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BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« on: October 16, 2015, 01:55:29 pm »
Since when did BYOAC become the go-to place to get free artwork?  Seems that we've had an influx of people creating accounts just to leech arcade art...

What I want to know is who is directing these leeches here?
« Last Edit: October 16, 2015, 01:57:06 pm by opt2not »

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2015, 02:16:26 pm »
 I always see a lot of references to this site from KLOV.
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2015, 02:20:22 pm »
Since when did BYOAC become the go-to place to get free artwork?  Seems that we've had an influx of people creating accounts just to leech arcade art...

What I want to know is who is directing these leeches here?
Is that a bad thing? As long as the artwork is available here (where the hell is it btw??) the creators should be happy knowing that other people appreciate their work.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2015, 02:22:55 pm »
I fully believe in openly sharing around here, but I also believe in getting permission if something isn't specifically posted to share. If people are snatching your hard work without persmission and selling those cabs on craigslist, I feel that is dishonest. This kind of activity happening discourages people to share.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2015, 02:25:38 pm »
There have also been cases where I have seen people printing and selling others artwork on ebay without permission.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2015, 02:40:51 pm »
I fully believe in openly sharing around here, but I also believe in getting permission if something isn't specifically posted to share. If people are snatching your hard work without persmission and selling those cabs on craigslist, I feel that is dishonest. This kind of activity happening discourages people to share.
Then you really should wake up and taste the reality. There will always be those who exploits other people's hard work. You can't do anything about it other than NOT sharing anything at all. But is that the way to go?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2015, 02:48:10 pm »
C'mon, man, this is the forum where some dude slapped the Mortal Kombat logo across artwork from a Mortal Kombat poster and then threw a temper tantrum when someone was selling HIS!!! artwork on ebay. 

Quite possibly the dumbest thing I've seen on this forum and there are some serious contenders.



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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2015, 02:50:07 pm »
I fully believe in openly sharing around here, but I also believe in getting permission if something isn't specifically posted to share. If people are snatching your hard work without persmission and selling those cabs on craigslist, I feel that is dishonest. This kind of activity happening discourages people to share.
Then you really should wake up and taste the reality. There will always be those who exploits other people's hard work. You can't do anything about it other than NOT sharing anything at all. But is that the way to go?

lol. I see reality just fine.   I know it gets exploited, which makes it tough to help people on artwork when people are not willing to share their files. That is kinda the point of this thread. :lol 

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2015, 02:51:13 pm »
C'mon, man, this is the forum where some dude slapped the Mortal Kombat logo across artwork from a Mortal Kombat poster and then threw a temper tantrum when someone was selling HIS!!! artwork on ebay. 

Quite possibly the dumbest thing I've seen on this forum and there are some serious contenders.

Forgot about that one. What was he claiming was his, the blood effects or something?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2015, 02:52:29 pm »
Ah, never mind.  :)
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2015, 02:54:38 pm »
Is that a bad thing? As long as the artwork is available here (where the hell is it btw??) the creators should be happy knowing that other people appreciate their work.
Yes. It's a bad thing.  I'm not talking about clip-art photoshopped collages, I don't care if people are sharing their project arts...a lot of these newbie requests lately have been for original cabinet artwork, which in turn could be put up on ebay for profit.
I'm all for sharing with members of "the community", but only to those who are active members. The Johnny-come-lately's who make accounts to leech original arts are only making this forum less about community and more about art piracy.  Do we really want rando's coming in and leeching stuff without contributing to anything?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2015, 02:56:27 pm »
I know on all of the local (to me) Facebook groups there is at least one person that is cranking out reproduction artwork like crazy.  I assume it's stuff that has been "found" or otherwise obtained from others.   

