How do I prevent content theft?

[brighamr]

Is it possible? I have seen listings on ebay that have restrictions in place to stop the average person from saving images or copying text, but using getright, you can still grab the whole page in code... anyone have any ideas?

[Codythebest]

I don't believe there's anything you can do. It open to everybody. Anyone can copy whatever they want if they see it, meaning before a password kind of stuff. But for the public, nothing you can do really...

[bebe90]

I used to know a webdesigner/programmer who can program text so that it can't be copied -- see this technique is possible. But okay, anyone can just use the Print Screen anyways, right? still it's tedious for the common thief. Even Sony (etc.) have problems with data (game screenshots) being stolen from FTP even before they come out in public!

[ROpenHouse]

Did you get any responses to your request outside of this forum? If so, please share.

I too would like to protect my IP, which is very hard on the web

ROpenHouse
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[JChristin]

Unfortunately, once it is in the public domain, any one can copy or retype the contents. If they are wise, they will change the contents sightly to appear somewhat original.

If I visit a site that contains contents I've seen elsewhere, it discredit both sites. Why? Because I may not be able to diseminate who the actual author of the information may be. If they represent themselves in this way, how could I ever trust them to represent my best interest?

What would be fun is if you could implant secret code into the copy format that will place porno pcitures onto their sites! I would laugh so good!

Good luck!



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[jimkimmons]

You don't say in your post if you're experiencing a problem with content theft or just have concern about it in general. There is an excellent, easy to use and inexpensive software product (http://www.watermarker.com/) that will allow you to watermark images visibly or invisibly and bring it out later if you find a copy.

As far as text on your site or blog, you can use CopyScape.com (http://www.copyscape.com) to monitor that, in either infrequent free checks or a paid monthly format.

I used the watermark software when I did photography for sale, but don't use it in real estate. I would use it if I found other real estate sites using my images, but don't think it's happening. I do have CopyScape checking my blog content weekly for $9.95/month.

[Kep]

I have my site set so that it can not be copied but that won't stop anyone from sitting down and re-typing it.

[rclafton]

No matter how hard you try, you will never stop the determined.....

There are tools available for less than $100 to help you get around those pesky webdesigners little tricks.... I should know, I use them!

softbytelabs.com produces BlackWidow and BrownRecluse just for the purpose of scouring information, sites, email addresses, images - you name it... I use BrownRecluse to get around the javascript encoded email address encryption that a lot of large Realty companies use.... not exactly "cricket" but business is business!

[rclafton]

Disable Right Click stops nothing. Simply click on File - Save As and dump the whole page to your local drive.

You SIMPLY CANNOT stop content theft - if it displays on the screen - its yours!

[kelsheikh]

Its not possible. Most of things on the internet have stolen content. Unfortunetly there really aren't anyways you can legally do anything.

[aprazma]

I am surprised nobody has mentioned this. Add legal text to the bottom of the page stating that the content is copyrighted, that you are the sole copyright owner of the content, and that copying or redistributing without express written permission is prohibited.

[kandue]

I came across this code on CGIScript,net, It help you hide your html code but I am not sure if it won’t be downloadable .

So the idea is

1-Disable Right Click
2- Hide your code
3- Add a copyright note to your site

It might not be really effective, but ahh you are just making it a little harder for anyone to steal you contents..Hopefully they will go away.


edit: it won't let me post the link, try googling "hide your source code" or PM me if you need the link.

[UniFersal]

what do you need to use it for anyways?

[HHI Golf Guy]

I am surprised nobody has mentioned this. Add legal text to the bottom of the page stating that the content is copyrighted, that you are the sole copyright owner of the content, and that copying or redistributing without express written permission is prohibited.

You don't even need to do that. Copyright law is such that if you publish your content on your web site the copyright laws are automatically in effect.

Here's a good site regarding copyright law as it pertains to the internet: http://www.keytlaw.com/Copyrights/copyrightlaw.htm

[jasonqlwilliams]

Have you tried blocking right click and block ctrl+c? You can look up the code to that on google.

[LOTrainer]

I am already starting to see this from my blog (having content stolen/copied). I guess what I'm reading here is that I cannot do anything legally to prevent this, or to "fine" the person who has done this?

[RobM]

Ive never tried this but you may want to take a look at it to see if it works for you.

http://www.copyscape.com/

good luck

rob

[jbravo77]

The best thing you can do is contact the hosting provider and let them know that a website being hosted on their server is using your content without permission.

[pbum]

The foundation on which the internet was established was for the free exchange of information. Business use came later. Google is the prime example of the art of collecting and redistributing information. With out Google, very few of us would have ever been noticed by the world, and yet the very same collection system is the reason why your information is no longer yours. Double edged sword. I would recommend you only publish the information you don't mind losing. Don't waste any money trying to protect what you publish... you'll lose out in the long run. freely share is my motto, when it comes to information. I think in the long run, we all benefit from the open distribution of information. :)

[adamwealth]

True, but its annoying to spend all your time on code and then find out some kid stole it in about 10 minutes and is using it on their site. Argh. I've started just buying Private Label Content for my sites because now its someone else's problem if its stolen and I didn't have to put in the work to write it!

[portland real estate]

What do you mean by buying private label content?

[Cisco]

There are numerous ways to steal even watermarked images. Someone could easily take a screen shot of your image and then crop it to completely remove the digital watermark. If the watermark is visible, it can be cloned out in Photoshop. Text can be copied by just copying the code from the site.

The key to originality on the web is the same as in product development. Constant development so that the content that is copied is obsolete compared to your newest work.

Cisco

[housetubetv]

I don't believe there's anything you can do. It open to everybody. Anyone can copy whatever they want if they see it, meaning before a password kind of stuff. But for the public, nothing you can do really...


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