I didn't realize how shady IMVU was, so this won't be improving FA at all. In fact, this just might lead to FA's demise. With the latest hubub about art theft, IMVU is probably regretting buying FA now.
Also, yes, I'm fully aware the art theft has been going on for years, but now IMVU owns FA, so IMVU is directly accountable to FA users. Thousands of pissed off users. See where that's going?
Apparently, much of the stolen art is hidden behind a paywall. Meaning, you need an account with access to age-restricted material, and to have your age verified, you have to pay. So, IMVU is essentially forcing artists to pay to have their art removed currently.
If IMVU has any decency, they'll streamline the reporting/takedown process, but if not, well, let's just say the shit has officially hit the fan, and things are about to get ugly.
... and I'm all out of popcorn.
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