/hb/ Update - Sorry for the TL;DR (which is provided at the bottom) by Puppy - 09/03/10 @ 03:44 PM PDT#
So... not to pass the wrong impression as I'm sure someone of interest might latch on to... after reading the "post-DMCA" note that our wonderful gay furry artist, Onta, decided to include to the webhost regarding PetiChan's constantly "jumping from server to server attempting to avoid copyright laws". First, PetiChan has not, at any time, "jumped", but have rather been pushed away by the webhosts themselves. I do miss getting the constant emails from our wonderful artist, harassing me to removing the content when PetiChan has simply asked for proof of copyright. It's beyond that point now, as all can tell. I understand that you, Onta, have an interest in your content removed, and as you can tell, even BEFORE this past DMCA, there isn't any HardBlush content on PetiChan. I've gone through all 38,000+ files, and I can assure you that there is NO HardBlush content on PetiChan.
With that stated.... the DMCA that was placed on PetiChan, as quoted from the "Original DMCA Complaint" placed by Onta, received by me around noon 9/2/2010, "This letter is a Notice of Infringement as authorized in § 512(c) of the U.S. Copyright Law". If I can direct your attention to the fact that PetiChan doesn't have any HardBlush content, section (c) is not valid, as section (c) pertains exclusively to content storage on a service provider (http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html#512 Subsection (c)). PetiChan is linking to a separate host and server, to which PetiChan is not in control of nor has any affiliation with (aside linking to said provider), and the content in question is being "transmitted ... through a system or network" (http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html#512 Subsection (a)). Under § 512(a), "A service provider shall not be liable for ... infringement of copyright by reason of the provider's transmitting, routing, or providing connections for, material through a system or network". As it stands, PetiChan "provides" a "service" for which people can upload images and text for the general public, hence being a "service provider" in and of itself. Regardless of this fact, PetiChan can not be responsible for what another website is offering. While we are providing a link to the content, we are not infringing of copyright by doing so, as the content is going "through our network".
Also, before caches come into play, § 512(b) includes protection from liability for copyright material that is stored, via standard industry level caching, on the service provider.
One last thing to note, as I know you guys LOVE reading tl;dr s, The method that PetiChan took regarding linking the content is one that doesn't even consider ANY of § 512, due to the fact that once you click the link, you are taken to ITs server, and all transactions are done THERE.
ALSO: @ontahb - PetiChan is not exhibiting an "Entitlement Complex" as much as you are experiencing a "Superiority Complex". If you can recall back when this whole shitfest started, you might have noticed that I asked for valid proof of copyright, which you, STILL to this day, have not provided, but that is besides the point now, isn't it, since we're not hosting or distributing your copyright, so I don't need your excuses or spam anymore, since it's irrelevant at this point. Also, I hope you have a good day, and am sorry for you and the people around you due to the nature you appear to have :3
TL;DR - Because I don't want to file a Counter-Claim to the DMCA, which would require giving all of my personal information, which seeing the level that Onta is at in willing to do harm, I feel in danger doing so. I've fixed the links to, rather than "appear" to be going through PetiChan, go to the END URL that the previous method did for you. AGAIN... not to pass the wrong impression, even if PetiChan did become barred from the internet, the site that is hosting both of our collaborative boards would still remain at the given URLs, because its not PetiChan, it's a completely different entity.... so if you want to do harm and take it down... find where it is rather than bullying a group who is not harming you.
It wasn't "DMCA"d in the terminology that you would expect.... aside from a DMCA notice was sent from Onta, to the webhost... which was forward to me to review. NOW.... personally... I have no clue how they did it, or why they would do it seeing how the server map is configured, but they did... which is where we're at.
I will be working with the host, hopefully to get the URLs up again quicker, but as per DMCA and their counter-claims, it can take up to 10 days for the host to release the hold on the URLs. BUT.... as I will state.... due to the fact that the content, not only not hosted ON the PetiChan server, is not even in affiliation with PetiChan (except for the URL connection to the server that houses it).
As such, the connection to /cs/ is fine and up, and if you go through that connection (as in getting the end-URL string), you can change the directory from /cs/ to the appropriate directory, and have access to the same content as was available through the now "downed" URLs.
Updates will be continually provided through this news area and Twitter (as well the IRC channel), so when more information and go forwards are provided, we'll keep you up to date!
HardBlush downtime. by Carbon - 09/02/10 @ 04:41 PM PDT#
It's come to my attention that the HardBlush section has been DMCA'd, continuing our neverending lulzfest with the fucking soup can known as Onta. I do not know the full details of the situation, or how it was managed to be taken down. The head admin, Puppy, is currently busy with his college classes. He will update the website and the Twitter with details, if needed, once he is free later today.
One final note, remember that you're all welcome to join us in our IRC chat channel if you would like. If you do not have an IRC client, you can just use the Mibbit webclient provided under the offsite resources section. It's the green frog-looking icon.
