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copyright and images on your blog
I've been trying to find informatin about the legalities (and etiquette) surrounding the use of other people's images on my blog. I found this link but it does not really cover my question.
On my blog I often review the work of illustrators of books I love. I scan the images in from my books, and put them on my blog, hosted on the server that hosts my blog. For example, this post on my blog Is there a problem with doing this? Do I need to get permision from someone?
Also - how acceptable is it to place an image that is actually on another site, on your blog, linked there with a <img src /> tag?
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Copyright
With copyright the old adage rings true for me... "if in doubt, don't."
That said, I look for public domain images or create my own when I can. I do post images used on CommonDreams.org because I used them in the same way they do... as educational information. I also post CODEPINK photos without knowing which friends picture it is and figure they will let me know and I can credit them. Other than that I try to be pretty careful as I don't want people stealing my words; I figure they don't want me stealing their images.
I have scanned book covers and linked to my image of the item.
I'm not a lawyer or any kind of a copyright or intellectual property expert, so this isn't advice, just my take on the topic. I definitely think it is one worty of discussion.
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Here are a few resources on copyright
From the University of Texas http://www.lib.utsystem.edu/copyright/
You should also view a famous "fair use" video by Professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/documentary-film-program/film/a-fair-y-use-...
or YTcopy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo
NYU School of Law Fair Use Network http://fairusenetwork.org/reference/copyright.php
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Picapp Is A Good Resource For Pictures
Picapp is a service that, once you register, allows you to post their pictures on your blog. The pictures are embedded in a frame, a la YouTube, and they have a small ad attached. Other than that, they are free and they are legal to use.
I've used several of them and I find the service very good. Picapp is at this link.
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@ Gena: Yes, I've seen that
@ Gena:
Yes, I've seen that "Fair Use" video, its great. And thanks for your links, they are very useful ( I happen to be a teacher!) especially this bit which describes the four factor test.
I'm wondering how all of this works internationally? I mean - are these laws different from country to country, and if so, which countries laws apply - the one the server is situated in, or what?