Im not missing any points..I see where others are coming from.. What Im saying is that its not ANYONES right to blatenly take anothers artwork for themselves without asking permission just because they like it, and want it for themselves for desktop or otherwise. Just because its a 'copy' of something doesnt make it any more right..If an artist {any artist} tells everyone to "take this image and see what you can do with it"..then by all means, take it..create something new and wonderful. But if an artist doesn't say that to you, then dont assume that it is free for the taking..just because SOME artists dont mind, doesn't mean ALL dont mind... Alot of artists put their images up for all to see, to show their talents, and possibly get recognised by someone who is looking to hire someone with those qualities..not all, but alot. Some people have no other option than to put it on the net, and altho they know there are people out there who prefer to take than create..they do so in hopes of 'some sort' of recognition...They dont put out there to be ripped. {again, some do, but not all} I have images that I wouldn't mind sharing, if I was asked, and then I have images that are strictly for sale, and I will not share. I create to express myself, and earn extra income..others have different reasons for doing their artwork. What I find disturbing is that there are actually people who do not care if images belong to another artist, and take it on the basis of "If its on the net, then its free" Or "If you dont want your images taken, dont put them online" Whats so very wrong with asking permission for ANY artists images? Is it laziness? Fear of being told 'No'?, No talent?, {which is a load of bull IMO, everyone has SOME kind of talent}

~Jani

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