Permission Plz. Kthx.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009You know what annoys me? People who don’t bother asking for permission before using your shit. I know the world and the internet have their share of assholes but that doesn’t mean that I have no right to get pissed off about their actions.
Someone left this comment on my old blog:
“hi i copied one of your photo, will use for presentation on awareness issue.. tnx so much!”
She’s not even asking for permission. It’s like it’s already a done deal. “I’m going to copy that photo that you worked your ass for into my presentation and there’s nothing you can do it about it KTHXBYE!!!!11″
I don’t even know if I’m going to be credited for that photo. The point is that she didn’t ask in the first place, and I don’t know how to get back to her and tell her that, yes, she can use it but she must credit me. You see, she didn’t even leave an email address or URL.
You’re probably thinking “Christ, it’s JUST a photo!” Well screw you. I hate it when people think that art, whether it be painting or photography, is something so effortless to produce. Most people don’t realize how much heart, sweat and tears is put into composing the right shot or even thinking up a concept. It also annoys me when people belittle the profession of an artist thinking that it’s so easy to just sit down and draw and color all day. Let me tell you something: IT ISN’T.
I really hate resorting to watermarking my work because I want people to be able to appreciate it without anything obstructing their view. But what can an artist do? It’s just one way for us to protect ourselves and our work.
I’m sorry for the rant but I really just had to vent. Besides, it’s been a while since I posted here.
