Changes in New Community

 I don't know how many are aware, but apparently, there were some changes in the community right before I was banned. One of them was that they added a tip jar to posts for gold members. This means that people can activate a tip jar where users can tip bloggers points. 

My question is this: Is this going to apply to posts with pictures taken from the internet? Because that, my friends, runs so far afoul of the DMCA, right of publicity, and copyright law that they're going to have issues. I can just see what would happen when their DMCA takedown office is flooded with takedown notices and they dilly dally like they do with everything else. 

Points, for all intents and purposes, function as currency. People other than the copyright owners will be profiting from their work.  

The other thing I took note of is when they said that Gold is being weighted higher algorithmically in the Trending List from now on. 

So, it seems, it's slowly becoming pay-to-play in the blogs

Good Luck

Who knows what's next?


PS You can find this information by clicking on help at the top of the screen when you're in the community. Then look for "Release Notes".


Please see two cases below where AFF LOST because they fraudulently used others' pictures.


Vicky Vette Scores Another Win in AdultFriendFinder Lawsuit

Doe v FriendFinder Network




Comments

  1. Saul (OddsAgainst)March 10, 2024 at 5:03 PM

    My guess: Have to be Gold to start a blog.

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  2. Saul (OddsAgainst)March 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM

    Grated minds and all.

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  3. JoyMarch 11, 2024 at 2:44 AM

    I saw the tip jar just prior being banned also Deb. We think along the same lines in regards to those who only post internet photos being tipped.Not right nor is it fair at all..

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    1. Debbi (Enigma)March 11, 2024 at 9:45 AM

      And, it's against the law, so there's that.

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    2. JoyMarch 12, 2024 at 2:15 AM

      I hope they realize that..

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    3. Debbi (Enigma)March 12, 2024 at 8:53 AM

      We shall see. It's a civil case, not criminal. But, it's going to cost an already broke company way more money than they should be shelling out.

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    4. JoyMarch 12, 2024 at 8:56 AM

      Hopefully they shall learn a valuable lesson also..

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    5. Debbi (Enigma)March 12, 2024 at 11:23 AM

      Given their history, doubtful.

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    6. Saul (OddsAgainst)March 12, 2024 at 11:38 AM

      They're too busy rearranging deck chairs. No time left for learning diddly squat.

      Delete
    7. Debbi (Enigma)March 12, 2024 at 11:39 AM

      Truth Saul, so much truth

      Delete
    8. Saul (OddsAgainst)March 12, 2024 at 11:42 AM

      🙇‍♂️

      Delete
    9. JoyMarch 12, 2024 at 11:43 AM

      LMFAO!!!!! No wiser words were spoken.....lol.

      Delete
  4. Bow and Arrow ManMarch 12, 2024 at 11:45 AM

    Guess who?

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    1. Debbi (Enigma)March 12, 2024 at 11:46 AM

      Come on, it's an easy guess from me. I know. Let's see if everyone else can figure it out.

      Delete
    2. Saul (OddsAgainst)March 12, 2024 at 11:52 AM

      Per other blog, rhymes with Funky?

      Delete
    3. Bow and Arrow ManMarch 12, 2024 at 12:12 PM

      Saul's on the ball! And I'm a poet!

      Delete
    4. JoyMarch 12, 2024 at 12:12 PM

      Oh I so Hope it rhymes with Funky,,xoxo

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    5. Saul (OddsAgainst)March 12, 2024 at 12:14 PM

      😘

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    6. JoyMarch 12, 2024 at 12:20 PM

      And here I thought I was a poet too....lol. I started a blog early this morning also..Welcome Robin Hood..

      Delete
  5. Bow and Arrow ManMarch 12, 2024 at 1:44 PM

    And welcome to you Joy, fellow exile!

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    1. JoyMarch 13, 2024 at 2:34 AM

      Thanks. I am proud to be exiled with you all...lol.

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