Good morning people - I have just caught up on all of these entries and boy there was a lot. To those that say why are we even discussig this - obviously by the number of entries it means a great deal to alot of us that these type of restrictions do occur and what (if any) their validity is. Burying your head in the sand about issues won't make them go away. To those that say we're being ungrateful - this was never, never about that! Get off your high horses and read the posts properly. I have the utmost respect to the creators of the items in the Free area and the Marketplace. I just don't like being dictated to in what I create from my imagination. FYI - I have personally emailed this guy and explained my stance about this issue, thanking him for his time and explaining that I won't be using his item simply because I wouldn't want to create anything that might inadvertantly create him any distress. To those still trying to justify their positions by screaming 'copyright' - grow up. You're not lawyers and sprouting quotes out of context doesn't justify your positions. Read Stormrages entries (#62 & #73) and it will explain what a real lawyer has said. And anyway - restrictions of usage has nothing to do with copyright! geoegress - now, now - behave! Don't lower yourself to the level we've been accused of by creating this image. You just feed the fire. I agree about freedom of speech (though I'm not an American) but doing something to spite somebody doesn't help. So back on with the real question behind this thread - are these types of restrictions valid? Try and give your thoughts without flying off the handle and insulting everyone. Name calling doesn't help anyone.