I was wondering if anyone has a solution to people ripping gear as I've been getting into skinning recently and it's honestly heartbreaking seeing twice as many downloads then the amounts of times you sold it for example when I made my Aektiv gear.
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I know there is no real way to stop it but I want to make the process of buying my gear then reselling it a little more difficult for these brain dead rippers for example would there be a way I can make a link that can only work once for free?
Don't give everyone the same link. For everyone who buys it, give them a uniquely watermarked texture and a unique download link. If you see multiple downloads from multiple IP addresses you'll know the link was shared. If it's posted somewhere you can figure out who leaked it by the watermark.
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jlv wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:12 am
Don't give everyone the same link. For everyone who buys it, give them a uniquely watermarked texture and a unique download link. If you see multiple downloads from multiple IP addresses you'll know the link was shared. If it's posted somewhere you can figure out who leaked it by the watermark.
That's a great idea! I'll have to try that with the next set I make. Thanks!