9/2 If I want to put images on my (non-profit) website that were
not mine (e.g. scanned in from a book or grabbed from other
webpages) but I did credit the original source, is that allowed?
\_ I've seen more and more sites putting up explicit "fair use" notices
which explain that the work is being used for research purposes or
public benefit, that the original copyright terms still apply for
downstream usages, etc. etc. You can probably google for an example,
which may or may not be copyright restricted itself. What's your
site?
\_ No, you need explicit permission.
\_ It's a very sticky situation. In some cases, it's allowed, but in
many cases it's not. Can you be more specific?
\_ Do some research, find out who owns the copyright, and ask for
permission. Unless it's an original for-profit work of art,
most people will let you use it as long as 1) they don't find
your page insulting, and 2) you credit the source. I used animal
pictures from kidsdomain and a regional park service to build my
Ecosystem game: http://www.ecosystemgame.us
\_ aaaaaaah! you got me! I can no longer resist the urge to
become a marine biologist! you've ruined my life!
\_ Wow, really? I was really aiming for the 8 to 11 age range,
but a convert's a convert.
\_ I'm kidding. I'm a physicist, so any system with more than
two kinds of atoms is probably out of my reach. Cool
website, though.
\_ Thank you. |
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