I pulled an "Intruder" on SOF2Files. For those who don't know, Intruder was a mapper for SOF who asked to have his files removed from the site due to the fact that he felt disrespected by them praising somebody elses maps more than his. My case was different. Some bozo took one of my skins, slapped some camo on it and called it his. No mention in the readme about me, he never asked if he could use it, nothing. Take a look at my skin:



As you can see, it's mostly painted from scratch. Now, take a look at the other one:



Am I crazy, or is it the same skin?
Here's the email I sent them:

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As many of you know, one of my best weapon skins was slightly modified and posted under a different name without my permission or knowledge. I asked for it to be removed and nothing was done. I made a poll and Sir Paul voted against me. Therefore, I think it's time to move on. Here's the email sent to Sir Paul: Quote Hello, Sir Paul. I noticed in my poll that you voted against removing a skin that's a blatant rip-off of one of mine. I respect your opinion and will not ask why you think it should stay. However, in view of the facts, I would like to request to have ALL of my files taken off your site and also, remove my name from your member list. I love Soldier of fortune and skinning for it. It took me a long time to figure out how to get player skins to work, people know about my work and ethics and I don't want to be associated with a site that tolerates this kind of behavior. I will post this email in the forums so at least some people can read and understand the way I feel. Thanks for all the time you've given me, but I don't need to be treted like I'm the one who did the wrong thing. Fragger. If you need to ask any questions, you have my email. If not, try asking around or just post in the Raven forums. I get some respect there. I hope this will not be removed too fast, so you can read about what went on. It was fun. Cya! Fragger.

I'm upset right now, so please forgive me if this was out of order.

i've never had this happen to me b4, but i'm pretty sure that must be a kick in the balls

I would be pissed too,you did the right thing..

Quote (Magic Stuffs @ Feb. 04 2004, 2:15 pm)

i've never had this happen to me b4, but i'm pretty sure that must be a kick in the balls

Did you ever make good skins?

Why would pople rip bad skins

(I never said you did bad skins, I never seen any skins made by you, dont get mad now : )  )

Ouch!

Fragger you just jacked his skin and removed the camo! ;)

Just kidding dude, sucks that things had to go wrong between you and sof2files just because some lamer stole your skin.  They're ####ing stupid for ruining the fun for, and relationship with a veteran skinner like yourself by letting a newbie post his shitty skin.

Quote (MoNoXBooGie @ Feb. 04 2004, 3:47 pm)

Fragger you just jacked his skin and removed the camo! ;)

lol, Fragger, you cheater!

i agree with your decision fragger... you've done some awesome work and it not right to give someone else creit where they don't deserve it... 'nough said

lets boycott sof2files

Some places bring the best and the worse; this forum is an example (each must search his/her own soul as to where they fit around here).

Fragger, you are top drawer and your decision is the only one you can make...

One door closes and another opens up... They are less for your leaving...

(Personally, I have noticed some funny things about the evolution of the SOF2 gaming crowd as a result of re-installing the game... there is a certain negative fixation that is hard to describe.... oh well).

You did the right thing