Originals!

I got a huge iced coffee, one of those tiny energy-in-a-bottle thingies and some sunshine when walking around the neighborhood.

I think I'm *slightly* more awake!


The title of this post has two meanings...first, I owe the charming bidders (and whomever loyally reads "Adventures in Panties," the original photos from my latest update.

But first, let me offer you the "director's cut" of the video I uploaded to YouTube (for your eyes only!) - 

And, naturally, here are the unedited photos from the auction -

(I admit being a little paranoid about covering the world's smallest hint of pubic hair, but I don't want to get kicked off Flickr!)

(Amaya, back in school, didn't take this second set, by the way. 

New roommates = New photographers!)

(My personal favorite!)

I added a surprise element to the auction - determining the next item in the mini-progressive format by rolling my dirty dice! I'm a little bit worried how it will go - I'm not sure if people will be into the idea of not knowing exactly what they're getting next!

But you know me...I love a surprise!

Now, let me tell you about something I'm not so crazy about...

Theft of intellectual property! 

The above link takes you to my "me" page on ebanned - at the bottom, I've very clearly stated a disclaimer forbidding reproduction of my work without my explicit, written permission. 


Yes, I consider auctions my "work," exactly as much as I consider an installation piece, essay or short story. They require the same time commitment and creativity as anything else I do!

While the majority of theft of intellectual property occurring in the world of panty-selling regards images, I've found my auction format, style, and even text is misappropriated.

  

Not cool.

   
I've gradually watched the perpetrator (I'm not naming names) pluck from my auctions for a while. At first, I played it off, thinking "imitation is the sincerest flattery."

But it's gotten to the point where I'm scrolling through this person's auction, fuming, and my roommate looks over my shoulder and says, "that's you, right?" I've brought up the notion of "imitation" a few times in my new auction, hoping this person, or potential bidders, will get the hint. I really hate bad-mouthing other girls and try to keep a positive attitude...

But this person's last auction really grated on my nerves! Particularly because I recently re-vamped my "Me" page with freshly written text. Apparently, the seller ignored my copyright warning - and plucked from the rest of my brand new text!

Some of you may know, I do a lot of freelancing writing. And I'm very familiar with copyright law.


Good artists know their rights.

Most people aren't aware that you no longer need to register with the US Copyright office for a work to be considered your intellectual property. The purpose of registering is mainly to establish a back-up, dated record of ownership, should it be be disputed. Here's a helpful guide from a law-firm that answers a lot of common questions.

(Side note - ArtFlaw lists five prominent lawsuits involving artists. That of David Wojnarowicz - 

- Best known for the Hide/Seek Exhibition controversy at the Smithsonian, is particularly interesting!)    

I'm proud of my work and ideas and I can't stand seeing them adopted inappropriately for profit. I'm crossing my fingers this seller may fall upon this information and "cease and desist" her plagiarism!

Although I've never had any personal experiences with having photos stolen, I have caught "word on the street" (or, internet cables, rather) about a seller on ebanned who seems to be posing as something like four different girls, using photos swiped off the internet!

I've seen some of these photos and I see them as obviously faux. The images are very clearly taken by professional photographers and portray professional models - they may as well be stock images!

 (Not actual image - I just grabbed this off Google!)

But, apparently, a few honest buyers have fallen for it! What's extremely upsetting, however, is whomever is behind the scam, has admitted it! And refuses to do anything!

It sort of stinks that panty/fetish-selling should have so many examples of blatantly poor business ethics. Think about it. It's may be a big step for someone with uncommon sexual desires to finally explore them and don't deserve to be conned. 

Misappropriating others work, aside from fair use (and none of these examples constitute as fair use!) really bugs me! I hate seeing honest people (not just myself) screwed!

 (Unless it's in the good way!)

Kammi Does it 36 Hours a Day

Staying awake, that is.

I hope this entry doesn't come out as total mish-mosh (as often is the case with some of my blog posts written under the spell of insomnia), because I've got quite a bit to say! 

I sort of think this may require two posts...

As a writer (of original material - what I really want to get at), I've noticed readers have pretty short attention spans! And I just posted an awesome update to my current ebanned auction!

 

For the panties you see above! 


Really, I'm adding this seemingly erroneous post in the interests of authenticity - with me (and plenty of  great panty-sellers) what you see is what you get! And I'm not just talking about photos, but other self-created material as well!

Would I post a photo looking that horrible if I wasn't 100% genuine?


