treeduck Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 According to Torrent Freak, Axl Rose is attempting to rid the Internet of a photo which has gone on to inspire a slew of "fat Axl" memes. The GUNS N' ROSES singer issued a DMCA takedown notice to Blogspot and GoogleUserContent demanding the image — which shows Axl looking a little bloated during a 2010 gig in Canada — be taken down as it infringes copyright. "Copyright image of Axl Rose. Please be advised that no permission has been granted to publish the copyright image so we cannot direct you to an authorized example of it," the notices sent by Web Sheriff, an anti-piracy company based in the United Kingdom that provides intellectual property, copyright and privacy rights protection services for clients, on behalf of the rocker read. Photographer Boris Minkevich at the Winnipeg Free Press, who took the original photograph, told TorrentFreak he was unaware Axl had been trying to "cleanse the web" of his picture. Even though the photograph was taken by Minkevich, Web Sheriff claims he is not the copyright holder. "We can gladly confirm that all official / accredited photographers at [Axl Rose] shows sign-off on 'Photography Permission' contracts / 'Photographic Release' agreements which A. specify and limit the manner in which the photos can be exploited and B. transfer copyright ownership in such photos to [Axl Rose's] relevant service company," the company told TorrentFreak in a statement. Minkevich could not recall if he signed any contracts, as suggested by Web Sheriff, but the company believes there are still grounds to have the picture removed. "[if a photographer] was there and taking shots without permission or authority, then other considerations / factors would come-into-play as to what such individuals can and cannot do in terms of attempting to commercially exploit the resultant images of someone else's show," the company said. At press time, Google had not yet complied with the requests to remove the images and all remain up and accessible. Furthermore, the original photo can still be found on the Winnipeg Free Press web site. http://i.imgur.com/xeAUJh0.jpg :joker: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 This made my day. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Oh, that's cute! The Quaker Oats man! :) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 How 'bout this one Axl, you crazy, narcissistic old bastard ?? WTF - the clenched fist ?? lol 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The bathrobe does him no justice. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The bathrobe does him no justice. It definitely clashes with the headband 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 That groupie must be desperate to nail anyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 That groupie must be desperate to nail anyone. You mean all groupies aren't like that? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 That groupie must be desperate to nail anyone. You mean all groupies aren't like that?Some have higher standards from what I've read. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Poor Axl. He's not in the generation where his mom or guidance counselor told him, "once it's posted, it's out there forever." That goes double for celebrities. Why not give it a laugh, like Geddy does with his raccoon hair?? Then people think you are awesome and move on to the next thing. This will be a huge joke of the summer, guaranteed! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 LOOOOOOOOOOOSER 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) How 'bout this one Axl, you crazy, narcissistic old bastard ?? WTF - the clenched fist ?? lol He looks like he's about to angrily molest that girl and dare anyone to challenge him for it. Edited June 6, 2016 by treeduck 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 He has gotten so ugly in the past 20 years. I can understand why a lot of kids in their teens and 20's find him creepy. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Tough darts, Axl!No one ages nicely, and no one gets out alive, either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I think in Axl's case, his temperament and personality have really been his downfall Everyone ages, everyone changes - but he is just so unpleasant and self centered I loved him in 1987-88 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) LOOOOOOOOOOOSER ^^^^^^ Edited June 6, 2016 by librarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The bathrobe does him no justice. It definitely clashes with the headband And the chick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Gotta be said...how do you go from sex symbol to that in just twenty years? Meanwhile Slash looks the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Is Axl a boozer, or just a big eater, or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/TannerMonroe/Dukes%20of%20Hazzard%20TV%20Show%20Photos/Boss%20Hogg%20aka%20Sorrell%20Booke%20from%20Dukes%20of%20Hazzard/DOH-Char-BossHogg-65.jpg 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 He had 20 years to lose weight, now he is in 2 bands a little late Mr. BrownieStone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Axl - Living in the Past ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 http://www.lazygamer.net/images/2010/11/FatAxl.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/yYmfFYy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 According to Torrent Freak, Axl Rose is attempting to rid the Internet of a photo which has gone on to inspire a slew of "fat Axl" memes. The GUNS N' ROSES singer issued a DMCA takedown notice to Blogspot and GoogleUserContent demanding the image — which shows Axl looking a little bloated during a 2010 gig in Canada — be taken down as it infringes copyright. "Copyright image of Axl Rose. Please be advised that no permission has been granted to publish the copyright image so we cannot direct you to an authorized example of it," the notices sent by Web Sheriff, an anti-piracy company based in the United Kingdom that provides intellectual property, copyright and privacy rights protection services for clients, on behalf of the rocker read. Photographer Boris Minkevich at the Winnipeg Free Press, who took the original photograph, told TorrentFreak he was unaware Axl had been trying to "cleanse the web" of his picture. Even though the photograph was taken by Minkevich, Web Sheriff claims he is not the copyright holder. "We can gladly confirm that all official / accredited photographers at [Axl Rose] shows sign-off on 'Photography Permission' contracts / 'Photographic Release' agreements which A. specify and limit the manner in which the photos can be exploited and B. transfer copyright ownership in such photos to [Axl Rose's] relevant service company," the company told TorrentFreak in a statement. Minkevich could not recall if he signed any contracts, as suggested by Web Sheriff, but the company believes there are still grounds to have the picture removed. "[if a photographer] was there and taking shots without permission or authority, then other considerations / factors would come-into-play as to what such individuals can and cannot do in terms of attempting to commercially exploit the resultant images of someone else's show," the company said. At press time, Google had not yet complied with the requests to remove the images and all remain up and accessible. Furthermore, the original photo can still be found on the Winnipeg Free Press web site. http://i.imgur.com/xeAUJh0.jpg :joker: Diabeetus!! Haha. Ill be laughing about that one til next Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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