Post #175767 by hewey on Sat, Jul 30, 2005 3:18 AM

On 2005-07-30 02:42, hanford_lemoore wrote:
What's the right balance? Is this something we should be worried about? Why is it frowned upon for eBay auctions but not in TC posts?

Yes, I firmly beleive this is something we should be worried about, and deserves attention.

I also beleive that the majority of TCers are using images in a sensitive and thoughtful manner. I also beleive most people feel it is okay for this to occur on TC, in this appropriate manner. As evidence, I present the commonality of its occurance.

However, there are a small minority that are not doing this appropriately (which prompted this topic). The thronging masses keep the naughty people in check as a general rule. However, this does not mean that attention should not be focused upon this, to address it 'officially'.

It is not right to use other peoples images and present them as your own, on TC or elsewhere. I mean legally, not just ethically (these are different).

As for Ebay usage of other peoples images (as well as on a personal or business website, particularly where someone is trying to sell stuff), I feel it is different to posting on TC. I believe it is highly immoral for people to use other peoples images in order to market their own work and make money for themselves (which, lets face it, is the aim when you are selling stuff), without permission. If the original owner says "go ahead", yeah, no problem. Otherwise, no go.

Everyone laughs at me because I am different. I laugh at everyone else because they are all the same.

[ Edited by: hewey 2005-07-30 03:19 ]