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2015, 03:00:13 pm »
Is that a bad thing? As long as the artwork is available here (where the hell is it btw??) the creators should be happy knowing that other people appreciate their work.
Yes. It's a bad thing.  I'm not talking about clip-art photoshopped collages, I don't care if people are sharing their project arts...a lot of these newbie requests lately have been for original cabinet artwork, which in turn could be put up on ebay for profit.
I'm all for sharing with members of "the community", but only to those who are active members. The Johnny-come-lately's who make accounts to leech original arts are only making this forum less about community and more about art piracy.  Do we really want rando's coming in and leeching stuff without contributing to anything?
Anyway, there is NO WAY you can prevent that from happening. Making this a big problem will not prevent people from stealing and even claiming rights to ones artwork. And you can't close this site for new members either.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2015, 03:06:09 pm »
 :dunno There might be a mod to allow a poster to assign permissions to their attachments.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2015, 03:08:19 pm »
Anyway, there is NO WAY you can prevent that from happening. Making this a big problem will not prevent people from stealing and even claiming rights to ones artwork. And you can't close this site for new members either.
Anyway, being dismissive of the problem (and I'm glad you agree it is a problem) isn't the way to go either.  Obviously we don't want to close the site for new members, that's just silly.  But there could be a community effort to weed out these leeches.  I mean, there's some real hypocracy going on here... we're not allowed to share roms of original games, but it's ok to share original artwork?  What's the difference?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #15 on: October 16, 2015, 03:14:58 pm »
Anyway, there is NO WAY you can prevent that from happening. Making this a big problem will not prevent people from stealing and even claiming rights to ones artwork. And you can't close this site for new members either.
Anyway, being dismissive of the problem (and I'm glad you agree it is a problem) isn't the way to go either.  Obviously we don't want to close the site for new members, that's just silly.  But there could be a community effort to weed out these leeches.  I mean, there's some real hypocracy going on here... we're not allowed to share roms of original games, but it's ok to share original artwork?  What's the difference?
You can also say it like this: We're downloading ROM's until our harddrives begs for mercy, and then we're going nuts when a dude somewhere on the planet snatch our "hard work". This "hard work" is mostly based on some original artwork made by others a 30-40 years ago.

Edit: and for me this hobby isn't "hard work", but pure joy. Maybe making all attachments following the BSD license model is an idea? Meaning imposing minimal restrictions on any file you choose to attach.

Edit2: and btw: I don't see it as a problem.
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2015, 03:26:01 pm »
I always see a lot of references to this site from KLOV.
Well maybe we need to start sending them back to KLOV.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2015, 03:33:48 pm »
It does bother me that this sort of thing goes on, yet some days it's so slow here there's barely anything to comment on and I don't like content being excluded.

Shouldn't be the place where people come to exploit artists, but we don't want a draconian place where everything is rastered and watermarked either.

I thought there was a post amount you had to have to start topics?  Is that no longer a thing?


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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2015, 03:38:33 pm »
I thought there was a post amount you had to have to start topics?  Is that no longer a thing?

I know that there is a post amount to PM. I think it isn't a thing because a lot of people come here with specific questions in mind.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #19 on: October 16, 2015, 03:48:15 pm »
It does bother me that this sort of thing goes on, yet some days it's so slow here there's barely anything to comment on and I don't like content being excluded.

Shouldn't be the place where people come to exploit artists, but we don't want a draconian place where everything is rastered and watermarked either.

I thought there was a post amount you had to have to start topics?  Is that no longer a thing?
You guys are approaching this the wrong way! Do NOT impose restrictions on the community. Do the opposite. Make the user waive rights on any file he or she attaches.
« Last Edit: October 16, 2015, 03:53:39 pm by johnrt »

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2015, 03:59:31 pm »
Do the opposite. Make the user waive rights on any file he or she attaches.

This is an excellent idea.  I waive all rights on the file attached to this post.


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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #21 on: October 16, 2015, 04:01:35 pm »
Do the opposite. Make the user waive rights on any file he or she attaches.

This is an excellent idea.  I waive all rights on the file attached to this post.
:lol You know what I mean! Have you considered the comedian business?  :laugh2:

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #22 on: October 16, 2015, 04:02:08 pm »
Do the opposite. Make the user waive rights on any file he or she attaches.

This is an excellent idea.  I waive all rights on the file attached to this post.



If I could get rep for a post....  :cheers:

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #23 on: October 16, 2015, 04:07:27 pm »
Do the opposite. Make the user waive rights on any file he or she attaches.

This is an excellent idea.  I waive all rights on the file attached to this post.
:lol You know what I mean! Have you considered the comedian business?  :laugh2:
How does one waive rights to something they never owned the rights to begin with?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #24 on: October 16, 2015, 04:11:10 pm »
Do the opposite. Make the user waive rights on any file he or she attaches.

This is an excellent idea.  I waive all rights on the file attached to this post.
If I could get rep for a post....  :cheers:
You know I'm right, hence the ridicule.

