Downloading an imaghe onto your computer hard drive is NOT STEALING. People posted the image for the purpose of it being viewed by other people, what difference does it make if i view it on a web page or on my desk top? 2. From a viewer persepective, this system hurts the viewer. They must locate the image on renderosity anytime they want to view it, then wait for it to load, or else they must work around it by finding the image source file, in which case they would be marked stealing. If they would like to request the image, they must ask abnd wait for a a reply from EVERY artist whom has an image they want to save. 3. From an artist's perspective, this system hurts the artist. They must reply to requests for people who want to use there images. In turn, they also must find a place to host their images elsewhere, or else they would have to hack into there images in the same way a "theif" would just to be able to give a direct link to people who requested it! If people are concered about stealing, they may take their own steps to prevent it. They make a choice to post their images here, and they agreed to the TOS here: "Renderosity provides a variety of communication services to members. These include: forums, gallaries, chat rooms, message boards, and instant messaging. Any information provided by members using these services is considered public information and is logged. Renderosity has access to these communications and will review them if needed. Renderosity will not be held responsible and/or liable for information that members choose to share via these services. We strongly recommend that members exercise forethought and caution prior to disclosing any personal information while using these services."

Forum: Community Center

Subject: Changes to the Gallery - Small step for protection