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Jun 23, 2005 12:22:23 GMT -5
Post by Lee on Jun 23, 2005 12:22:23 GMT -5
Now that I got my domain name and extra bandwidth, I've been thinking about putting up more photos on the site. (I know that's what everyone wants anyway, right? ) I'd like to put up some REAL photos... my favorites from the internet. But I'm worried about the ethics or legality of stealing photos from people's sites. Any thoughts?
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Jun 23, 2005 14:18:12 GMT -5
Post by Lee on Jun 23, 2005 14:18:12 GMT -5
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Jun 24, 2005 12:28:47 GMT -5
Post by V on Jun 24, 2005 12:28:47 GMT -5
I think there are two things you need to keep in mind. 1) No hotlinking. If you want to put up photos you found elsewhere, you need store them locally so you're not stealing someone else's bandwidth when people load them up and look at them. 2) Give credit where credit is due, if credit was claimed in the first place. If you found a photo on a mailing list or Yahoo group or something, I think nothing would be necessary in that case, but if you know who the photo belongs to, you should let people know. I'm sure you already knew that but it had to be said anyway. It never hurts to ask permission from the person who owns the picture. A blanket "THESE PHOTOS ARE NOT MINE I AM NOT MAKING MONEY OFF OF THEM" doesn't hurt either. If you know who the subject of a picture is, you should probably let them know what you're doing so they have the option of opting out. I think mostly it's just common sense. Don't quote me on that, though. I've never looked deeply into the legalities.
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Jun 24, 2005 19:51:21 GMT -5
Post by Lee on Jun 24, 2005 19:51:21 GMT -5
Well, I'm doing most of those things. I certainly wouldn't steal someone's bandwidth, cuz I know how much that sucks. And I'm giving credit as well. I'll probably get some pictures up in the next few days and people can let me know what they think.
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Feb 1, 2006 4:54:43 GMT -5
Post by wheelie37 on Feb 1, 2006 4:54:43 GMT -5
a separate section for disabled and devotee members might be nice
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Feb 1, 2006 9:48:19 GMT -5
Post by carpenter on Feb 1, 2006 9:48:19 GMT -5
One more thought on common courtesy suggests that a small note stating that if anyone objects to the photos being posted can simply contact you for thier prompt removal, might be nice.
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Feb 1, 2006 10:16:31 GMT -5
Post by Pisti on Feb 1, 2006 10:16:31 GMT -5
One more thought on common courtesy suggests that a small note stating that if anyone objects to the photos being posted can simply contact you for thier prompt removal, might be nice. It is there on the top of the main page and the bottom of every gallery: "Disclaimer: I posted these photos because I think they are great. I am not getting any money from this. If one of these photos belongs to you and you don't want it on the site, just email me (paradevo@yahoo.com) and I'll take it down immediately. I've included links to the sites where I found each image. "
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Feb 2, 2006 7:24:54 GMT -5
Post by wheelie37 on Feb 2, 2006 7:24:54 GMT -5
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