tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post5627086373803552707..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: Stolen FeedHart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-83907398026756745652011-01-11T01:13:56.447-05:002011-01-11T01:13:56.447-05:00That's it. From this point forward, I'm on...That's it. From this point forward, I'm only using my own artwork. I'm not good at remembering to put links to the sources so no more borrowing.<br /><br />Thank you for bringing this to light. As for your own blog being swiped, I'd be angry and want that link to cease and desist.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-71986140936759634912011-01-11T00:09:44.068-05:002011-01-11T00:09:44.068-05:00Holly, totally hear you and YOUR stuff is totally ...Holly, totally hear you and YOUR stuff is totally art--I'd look for a source!<br /><br />Abe, you crack me up.<br /><br />carolyn--thanks for more sources! I have trouble with YouTube (it is beyond me) but the other I will add to my list.<br /><br />Terry-you're LUCKY not to hit the pirate scene yet!<br /><br />Alex-yeah right? But like you, I figure anyone selling something, should be HAPPY for the space, yeah?<br /><br />WC-that is totally how I've looked at it--I am making NOTHING (but I confess I will hopefully someday sell my books here, so maybe that will change?) Free clipart is another good one.<br /><br />Jane-I am thinking it is a reasonable option... glad to hear you think so!<br /><br />David-HA! Come share if you figure it around!<br /><br />Cunning-I think I'd be pickier about photos, too, as it is easier for them to spread unidentified.<br /><br />RaShelle-Weird, eh?<br /><br />Christy--AH! I knew it was you, but I know Erica better, so I goofed! And yes... THE EYE CANDY!!!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-37219197160124150752011-01-10T23:11:44.842-05:002011-01-10T23:11:44.842-05:00We've got this same discussion question schedu...We've got this same discussion question scheduled for tomorrow's post. I don't think we'll get as much feedback so it was great to see what everyone here has said. It's good to know there are alternative places to find pics that are legit. We (I) didn't think twice about posting images from google until a commenter asked us about them and got the whole discussion going. DON'T LOSE THE EYE CANDY!!! christyerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-29447799495965943792011-01-10T22:13:33.842-05:002011-01-10T22:13:33.842-05:00It's cool people are finding you, but too bad ...It's cool people are finding you, but too bad they're taking your blogs without your permission. =DRaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-8068001712674453102011-01-10T21:04:04.034-05:002011-01-10T21:04:04.034-05:00When I used to write actual words and stuff, I wou...When I used to write actual words and stuff, I would have been happy to have the ideas reach a larger audience. But now that I've devolved into a mostly-photography blog, only posting photos I take myself, I'm hoping not to be overly pirated before I get good and figure out how to make a few bucks off of my efforts.<br /><br />Hey, I can dream, can't I??<br /><br />;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-50414689010536891432011-01-10T19:12:46.702-05:002011-01-10T19:12:46.702-05:00This is a strange thing for sure. On two days last...This is a strange thing for sure. On two days last week my views jumped up to almost 300 a day. Now they are back down to 120 ish. I can't understand the reason for it. ditto re pic dilemma.<br />David<br />http://britsintheus23.blogspot.com/David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-63726160227135085372011-01-10T18:16:52.150-05:002011-01-10T18:16:52.150-05:00I can see why the dilemma with the extra traffic a...I can see why the dilemma with the extra traffic and all, but it all sounds weird. I like your disclaimer at the end of the blog.<br /><br />I try to use only royalty free pictures, but I do worry about a copyrighted picture slipping by me.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-92197044335956532822011-01-10T17:37:33.371-05:002011-01-10T17:37:33.371-05:00I have mixed feelings. If it's taken and displ...I have mixed feelings. If it's taken and displayed, but not used for money or passed off as theirs, I'm sort of okay. <br /><br />As for images, I use zedge.net (phone wallpapers) and wallpaper images from google, as well as clip art that's free. I don't know if using the wallpapers is wrong...I haven't read up on that one....<br /><br />I'm gonna check out the site Elizabeth suggested...The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-53876219826331303812011-01-10T15:33:11.457-05:002011-01-10T15:33:11.457-05:00I haven't seen material theft, although my boo...I haven't seen material theft, although my book and other images have appeared elsewhere. That's all right of course!<br />Most of the images I post are movie posters, but other stuff... yeah, a lot of Google searches. Crap.