How on earth am I supposed to supply funny pictures on a blog when they’re generally all copyrighted?
I mean people do this sort of stuff(with images in general) every day but are they seriously likely to get sued?
I was talking about pictures, like those taken of products for example
Most artists tell you plainly how they feel about you borrowing their work on their website. Look for a page outlining their policies for borrowing their work; if they don’t have one, look for an email address and ask them.
If an artist tells you their art is on "public domain" or anything similar, that means it’s open season. They don’t care what you do with it, so go nuts. (Just be sure to credit them, though. Not everyone requires it, but as an artist, it’s still nice to have someone recognize the meathead that made that witty little Flash cartoon.)
Many times an artist will have a similar policy, with the only stipulation being proper credit or a link to their site.
Sometimes an artist will charge a small fee for using their stuff. If you feel it’s worth the price, pay it. (But, again, give credit.)
If you see an artist that doesn’t like people using their stuff, PERIOD, just move on to another artist that does.
Notice how I keep stressing credit? That’s how you build a good reputation online. And the perks of a good rep makes it worth those few extra keystrokes. 
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Steal them.
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February 22nd, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Most artists tell you plainly how they feel about you borrowing their work on their website. Look for a page outlining their policies for borrowing their work; if they don’t have one, look for an email address and ask them.
If an artist tells you their art is on "public domain" or anything similar, that means it’s open season. They don’t care what you do with it, so go nuts. (Just be sure to credit them, though. Not everyone requires it, but as an artist, it’s still nice to have someone recognize the meathead that made that witty little Flash cartoon.)
Many times an artist will have a similar policy, with the only stipulation being proper credit or a link to their site.
Sometimes an artist will charge a small fee for using their stuff. If you feel it’s worth the price, pay it. (But, again, give credit.)
If you see an artist that doesn’t like people using their stuff, PERIOD, just move on to another artist that does.
Notice how I keep stressing credit? That’s how you build a good reputation online. And the perks of a good rep makes it worth those few extra keystrokes.
References :