I really didn't know that this was such a sensitive area. My response was
part in jest because as someone who dabbles a bit in web site development, I
can assure you that thousands of images are grabbed off of web sites
everyday and used elsewhere on the internet. It's happened to me quite
often. There is some good information at
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/howto/guides/CopyrightTips.html#explanation regarding
copyright laws as they pertain to web graphics.
If there is something I don't want people to copy I will add javascript to
the page that will block the right click button (like locking your door or
fencing your yard to keep intruders out). I will also place a copyright
notice on the bottom of the page stating that the contents of the page are
copyrighted. (i.e., This site is Copyright ) 2001, xxx Background Copyright
) 2001 xxx Not for Distribution). But that's not guaranteed to keep people
from "stealing" your icon if they really want it.
-----Original Message-----
From: Tab Julius [mailto:tab@penworks.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 1:19 PM
To: MGS List
Subject: RE: MG Icons
Oh, really? Can I just go to your house and take whatever I find, either
inside or in your yard? Or perhaps the house of one of your
relatives? After all, if you don't want me to have whatever your
possessions are, you should protect them from being taken. Otherwise I
guess it's reasonable to assume they're fair game, yes?
At 12:29 PM 12/18/01 -0500, O'CONNORS, CHARLIE wrote:
>My suggestion would be to cruise the many web sites on the internet that
are
>MG related and if you find an icon you like, copy it. If someone doesn't
>want you to have a copy of their icon, image file, etc. they should protect
>it from being copied.
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