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-62823381516675898072011-01-10T15:06:41.116-05:002011-01-10T15:06:41.116-05:00So far, I haven't seen much blog-theft. Or my ...So far, I haven't seen much blog-theft. Or my books on pirate sites. I guess that means my stuff isn't deemed worthy enough to 'borrow'. I've had people ask to link to my blog, and I'll always say yes, since it's a link.<br /><br />When I Google for images, I try to avoid any with people in them, and if the images seems to belong to someone, I try to mention where I found it.<br /><br />Terry<br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-87311686526630137072011-01-10T14:24:53.791-05:002011-01-10T14:24:53.791-05:00I always try to credit the images of whatever sour...I always try to credit the images of whatever source I use, but sometimes I forget. I appreciate when a site puts their info right on the pic because I can skip a step. Sometimes I use Youtube, or Photosynth. Those sources always link back to the original site and I think when you upload them you choose to share or not. I imagine the originators like being shared across the web too. Why else would they give out an embed code?Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-20251772312338902712011-01-10T12:09:01.493-05:002011-01-10T12:09:01.493-05:00Those Bastards! I'd be pissed, but in the end...Those Bastards! I'd be pissed, but in the end, I might be okay with it too if it boosted my readership.<br /><br />*The contents of this comment were written by Cheeseboy. Feel free to post it on your blog, but be sure to link my blog: www.theblogocheese.blogspot.comCheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-72782363840652172542011-01-10T11:49:25.385-05:002011-01-10T11:49:25.385-05:00Weird about the feed. I think that is part of the ...Weird about the feed. I think that is part of the purpose of feeds though so it’s tough when someone pulls the whole thing. It would weird me out.<br /><br />Stepping on to soapbox now...<br />I’m one on those who is touchy with images. I’ve had people take my photos and illustrations and post them on their sites. And I list a copyright on all my pages. It’s not cool. Google images are just images around the web most of them are copyrighted. My images show up there too. Like you say the safest is WikiCommons or your own stuff or buy a clipart CD.<br /><br />Stepping off.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-21152590088490372882011-01-10T11:32:57.190-05:002011-01-10T11:32:57.190-05:00Ciara-that was sort of how I figured it worked unt...Ciara-that was sort of how I figured it worked until some of my more sophisticated Burrowers set me straight...<br /><br />Katie-that is sort of what I thought for a while, but now I've integrated my intentions for world domination, so I should probably prepare for more traffic...<br /><br />Simon-that's a pretty good back-up plan, actually. The pics DO take you to the source for that round... as for the piano... erm...<br /><br />Jennee--creepy, but in a good way, right? *shifty* I'm relieved to find so many who've approached like I have...<br /><br />Kas-Deviant art is actually cool--at least THERE you know who the artist is and can make attributions. (and yeah... it was VERY weird...)<br /><br />Talli--I'm not mad, but definitely set to make sure people who read it know what's what...<br /><br />Will-- I ALWAYS love links! There is no worry there at all, but it is nice to get a heads up, so thank you!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-89124972277088808802011-01-10T11:25:40.567-05:002011-01-10T11:25:40.567-05:00Gosh. This post has opened my eyes to some issues ...Gosh. This post has opened my eyes to some issues I'd never even thought about!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-35066308093235236532011-01-10T11:23:55.393-05:002011-01-10T11:23:55.393-05:00PS If I were a figment of your imagination, I'...PS If I were a figment of your imagination, I'd be able to type faster. Just sayin'.Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-38669929912389378292011-01-10T11:21:28.577-05:002011-01-10T11:21:28.577-05:00If I were plagerized, I think I'd have the sam...If I were plagerized, I think I'd have the same reaction: indignant, but flattered. I can't believe that they'd be so flippant about giving you credit! Sinners. <br />Funny thing; I stopped by to let you know that I linked to your "Goals..." post on my Blog. Tasty irony.Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-83847148364058589162011-01-10T10:30:25.980-05:002011-01-10T10:30:25.980-05:00Yikes. On the one hand, I want to say that's f...Yikes. On the one hand, I want to say that's flattering. On the other... well... I'd be angry too. The whole thing is just rather bizarre, but at least you're getting extra hits!<br /><br />'m a bit lax with photos, too. I really need to take more care with that.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-10875713808079733692011-01-10T10:26:48.413-05:002011-01-10T10:26:48.413-05:00Whoa, I visited that site and it's crazy to se...Whoa, I visited that site and it's crazy to see your blog there, pictures and all. What I want to know is who spends their time "stealing" other peoples' blogs? And whoever it is, how come they don't tell you when they start to do so?