well in that case tainted i dare say that no one would be eager to look the other way when people disregard their copyrite protection. unless the meds have kicked in.

often i see images on the net in galleries and on websites etc.....i know that use an image for anything other than a personal wallpaper (in my opinon) is wrong unless permission is asked for.  others, especially kids may not. or  they may think it's just something to ignore.  some of the images and sites say nothing about surfdom asking for permission to use images. they .don't say  don't use these images unless you get my permission.....how hard would it be to just write a little something to try and educate people. ....please don't use these images unless you contact me through e.mail and get my permission first. these images are my property and are coyrited as such. to use them without my permission is stealing. if you ask and permission is granted. you won't be forced at a lter date to remove them from your site. it doesn't have to be that long but something to let them know....often all thats there is just a circled c or the word copyrited with a date in text.