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Long story short!
Sharing artwork without linking to the source = not very good
Refusing to link to the source when the artist personally asks and being all 'clever' while at it = very bad
Request: If you like an artwork enough to share it with others, express your thank you
by linking to the source, and don't be a rude smart-ass to someone whose material you're using

I felt I should write this after my "wonderful" experience with a certain FB group/page. I naively hope they (after
refusing to give credit) at-least listened to my last request to take down the images and did not just change it's
sharing options :I

Just because the artwork was originally uploaded on a public site it doesn't mean that it is free to use around

I don't mind people sharing my art, in fact, I'm very happy about it, but please... Give credit to where it belongs!
And to those who do - a big thank you, I really appreciate it!

~Angevere
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:iconsakuranomichi:
hi there, why not use this to your advantage? You can promote your art this way. Internet is after all, is the easiest promotion tool. According to what i read yesterday, when illegal distribution happens, you should only give half of your merchandise. Save the other half and give it out only when people agree to your terms. I am saying you should either minimize the images or cut half of the image next time so people don't go taking your work as they please. I just babbled on.. but sorry if you already know this. (coming from an amateur business student)
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~Hatted-Squirrel Jan 21, 2013  Professional General Artist
Ugh. Have come across too many occasions like this in the past. Wasn't a long time ago when I had this very same conversation with someone. Though, in some way it was my fault for not putting a watermark on it (then there's of course those people who've got some knowledge of photoshop and try to be clever and remove it).
I'm finding it difficult to believe why people still hold the misconception for copyrights. Do they not teach this in schools anymore? Or manners at that.
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*Angevere Jan 21, 2013  Student General Artist
We shouldn't feel guilty for not placing water marks. Personally I don't
like them because it covers the picture so much it ruins the view for those
who simply want to look at it. Even without such an obvious "do not steal"
sign as watermarks are, artworks should still be respected and known that it is
someone's property even tho it's on a public site. If it continues I'll have to
start watermarking tho...

Sadly, it's a common misconception that as long as you find it on the internet, it
is free to use. :/

P.S. I always loved your artworks ^^ Wasn't aware of your DA account before, time to +watch! :D
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*Katrica Jan 14, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I hate it when people do this -_- I caught someone using another AD artist's work without permission, claiming it to be their char ¬_¬
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*Angevere Jan 14, 2013  Student General Artist
Where do they post them? Different server's RP forums?
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*Katrica Jan 14, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Misread XD sorry. Yea.
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*Katrica Jan 14, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Post wu tnow?
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~Nesmeri Jan 14, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
If someone was lazy enough not to care where the piece of art they're using comes from, shame on them. But refusing to credit you after you've asked... I just can't express how pathetic and despicable that seems to me. :c
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*Angevere Jan 14, 2013  Student General Artist
That's exaltedly how I felt too :/
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:iconhalduis:
It's a shame things like this still occur, Luei. Commiserations, I've seen art I've commissioned be used by others without reference also, stating they commissioned it themselves. Even stuff I've written for Tal'enthiel appearing on private server character sheets! They at least took it down, I hope these people have the decency to do the same.

This aside, I hope you're having a good new year!
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