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Re: [Digital BW] Image theft

2002-05-06 by Carolyn Frayn

>> I don't believe it's illegal unless I try to sell them or even give
>> them away. 
> This is wrong. It is illegal to use a copyright image for _any_ purpose
> without the copyright owner's permission.

Copyright or not, it is certainly theft. How can you not recognize that.


>> I've seen people do it with Ansel Adams calendars.
>> As long as it's for yourpersonal enjoyment and you are not depriving
>> anyone of any income, it's not illegal.

Those people paid for the calendars. No comparison.

Carolyn

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