff that is actually available on DVD or LEGAL download for purchase or rent, no bootlegs allowed rule applies.