Last update I mentioned something about a copyright violation in Evil Emperor Nick's comic Night School. Nick has stolen several design elements for a character I created for one of his past projects without asking my permission or giving me credit for them, even after I have approached him on the matter. The stolen character elements are seen particularly on this page.
There's a long post about this in the forum with more details, you can read it by clicking HERE.
I need your guys' support now more than ever. Nothing makes me more furious than obnoxious, thieving pieces of scum like Nick.
I was gonna type up a big thing in the forum, but I'm on a Wii and typing on a Wii SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS! That and I'm way too late to the party =(
My comment is in the forum, but I'm not with Cheeko on this. The only similarities among the characters are the ones he wrote to her when asking for an illustration. the idea, therefore, was his, and the illustrations are way different.
Oh dear. A clash of the titans, if you will. Two of the more well known people of Drunk Duck at arms. I support you on this, it seems like he did indeed snag your character with no permission. Let's see what happens.
Sis... it ISN'T your character he stole, it's your idea for a character he stole.
For all of those who read this, please go to the forum post, and instead compare EEN's character to Cheeko's original character design in the top right corner of her page (it is the inked sheet with 3 characters on it). THIS is the design he stole, and here you can see the most similarities.
If you can't tell that it is in violation of a copyright whatever it is probably because you didn't read about why it is on the forum in Cheeko's comments below the "cartoon". Click where it says "HERE" in order to see Cheeko's side. =O
If you can't tell that it is in violation of a copyright whatever it is probably because you didn't read about why it is on the forum in Cheeko's comments below the "cartoon". Click where it says "HERE" in order to see Cheeko's side. :O
HAHAHAHAHAHA...
*Ahem* I mean:
NICK HOW DARE YOU! The design is CLEARLY a cheap, slapdash imitation of Cheeko's wonderful, loved, and original character. You could've at least changed the hair color and clothes, for the love of god! THIS HAS COURT WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!! BEWARE. Cheeko, you need any help paying the lawyer fees, let me know, hon. ;D
COPYING FREAKS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL RESERVED FOR THEM!!!!!
...*snickersnicker*
sorry to tell you cheeko, i see no connections, my friends say i have the sharpest eyes, the only connection i see it claws, white color, and ears, but one's mask ears.
and if this you're idea of an april fool's i'm very disappointed.
...I hope this is an April Fool's joke. I really do. o_o Being that the art world is completely incestuous and all that... and... it's the Internet. Love your work Cheeko, but I really hope you're kidding.
It cut my entry!!!!! :(
Sis, it appears that you want recognition for the design and it is pretty obvious that it is YOUR design. the fact that this is receiving a lot of attention (I think) shows that you are receiving recognition and Nick is receiving BAD recognition. Just thought I would say that before you did anything else.
:) ---> :(
Hi! Cheeko, I used to design logos for businesses. The drawing only had to be 10% different to avoid copyright infringment. The two cats are too different. And who knows what is behind the mask.
You are a brillant young artist.
I hope it all comes out OK for both of you.
One of my girlfriends just told her boyfriend she is pregnate. She can't get pregnate. Now THAT is a cruel April Fools joke.
I think it is in very poor taste to call another artist or human being, "a thieving piece of scum." I implore you solve the problem calmly, with no rankled feathers on either side. I'm also sorry if I offend you by saying this.
Not seein' the resemblance. It's not like an anthropomorphic cat is all that unique at any rate.
This better be an April Fools' prank, right?
anonymous
at 9:29AM, April 1, 2008
If this is an April Fool's joke, I think it is in poor taste.
Reading through the forum, it wouldn't surprise me if it was, but it's hard to tell because neither party is making mention of this day.
Um, I don't see the connection at all.... they are both white cat like people? no wait ones got a cat mask so probably isen't a cat being at all... they both have claws? No sorry Cheeko. I really don't see the connection.
so who's design did he stole? if its the guy beside the masked person in your post, then why don't you post something that'll be used to compare between the two
I'm doing my homework (by that I mean researching this prob. to find out what actions you can take) as I type. I'll see what the other Cheeko fans in my area can do to help.
Yyozz at 2:28PM, June 30, 2008
I was gonna type up a big thing in the forum, but I'm on a Wii and typing on a Wii SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS! That and I'm way too late to the party =(
PurplePeopleEater at 10:00AM, May 8, 2008
My comment is in the forum, but I'm not with Cheeko on this. The only similarities among the characters are the ones he wrote to her when asking for an illustration. the idea, therefore, was his, and the illustrations are way different.
Cthonic Cultist at 9:51PM, April 1, 2008
Oh dear. A clash of the titans, if you will. Two of the more well known people of Drunk Duck at arms. I support you on this, it seems like he did indeed snag your character with no permission. Let's see what happens.
c_arnold at 9:01PM, April 1, 2008
Is this an April Fool's joke?
