DagT wrote:
> Den 13. jul. 2006 kl. 18.16 skrev Charles Robinson:
>
>
>>On Jul 13, 2006, at 11:08, DagT wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Just to keep your minds off politics .-)
>>>
>>
>>>After some detective work, and help from the Norwegian community at
>>>www.foto.no, I found the painter, and he admitted that he had
>>>downloaded my picture and used it, but he refused to take the picture
>>>down and claimed that he was a not a very good painter and therefore
>>>his painting was not a copy of my picture. He said that he would
>>>sell it if someone wanted it and that I could by it if I wanted to.
>>>
>>
>>My opinion: If the artist is holding onto the painting for himself
>>("personal use"???), then "no harm, no foul". But if he is intending
>>to SELL it, you are entitled to a large share, if not ALL of the
>>money - since it is really your image.
>
>
> That was my first reaction too, and I said that if it was sold the
> price should be given to the kids. The Copyright issue is one thing,
> he is selling a painting showing people who may be recognized, and
> without asking them.
>
> Now I´ve just decided that the picture is to be destroyed. Otherwise
> it may be resold some day.
But the photograph has been posted on the internet. I don't think you
have much chance with that argument.....
>
>
>>Good luck!
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> DagT
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