In my defense, insomnia is a cruel beast who will ravage your appearance - and I'm pulling an all-nighter to try and re-set me sleep schedule. Though I must admit, my new haircut is pretty cute - 

You can't see it very well in these images, but my hair is now a very, very dark blue - I expect it to fade with a few washings to a nice navy shade with teal streaks in front...and I'm having purple tinsel woven into it!


...which will look EXTRA cool with my sparkly panties!

And...you can't see the sparkles in that photo...

 Um...or that photo.


ANYWAY...


I was also hoping to alert your attention to a few cool new blog changes! If you look to the right, you'll see a link to all my you tube videos! The "panties of the week" are finally updated and I'm about to add a link to the ebanned "About Me" page I recently made. I took down the poll for now, while I think of a new set of questions.


Even through it's a struggle to keep my eyes open, I've still got work to do! I'm eating some pancakes I made from scratch when I had more energy a few hours ago.

 But am too tired to be hungry!

NEED COFFEE...NOW!

NEW AUCTION FINALLY REVEALED!

Well, it was an arduous journey, but it's finally up!

Kammi Kaze's Pink Silky PARTY THONG!

It took almost an entire week to create, ran into a million problems, and has lost me plenty of sleep, but it's finally up there!

Before I continue, let me offer the promised unedited photos from the auction...


This one I think is particularly cute:

And then, of course, there's always this delight:

I only put up two nudes for the first round because I seriously have buckets of photos from that session alone! 


But, of course, faithful blog readers always get their own special video:

I admit, I seriously need a haircut! Luckily, my new roommate is giving my a free cut and color tomorrow!


Do you like the .gif? Isn't it cool?!


I'm REALLY hoping this auction picks up...as I've already talked about, there's a particular seller on ebanned who's pretty much misappropriated my style as much as possible. 


Plus, apparently, there's a new girl who suddenly appeared. 


With almost my exact moniker. 


This could be a honest coincidence, of course. But it still gets my nerves rattled!

Not to mention, I've been hearing there's been quite a bit of egregious photo-stealing going on - never good news! I'm hoping to address this in another post, however - after I speak with my sources!


So, here's the deal with this PARTICULAR auction, in case I didn't make it clear in the listing...I tend to get, you know, wordy.

I had been doing very well on ebanned, so I really want to make this auction as totally awesome as possible! It's a competitive marketplace, and I know there's some shady tactics going on (stealing someone's concept and writing is, in my opinion, pretty slow).


Here's are some of my thoughts...

You know how I billed this particular auction as a "surprise party"? 


It's because there's a MAJOR surprise I'm intending on presenting near the end...and I'd like to play a little guessing game with bidders! 


Naturally, I love to update - and I'm planning on adding this factor into the auction later...assuming it actually gets bids!


(My last auction - the one I was using as a placeholder, I decided to just go ahead and delete. It sort of stinks, but I hate it hanging around out there, for no reason - I want all eyes on THIS pink thong!)


So...


I think it would be cool to drop hints about the final prize - or even - play something like 20 Questions...and whoever gets close maybe receives a personal photo!

 

Naturally, I like to play things by ear and I'm not entirely sure of 100 percent of the details.

But I'm REALLY excited about this little pink thong and am desperately crossing my fingers that it a.) helps me pay off some of our debt from this flake screwing us over b.) brings me back on the panty-scene as a totally awesome, unique seller and c.) sets me apart from my "competition."

 Of course, I'm trying to not be arrogant and bitchy about being ripped off - but it really sucks when you've work SO HARD to create and auction...the text alone takes hours to compose...and find it plucked it bits and pieces - just enough to avoid being called out!

Regardless, I'm going to try to update as much of the blog as quick as I can - and hope to throw in some cool new features throughout the week!

Please, guys! Let's make this the COOLEST auction EVER!

Sweet! Already got a bid! Let's keep 'em coming! 

Be back soon!

-Kammi

 

Knocked Back Down, Again

Every my life starts to improve, it falls apart again.

Although I really hate writing negative posts, I just want to let anyone who's been trying to contact me know why I haven't responded. And in hope that someone out there has some good advice...

I've been working like crazy on a new panty auction, trying to get it up as soon as possible. I got pretty caught up in making this auction as cool as possible - here's a little preview:

As you all know, I put a TON of effort into my auctions (why I get so pissed when I find other sellers ripping me off, but that's a subject for another time). Since I've been off ebanned for a while, I wanted this auction to be particularly awesome. I've spent the past four or five days editing photos, editing text, and even made my first .gif!

(Again, just a preview!)

I really wanted to get this auction posted...and even stayed up for almost two days straight working on it!

Here's the problem...

