tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post15192971136636036..comments2024-03-22T09:13:48.130-04:00Comments on The Silly BooDilly: Cheating YourselfVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-72972446277431219242010-02-05T08:23:34.775-05:002010-02-05T08:23:34.775-05:00I am new to blog so hang in there with me. I just ...I am new to blog so hang in there with me. I just came across this post. <br />When I was young,(16-17), I had to finish an art piece for final exam. I stole an idea from someone else. My final grade 99. The feeling it left me inside.... Guilt, empty. I even walked away for art for years! I told myself that I wasn't good enough to do anything on my own.<br />In the last 7 years, I have come back to art in the form of longarm quilting. I told myself that no matter how good I was, it was going to me. If its my idea, its me, if its a pattern, then I tell someone its a pattern or if I got the idea from ...., then its so and so....<br />I turn 50 in a few weeks and I am proud of the work I do! And I forgave myself for cheating ME out of 26 years of art! <br />The person that did this to you will never know how bad they have hurt themself by doing this. <br />Believe me, I know, I lost 26 years.Buddy love quiltsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-58277833200872038912009-09-30T13:12:39.839-04:002009-09-30T13:12:39.839-04:00You are right on!You are right on!Gabrielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455015836613626425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-13191968785840399662009-09-29T12:52:16.308-04:002009-09-29T12:52:16.308-04:00What a generous and loving attitude to extend.What a generous and loving attitude to extend.Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951446297209403687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-17584808705086804792009-09-13T06:28:25.855-04:002009-09-13T06:28:25.855-04:00I am so sorry this happened to you! There is a loo...I am so sorry this happened to you! There is a looong stretch between getting inspired by and copying other's work, and at this time and age - someone will know! You sure have a great way of looking at what happened though.Nina Lise@Mrs Moenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943912994076653225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-43856697743477659832009-09-12T20:23:00.297-04:002009-09-12T20:23:00.297-04:00What a classy and elegant way to express yourself ...What a classy and elegant way to express yourself on this topic -- I, too, am sorry that this happened to you. It should never happen to anyone, but, sadly, it does. May you continue to produce the wonderful pieces of art that flow from that incredible mind of yours -- you ARE one of a kind!<br /><br />DianeDiane J. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538136961022564014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-81161336578194413002009-09-12T11:20:10.653-04:002009-09-12T11:20:10.653-04:00Well said!Well said!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15279527609996464696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-58898244177935671172009-09-12T04:07:32.940-04:002009-09-12T04:07:32.940-04:00I'm sorry to hear about this, it's somethi...I'm sorry to hear about this, it's something quite common I think. A wonderful post however, I'll be back.Kickcan & Conkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605162404526852924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-36566477735806193412009-09-11T07:39:19.258-04:002009-09-11T07:39:19.258-04:00Very well said. Beautifully put.
I try very hard t...Very well said. Beautifully put.<br />I try very hard to be original but sometimes I make something and then have a few moments of panic when I think I may have sunconsciously regurgitated something I've already seen on the web. But I would never sit down and copy someone else's work. Techniques are available to everyone but its what you do with them, your own signature,that matters.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998628507844056717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-72000954586276917272009-09-11T06:29:06.548-04:002009-09-11T06:29:06.548-04:00In this post you have expressed beautifully how I ...In this post you have expressed beautifully how I feel about this kind of situation. Be very proud.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735772003412266355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-81951519714823886312009-09-11T00:24:18.982-04:002009-09-11T00:24:18.982-04:00Never a truer word said, and I hardly feel that I ...Never a truer word said, and I hardly feel that I can add anything to this post - except to say that I truly admire your spirit.<br /><br />I suppose you think it couldn't happen to you, but there are unimaginative people out there, who don't seem to have a conscience either.<br /><br />Keep up the good (nay excellent!) work.Ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596428499218246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-40512499732783728992009-09-09T22:36:58.395-04:002009-09-09T22:36:58.395-04:00Great post! It shows how big and wonderful is your...Great post! It shows how big and wonderful is your heart and thinking :) I hope the "person" who cheat herselfwill be ashamed!<br />Have you reported this to Etsy? You should..hennyhttp://art-craft-henny.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-40911822237121927912009-09-09T19:39:56.608-04:002009-09-09T19:39:56.608-04:00What a gracious response to a rotten situation! I ...What a gracious response to a rotten situation! I applaud your wonderful outlook.Carol E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02741550863747328734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-53310803861823268972009-09-09T15:52:46.114-04:002009-09-09T15:52:46.114-04:00Your eloquence in how you are handling this situat...Your eloquence in how you are handling this situation is to be admired. You write beautifully and inspirationally.<br /><br />I have to admit that I copy a lot of people's ideas, but never to sell or to profit from. I love to quilt but my creative talent ends with my ability to sew. The creative part of designing patterns eludes me.