Ok, If I post a nude picture of myself on the internet and this photo eventually shows up on www.hugedicks.com against my will I would surely be unhappy with that. It's like lying my wallet on the street and expect it will lay there untouched for eternity... Wouldn't it be better if I waive all rights on my nude photo in the first place? Then I couldn't care less if it winded up on www.thelargestdicksintheworld.com:lol

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #25 on: October 16, 2015, 04:11:45 pm »
How does one waive rights to something they never owned the rights to begin with?
Then what's the problem???

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #26 on: October 16, 2015, 04:17:32 pm »
Someone else had rights to it.

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« Reply #27 on: October 16, 2015, 04:18:29 pm »
Someone else had rights to it.
Ohh... you mean like a ROM?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #28 on: October 16, 2015, 04:19:06 pm »
Which we have rules about

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #29 on: October 16, 2015, 04:22:21 pm »
Which we have rules about
Ok, there's one obvious solution to this: Ban all artwork files!

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #30 on: October 16, 2015, 04:30:51 pm »
That's some ace problem solving skills you have.  :applaud:

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« Reply #31 on: October 16, 2015, 04:32:03 pm »
That's some ace problem solving skills you have.  :applaud:
Well, certain "problems" require certain skills.  :lol

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #32 on: October 16, 2015, 04:34:06 pm »
Well, certain "problems" require certain skills.  :lol

This isn't like a dog whistle for that family of such and suches that moved in down the street that you dislike, is it?


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« Reply #33 on: October 16, 2015, 04:37:10 pm »
Well, certain "problems" require certain skills.  :lol

This isn't like a dog whistle for that family of such and suches that moved in down the street that you dislike, is it?
No, I'm just a realist. We can introduce the most rigid rules, but it will never prevent abuse! The only way to prevent abuse of your artwork is NOT to release it.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #34 on: October 16, 2015, 04:40:13 pm »
How does one waive rights to something they never owned the rights to begin with?
Then what's the problem???

See my previous post:
The Johnny-come-lately's who make accounts to leech original arts are only making this forum less about community and more about art piracy.  Do we really want rando's coming in and leeching stuff without contributing to anything?

Which we have rules about
Ok, there's one obvious solution to this: Ban all artwork files!
johnrt, I enjoy your projects very much. I'm just going to leave it at that.

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« Reply #35 on: October 16, 2015, 04:56:04 pm »
Really? You can't see my point? The internet is by far the most hostile place in the world. How can you prevent artwork stealth if you're releasing it on the internet in the first place?

(Perhaps it's my english skills)

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #36 on: October 16, 2015, 05:05:01 pm »
Opt, are you saying that it's art piracy if newbies come here to find original arcade artwork, but it isn't art piracy if they are established contributing members?


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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #37 on: October 16, 2015, 05:10:35 pm »
johnrt, I see your point. I just don't agree with your dismissive stance.

And your artwork stealth question still relates to my earlier point, if there are rules against sharing roms here --at BYOAC, not the internet as a whole-- then why aren't their rules for pirating original-official arcade cabinet art?

Look at the artwork section of BYOAC in the last couple months. We have a lot of new accounts being made here just to ask for official cabinet art:

Star Castle Side Art
TMNT Side Art
MK artwork
UAII side art
Killer Instinct
Asteroids Sideart

...the list goes on and on.  I mean, sure it's not a new thing people come here for artwork, whether official or some photoshop collage job, the Artwork forum is peppered with it. But lately it's been in abundance and out-of-control. People have seemed to think this is the source for pirated artwork.

The artwork section has turned into a Give Me Free Art forum, rather than a place to discuss/comment/critique artwork for member's builds.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #38 on: October 16, 2015, 05:19:06 pm »
Opt, are you saying that its art piracy if newbies come here to find original arcade artwork, but it isn't art piracy if they are established contributing members?
Yes, that's part of it. I mean, if you know the person's not a narc, then sure, by all means.  But I still don't think BYOAC should be hosting these files. How do you know if some fed, or copyright rep is posing like a new member, coming in asking for official artwork and all the members here are happy to hand it to them? 

Saint, what's your take?  Is there any discussion going on between you and the mods about this?
I mean, if BYOAC as a whole is fine with this situation, then I'll stop arguing.

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« Reply #39 on: October 16, 2015, 05:19:35 pm »
johnrt, I see your point. I just don't agree with your dismissive stance.

And your artwork stealth question still relates to my earlier point, if there are rules against sharing roms here --at BYOAC, not the internet as a whole-- then why aren't their rules for pirating original-official arcade cabinet art?

