Rhiannon opened this issue on Jul 22, 2003 ยท 59 posts
Rhiannon posted Wed, 23 July 2003 at 10:50 AM
Dialyn, I don't think you're being negative ... just realistic. It's true, there will always be someone who copies your stuff or downloads things or claims your work as their own. Happens all the time, and always will. We've all hit that right click button, for whatever reason. Seems there are only a few options to "try" and discourage it ... don't display your work, or use a watermark type system. Of course, watermarking doesn't guarantee it won't be taken ... just that it might be less inviting to take it. So, I suppose all we can do is make the choice, and if/when you discover someone is using your work illegally or what-have-you, call 'em on it and make the copyright laws work for you ... you can bet that I will do so. But, I'm not gonna' worry about it anymore, it is a waste of time and energy. I agree with Spit ... the vast majority of folks are not looking to cheat or steal or whatever. And thanks so much Petunia, for recognizing the Goddess in me ... yes, I am the Goddess of Art! Ooohs and Ahhhs are the sole reason I get up in the morning. ha!