If someone wanted to download the PUG images, they wouldn't have to ask. All
they would have to do is open the images and drag them to their desktop. That's
the nature of the web, and anyone who contributes an image should know it.
Paul
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From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Paul Stenquist wrote:
>
> >Hmmm. I'd say the whole thing was just sort of bungled from the PDML side.
> >The photographer always retains all rights unless otherwise indicated.
> >Anyone who has ever sold a photo or even displayed a photo must know that.
> >It's as obvious as the nose on your face.
> >Paul
>
> I don't believe that's the point though. We all tend to expect a certain
> type of behavior from a corporate entity even though it's made up of people.
> I think the issue is we wanted to know how the images are going to be
> used, and usually when some 3rd party entity is going to use or display our
> photographs, things are pretty much spelled out. After additional
> correspondence I was satisfied.
>
> If someone wrote the list saying "Hey do you guys mind if I download and
> save around 100 PUG pictures for a photo presentation I'm doing"... do you
> think the list at large would simply say "Sure go ahead, they're just small
> .jpgs and I'm aware I retain the copyright?" I wouldn't. I realize we
> don't have strict control over the images out there to begin with.
>
> Tom C.
>
> >From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: [email protected]
> >To: [email protected]
> >Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix
> >Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 21:17:33 -0500
> >
> >Hmmm. I'd say the whole thing was just sort of bungled from the PDML side.
> >The photographer always retains all rights unless otherwise indicated.
> >Anyone who has ever sold a photo or even displayed a photo must know that.
> >It's as obvious as the nose on your face.
> >Paul
>
>
