Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]TINA OFFERED: >> If we don't figure out some way to permanently attach metadata to photos on the web, and if Orphan Works passes, I'm sure there will be more and more unethical stealing of photos.<<< Subject: [Leica] Stealing Photos LUG: This showed up on APA this morning: http://photobusinessforum.blogspot.com/2008/12/curious-case-of-fink-photogra phy.html Hi Tina, I had a look at the site shown about the rip off clowns and what they do with another photographer's work. It seems in many of the comments, even if they were hauled into court they'd get away free and just continue doing what they're doing.. "STEALING THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPHER!" And worse. calling it their own! As cruel as this may seem there are ways to deal with characters like this..... "Break their fingers and hands!!" Quietly of course using the right people, then leave a message for others who rip off photographers claiming they did the photography themselves! These days it's so easy to get the obvious message around the world in seconds! ...... "USE MY STUFF AND YOU WILL FEEL PAIN!!".... Please don't anyone think I'm kidding as there are some things far more sacred than the courts, lawyers and laws! It's called, "Physical pain as a teacher!" I'd say it seems someone should have a word with these guys. And at 20 years old it's an effective time in their lives to learn what not to do to others!" Besides, "Old age and treachery will over come youth and stupidity!" :-) ted