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[ThyTempest]

For a 16 year old, I gotta hand it to you for not losing your cool and calling everyone big meanies

I'm sure you'll do the right thing. We all screw up - but it's how you handle your screw ups that will shine through.

If you recognize the fact that you screwed up and are genuine about fixing your mistakes, then kudos to you sir

Agreed. I wasn't meaning to be harsh about dodginess...just a pet peeve of mine. If someone asks a question, answer it. He did, and I agree, he has been taking this very well. In the long run I don't think this is going to affect his reputation too much, provided he shows his worth once he actually gets the ball rolling. Good luck to you.

[nevohraalnavnoj]

For a 16 year old, I gotta hand it to you for not losing your cool and calling everyone big meanies

I'm sure you'll do the right thing. We all screw up - but it's how you handle your screw ups that will shine through.

If you recognize the fact that you screwed up and are genuine about fixing your mistakes, then kudos to you sir

This is an excellent post, Nate. I think we all realize this kid made a lot of mistakes in setting up that site. If I recall, it was about the age of 15/16 when the idea of copyright and quoting your sources was REALLY emphasized in school (for me). If I had the motivation to do something like this at his age, I probably would have made similar mistakes too.

I agree he messed up big time, but has done a good job in keeping his cool under the storm of comments that have poured down on him. There are a lot worse things a 16 year old could be doing, and I think it's a good thing we have a young generation that is enthusiastic about this hobby. If he is sincere about correcting his mistakes, then I, like Nate, give him kudos.

JonV

[wolfy-hound]

Great! Now we can all watch for updates on how your snakes are doing. Maybe one day we'll all be looking back and going 'Hey remember when he posted all those pics of other people's animals? And look at him now with all the newest morphs!'
Good luck, and nice website layout BTW.

[mdjudson]

There are a lot worse things a 16 year old could be doing
JonV

Now when I was sixteen... If is this is the worst trouble he gets into in live at the age of sixteen he is doing well!

[OhBalls]

In an effort to get this thread back ON topic

I offered him some photos for use on his website. As long as he credits the source, he has my permission to use the ones I sent him. I figure a helping hand UP is better than being pushed down

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I would like to remember the participants of this thread that this thread was originally created regarding the use (without authorization) of copyrighted material.

This thread has now been split to allow us to keep on topic.

Should you post regarding wild caught BP please do so in the following split from the original thread http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=86938

Thank you.