[Commons-l] Yet another GFDL violation in a big newspaper

[Brianna Laugher]

On 22/12/2007, Rama Rama <ramaneko at gmail.com> wrote:
> I had a similar issue recently, and the journalist whom I contacted by phone
> told me that he had checked the EXIF and IPTC, and acted as he had, failing
> to find relevant information there. I also contacted the person responsible
> for putting my image without any source, author or information on their
> image database, who wrote me that it was the responsability of the author to
> give information (sic).
>
> Now, we want to be practical:
> - As to the ignorance of these professionals with respect to their own
> field, I don't think that much can be done. We cannot educate all these
> people into Bern Conventions, copyright being automatic, images not to be
> used unless one has authorisation, etc.
> - But we can make efforts provide EXIF and IPTC
>
> It's either that, or a painful campaign against piracy, which I doubt would
> be efficient and sustainable.

Aw, where's the option for legal action?

Or at least a stiffly worded letter and an invitation to inform
themselves for next time?

cheers
Brianna

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