Question on Japanese Magazine

Published on September 2, 2003 By starone In WinCustomize Talk

I've been contacted by a Japanese magazine that distributes CD's. They want to include my windowblinds. I recall something similar having been posted last year, but do not remember the outcome. I think more were against than for. Any enlightenment is much appreciated.

Comments (Page 1)

ama02

on Sep 02, 2003

I vaguely remember the mention. At least they've contacted you for permission, which is good. Perhaps you could limit them to skins of your choice..sort of a sampling...and get as much as possible, as far as agreement terms, in advance (in writing). Not sure about compensation part, I'm sure someone else here will have better suggestions though.

Congratulations!

DavidK

on Sep 02, 2003

I got contacted too. They asked if they could include my Windowblinds skins on the CD and said there will be an article about WB in the magazine.

I said sure, why not? We distribute them here for free, why not let a Japanese magazine spread them and an awareness of the software in Asia. The more people who use it the more good skinners there will be...

kona0197

on Sep 02, 2003

well said and good points David. Just imagine what the japeneese could do as far as skinning..as there games on PS kick but!

ama02

on Sep 02, 2003

That's a good point, I thought maybe they were going to sell the CDs...but now realize it would be sort of like Computer Arts Magazine attaching a freebie CD to their issues.

Jafo

on Sep 02, 2003

The last company that contacted me [I said yes - Media Player skins]...did send me a copy of the Mag and the CDs....[as asked]....they had fairly explicit porn content as well....more Hentai than Anime...and alsoreal-life action that had specific localised 'censoring' blotches and/or edits. Just something to be aware of...

starone

on Sep 02, 2003

Thanks everyone for the input. What did you do about that Jafo?

IPlural

on Sep 02, 2003

, I'm not touching that

grayhaze

on Sep 02, 2003

I agreed on the condition that my skins were included in their original unmodified form and that I was clearly credited as the author. I also requested that they send me a copy of the magazine so that I could see how my work was being represented.

Jafo

on Sep 02, 2003

starone....nothing.....I'm an adult....and see no specific harm-by-association, besides, the Japanese are an odd bunch with a 'different' culture, and it's not my place to prejudge or condemn.....just others may be more 'concerned' about their skins being featured in a mag where 'skin' has a more 'traditional' meaning....

starone

on Sep 02, 2003

Thanks for your answer Jafo. I agree their culture is different.

I.R. Brainiac

on Sep 02, 2003

I told them yes also...I just wanted credit and a copy of the magazine.I hope they send me one,sounds cool!

Apocalypse_67

on Sep 02, 2003

Dear Author

I am Hideyuki Hayasaka, editor in a Japanese publishing company "Shinyusha".
Now I am editing a PC magazine the name of "Windows100% SUPER!".

I have been contacted 3 times. I kept deleting the email thinking it was some kind of a joke, but after reading you all, I think I'll give it a go.

Styl-X Design

on Sep 02, 2003

got contacted too

Styl-X Design

on Sep 02, 2003

I sended them back that they were allowed to post it in their magazine, but only if they would put my name + URL in it, and I want a magazine sended to me by airmail...

e-mail back:
Thats ok, and we will send you your magazine

adni18

on Sep 03, 2003

I think that the CD of this magazine would be like a WinCustomize library

I have ask them last year, I don't remember if it was the same magazine, to send me a copy to see, but they never did

People are only asking, instead of the authors here which only give!

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