Short Post, BIG Lesson.... the kind of publicity you don't want!

I have to admit part of the reason I post few photos is because I am worried about this. I have just started to take more of my own photos so I can freshen up my blog and not get in trouble.

marti, after reading the editor's flippant remarks, (my bad!) and the underhanded and offensive apology (ya right) I just don't care for these folks presence. I believe Monica handled it with grace and moxy. Thanks for bringing this to light.

Deb

I have a really hard time trying to understand what the big whoop is about giving credit. Are you so insecure that you cannot give some one credit fo an idea or a photo.? The fact that it is in your blog with your contrrent should make it yours in a way . But not to give credit is so bad. i agree with you on this 100 percent

If you ever see that I did something wrong, call me on it. I don't think I do...I use my own photos in my posts or else I buy pictures from istock to insert for fun. I would never want to steal someone's stuff.

There is lots of talk about infringement on AR. I just figure that some people just didn't listen in high school. We talked a lot about it there--remember those research papers that kids used to copy out of the encyclopedia?

I use my own pics and I pay for those that aren't mine.  My kids think I'm crazy to pay for things that I can lift from the internet.  I guess, they need a lesson in copyright law.  Like Judith, some people wrongly think that if it's on the internet, it's public domain....NOT.

Marti,

Congratulations; Another worthy "feature" post.  Thanks for the rich added value you bring to the Active Rain Community.

Steve

It should surprise me when this happens but not anymore.  I wonder how many of the "bad MLS" photo bloggers realize they are violating copyright and it will take only one really angry agent or seller for them to spend big $$$$ in fines.

Just good common Sense! A shame it has to be spoken... but well spoken nonetheless!

'Can't believe the editor of a magazine doesn't have a little more knowledge about copyright law.  Gosh, I hope she doesn't have anything of Lenn's in her little magazine!   Now, THAT could be an expensive mistake.

There's no reason why these people use someone's material.  Not dumb, but just plain stupid.

Whew, I'm glad I havn't posted any photo's yet... there's always good info here on AR! ;-)

It is best to take your own photos or buy them from istock photo or somewhere else.. I never take chances.  It is not worth the negative publicity.  Ouch!

Hi Marti,  I'm so far in my reading but had to start with you!  First of all congrats on the ....  well deserved.  Thanks for posting this.  A really good reminder for all of us.  I haven't bought images yet - like to point and click or make a logo or something cheesy up in powerpoint. I can honestly say that this is one of the best lessons learned ~ from day one.  Be original...

make it a great day my friend!

Hi Marti -- I will be forever amazed at the audacity of people.  Life can really be simple: don't steal, don't plagarize, things we learned in kindergarten.  Live life this way, and you don't have to worry about what you do, who you said what to whom, etc.  Human behavior is such a sad commentary at times, and for what?  The arrogance of the publishers reply to the author made my blood boil it was so condescending.