Comments on: I Almost Got Sued Over A Picture on My Blog http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/ Life is a Joke, Laugh at it!!! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:52:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: jing http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-3692 jing Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:02:55 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-3692 it's not the photographer's responsibility to put a watermark. Our works are protected under the Copyright act which is law. And the logic regarding "giving free publicity" can be disrespectful. Photographers make a living off selling the usage of their images. To take an image without asking and saying you're "giving free publicity" is undermining the photographer's stream of income. And I don't think that any blog post is so time-critical that they can't ask first? Most photographers are nice about it and we are appreciative of fans of our work, but common courtesy is beneficial for all parties involved especially in this digital age where things like photographs and music are so easily transferred without thinking about the creators of the work. it’s not the photographer’s responsibility to put a watermark. Our works are protected under the Copyright act which is law.
And the logic regarding “giving free publicity” can be disrespectful.
Photographers make a living off selling the usage of their images.
To take an image without asking and saying you’re “giving free publicity” is undermining the photographer’s stream of income.

And I don’t think that any blog post is so time-critical that they can’t ask first?

Most photographers are nice about it and we are appreciative of fans of our work, but common courtesy is beneficial for all parties involved especially in this digital age where things like photographs and music are so easily transferred without thinking about the creators of the work.

]]> By: none http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-2223 none Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:19:27 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-2223 id be cool if someone used one of my pics id be cool if someone used one of my pics

]]> By: peekapeeka http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1910 peekapeeka Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:09:36 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-1910 I believe it is important to credit your source because as much as we hate to admit it, stealing a photo / work of art etc etc is very much the same as plagiarism. I believe it is important to credit your source because as much as we hate to admit it, stealing a photo / work of art etc etc is very much the same as plagiarism.

]]> By: Blog Test 1 http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1752 Blog Test 1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:30:25 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-1752 [...] were at the party, do feel free to use all the photos posted for your blog. I won’t try to sue anyone for using the photos. Wahahaha! These photos are taken by me, a member of Ping.sg community, for you, members of Ping.sg [...] [...] were at the party, do feel free to use all the photos posted for your blog. I won’t try to sue anyone for using the photos. Wahahaha! These photos are taken by me, a member of Ping.sg community, for you, members of Ping.sg [...]

]]> By: Claudia Just Wants To Talk | Singapore Blogger » Blog Archive » Ping 2nd Anniversary Part 6 - Photos of Pingsters http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1539 Claudia Just Wants To Talk | Singapore Blogger » Blog Archive » Ping 2nd Anniversary Part 6 - Photos of Pingsters Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:41:45 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-1539 [...] were at the party, do feel free to use all the photos posted for your blog. I won’t try to sue anyone for using the photos. Wahahaha! These photos are taken by me, a member of Ping.sg community, for you, members of Ping.sg [...] [...] were at the party, do feel free to use all the photos posted for your blog. I won’t try to sue anyone for using the photos. Wahahaha! These photos are taken by me, a member of Ping.sg community, for you, members of Ping.sg [...]

]]> By: QuaChee http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-619 QuaChee Sun, 25 May 2008 14:24:57 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-619 Act some photogs who share their works on other sites do not state the cr8tive usage - meaning should be able to blog on it, as long we link back. But really, there are many who don't like that way. On another note, Ive also encountered ppl saying that photos online (eg flickr) is for sharing. He act allowed me to use his pic for a book Im doing - many did, though many didnt as well :) QuaChees last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quachee/~3/297756419/another-thumbs-up-for-bloggers.html" rel="nofollow">Another Thumbs Up For Bloggers</a> Act some photogs who share their works on other sites do not state the cr8tive usage – meaning should be able to blog on it, as long we link back. But really, there are many who don’t like that way.