Bob the Hobo at 6:49PM, April 1, 2008
Sis... it ISN'T your character he stole, it's your idea for a character he stole. For all of those who read this, please go to the forum post, and instead compare EEN's character to Cheeko's original character design in the top right corner of her page (it is the inked sheet with 3 characters on it). THIS is the design he stole, and here you can see the most similarities.
Master_Chef Jr at 5:32PM, April 1, 2008
If you can't tell that it is in violation of a copyright whatever it is probably because you didn't read about why it is on the forum in Cheeko's comments below the "cartoon". Click where it says "HERE" in order to see Cheeko's side. =O
Master_Chef Jr at 5:31PM, April 1, 2008
If you can't tell that it is in violation of a copyright whatever it is probably because you didn't read about why it is on the forum in Cheeko's comments below the "cartoon". Click where it says "HERE" in order to see Cheeko's side. :O
littletrinks at 5:12PM, April 1, 2008
*snort* That's great... *hugs* we'll help you all we can, don't worry Cheeko
amused4ever at 4:24PM, April 1, 2008
HAHAHAHAHAHA... *Ahem* I mean: NICK HOW DARE YOU! The design is CLEARLY a cheap, slapdash imitation of Cheeko's wonderful, loved, and original character. You could've at least changed the hair color and clothes, for the love of god! THIS HAS COURT WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!! BEWARE. Cheeko, you need any help paying the lawyer fees, let me know, hon. ;D COPYING FREAKS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL RESERVED FOR THEM!!!!! ...*snickersnicker*
mylittleworldX3 at 4:14PM, April 1, 2008
sorry to tell you cheeko, i see no connections, my friends say i have the sharpest eyes, the only connection i see it claws, white color, and ears, but one's mask ears. and if this you're idea of an april fool's i'm very disappointed.
Goose Herder at 4:12PM, April 1, 2008
...I hope this is an April Fool's joke. I really do. o_o Being that the art world is completely incestuous and all that... and... it's the Internet. Love your work Cheeko, but I really hope you're kidding.
Master_Chef Jr at 1:58PM, April 1, 2008
It cut my entry!!!!! :( Sis, it appears that you want recognition for the design and it is pretty obvious that it is YOUR design. the fact that this is receiving a lot of attention (I think) shows that you are receiving recognition and Nick is receiving BAD recognition. Just thought I would say that before you did anything else. :) ---> :(
Master_Chef Jr at 1:52PM, April 1, 2008
I gave this page a 5. I want to draw your attention to....well..... :(
roycemarie at 1:45PM, April 1, 2008
Hi! Cheeko, I used to design logos for businesses. The drawing only had to be 10% different to avoid copyright infringment. The two cats are too different. And who knows what is behind the mask. You are a brillant young artist. I hope it all comes out OK for both of you. One of my girlfriends just told her boyfriend she is pregnate. She can't get pregnate. Now THAT is a cruel April Fools joke.
Nega Link at 12:26PM, April 1, 2008
Elaine, two words for you: "April Fools."
Elaine at 12:05PM, April 1, 2008
I think it is in very poor taste to call another artist or human being, "a thieving piece of scum." I implore you solve the problem calmly, with no rankled feathers on either side. I'm also sorry if I offend you by saying this.
Rokhal at 10:16AM, April 1, 2008
Not seein' the resemblance. It's not like an anthropomorphic cat is all that unique at any rate. This better be an April Fools' prank, right?
anonymous at 9:29AM, April 1, 2008
If this is an April Fool's joke, I think it is in poor taste. Reading through the forum, it wouldn't surprise me if it was, but it's hard to tell because neither party is making mention of this day.
lennan at 8:41AM, April 1, 2008
Giovanni, think about what today's date is (unless you're from a place that doesn't celebrate it?). ;)
lennan at 8:40AM, April 1, 2008
You know....considering what day today is....
giovanni at 8:33AM, April 1, 2008
cheeko says the connection in the forum and why are people saying april fools in the forum? im starting to get confused
NPC_Girl at 8:31AM, April 1, 2008
Um, I don't see the connection at all.... they are both white cat like people? no wait ones got a cat mask so probably isen't a cat being at all... they both have claws? No sorry Cheeko. I really don't see the connection.
giovanni at 8:29AM, April 1, 2008
in nick's post about the comic character at that page, he said that he got the idea from an anime and say its unique. hes covering his tracks
giovanni at 8:26AM, April 1, 2008
so who's design did he stole? if its the guy beside the masked person in your post, then why don't you post something that'll be used to compare between the two
Draco109 at 8:12AM, April 1, 2008
I'm doing my homework (by that I mean researching this prob. to find out what actions you can take) as I type. I'll see what the other Cheeko fans in my area can do to help.