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Woah. This is going to be a long reply. Please do not take Shutterstock images for your blog and post them.
I want you to know, I am one of your followers. I have been blogging about this issue, and while I am appreciative of your support (you have helped me a bunch), I am considering flagging your post.
The image of the man in green should be licensed from Shutterstock or removed immediately. That is what, in effect, the watermarks mean. (You should not post an image with a watermark.)
If you want to see its origin, I tracked it down to here:
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/worker-loudspeaker-showing-okay-hand-sign-632905844
Any attempts to "download" the file on that page are redirected to a payment plan for Shutterstock, the stock image company that is able to license it. Maybe you should acquire a license for it?
This topic was broached by me last week with a number of blog posts and a proposal for Steem Stock photography. Before I flag this post, please look at my blogs about stock images and see if this makes sense. I have 3 posts of mine linked for your reference. I have more, but the middle one is the most important one for your situation.
https://steemit.com/photography/@uruiamme/announcing-steem-stock-photos-videos-and-music-the-plan-bonus-sbd
https://steemit.com/blog/@uruiamme/a-dirty-big-secret-of-blogging-on-steem-and-my-solution-to-come-clean
https://steemit.com/youtube/@uruiamme/steem-is-not-youtube-violating-the-terms-will-not-get-your-content-removed
Sorry for barging into this. I do not understand what your PSA was about, anyway, so I don't know how to reply in the first place.
Hi @uruiamme, I would highly urge that you take a deep breath, and step away from your threats to flag @cassidyandfrank's post. Flags are reserved for particularly abusive behavior, such as harassment, violent threats, and illegal content such as child porn.
I understand that you object to the use of copyrighted material. These objections should be forwarded to the appropriate Steemit "authorities," if you will. Furthermore, @cassidyandfranks has a legal argument of "fair use," which he can deploy in his defense. Besides, you shouldn't target just one person when virtually everyone utilizes fair use laws.
Finally, I think it's in poor taste to flag your friends, especially those that have supported you. @cassidyandfranks is a well-respected member of the community, and you DO NOT want to kick this hornet's nest. Please just trust me on this.
Thank you
I appreciate your concern @uruiamme
Hows this from pixabay.com ???
https://pixabay.com/en/one-way-street-decisions-opportunity-1991865/
https://pixabay.com/en/service/terms/#usage
"Using Images and Videos
Images and Videos on Pixabay are released under Creative Commons CC0. To the extent possible under law, uploaders of Pixabay have waived their copyright and related or neighboring rights to these Images and Videos. You are free to adapt and use them for commercial purposes without attributing the original author or source. Although not required, a link back to Pixabay is appreciated.
Limitations:
a) Images and Videos depicting identifiable persons may not be used for pornographic, unlawful or other immoral purposes, or in a way that can give a bad name to people, or to imply endorsement of products and services by those persons, brands, organisations, etc.
b) Since Pixabay does not require a written Model Release for each Image or Video that shows identifiable people, We cannot guarantee that You will be able to use the Content for any purpose You like.
c) Certain Images or Videos may be subject to additional copyrights, property rights, trademarks etc. and may require the consent of a third party or the license of these rights. Pixabay does not represent or make any warranties that it owns or licenses any of the mentioned, nor does it grant them."
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"uruiamme51 · 7 hours ago
Woah. This is going to be a long reply. Please do not take Shutterstock images for your blog and post them.
I want you to know, I am one of your followers. I have been blogging about this issue, and while I am appreciative of your support (you have helped me a bunch), I am considering flagging your post.
The image of the man in green should be licensed from Shutterstock or removed immediately. That is what, in effect, the watermarks mean. (You should not post an image with a watermark.)
If you want to see its origin, I tracked it down to here:
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/worker-loudspeaker-showing-okay-hand-sign-632905844
Any attempts to "download" the file on that page are redirected to a payment plan for Shutterstock, the stock image company that is able to license it. Maybe you should acquire a license for it?
This topic was broached by me last week with a number of blog posts and a proposal for Steem Stock photography. Before I flag this post, please look at my blogs about stock images and see if this makes sense. I have 3 posts of mine linked for your reference. I have more, but the middle one is the most important one for your situation.
Sorry for barging into this. I do not understand what your PSA was about, anyway, so I don't know how to reply in the first place."
Most definitely the pixabay images tend to be better choices if you don't want to obtain a license through fiat money. One day, I hope to offer a way to get good stock photos and pay for them with Steem currency. Since this wasn't a reply to me, I just saw it. Looks great, and thank you for understanding the situation.
I do want everyone to be careful!
While I had a lengthy discussion on this post about imagery, I did want to say thank you and keep up the work you do for minnows.