An issue (probably not the best word) across 3d printing . i believe answers the read only question too
To ensure the integrity of timestamp adjustments for files, it would be necessary to utilize an encrypted file format or employ a certification mechanism linked to a reliable database. An alternative approach to address this issue involves leveraging advanced technologies such as the one developed by Thangs, as highlighted in a recent interview between the CEO of Thangs and the guy from Slant3D. Thangs has introduced a tool capable of fingerprinting 3D models to detect instances of plagiarism. Their algorithm boasts the ability to detect modifications made to copied designs, presenting a promising solution to combat this challenge.
You still need a method to demonstrate that you are the genuine author and not merely the first person to upload the file to the database.
Looks like it worked he took everything down!
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Honest people are very hard to find in todays society. Commercial licenses are not expensive.
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The watermark is very easy to remove with free tools online. Plus, I doubt that would make any difference anyways.
You know all they need to do is slightly change a design to claim it as their own and that’s very easy to do. In this world the only people that have any real rights are the ones with the money to do something about it.
Das ist ne Schweinerei. Deswegen Kauf ich bei Etsy nicht weil ich keinen Diebstall finanziere.
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I have reported several violations to ETSY and they have removed the items within a day or two.
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I reported a copyright infringement of the user “hubuki”. I provided the original model and even pictures of both models side by side in the bambu lab slicer. The original creators do not approve the practise of stealing their work. But still my inquiery got rejected. Can you help me and report him too?
I can not link the original designs because bambu forum does not allow it. But the cats are easyly to find if you search “cat” on thingiverse.
it’s a spam prevention measure since your account is new. You could still paste the link if you add a space in certain parts of the URL.
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I was going to suggest this. For images, a watermark will help. For prints, embed your identity into the design. Preferably in several places.
Well, there’s an easy solution to that, don’t put your models on Thingiverse unless you are prepared for someone to use it to make a profit. Or even better, put some inferior files on Thingiverse for people to steal to put on Etsy, eBay, or Amazon to prime the pump and you can start your own Etsy store! I don’t like Thingiverse anyway. I mean it just helps eliminate the ability to make some money from your prints! I can’t see anyone putting up files on Thingiverse that are good enough to sell.
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com/thing :182091/files
com/thing :5221670/files
com/thing :2274256/files
com/thing :4784524/files
com/thing :3171393/files
com/thing :30407/files
com/thing :2749861
this is all from thingiverse. I inserted a space and could not put the beginning of the url in front 
This is a realy dark ethical view on things. If you belive this, so why upload things to makerworld? You don’t need to use any platform at all if you don’t like it, but in order to get more unique designs we should not discourage creators who spend hours of work of their spare time to share it FOR FREE with others, only to find that someone won’t even credit them stealing the glory (and makerpoints). I don’t want this to happen on any platform to any of my designs.
One seller actually took a photo from my MakerWorld listing and then used software to completely change the background - including adding reflections on the surfaces. I almost didn’t recognize it at first. I did file a copyright claim with Etsy and they took it down within a few hours.
By far the most bizarre is the person I found selling my model as a digital download on Etsy. It’s free on MakerWorld, Printables, etc. After it was taken down I listed it myself on Etsy. That was a few weeks ago, since then 8 people have purchased it. It’s interesting to me that people are willing to pay for something that’s offered free elsewhere, but I’m certainly not complaining.
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No one can steal my STLs, because I don’t upload them. So if someone wants to steal my designs they would have to remake the whole project from scratch. That’s the way I do it l.
Do you have any design published on MW?
Nobody can steal them, sure, nor can anyone print them. It’s a tradeoff.
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