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-22913143655972550242009-09-09T14:27:31.455-04:002009-09-09T14:27:31.455-04:00This is a lovely post -- you are a very classy lad...This is a lovely post -- you are a very classy lady. <br /><br />I respect your decision not to "out" this person and your attitude is admirable.kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832228313612518377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-44760072969760902232009-09-09T11:20:45.246-04:002009-09-09T11:20:45.246-04:00I'm sorry to hear this has happened to you...a...I'm sorry to hear this has happened to you...and it stinks because it seems to happen one way or another to other great Etsy designers out there. I think you are doing the right thing by making it known on here. Hopefully said copier will find themselves!please sirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399057388828998855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-70039153721032217432009-09-09T09:55:04.766-04:002009-09-09T09:55:04.766-04:00oh Victoria, you are such an amazing individual an...oh Victoria, you are such an amazing individual and I love all of the true words you have written here.<br />I still can't help finding any situation like this really sad.Amy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944145361184009214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-51127436656052066932009-09-09T06:55:06.586-04:002009-09-09T06:55:06.586-04:00As with everything you do, this was handled with s...As with everything you do, this was handled with style- and by that I mean your optimism, insightfulness, eloquence and class. Can't copy that.<br /><br />You're a true original.Michelle Engel Bencskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16219482020450093441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-15486592990517491012009-09-09T06:42:56.529-04:002009-09-09T06:42:56.529-04:00Firstly I am so sorry this has happened to you. Th...Firstly I am so sorry this has happened to you. This is very very bad! <br /><br />Secondly I am so impressed by the way you have handled the situation. This is a brilliant post and I really hope that the person involved will read it. And learn from it. <br /><br />Thirdly I hope that this doesn't eat away at you too much. Keep on keeping on! Your work is unique and beautiful and you need to continue creating your art regardless! xoHey Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364446516114445193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-74013197307789983592009-09-08T23:01:51.598-04:002009-09-08T23:01:51.598-04:00Again you take my breath away, this time with your...Again you take my breath away, this time with your grace under fire. Beautifully written - it should be required reading for all Etsy shopowners!Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453865302574412911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-6541577439156581152009-09-08T20:35:03.980-04:002009-09-08T20:35:03.980-04:00Good post! But I would urge you to at least conta...Good post! But I would urge you to at least contact etsy management and let someone know. I know very few designers who haven't, at some point, seen their own work being passed off as someone else's on ebay or etsy - these folks are taking money right out of their pockets. Yes, the thieves are hurting themselves - but if someone is relying on designs as an income, it hurts them more. This whole theft thing is why I've been hesitant to start my own design business. I wish we had an "easy" button to turn these folks in!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-58817119044387400182009-09-08T19:56:04.540-04:002009-09-08T19:56:04.540-04:00So sorry to hear that this has happened to you. Yo...So sorry to hear that this has happened to you. You are right that all of us should act as inspirations and not pass things off as your own if they are not. Credit should be given where credit is due and inspiration should be found within!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515452957964923679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-69419040876878376812009-09-08T18:10:53.092-04:002009-09-08T18:10:53.092-04:00Well,I have to say, no matter how you describe it,...Well,I have to say, no matter how you describe it, it's still a VERY BAD thing to do. It does happen not infrequently on Etsy and they do have a mechanism for reporting infringements like this, although I do not have experience of it. I have admired your work for quite some time - but no way would I copy it and put it up for sale. (I might make a bit just to keep for myself to look at now and again though!)I guess it's a risk we all take.Grangryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949099501135314987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-54476346902369684632009-09-08T15:49:15.210-04:002009-09-08T15:49:15.210-04:00I sincerely admire the way you've handled this...I sincerely admire the way you've handled this. It takes a true artist to turn what appears an obvious affront into a deeply empowering message.T.Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288157852760931385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-32086885919051880772009-09-08T15:38:29.231-04:002009-09-08T15:38:29.231-04:00Thanks Victoria!
I needed this! My neighbor who bu...Thanks Victoria!<br />I needed this! My neighbor who buys gourds from me, has just started her own gourd business with all my ideas and items. Right in my own backyard! All I can say is "tacky". I will forge ahead! Thanks! WendyBlueRockGourdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158554566329744167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-80119830638751722412009-09-08T15:28:03.980-04:002009-09-08T15:28:03.980-04:00Some people's children! Seriously, how are peo...Some people's children! Seriously, how are people not raised intelligently enough to know copying from inspiration?<br /><br />Then again, that's what I see when I see yet another wonky log cabin or Gee's Bend inspired piece. They aren't new and unique to the designers we are inspired from, but we certainly associate them with certain people. Maybe once you start seeing them everywhere, as opposed to rip offs here and there it isn't copying anymore?<br /><br />I actually have a hard time now because I see so many lovely quilts on-line but I don't want to copy them, I want to do my own thing. But what if I really love the design? I ask permission and I would never, ever offer it for sale.<br /><br />Keep going, you will always be an inspiration.Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.com