On another note, Ive also encountered ppl saying that photos online (eg flickr) is for sharing. He act allowed me to use his pic for a book Im doing – many did, though many didnt as well :)

QuaChees last blog post..Another Thumbs Up For Bloggers

]]> By: Jeslyn Wong http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-603 Jeslyn Wong Fri, 23 May 2008 13:47:56 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-603 Personally I think you are right.. the authors get free publicity on your website... If you put a link to his side, I think is a win-win solution for both party.... Maybe the authors should put a watermark to show his name or link... Jeslyn Wongs last blog post..<a href="http://sggeratberlin.blogspot.com/2008/05/you-are-no-longer-my-bf.html" rel="nofollow">You are no longer my BF</a> Personally I think you are right.. the authors get free publicity on your website…

If you put a link to his side, I think is a win-win solution for both party….

Maybe the authors should put a watermark to show his name or link…

Jeslyn Wongs last blog post..You are no longer my BF

]]> By: krisandro http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-572 krisandro Wed, 21 May 2008 16:11:10 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-572 <b>Raymond Chan></b> There is no need for apologies. I truly understand how it feels like on both sides of the fence and that comment about "too lengthy a process" can really make photographers like yourself upset if i do not explain myself. And I thank you for your compliments on my blog! Raymond Chan> There is no need for apologies. I truly understand how it feels like on both sides of the fence and that comment about “too lengthy a process” can really make photographers like yourself upset if i do not explain myself.

And I thank you for your compliments on my blog!

]]> By: Raymond Chan http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-570 Raymond Chan Wed, 21 May 2008 15:57:37 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-570 Thanks for the prompt reply and clarification, krisandro. If my comment had been too harsh, my apologies. On another note, you have a great blog here =) Cheers. Raymond Chans last blog post..<a href="http://chanraymond.net/2008/05/21/of-work-and-uni/" rel="nofollow">Of Work and Uni</a> Thanks for the prompt reply and clarification, krisandro. If my comment had been too harsh, my apologies.

On another note, you have a great blog here =)

Cheers.

Raymond Chans last blog post..Of Work and Uni

]]> By: krisandro http://www.krisandro.com/2008/05/18/i-almost-got-sued-over-a-picture-on-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-569 krisandro Wed, 21 May 2008 15:44:44 +0000 http://www.krisandro.com/?p=316#comment-569 <b>Raymond Chan></b> I think this issue is very sensitive for photographers like you. Let me copy and paste a reply from me to a person who commented on tomorrow.sg <blockquote>I had a short stint as a photographer before, and I know the feeling of people misusing my work. My post isn't written to start a revolution nor trying to make my thoughts legal. My purpose is to say my 2 cents worth on this little digital space I have in this world. And the thoughts that I have in summary is that if photographers and digital artists would just allow everyone to use their work with proper crediting, they will benefit much from the free advertising. I KNOW what the rights are. I have NEVER denied that I was wrong in using the pictures, but I just feel that my thoughts on the matter is a much better solution than being anal at the person (me) who actually credited the original authors work. I hope that clears things up. :)</blockquote> I am applauding your thinking of "I don’t mind my image being used elsewhere, so as long I am credited for it." Which is what I am driving at in this post. And I have said sorry, removed the said image and moved on. This post is about my afterthoughts and opinion. Raymond Chan> I think this issue is very sensitive for photographers like you. Let me copy and paste a reply from me to a person who commented on tomorrow.sg

I had a short stint as a photographer before, and I know the feeling of people misusing my work.

My post isn’t written to start a revolution nor trying to make my thoughts legal. My purpose is to say my 2 cents worth on this little digital space I have in this world. And the thoughts that I have in summary is that if photographers and digital artists would just allow everyone to use their work with proper crediting, they will benefit much from the free advertising.

I KNOW what the rights are. I have NEVER denied that I was wrong in using the pictures, but I just feel that my thoughts on the matter is a much better solution than being anal at the person (me) who actually credited the original authors work.

I hope that clears things up. :)

I am applauding your thinking of “I don’t mind my image being used elsewhere, so as long I am credited for it.”

Which is what I am driving at in this post. And I have said sorry, removed the said image and moved on. This post is about my afterthoughts and opinion.

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