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Started by Todd Wilson, January 15, 2008, 01:00:20 PM

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Todd Wilson

January 15, 2008, 01:00:20 PM

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#1
January 15, 2008, 01:03:36 PM
Last time I checked photographs were the sole property of the photographer regardless of the subject of the photograph. I think Ford just bit the hand that feeds them...
"If you cant fix it with a wrench, get a hammer. If that doesn't work, get a bigger hammer!"

greenpigs

#2
January 15, 2008, 01:04:16 PM
Corporate thinking or lack of.
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Troy

#3
January 15, 2008, 01:46:34 PM
Ford has been cracking down hard on retailers (I think one was MustangTuning.com) but those are businesses making a profit. That's why it's tough to sell anything with a copyrighted/trademarked name on it because, technically, you are depriving the rightful owner out of profits. Clubs and fan sites are usually under the radar (and left alone) because they provide information and activities to promote the brand without competing for money. As soon as you start selling stuff (without permission) it gets ugly. I still don't see how Ford can claim to own the pictures as they didn't take them.

Anyone still want a T-shirt?

Troy
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twenty mike mike

#4
January 15, 2008, 02:34:01 PM
While FOMOCO may be within its legal rights to tell the BMC to knock it off, actually doing so is just beyond stupid.  :flame:

I couldn't find a Black Mustang Calendar on the Ford website anywhere. Not a one.   ::)

Charger_Fan

#5
January 15, 2008, 03:35:23 PM
Sounds like a different version of the same crap DCX was doing a few years ago regarding some of the repop Charger parts being made. ::)
Too many lawyers, not enough common sense. :rotz:

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69bronzeT5

#6
January 15, 2008, 04:16:14 PM
That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard. Ford IMO can take their Mustangs and shove them up their a$$es :Twocents:
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dads_69

#7
January 15, 2008, 10:12:43 PM
Mustangs rule! Troy, I'll take a t-shirt BTW....... :icon_smile_big:

Mark
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Forza

#8
January 16, 2008, 01:17:01 AM
Wow of all the people Ford could go after they choose a non-profit enthusiest club? I'm guessing their future name will be the Black Challenger Club in a couple years.

bull

#9
January 16, 2008, 01:42:04 AM
I guess Ford would rather pay for its advertising than get it for free.

Todd Wilson

#10
January 16, 2008, 02:37:48 AM
I took a picture of a Mustang at a car show and then got a paper cut on my finger and its infected now and I missed work due to the terrible pain and then lost my job and have suffered mental/emotional stress from it all. I think I'll sue Ford. Its thier picture that did it!! They should be more careful about their pictures and have some safety features built in!




Todd

Dave22443

#11
January 16, 2008, 07:21:56 AM
The article has been updated.  The Mustang Club now has permission to print the calendars and it appears that (at least as far as the update goes) that it was basically all a misunderstanding between Ford and Cafepress.

It is beyond crazy to think that you wouldn't even be able to publish pictures of your own car.  And yes Troy, I want a T-Shirt  :2thumbs:  (Window Stickers would be nice too)

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twenty mike mike

#12
January 17, 2008, 11:23:29 PM
Quote from: Dave22443 on January 16, 2008, 07:21:56 AM
The article has been updated.  The Mustang Club now has permission to print the calendars and it appears that (at least as far as the update goes) that it was basically all a misunderstanding between Ford and Cafepress.

It is beyond crazy to think that you wouldn't even be able to publish pictures of your own car.  And yes Troy, I want a T-Shirt  :2thumbs:  (Window Stickers would be nice too)

Whew! Sanity prevails. Now I won't have to refuse to buy a Ford GT anymore.
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