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By: Secret Latte

Secret Latte — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:03:15 +0000

This situation is indicative of secular culture’s attitude to piracy becoming part of current church culture. While part of it is ignorance (do older clergy even understand that this happens or how this happens so they may address it?), I think the rest it is a new way of stealing. It just doesn’t replicate the physical act of shoplifting, busting a door, grabbing a purse, etc. so people, both “Christians” and not, seem comfortable justifying their actions.
But this really goes back to relying on God for His provision, right? How many pastors/youth pastors/church workers have asked me to make a copy of a purchased music CD for them–and justified it with, “well, I’m in ministry, I can’t afford it otherwise”? The same line is now given to me when young adults in church ministry ask if I can help them illegally acquire electronic media and programs of all kinds. Yet I know they wouldn’t walk out of the building with the church laptop.
Seriously, this must be addressed in churches immediately.

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Collide Magazine » Blog Archive » Good Design, On The Other Hand ... — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:21:29 +0000

[...] opposed to the design thievery I mentioned yesterday, fresh/creative/orginal/quality design is a good thing. Not only does good [...]

By: Dan (djByron)

Dan (djByron) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:07:14 +0000

Yea, I don’t get it either… “Christians” in name only.

Well I just ordered the legit t-shirt from DBH, so I’m doing what I can to support the artist!

By: the randy

the randy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:11:08 +0000

This would get much more attention from the “Christian mainstream” if it had anything to do with homosexuality, going green, or Hillary Clinton, or Oprah, or The Golden Compass, or (insert useless boycott here).

The big problem with creative Christians, or just Christians for that matter is it is difficult to stay connected to our ever creative Creator but easy to click…click…click. Let’s just say that something is bad, and not create anything good, it’s easier. When someone does create something good, ah…just mimic it. Have you been in a “Christian Bookstore” (Ugh) lately? Gotta love those Jesus died for Myspace in heaven t-shirts. C’mon, Christ followers get a clue!!!

I love you.

By: Allan White

Allan White — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:49:04 +0000

One more thought: this is one of the areas that should be covered in school when people are studying design. I think the rise of the internet and self-taught designers has led many to take “the Dark Side” – faster, easier. More powerful, it is not!

By: Allan White

Allan White — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:47:26 +0000

Another angle: I’m having to be really, really careful with the worship media I create. I’m giving away some on my site (Worship Media category in the blog) – but only those that are completely original creations. Occasionally I’ve used free media, and declared when I have done so. The easiest way to avoid this problem is to shoot stills and video myself – free and clear.

Some media that I create from other sources (modified stock, for example) I only use during performances and don’t distribute them.

As I’ve considered creating media for sale, this issue has become more front-and-center for me. We’re responsible for taking the high road as believers.

By: Allan White

Allan White — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:38:41 +0000

I am so gonna give them a piece of my mind today!

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:14:54 +0000

Matt, here is a link to the conversation over at Emptees regarding this whole situation. Jimi actually posted the apology email the guy sent. It’s people like that who give “Creative Christians” a bad name…or even a name at all.

http://emptees.com/posts/2754-major-major-manticores-thanks-removed