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The Internet is a big place - but that doesn't mean that the content is always free to be replicated or reproduced.
IMAGES: If you don't own it, don't post it.
Many images and info graphics found on the Internet are considered to be fair use - meaning, they are either not under copyright or ownership has been relinquished.
But, many images - even those that have gone viral - are owned. If we post them without the proper licensing, we become subject to fines and takedown notices.
Unless you own an image, or have a license to use it - you should not post it.
Some members will remember when all image threads were discouraged. Lately, we've been more permissive, and trusting in fair use. However, it's not in the best interests of the forum to continue doing so.
Posting images that you personally own (things you've taken pictures of or drawn) is absolutely OK.
If common sense tells you an image is under copyright - cartoons, for example - or, when a copyright is clearly visible on the image - please don't post it.
Moderators will err on the side of caution.
Image threads can be fun and supportive; however, they are opening the site up to potential problems that are not worth the cost.
Over the next week, you'll notice staff editing threads/posts containing images.
You can help us out by reporting images that are not clearly owned by the poster.
PLEASE NOTE: If you read this thread, you'll notice posts referring to media embeds. Those have since been disabled - please see this thread for more info: Media With Recent Security Changes
Addendum, August 24, 2016: We also ask that you refrain from posting only an emoticon as a response whenever possible. It's not breaking any rule to do so, and sometimes using that kind of shorthand is appropriate to the circumstance; however, threads that consisted entirely of emoticon-based responses wouldn't be as helpful or supportive as having some actual words thrown in. The notable exception is this thread, in the Social forum: Your Day In Emoticons. Go there to get all your emoticons on!:)
IMAGES: If you don't own it, don't post it.
Many images and info graphics found on the Internet are considered to be fair use - meaning, they are either not under copyright or ownership has been relinquished.
But, many images - even those that have gone viral - are owned. If we post them without the proper licensing, we become subject to fines and takedown notices.
Unless you own an image, or have a license to use it - you should not post it.
Some members will remember when all image threads were discouraged. Lately, we've been more permissive, and trusting in fair use. However, it's not in the best interests of the forum to continue doing so.
Posting images that you personally own (things you've taken pictures of or drawn) is absolutely OK.
If common sense tells you an image is under copyright - cartoons, for example - or, when a copyright is clearly visible on the image - please don't post it.
Moderators will err on the side of caution.
Image threads can be fun and supportive; however, they are opening the site up to potential problems that are not worth the cost.
Over the next week, you'll notice staff editing threads/posts containing images.
You can help us out by reporting images that are not clearly owned by the poster.
PLEASE NOTE: If you read this thread, you'll notice posts referring to media embeds. Those have since been disabled - please see this thread for more info: Media With Recent Security Changes
Addendum, August 24, 2016: We also ask that you refrain from posting only an emoticon as a response whenever possible. It's not breaking any rule to do so, and sometimes using that kind of shorthand is appropriate to the circumstance; however, threads that consisted entirely of emoticon-based responses wouldn't be as helpful or supportive as having some actual words thrown in. The notable exception is this thread, in the Social forum: Your Day In Emoticons. Go there to get all your emoticons on!:)
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