I can see it both sides

Posted by Marhala Bartender from dix2-41.essex1.com on August 01, 2001 at 18:19:31:

In Reply to: Gladly posted by Beast of Steel on August 01, 2001 at 14:12:02:

I can understand that through confusion, a copyright may have been left out on the pictures and therefore leaves it up for grabs. On the other hand, I think it is a common courtesy that if you are going to use someone else's picture that you at least ask first.

It's been an interesting argument to read about so far.

Bottom line is that some common courtesy can save a lot of this hassle.

Cheers,
The Barkeep.

: All I'm saying is that if you don't want anybody to take your pictures and use those pictures for their own (monitary, defamatory, evil?) purposes, then you should have the smarts to show a copyright notice on every single picture - or don't whine later!
: A copyright notice states that the picture belongs to someone and that it is not public property. If you do not add a copyright notice anybody might use your picture (even to make money) and you will have a very hard time should you choose to take legal actions.
: As for pictures that are not used for profit, that doesn't make it much better in my book. At best, it's most inconsiderate.

Follow Ups:

Common courtesy, yes. Beast of Steel 19:50:21 8/01/2001 (0)

Post a Followup:

Name:    
E-Mail:  
Subject: 
Comments:

: I can understand that through confusion, a copyright may have been left out on the pictures and therefore leaves it up for grabs.  On the other hand, I think it is a common courtesy that if you are going to use someone else's picture that you at least ask first.

: It's been an interesting argument to read about so far.

: Bottom line is that some common courtesy can save a lot of this hassle.

: Cheers,
: The Barkeep.

: 
: : All I'm saying is that if you don't want anybody to take your pictures and use those pictures for their own (monitary, defamatory, evil?) purposes, then you should have the smarts to show a copyright notice on every single picture - or don't whine later! 
: : A copyright notice states that the picture belongs to someone and that it is not public property. If you do not add a copyright notice anybody might use your picture (even to make money) and you will have a very hard time should you choose to take legal actions.
: : As for pictures that are not used for profit, that doesn't make it much better in my book. At best, it's most inconsiderate.

Optional:

Link URL:   
Link Title: 
Image URL:

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Indyfan Forum ] [ FAQ ]