Peoria Park District: I’m Flattered
I’m flattered that you thought I took such a good picture of the beautiful Proctor Recreational Center, you decided to use it on your Park District Historical Places web page.
Park District Photo:
My Photo, NTPL #115:
Notice the similarities? With an annual operating budget of $40,000,000 I’m sort-of surprised they can’t take their own photos.
June 21st, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I smell a lawsuit. Photographs are automatically copyrighted when you put them up.
June 21st, 2008 at 2:22 pm
As a taxpayer, I strongly advise you to NOT sue.
June 21st, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I think you should call it a draw - given the fact that many bloggers steal photos all the time.
June 21st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Fine, just send them a cease and desist order and make them take their own F’in picture. Lazy bastards.
June 21st, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Or… insist they credit you for the pic and link to your website !
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I agree with Mahkno… I’d send them a note explaining that they are violating your copyright on the image and at least require they give you credit as the photographer if not whatever linkage you feel is appropriate. If it were for commercial / for-profit use, I’d also consider throwing $$ into the equation.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
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