The latest "Don't steal my artwork" craze.

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However. As an artist I'm sure I would get bothered if someone started stealing my own work without contacting me or crediting me. Why? Because I put my time and effort into making this. And ten to one I like it whether the rest of the world thinks the same or not. I myself am quite bothered when others rip artwork for use without credit. Now. I know I have no right to criticize people for doing it because I do it myself on occasion. But I do my best to use Stock art or Art that I've been given permission to use instead of ripping things. My backgrounds for my sigs are compilations of Free for use Stock images as opposed to HD wallpapers. Sure they don't look half as cool but they make me feel better. Plus they help me get better at making stuff. If all people ever do is Rip stuff, they're never going to get anywhere are they? So IMO you're only hurting yourself when you rip others' artwork all the time.

That's my point, good sihr.

The fact that others here are popping out signatures and avatars like there's no tomorrow, with stuff used by others and seen so many times THEN going berserk about their stuff getting nicked is what made me raegwrite this thread.

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