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lstmmrbls · Site Admin Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 696

I believe this has already all been ironed out years ago. (read Lizzys post or follow Chris' links) Or one may Google {Fair use of digital images}. And in no way, at any time, any where, was I suggesting David go after Roger. Where on earth did I post that? Sorry if you got that idea somehow from my post. I do agree that maybe another forum would be a better place to discuss this.
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Peace,Galen

Ponkochan · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject:

Bottom line----

It is not illegal to circumvent the protection devices that Auctiva or other sites employ............if being used for "educational purposes" in strict accordance with the Fair Use laws.

Is it immoral or unethical? I don't believe so and don't believe that most do either. Not in the strictest definitions of these words.

However, there have been individuals who have expressly asked that their images not be used. I, for one, have complied with their requests...........just because it seems the *right* thing to do. If I unknowingly post someone's image on the forums (belonging to someone that has asked that they not be used), would I fear legal repercussions? No. If asked though....I would simply remove them............as the polite thing to do.

Many of these cases have already been before the courts and unless you are using the images for nefarious or for-profit reasons............you have nothing to worry about. IMHO

P.S. I'm moving this post to the "Pros & Cons" section now. Smile

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Lizzy