Look at the artwork section of BYOAC in the last couple months. We have a lot of new accounts being made here just to ask for official cabinet art:

Star Castle Side Art
TMNT Side Art
MK artwork
UAII side art
Killer Instinct
Asteroids Sideart

...the list goes on and on.  I mean, sure it's not a new thing people come here for artwork, whether official or some photoshop collage job, the Artwork forum is peppered with it. But lately it's been in abundance and out-of-control. People have seemed to think this is the source for pirated artwork.

The artwork section has turned into a Give Me Free Art forum, rather than a place to discuss/comment/critique artwork for member's builds.
Ok, I see your point. Nevertheless, I don't think there's much you can do about it other than not helping out. I also do believe that many new members are struggling with the artwork. I struggled myself during my first build (I'll link to a pic of my first build, then you'll understand).

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #40 on: October 16, 2015, 05:26:26 pm »
Ok, I see your point. Nevertheless, I don't think there's much you can do about it other than not helping out. I also do believe that many new members are struggling with the artwork. I struggled myself during my first build (I'll link to a pic of my first build, then you'll understand).

I actually kinda like that cabinet. The artwork is plain, simple and tasteful. Not a sensory overload of a mismatch of characters and styles.

But it's understandable, not everyone is artistic.  Which is part of the reason why we have an artwork forum of BYOAC. There have been many discussions of people asking for advice, or critique on their artwork. And there are guys like me and Malenko who try to post tutorials and tips in photoshop for people new to the software.  That's the point of the Artwork forum...

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« Reply #41 on: October 16, 2015, 05:30:58 pm »
I actually kinda like that cabinet. The artwork is plain, simple and tasteful. Not a sensory overload of a mismatch of characters and styles.
It's a generic artwork from GoG!

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But it's understandable, not everyone is artistic.  Which is part of the reason why we have an artwork forum of BYOAC. There have been many discussions of people asking for advice, or critique on their artwork. And there are guys like me and Malenko who try to post tutorials and tips in photoshop for people new to the software.  That's the point of the Artwork forum...
And that's the way it should be. Trying to prevent newcomers from getting help is NOT the solution. We just have to deal with the fact that we're not living in a perfect world and that stealing DO occur.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #42 on: October 16, 2015, 05:49:27 pm »
And that's the way it should be. Trying to prevent newcomers from getting help is NOT the solution. We just have to deal with the fact that we're not living in a perfect world and that stealing DO occur.
Asking for help is not the same as asking for hand-outs.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #43 on: October 16, 2015, 05:50:58 pm »
And that's the way it should be. Trying to prevent newcomers from getting help is NOT the solution. We just have to deal with the fact that we're not living in a perfect world and that stealing DO occur.
Asking for help is not the same as asking for hand-outs.
How can you tell the difference?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #44 on: October 16, 2015, 05:53:25 pm »
How can you tell the difference?

How can you not?

"hi, I'm new. I'm working on a project and am stuck on artwork. Can you critique my side art?"

"hi, I'm new. I'm working on a project...can you give me free art for it?"

Seems pretty clear what is what.
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #45 on: October 16, 2015, 06:02:17 pm »

Opt, are you saying that its art piracy if newbies come here to find original arcade artwork, but it isn't art piracy if they are established contributing members?
Yes, that's part of it.

I'm no copyright lawyer, but I don't think that will hold up.

Nothing anyone does here can establish their legal use of artwork they do not own or have permission to use. In other words, n00bs have as much right (none) to use someone else's art as saint has.

I get that it's annoying when someone's first post is a request for art, but you used the term piracy and that really is irrelevant here. Yes, it is inconsistent that BYOAC has a policy of no ROMs, yet turns an blind eye to artwork. In reality neither is likely to result in any sort of legal trouble for the home user.




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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #46 on: October 16, 2015, 06:09:21 pm »
I get that it's annoying when someone's first post is a request for art, but you used the term piracy and that really is irrelevant here. Yes, it is inconsistent that BYOAC has a policy of no ROMs, yet turns an blind eye to artwork. In reality neither is likely to result in any sort of legal trouble for the home user.
I totally agree. And why fight it? I have also been a newcomer and my biggest concern back then was the artwork. Everything else I managed to google. Don't be surprised if a users first post is about artwork. Do NOT forget that you self once was a newcomer too!

