Ask HN: Somebody is trying to profit off of something that I released for free

15 points

14 years ago

I wrote a little app called Kwerty Gmail Notifier and put it on my site and on Github for anybody to use free of charge. Lately it has been getting a bit of attention on some popular download sites.

http://kwerty.com/Gmail-Notifier-for-Windows-7/

Yesterday I noticed somebody has posted it on Facebook and is claiming it as an exclusive, and offering a "pro full version". They link to a website where you must register to download. Once registered they ask you to pay.

http://facebook.com/note.php?note_id=123271001142680

They are trying to profit off of something I released for free.

I looked at filing a copyright infringement claim through Facebook, but they want my full contact details and they say that such information may be revealed to the infringer. I don't particularly want some guy in Timbuctoo having my phone number and address.

What is the best course of action for me to take to have it removed from Facebook?

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