[ger21]

I realize that the Moderators are trying to do what they think is right, BUT maybe they should talk to Paul and see about getting the right info from a creditable source. How about asking a copyright lawyer!!! I really think that 99% of the images posted would not be considered copyright infringement. The basic problem with all the information going around it that most is not right and there is nobody willing to check it out.

Did I miss something here? I'd say that well over 99% of the images posted here are still here. What exactly are you referring to? The Air Force post? Forum rules say no Copyrighted or Trademarked images. The Air Force logos are Trademarked. And Sorry, but we don't have time to check for copyrights on every image posted here. That's the members responsibility to not post them. What I do, is assume all company logos and cartoon and comic characters are copyrighted material, which more than likely 99.9% of them are.

[grinder_gary]

Did I miss something here? I'd say that well over 99% of the images posted here are still here. What exactly are you referring to? The Air Force post?

Ger21, I am referring to the fact that as this thread started, there has been nothing but copyright issues. Why can't someone get this straightened out now before people stop posting. I have seen copyright material that has been removed, but when people remove their post because of all the bellyaching about copyrights, then I think something should be done.
As for the Air force post, no that is not the issue as I have not checked that one out.

What I am saying is that if people wish to post dfx files then lets get a clear ruling on what is COPYRIGHT and what is ok to post. That is what I am talking about.

Just my 2 cents worth

[ger21]

Ger21, I am referring to the fact that as this thread started, there has been nothing but copyright issues. Why can't someone get this straightened out now before people stop posting. I have seen copyright material that has been removed, but when people remove their post because of all the bellyaching about copyrights, then I think something should be done.

I don't know who was complaining, but Switcher removed the posts, and I don't think the moderators had anything to do with it. If he posted the image, then he can check if it's copyrighted or not.

What I am saying is that if people wish to post dfx files then lets get a clear ruling on what is COPYRIGHT and what is ok to post. That is what I am talking about.

Again, that's the users responsibility. The only way to know for sure is to contact the author or owner of the images, or characters or logos.

And I wouldn't say there have been nothing but problems with this thread. Very few images have been removed.

[Eurisko]

Gerry,

If there had been a big TM or (c) on the image, would that be acceptable? Not being sarcastic, just curious.

[ger21]

Gerry,

If there had been a big TM or (c) on the image, would that be acceptable? Not being sarcastic, just curious.

No. Read the forum rules.

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