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #47 on: October 16, 2015, 06:14:30 pm »
Where are the mods in all this?  You guys running this place want to chime in?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #48 on: October 16, 2015, 06:20:57 pm »
Everyone has seen the sticky thread Vector WIP .....right?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #49 on: October 16, 2015, 06:43:34 pm »
Btw: Look at MY first post ever in this forum. Guess what: It's artwork-related!

Edit: I've been a member for over 2 years now!
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #50 on: October 16, 2015, 07:05:57 pm »
I get what Opt is saying: making an account to simply ask for artwork made for someone else's project seems wrong. Introduce yourself first, at least.
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #51 on: October 16, 2015, 11:18:34 pm »
Some forums I have been on require all new members post on an "introduce yourself" thread before you can start any new threads. I think it was both an anti spam measure and a way to promote members to be more comfortable with being a member and not just an outsider asking questions.

Would that sort of function be a benefit here?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #52 on: October 17, 2015, 05:53:50 am »
for lack of better judgment i feel i'd like to weigh in here. (i have a feeling I'm going to regret typing this, but i just want to make a point)...


Why does this really matter Opt?  You seem intent on jumping into this and fighting an internet battle here:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,147778.0.html

The guy comes in, asks a question, and the first post is you kinda kicking dirt in his face. And by the end of it you tell him to take a hike off to KLOV. Why couldn't you have just done what the rest of us who saw it did and clicked the "Back" button on your browser?  It's kinda along the lines of:  "if you don't have anything nice to say..."

doesn't make for an inviting place, hell, the guy apologizes to you in his own thread third post in. Even if he was lying through his teeth, so what if he's going to take it and sell it? we can't police the internet.  I would have just ignored the thread and moved on.  (like i should be doing here)......


Better question: Why is the BYOAC turning into Reddit?!



Ok:  ROMs, sure, companies want to make sure they could still make a profit off of a playable chunk of customer entertaining IP. Hell, they could release it on a "Best of" Anthology on XBoxLive, or something. TOTALY get that.

Artwork... i mean, i don't see Konami sending out the law team to flip desks over a set of repro Turtles In Time art. Lets be honest, Arcades and arcade cabs are NOT coming back in any capacity that they enjoyed back in the day. Is it still violating a copyright, YES. Is it policed? No, not really. The worst you'd see is a cease and desist to Saint asking for the removal of the offending art.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #53 on: October 17, 2015, 10:22:48 am »
for lack of better judgment i feel i'd like to weigh in here. (i have a feeling I'm going to regret typing this, but i just want to make a point)...

Is that like the accidental rudeness that the kids find so unavoidable?

Why does this really matter Opt? 

You know, I understand his frustration -- stick around long enough and something like this will happen for you too. Stuff like this is one of thee reasons even active old-timers leave (we all hang out together in a sort of purgatorial back alley, swigging beers, watching garbage trucks and griping about the ungrateful kids and their entitlement issues).

You are also right in what you say, although your balance of judging Opt vs judging the art leech is kinda tilted. And KLOV is actually where I would go to find scans of original artwork, if I didn't know all the secret stashes.

Better question: Why is the BYOAC turning into Reddit?!

See above re: Lack of Judgment, Regret and Accidental Rudeness  :dunno

Seriously, it's always been like that -- Xiaou2's been riding this particular horse since before I got here -- it goes in waves.

Ok:  ROMs, sure, companies want to make sure they could still make a profit off of a playable chunk of customer entertaining IP. Hell, they could release it on a "Best of" Anthology on XBoxLive, or something. TOTALY get that.

Artwork... i mean, i don't see Konami sending out the law team to flip desks over a set of repro Turtles In Time art. Lets be honest, Arcades and arcade cabs are NOT coming back in any capacity that they enjoyed back in the day. Is it still violating a copyright, YES. Is it policed? No, not really. The worst you'd see is a cease and desist to Saint asking for the removal of the offending art.

I agree intellectually with this (always have), but the real measure is what is worth it and what isn't. And you know what, we don't get to decide that. Last I checked this place doesn't make any money and it's Saint's BBQ. If I had to guess, I would think that the legal exposure of this place is much more than we might think (Hell, I got a takedown notice for arcade artwork on my old personal site). Sadly legal costs are real and don't succumb to having a good argument or even being right.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #54 on: October 17, 2015, 11:33:00 am »
Why does this really matter Opt?  You seem intent on jumping into this and fighting an internet battle here:

Did you ever think it might matter to him more because he is trying to make some $$ selling original artwork ??  Figure everyone of those users that use existing work is one less paying customer for him and rather than lower his prices to compete, he'd rather not have the existing work available for free, so that his work could be charged more in line with his expectations of what it is worth and he wouldn't have to deal with so many "YOU WANT HOW MUCH FOR JUST SOME ARTWORK" -- the more art that is out there to download for free or next to it, the less he can charge before the customers complain about the cost - so understandable that it would be upsetting to someone that is trying to make some $ selling his work.


