I got a nice e-mail from Woodsmith this afternoon. Seems they thought their readers might like it if they published a how-to article on my sawhorses. I thought that was flattering...The e-mail ended with "Thank you for your interest in Woodsmith Magazine." and some contact information.That didn't ring quite true, since I've never been a Woodsmith or ShopNotes subscriber/reader, and since I haven't ever contacted them.They're right here in Des Moines, so I picked up the phone and gave 'em a call. Turns out they received an e-mail "tip" about 1:30 this afternoon.After a bit of prompting I learned that they expected that the sawhorse design would become their (exclusive) property. I said that they were welcome to publish the design without paying me if they acknowledged where it came from, but that I wasn't willing to give up any rights.I have no woodworking "presence" anywhere but here on the wreck, and the stuff I put on my projects pages is there because I enjoy sharing ideas and stimulating thought - and because I smile every time I see someone return to a page they've already visited (I really do!)It's a bit of an ego trip to see that happen from all over the world (and there are times when I really do need an ego boost).So, to whoever offered that bit of flattery, I'd like to say Thank you, that once was enough - and I'd like to ask that it not be repeated.

Mo (can I call you, Mo?), I get the same feeling out of my drum tuning site.I put the information out on the web because I think it should be free.I get a kick out of that, and helping people with info that can be struggling for beginners.I get emails from all over the world and it really does show you how the internet has shrunk the earth.

Winning Shop Tip - Gloat?

Nov 13, 2009 21 Replies

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Robert Bonomi 16 years ago

That conversation should proceed: "Would you please get your legal counsel on the line?"

*EVIL* grin

Send a DMCA takedown notice to the ISP hosting the site, with a copy to the site contact. They _are_ effective. Especially when you can send a link to the original (*with* copyright notice), "for their edification".

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Dave Balderstone 16 years ago

The host MUST act to remove the offending post and await a challenge from the alleged offender.

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