At the gallery, three of our roommates moved out. We were not given a full month to find replacements. And got stuck with the bill.

After a long struggle to find new roommates, I was overjoyed when my "friend," let's call her "Marie," decided to take the final room two weeks ago. 

(Photo added to keep your attention!)

I've been friends with Marie for about three years - but didn't know she was in an abusive relationship. Clearly, I wanted to get her out of her apartment and into mine as soon as possible! She was slated to move in on Friday.

A few hours ago, I got an email from Marie. Not only has she decided not to move in, but refuses to pay rent for this month. I won't state her exact excuse, but I will say it's an offensive lie, if she'd signed a lease, would classify as discrimination.

Of course, she "loves all of us and hopes we can stay friends."

 (Arbitrary photo from my first panty-selling days.)

But blocked all of us on Facebook and refuses our calls. 

Of course, I'm still creating my new auction...and still filling orders! I'm determined to keep working, despite this setback, and not fall into another depressed spell!

But I feel so betrayed! I'd post new photos but a.) I've got to get back to work and b.) I've been crying for hours! 

What I'm wondering...

Does anyone know if there's any legal recourse we can take? Small claims court? Public aid?

Any advice MUCH appreciated! I'm taking a shower and getting back to work...hoping to post this auction tonight, get to my emails, and investigate a discrimination lawsuit!

Keep your fingers crossed...

It's going to be a long night!

Pink Panties...GONE!

SUPER FAST UPDATE!

Apparently, my pink panty auction was coming up super messed up - the photos weren't loading - they were apparently, like 9 mbs each and thick with pixels!


So...I took it down and am racing against the clock to get another photo shoot up before I loose all my daylight!

Well, all my daylight is now lost. Awesome. And my BRAND NEW photographer went to a birthday party. Great.

Anyway, I selected a different pair of panties...this is going to be an amazing auction...and need to re-write the text and record the introductory video.


So, sayonara to the pink, silky fullbacks for now. But here's the video I was going to post...for posterity!

While I wait for the photoshoot, I'm returning emails, re-writing text, and re-recording video introductions as fast as possible!


I'm really screwed, though! The listing has been made and the clock is ticking!


Wish my luck!

Uploading my Computer to an Early Grave

Kammi is back in business!

My break from panty selling is officially over!

I finally posted a new auction for some pink silky panties...

And...get a load of this - you know how I usually place strategic stars over my pubic hair via Flickr's rules? Well, I did so...and idiotically didn't save the original! 

I went through it on Photoshop and Microsoft paint - but can't find the file! I fear it's doomed for life!


But I'll get back to my pink panties, later - it's almost 10 am and I've been working around the clock and haven't slept, yet! They customary post whenever I post a new auction - plus tons of blog revamps and piles of emails needing responses!


(and it's so lame to find the ice cream sandwich you've been saving stolen from the freezer, just when you want to reward yourself!)

It did want to let you know I FINALLY finished my new "about me page" on ebanned and, as I like to do, recorded a special video for "Adventures in Panties" followers!

(this, like everything else, will take an eternity to upload - and notice how I reference a blog post from, like, weeks ago!)


I didn't end up learning the html animation I'd hoped to apply to my page, but I still think it look pretty snazzy - you can check it out here!


Also, because I love debutantes, I recently entered a lame neighborhood beauty pageant on the platform of being one of like, five contestants actually living in the neighborhood - I'd give you the link but it quite readily notes my actual name, as well as home address! I know it's lame, but I'm trying to raise money for the gallery - which is in much better shape! But pageant woes are a post for another day.


Expect another future post about how it'd be nice if our former roommates hadn't screwed us out of over $1000 in rent and bills. Although the space looks a lot better since they moved out - 

Though the prospect of small claims court isn't too thrilling..

But my real subject of today's discussion was my new "me" page - and I'd love to hear any opinions! Of course, I had to mention the copyright infringement that's been going on (the same seller I mention is back and even more egregiously ripping me off - and sort of hinting it's her own idea - I should bring this up later, as it enrages me to think about).


But here are a few outtakes, you may enjoy - at least, I think they're outtakes - I can't remember which photos I used!

 This one made my face disappear.

This is a great shot of my ass in my favorite panties...but I prefer my face to appear!

 This makes my stomach look bizarre.

This, I think I actually used...and lost the original, again!

My computer sucks and really wants to crash (so do I!) but I'll return tomorrow to answer emails, revamp the outdated sight, blab about my pink panties, and complain some more about this girl who rips me off!

Since I really want my orea ice-cream sandwich, I'll leave you with an image of a hilarious British candy bar -