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Originally Posted by jordanmcclements
But sometimes, I just wish their was an easy way of asking for a fair payment without getting solicitors involved and without having to waste hours of my own time contacting people..
I guess I know their is no solution to this problem and just want to have a moan about it..  |
Well, I can understand your frustration and guess what, there IS an easy way of asking for a 'fair payment' - ASK THEM. Now of course, undoubtedly many, after being asked will remove the picture, ignore you or otherwise not pay you. It also may depend on the actual price that you charge for the picture. For instance, if you tell somebody 'Hey, you're violating my copyright by having this picture on my website, send me $10 (pounds, euros, etc.) via paypal, believe it or not you might actually get those payments.
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Originally Posted by jordanmcclements
Yeah - at the end of the day it is only a myspace layout, and I cannot be bothered with the hassle of sending letters etc.
I might just send an email if I can be bothered.
Life is too short.... |
Ultimately the problem with intellectual property of the nature you're producing is that you simply cannot 'lock it down' like you would your house, your car, or other valuables. You can definitely create a 'form' e-mail, tweak it slightly and send it out when you have the opportunity.
And guess what? There is a certain flattery that goes with being ripped off in this regard. It is actually showing that there is at least some demand for your art. Create something on your site where you 'sell it' - license it, or otherwise permit people to use it for a fee. Dare I say, prints?