minnbuckeye Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Now that I have gained a little knowledge about paleontology, I am able to add some insight into questions forum members have. In providing information, I usually try to find images to support what I say. My question to you is what is the proper protocol for "stealing" a picture or text when found surfing for info on the internet? When do you recognize the contributor? I try to keep posts from becoming long winded and cut info to the bare minimum, but I feel I may be breaching proper protocol. HELP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I would say if you know the attribution, good form is to supply it. Posting an image or a quotation from an academic publication would fall under educational fair use. The Forum complies with the DMCA, and so if the copyright holder objects, they can file a takedown notice. An excellent example would be many of @piranha‘s posts where he will say “image from” and supply the source. It’s a good habit to get into, and gives due credit to the author(s). Of course, it is not as necessary when posting a commonly trafficked funny meme. 4 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Hi, I think if you put a pic from internet and you add the URL link, you will not have any problem. Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I invoiced someone once.... best to ask for use and then then ask how the image should be credited. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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