The part that bugs me the most is them being able to also steal the pictures and descriptions.
Like I pointed out a few weeks back these accounts don’t even have to have a printer to be doing any of this and its all ok. 
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Yep. It’s actually how they are buying printers and probably reselling them for cash.
So not stealing, just unethical. Rewarding points and boost for no-effort seems lame, it only serves to dilute the chances of honest designers of getting some. Don’t get me wrong, public domain and open source is great, but turning a “profit” out of it just grinds my gears. I don’t bother with reporting unless its my stuff and even that is a royal pain on makerworld. The ones I have sent in only result in a takedown (with “more information”), but I can still see the profile carrying on like nothing happened.
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https://makerworld.com/en/@ccstuidos
This user has uploaded 8 models within one hour, none of which are theirs.
Most have no photos. Most are very popular models.
- I have reported each of them.
- I have reported the user
It is worth keeping an eye on them.
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Our Future Supreme Leader and General Know-it-all ChatGPT had this to say …
Most esteemed supreme leader in waiting, pray tell; What do we know about potential cultural differences at the public level (not corporations) between The West and China with regard to copying other people’s work?
Cultural attitudes toward copying and intellectual property differ significantly between the West and China, rooted in historical, social, and legal contexts. Here are some key points to consider:
Historical Context
West:
- The West, particularly Europe and North America, has a long tradition of valuing individual creativity and originality. This tradition is deeply embedded in cultural and legal frameworks, with a strong emphasis on protecting intellectual property (IP) to encourage innovation and reward creators.
China:
- Historically, Chinese culture has placed a high value on the collective good and the sharing of knowledge. In the past, copying was often seen as a form of flattery or respect, a way to honor the original creator by spreading their work more widely.
Social Context
West:
- In the West, there is a strong societal emphasis on originality and the legal protection of IP. Copying someone else’s work without permission is generally seen as unethical and illegal, and there is a robust legal framework to enforce IP rights.
China:
- In China, the concept of copying has been more complex. While there is growing awareness and enforcement of IP laws, particularly in urban and international business contexts, there remains a more lenient attitude toward copying in many areas. This is partly due to a historical emphasis on collective use of knowledge and partly due to the rapid economic development that has sometimes prioritized growth over strict IP enforcement.
Legal Context
West:
- The West has well-established IP laws and enforcement mechanisms. Organizations like the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and agreements such as the TRIPS Agreement (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) set international standards that Western countries rigorously adhere to.
China:
- China has made significant strides in improving its IP laws and enforcement, particularly as it seeks to move up the value chain in global markets and foster domestic innovation. However, enforcement can be inconsistent, and there is still a significant issue with IP infringement, particularly in more rural or less developed regions.
Public Perception and Practices
West:
- The general public in the West is typically well-educated about IP rights and the importance of respecting them. There is a cultural norm that values and protects individual creativity, and violations are often met with social and legal repercussions.
China:
- While awareness of IP rights is growing, especially among the younger, urban population, there is still a more relaxed attitude toward copying in many segments of society. This can be seen in the widespread availability of counterfeit goods and the common practice of copying successful business models or products.
Influence of Digital Age
West:
- The digital age has complicated IP enforcement in the West, with widespread issues of digital piracy and unauthorized sharing of content. However, there is also a strong push for digital rights management and legal recourse for IP violations.
China:
- In China, the digital age has seen both significant IP challenges and advancements. The rise of e-commerce platforms and digital services has made enforcement more difficult, but there has also been an increase in technological solutions and legal frameworks to better protect IP in the digital space.
Conclusion
Overall, while both the West and China are increasingly converging in their recognition of the importance of IP protection, significant cultural differences remain. The West continues to prioritize individual rights and originality, with strong legal frameworks and public support for IP protection. In contrast, China, while making strides in improving IP laws and enforcement, still grapples with a more relaxed attitude toward copying in certain areas, reflecting historical and cultural values that differ from Western norms.
Human here again; From what I can tell, BambuLab appear to lean heavily toward the Western view but are of course stuck between the two realities. This is not something that will be solved overnight. I wish them and the rest of us the very best of luck.
For what it is worth, I was raised to believe that all knowledge of all things should be shared freely without regard to profit making or racketeering. Clearly, this parental guidance was misguidance for survival in the real world. What a fascinating 53 years it has been! 
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This is why I love strolling around here…Its because of comments like this 
This is OT but somehow related.
I have a published model that another user has a profile added to.
This “new” profile only has as a change the reduction of the number of clones to print from 12 to 3.
It has a bunch of downloads and I think is not fair.
I have ask BL for the deletion of that profile but the request has never got an answer.
Can you guide me to the correct procedure to take down that profile?
If you think, as I do, that is not a valid one, of course.
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Omg… so petty… It provides a service, it provides the user with a different choice.
Also, copying is not theft. Distributing is not theft. Copyright is dumb in 2024.
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i think it shouldnt be allowed to have others reap points for adding a profile to your models, i had a viral print that others were adding crappy profiles to just so they could gain points from my hard work…
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+1
Best quick and easy solution for high quality models on MW with fair rewards. If designers mess up, they will be punished with low ratings. If they do good work, they are rewarded.
In addition, it would finally be possible to better assess the quality of a model.
When I look at one of my own models, there is an uploaded profile with 3.5* rating (not fair rated though), 5* rating for the model and another guy who just uploaded a print profile for the same model from my Printables.com account (by definition a share marked as a remix) has a 4.7* rating and is promoted in a featured collection.
I mean, who came up with the idea of organizing such a mess?
Now please enlight me, how is my model?
Scaling an object or colorization can be easily uploaded as a print profile on the designer’s model entry, because actually it is (it is NOT a new model, it is a variation).
A remix should be taking some great idea(s) or feature(s) of a model and then CREATING something new of it. Or put another way: if you can do it in the slicer, it’s not a remix. 
There are a number or original designers (and popular) that do this across their entire page. S/M/L, Vers1-1000, Coloured and my favourite “No-AMS” are spammed across the feed every time they release the latest and greatest. It’s not a problem for MW, they ignore the reports.
I’d suggest @MakerWorld that Remix and Public Domain Copies need to be scrapped from the points system as most have virtually no effort (in most cases). Designers releasing version changes needs to be heavily moderated to control the abusers ramping up ten in one day, put them onto one page and be done with it.