Ok:  ROMs, sure, companies want to make sure they could still make a profit off of a playable chunk of customer entertaining IP. Hell, they could release it on a "Best of" Anthology on XBoxLive, or something. TOTALY get that.

Artwork... i mean, i don't see Konami sending out the law team to flip desks over a set of repro Turtles In Time art. Lets be honest, Arcades and arcade cabs are NOT coming back in any capacity that they enjoyed back in the day. Is it still violating a copyright, YES. Is it policed? No, not really. The worst you'd see is a cease and desist to Saint asking for the removal of the offending art.

Figure the end user isn't going to see a lawyer knocking down their door for either the Roms or the Artwork for their home use as most of these corporations have been bought and sold so many times that most of them are unaware of what specific content they own and what other legal uses have been sold and to what companies.  So like you say they may send out a cease and disist but they aren't going to try and enforce it if you do not comply.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #55 on: October 17, 2015, 03:02:02 pm »
Meh,  I was in a similar situation as a designer in the paintball industry a few years ago. I was good at it, made some decent money, and had a bit of acclaim. After 8 years the climate changed, few things started to stress me out about it, and it wasn't my main source of income so I said "meh" and walked away. I still do the odd project for a team if requested but I don't stress over it.

If something in life like this stresses you out, my advice is to just move on.  Focus on what really matters in life and find something enjoyable. 

Just like this thread, it bores me so, meh. I'm out. :)

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #56 on: October 17, 2015, 03:11:28 pm »
If something in life like this stresses you out, my advice is to just move on.  Focus on what really matters in life and find something enjoyable. 

Says the guy who, in the brief time I have been back, has felt stressed enough to post rants (one all in bold even  :woot) targeting specific people before proclaiming that the discussion bores him. ::)

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #57 on: October 17, 2015, 03:20:46 pm »
As I posted in the Star Castle artwork thread, there is a ton of work that goes into some of these projects (Star Castle sideart is actually a really good example of that) and the "I can haz free filez" approach will generate some pushback.

Some of that can be alleviated by making reasonable requests and taking the time to explain what you have done so far, what you are looking for, etc.

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My friend has been trying to find sideart for a Star-Castle-themed cabinet he is building. We've looked at all the usual spots (vectorlib, coinopart, etc.), but haven't found anything. Does anybody know if there is a scan or vector out there?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #58 on: October 17, 2015, 03:47:06 pm »
Well said, Cheffo. All of it.
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #59 on: October 18, 2015, 01:05:38 pm »
I <3 Cheffo.


Ignoring the posts is fine, and I tend to do that. However, that doesn't stop the log jam of free art requests in the section. I have to side with Opt2Not that ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away. I will do my best to stay positive and try to make a few more tutorials to post up in that section, I saw Opt posted one and I'd like to keep the trend going.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #60 on: October 19, 2015, 07:13:14 am »
I wish I knew of this site when I built my monstrosity of a cabinet back in the sidewinder hack days. God awful. 1 day I will fix it all but have really moved more onto original games now for the most part.

But back to the point at hand. I am not sure what can really be done other than locking attachment downloads until a certain # of posts. Or dont post the final attachments and have people have PM to get them, although I am sure a lot of great artwork would get lost that way as peoples interest come and go on site.

I will say its nice when people acknowledge your work, and respect its rights. I am currently finishing a Crystal Castles redraw of the CP and I really dread putting it out there, as someone will take it and sell it on EBAY. Crazy isnt it. I am not looking to make money on it, but damn if I want some dumb arse to make money on it, lol.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #61 on: October 19, 2015, 09:45:04 am »
It's happened to me a few times, but it's always been stuff I did for myself and shared with others.  I figure I'm better off for having the artwork and, hey, maybe they'll make a higher quality copy available cheap.  It is funny how impossible it can be for some to say "thanks, dude!" or "I started selling these on e-bay and would like to give you one free." 

