tehmiminator
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- Posted: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:01:11 +0000
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tehmiminator
Do you realize that by taking art off of places like Photobucket or Google Images that you could be violating their copyright? Unless you have express permission from the original artists themselves redistribution is against the law in most cases.
Not trying to rain on your party but a lot of people think Photobucket is an eternal source of stuff to take and use without regards to copyright laws.
http://www.whatiscopyright.org (Particularly the 'Public domain- not!' section)
Before anyone goes to badger me saying "OMFG who cares?! We won't get sued!! Chillax!" know that I am not trying to be hateful, just informative.
Not trying to rain on your party but a lot of people think Photobucket is an eternal source of stuff to take and use without regards to copyright laws.
http://www.whatiscopyright.org (Particularly the 'Public domain- not!' section)
Before anyone goes to badger me saying "OMFG who cares?! We won't get sued!! Chillax!" know that I am not trying to be hateful, just informative.
To the OP: I know you might believe that tehmiminator is being rude or offensive, but maybe she could have worded it differently.
It's great that you are not claiming the artwork is your own, scarlet sprite, that is a good move. I'm glad of that. The "wrong" thing is saying that the artwork comes from Photobucket. I know it's a lot of hard work finding out who the original artists were, but think of the hard work those poor people put into the drawings. --- Well you don't have to do this, but it would be appreciated.
I know you're not doing this for money, nor intend any harm. I think the whole meaning of "omg ur breaking copyrights!" is not to get you banned off websites or in jail --- it's just to make sure that artists are acknowledged properly.
I do also appreciate you offering a fun, free service to Gaians and not meaning any harm. Likewise I mean no harm or offense to you.
Yeah, what she said. She is nicer about it than I am lol
As an artist myself nothing drives me more insane than seeing people redistribute my work, or even worse claim it as their own. Sorry if it came off harsh. heart