Join in Making His Birthday Worth Remembering! by Puppy - 09/02/10 @ 01:28 AM PDT#
An image, displayed below, was discovered on 4chan today. Let's join in making his 90th birthday something for him to remember forever!
William J Lashua
c/o Ashburnham American Legion
132 Williams, RD
Ashburnham, MA 01430
Feeds for /hb/ and /cs/ by Puppy - 08/30/10 @ 09:14 PM PDT#
After having a great conversation with our wonderful benefactor who so graciously set up /hb/ and /cs/, I made sure to include a request to have an RSS feed attached to the two boards for easier monitoring of updates. Please note that these are hand-made as the board software in use didn't have any reasonable add-on or anything so there may be errors or problems that come up regarding the feeds as they are greater put to use. Please report any issues that may come up!
/hb/ and /cs/ Update by Puppy - 08/23/10 @ 12:19 AM PDT#
As was reported to me a little while ago, the /hb/ and /cs/ links were not working (and as I checked it, it was indeed not working). So.... I've added alternate links should the main directory (/hb/ and /cs/) stop working. Their directories are still simple (/hb2/ and /cs2/). In the addition, I've swapped the placements, so the main /hb/ and /cs/ should be working fine!
With this, the short-link also follows under the same idea where you can shorten the URL using either board connectors. SO..... should one not work, try the other!
Should both links stop working, let me know and I'll see about getting another connection into the boards. Do note that during US night, both boards may become more sluggish in speed, upload/download, and connection as that time period is when the host / server gets the most traffic across the other sites that the boards share connection with.
I just realized that the URL shortener instructions were lost when we switched hosts...... so... here it is :3
Original URL: http://32zaudfm5y6w3ypy.tor2web.com/hb/src/128226920478.jpg
So, just so everyone is aware, PetiChan will be losing it's /tod/ board for a little bit while the next plan of action is made regarding it. Note, I don't want to see /tod/ in either of /sm/ or /loli/ while the board is MIA. I'll do my best to get the board back up and running as soon as possible.
I'm re-making this news post, because not everyone pays proper attention, and hopefully not very many people will miss a news post.
If you haven't already noticed, we have dedicated boards, one for HardBlush, and one for ClubStripes. These boards are hosted off site, as in, not on PetiChan's server. Now go back to fapping, and posting that delicious porn. <3
JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP! by Puppy - 06/14/10 @ 12:00 AM PDT#
Have a facebook? Join PetiChan's Facebook! DO IT NOW! - Group Link
Now on Twitter! by Puppy - 05/01/10 @ 10:28 PM PDT#
Despite how much I hate Twitter... PetiChan now is on Twitter as a backup for if PetiChan goes down for some god awful reason. Don't expect much on there unless shit really hits the fan here.... or something.
Although I will respond if you tweet or follow, cuz why the hell not? :D
PetiChan's 1 Year Old! by Puppy - 04/16/10 @ 01:39 AM PDT#
....yesterday
Can't believe that I forgot the year mark that PetiChan's been constructed. There was planned to be a massive dump on the day, but seeing that that has passed, the dump'll have to be done later. (As in upload all and on the day move everything to the right boards) ;__;
Thanks visitors for supporting PetiChan by visiting and lurking and contributing and all the good stuff you guys do!
Onwards to another year!
NOTE: Well... seems like I fucked something up royally... working on recovering... k thx :)
k fixed :D
/GHen/ is now /hen/ ... so update your bookmarks, or whatever.... just thought you should know... :P
ALSO:
By request of our wonderful moderator, /tor/ is now open for torrent files only, so.... go ahead and post shit, just save us all the headache and don't post illegal shit, otherwise it's only going to cause shit that I really don't feel like dealing with,
k thx, bai :)
PetiChan's MiniCity Status by Puppy - 02/04/10 @ 01:54 AM PST#
I can tell you that after a long enough time... the fucking remains of that shitty ass pop-under scheme to make the MiniCity work really pisses me teh fuck off, and if it pisses me off, I'm sure it pisses you off..
But in reality... I will miss it honestly think that PetiChan had such grand potential with the minicity as it went from the low life of 30,000 (who teh fuck knows) to it's current standings of 800 or something like that.
Here's what's happening.. the pop-under's removed and so the only clicking the mini-city'll get are from yours unless another plan comes into action! So if you wanna see it live, come to the discussion board => HERE <= and let's come up with ideas!!! Otherwise it'll most likely die, or some shit...... who really cares
MiniCity Clickies: (One per IP, per 24 hours or something)
Population: HERE
Industry: HERE
Transportation: HERE
Security: HERE
Environment: HERE
Business: HERE
ALSO: /r/ is going away.... put your requests in the right board but don't spam otherwise you'll get exiled for a few days or something bad like that... not that I want to, but because everyone else is doing it. :D
Happy New Year by Puppy - 12/31/09 @ 09:12 PM PST#