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #62 on: October 20, 2015, 05:11:26 pm »
Well said, Cheffo. All of it.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #63 on: October 22, 2015, 06:14:37 pm »
Why does this really matter Opt?  You seem intent on jumping into this and fighting an internet battle here:

Did you ever think it might matter to him more because he is trying to make some $$ selling original artwork ??  Figure everyone of those users that use existing work is one less paying customer for him and rather than lower his prices to compete, he'd rather not have the existing work available for free, so that his work could be charged more in line with his expectations of what it is worth and he wouldn't have to deal with so many "YOU WANT HOW MUCH FOR JUST SOME ARTWORK" -- the more art that is out there to download for free or next to it, the less he can charge before the customers complain about the cost - so understandable that it would be upsetting to someone that is trying to make some $ selling his work.

That's not it at all. As of recently, I am no longer making artwork for BYOAC members.
I don't want to make a big stink about this, but I offered my services to help out the community, at the same time of making a little hobby spending cash. But the community isn't the same, and I don't feel like offering my art-skills to this new generation of members. Too much trouble, too much ignorance, too many ego's.

My main beef is the influx of new member who make accounts here to reap the free-art benefits without contributing anything back. That's the basis of it. The rest of the hate comes from the attitudes around how artwork and artists are regarded in general... which is an age-old battle that I don't think I can do anything about. Hence, I'm opting out of creating new artwork for the random members, and going to concentrate on doing artwork for my friends and I. I'm still going to finish up the ones I have on task right now. After that, it's me time.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #64 on: October 22, 2015, 06:17:20 pm »
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #65 on: October 22, 2015, 06:48:08 pm »
Don't be that grumpy folks. Right now you're making it look like you oldtimers are the only ones who can create arcade artwork. There will come new members with unbelievable skills, I promise you. You have to have faith in the next generation of arcaders.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #66 on: October 22, 2015, 06:56:23 pm »
I'm commending him for speaking his mind as an artist. I've seen too many times for people ask for help, and then  balking when presented a price for paying for anybody's time and talent. And Opt is not a guy who simply cuts and pastes clipart you can find on the internet. So I tend to sympathize with him when he says he's done with creating custom artwork. There's plenty of guys out there who can cut and paste stuff for cheap / free.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #67 on: October 22, 2015, 07:03:27 pm »
Don't be that grumpy folks. Right now you're making it look like you oldtimers are the only ones who can create arcade artwork. There will come new members with unbelievable skills, I promise you. You have to have faith in the next generation of arcaders.
I'm not sure where you're pulling that from.
This thread is about giving away free artwork, not whether people can successfully make good arcade art.  If you want to discuss that specifically, I suggest you make a separate thread to discuss that and keep this one on-topic.

Besides, I'm not an old-timer per se.  I've only been here for 8 years.  Nor am I the only one that can do arcade artwork, there are plenty of guys here that can do custom art.  Guys like SNAAKE, Gbeef, and Mike Boss. Even Ond is in the mix.
Refer to the Retail Vendor's sticky list.  There's a lot of options for members to choose from if they're looking for someone to do their artwork for them.  SNAAKE specifically has been doing it for a while now, and I always recommend him to people.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #68 on: October 23, 2015, 07:02:51 am »
I see your point (I think), but whining about it all the time doesn't help the community either. Why this drama every time?

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #69 on: October 24, 2015, 05:02:55 am »
Here is a more simpler idea.

Get a a jam jar and put it on your desk.

Every time you pinch someones artwork, or ROM, stick a dollar bill in there.

When full (in about an hour) give the jar to some homeless person on the street.

You will feel good.  The homeless person will feel good.  Excellent Karma all round.
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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #70 on: October 29, 2015, 08:33:23 pm »
People coming to an arcade hobbiest forum asking for arcade art? Doesn't sound too far fetched to me.

So what if it's the first question they ask? If they don't get abused, it might even be the precursor to an interesting build thread!

And if a piece of art is provided here in full res for the masses to use, then who is going to buy it off ebay? The market sorts that out. People trying to sell something that can be readily acquired for free is a non-existent problem in the long run.

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Re: BYOAC - your one-stop shop for free artwork
« Reply #71 on: November 02, 2015, 01:48:23 am »
    I would wonder why klove would bother to send anyone here,  My guess is the A/A library (or lack of) has sent people on a migration pattern looking for art, clips or anything they can use.... However, not unlike Roms, It is C/W content, (read the FAQ page noobies) and most likely why they lived in distant galaxy and not here at the byoac.