[SexyDragon]

Originally Posted by PixelJudy

if you do not see a name, copyright symbol or any other markings (and you need to look carefully-many of us try to hide them as not to distort the work) then it was probably cropped off by someone before you got it.

All of my work has my name on it before it leave my hard drive...it's apearing in forums without my original mark and it has been chopped off or taken off, which is very easy to do if you use Photoshop, PSP, etc.

you just have to be wise to how this all works..just don't use anything you see any names on whether the cr symbol appears or not. you will be safer that way.

judy

But if the name is removed and you have never seen the picture before, how are you to know it was a copyright? I have come across may pictures where months late I only find out that it was a copyright and sometimes I may never know.

I understand your view as my Aunt is an artist. I support those who use art as a means of making a living. Please understand our side though. Many here only use copyright material becuase they did not know in the first place. You can't blame someone for not knowing.

PS. feel free to send me a private message any time you see me use a copyrighted piece that may be missing the name, I will gladly remove it.