<br /><br />As for pictures.. I am so guilty. I didn't realize until recently that apparently you can't just use google images. See, I post art on deviantArt and frankly, I feel like if someone took one of my photos just to show, I wouldn't really care. It's only when someone starts claiming what's mine is THEIRS that I care. Otherwise, I feel like if I posted it, I have to know people will see, and I hope that they will like it. If they like it enough to want to use it... cool.Kashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825319426944810820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-4725052129448052902011-01-10T10:26:21.362-05:002011-01-10T10:26:21.362-05:00I'm guilty of taking google images and never g...I'm guilty of taking google images and never getting credit. I'm trying to cut back on taking images! As for finding your blog on another blog...that's creepy.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640871678908297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-35098859147343196342011-01-10T10:09:13.518-05:002011-01-10T10:09:13.518-05:00I usually link the images I use to the website whe...I usually link the images I use to the website where I found them. That way people can go back to whoever stole the image in the first place and blame them for my stealing the image in the second place, which is probably more like the quintillionth place, since those images get around more than a drunken cheerleader at a frat party (no offense to drunken cheerleaders or frat parties intended--simile to be used for entertainment purposes only, and should not be given to young children or the elderly).<br /><br />Wait...what were we talking about again?<br /><br />Also, can you recommend someone to help me out? I have a grand paino I need moved.... O.oAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-63690020845715074782011-01-10T09:59:44.182-05:002011-01-10T09:59:44.182-05:00I wouldn't want anyone posting my articles (be...I wouldn't want anyone posting my articles (because that's kind of what they are isn't it?) without my permission or without citing the source. As for imaging, I'm a huge image theif. I figure, not many people are going to see the image or take notice of it. For me, it's kind of like cutting out pics from Seventeen and BBop magazine and using them to decorate my teenage bedroom...Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-50724650377546582872011-01-10T09:59:10.536-05:002011-01-10T09:59:10.536-05:00I was once told that if the images are out on Goog...I was once told that if the images are out on Google you could use them. Wow, now I'm concerned. I'd never want to use someone's stuff without permission. Thanks for this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-49883350963760732462011-01-10T09:57:40.331-05:002011-01-10T09:57:40.331-05:00Ha! Some sneakers!
Barbara-that sounds like a gr...Ha! Some sneakers!<br /><br />Barbara-that sounds like a great compromise! I will look into that one! As to my blog being stolen-I never would have known without Jan--I think Ping is a system that tells you where hits come from, but I haven't used it.<br /><br />Carol-Yeah-that is tricky, though it sounds like you are making due diligence, which I think is all that can be expected.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-26880781455936550192011-01-10T09:53:05.382-05:002011-01-10T09:53:05.382-05:00Sue-I think they WOULD if I ever knew who they bel...Sue-I think they WOULD if I ever knew who they belonged to! I like the idea of the note, though--that is a good option for due diligence. *giggles at wanted payment*<br /><br />Jenny-I believe copyrighting is as easy as SAYING it is... I think most of the pics I have are from BIG sites... like not blogs, but businesses. Which makes me feel less 'thievy' but probably I am even more vulnerable to them getting nasty about it.<br /><br />Elizabeth-Thank you for the additional source! I will check them out! And I think Flickr has some 'public use' stuff. Good sources definitely help! This definietely wasn't pharma (believe me-I'd be all over ceasing THAT)--it just looks like a place that collects blogs...<br /><br />UM-Welcome! I don't think I've seen you here before. And that is a great point--the problem is, I LIKE to be shared, but DO want credit, and the pics I find usually don't HAVE credit. (My friends who take photos seriously usually put their name on the image--that helps a lot, I think)<br /><br />Jan-I, too, think I need to wean the google... so sad... it's so easy... Love the coyote metaphor... I actually had a deep fondness for coyotes, but don't tell anyone... They are just scrappy survivors (and the nicest dog I ever knew had a coyote for a daddy)<br /><br />CaH-I agree with wanting to avoid the snark of... say Political blogs--I have some I like to read, but comments can get so NASTY. And YAY for a resolution to figure out how to do this image thing right...<br /><br />Sarah-To date I haven't even TRIED that hard, so I need to, but I think I am most likely to be in your boat here for a while, until I sort out the reasonable sources...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.com