[quote=@Xanthinelullaby]
I do care for the artists like you said, and I do have a tendency to flip my bitch switch when it’s not needed, and it’s something I’m working on. I’m sorry if I came off rude, but you gotta imagine how painful it is, to work so hard on something, then have someone just take it and use it, without any thought of how you would feel about it, and not even bothering to credit. As an artist that’s all I would ask of people who use my art, so to see someone NOT do that, and seeing people who have done that to me on multiple occasions, it’s become a HUGE pet peeve for me.
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I'm sure it's frustrating. I've created my own stuff, it's happened to me. I've also made those mistakes and I've corrected them when asked. I've paid for my own art and usually do give credit so other's may find their work. (Bought far more physical CD's than I believe anyone smart with their money should.) But being aggressive doesn't usually get things done. Attract more fly's with honey than with vinegar, so to speak. You have to be optimistic that everyone who made that mistake, will fix that problem, if politely spoken to. But realistic about how media spreads and is shared among the internet...

Like I said. Unless (and something even if) they're using my images, songs or work without good intentions. I usually don't have a strong negative gut reaction, but I do understand I'm likely in the minority. I just remind you that there's a lot of kids and teenagers online, and adults who type "what is a search engine" into google. Reverse image searching is often something that does not cross people's minds. My point wasn't a defense for me, it was pointing out the artist likely has a much bigger battle to undergo than a single forum user. If it was found on somewhere that wasn't the original site.

However, all I can say if asking politely to the person isn't providing you with results. Then taking it to upper management is the best thing you can do. If it was my decision to make, I'd talk to the people you think uploaded your (or someone you know's) art. But I'm not. All you can do is be patient, persistent and hope your query is resolved.

[i]Now I feel compelled to changing my avatar art to a piece I've commissioned and have someone inevitably use it on this very forum, among other things. [s]The things I do...[/s][/i] <.<