hello pmc! i’ll be inactive or lurking from now on, maybe i’ll pop on to say “hi” to my favourite creators! <3 thanks to anyone who showed me support or love !! 🍂
aw im so sorry for everything that happened, and it just saw this post ill miss you so much, thank you sm for all the support and kindness, i send you the best <3
My followers may have noticed my slight inactivity. This post will explain why I haven’t been quite as active. (It’s rather long, so if you’re not interested, keep scrolling).
Nearly 4 months ago I found a user (on this site), that was using my colours (off my skins), for their own skins. I consulted a moderator, and asked the user to stop. They denied all of it, and carried on. This is not against the PMC rules, so they are allowed to do it, nothing can be done basically. Just last week I found another user doing the same thing.
For me this has been a very frustrating experience. I put a lot of effort into my work, and found this to be very demotivating and demoralising. When you put time into something that brings you joy, and somebody takes that for their own benefit it’s pretty frustrating.
I’m probably being dramatic, and this may sound stupid, but I’m not sure I want to continue making skins. If this is going to be my experience and the fruits of my work, then I don’t want it.
2024 has already been a tough year, not just for me but for my family. My grandfather passed away (I didn’t know him), and we’ve had financial difficulties, and had to deal with a narcissistic bully. The last thing I needed was this. Moving into 2025, I’m getting older. I need to focus on my schoolwork and start thinking about university, learning to drive, and all that sort of stuff.
I have enjoyed my time on here (mostly), and have met some amazing creators, and learnt a lot! I just don’t have the energy for this anymore if all my work is going to taken. I strive to be unique and myself, however I can’t do that anymore if this is going to happen. I probably sound dramatic, and maybe I am, but if this is making me unhappy why continue?
I don’t think I’l leave just yet! Although the start of 2025 looks like a good place to start fresh. ❤️🩹
It's definitely a controversial move, so I decided to ask the moderators about it.
The moderator who answered wasn't involved in the situation, but was still able to give insight on the decision that was made.
So, in summary, it comes down where they draw the line for what is or isn't illegal plagiarism. Taking parts of a skin that was made by someone else entirely is not allowed and requires taking action. Color palettes, however, are different. The set of colors that someone used can't be claimed as that person's own creation. The moderator compared it to reusing block gradients. People may have discovered that block combination, but they didn't invent the blocks themselves. Another example I can add is knockoff movies. They are not breaking the law by trying to look like something else. It may be shameful to the imitators, but they aren't breaking the law until they try to take from the original. I hope this helps.
it is hard to abandon something you actually enjoy but if you don't enjoy it anymore then don't feel forced to continue take the time to decide what really makes you happy :)
however, if this is all only about the guys who tend to steal - please don't let them stop you.
I experienced people stealing my whole maps and while it is super sad they are gonna be wannabes forever and you are gonna stay a true talented artist :)
happy birthday to one of my best friends who im definitely not seeing today and who definitely isn't on planet minecraft ( cough cough piinkmarshmallow)