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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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Vinnie has a point. Before they go and take the pics off, print em all so you have proof and a 100% case winner.
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by Slidin240
Vinnie has a point. Before they go and take the pics off, print em all so you have proof and a 100% case winner.
Well not only that, but those little punks infringed against patent and copy right laws, which I'm shure BOMEX is a reputable company, and patents there work.
Technically it would have to be a group law suit with the company bomex and the owner of that vehicle to sue the little punks that are infringing upon the patent laws.
A portion of that money would go to the owner of the vehicle, while the rest would go to the company BOMEX.
But you have to have proof first, in court you have to have the pics of your ride on there web pages.
For all you know, they are in these forums as well reading our post, next thing you know they will remove there website before you even get any proof.
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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any word on this? i read somewhere that pictures posted on the internet are "fair game". thats why most people/websites mark their pictures all over in the background so no one else uses them. the only other thing is, even though its not the "genuine" product, it is an exact replica, thats why most websites use any nice pic that they find. i had the same thing happen to me when i had my lancer. 2 websites were using my pics to promote their bodykits.
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by ghostman
i had the same thing happen to me when i had my lancer. 2 websites were using my pics to promote their bodykits.
Plain and simple it's false advertisement, the production isn't even the same for CHRIST sake.......

Take Terra Patric for example, famous **** star who had her face plastered in almost every **** company's website that she didn't do business with. It falsely misrepresents her so she sued and won.

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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Plus its just plain shady of them that they have to steal pics for their website. A big company like that should be able to ask for permission, or better yet offer some small incentives like a discount on parts to those who submit pics for their site.
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by SneakyMilo
Plus its just plain shady of them that they have to steal pics for their website. A big company like that should be able to ask for permission, or better yet offer some small incentives like a discount on parts to those who submit pics for their site.
Point well taken. People always ask , "If you know all this car stuff prove it and post pics of your ride". Plain and simply NO.
First off showing off your ride makes you vulnerable in the FORUMS.
Like BOMEX180, example there is a company misrepresenting him and not paying him for the hard work spent on his vehicle, they are stealing his idea's, and calling them there own.
Secondly I know people that are only in the forums to act friendly and meet up with people to CAR JACK there ride.
Third reason is that it just completely strips you of your right to privacy.
I recently showed off my engine in the begining phases of my performance build, just because people wanted explained the EGR block off method. But don't take it that I will always show pics especially if people demand it of me.
I would be stripping myself to right of privacy.
I'm here to give away information, not my car.
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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apparently you're not the only one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...QQcmdZViewItem

that's definitely 12aine's car. someone alert him.
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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Fix the link...
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7989740136
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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Thanks Waynehead...looks like it...not to sure though...definateley contact him about it.
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 01:20 AM
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Yep thats Raines ride it even has the Cali Plates, and the seller is in Georgia.......
What a fuc$in poser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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there's several guys on altimas.net that have been through this. most of them settle and get paid or the company usually takes the pics down and shows the bare body parts.

all in all it's most likely not going to court but it Bomex's lawyers are willing to work with you you should seriously consider suing over the case.

your car is hot and it's just that... "your car"
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 02:37 AM
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it has been brought to his attention via AIM.
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 02:43 AM
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Wow that is my car hahahah!
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 02:58 AM
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It'd be more flattered then pissed..


regarding to 12aine's car on eBay.



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