Nanny's dollface

Whatever you post is out in public. Consider free game for all and no privacy. What something private then don’t post.

Jeanne S

I have seen several of the quilt pictures I have posted to this board show up elsewhere on the Internet——like in a google search or on Pinterest. Never post anything you don’t want to share anywhere on the internet. When I post a photo here or elsewhere I assume it is on the public domain and could go anywhere.

cashs_mom

I totally agree. It would also be nice to give the maker credit when you pin it.

Rose_P

As far as I can tell, Pinterest pictures contain links back to the source. I don't understand what the problem would be since it would just create extra traffic to your picture, wherever you put it. Maybe I'm missing something?

osewfast

I had a blog post about a particular quilt block pinned without my knowledge or okay. My blog described the difficulties and woes of making this block - not a tutorial. But someone added a link from their site as a tutorial, and now it's also pinterest forever. I had people contacting me for the pattern/tutorial! I just referenced the original book/author and wished them luck. I was somewhat offended by the person who did the link from their site, but the web is out there - so I guess it's all fair game. I took no credit for the block or book. It was just a record of my adventure in attempting to make it.

The interest is useful for inspiring and guiding - but can be weird when it comes to people taking liberties with your info. So y'all be aware and careful.

Blessings,
Donna Mc

patricej

just because we see something on the internet we should not consider it "fair game."
copyright laws still apply.
so do the principals of personal ethics.

yes ... i do know that once i post something i cannot count on everyone who sees it behaving in a lawful or ethical manner. that is the way of the world and has always been.

but wrong is wrong and right is right.
if you have a conscience, then follow it.
if you have no conscience then no advice will change your mind.

osewfast

Valid points, PatriceJ. I guess I was thinking of non-copy write protected photos, like my quilt block. Just a picture I took of a block I was working on.

Items that are protected should definitely be respected and treated as the law's protection provides.

As far as ethics - I try to 'do unto others' etc and treat everyone with respect....wish the world lived by this simple rule, too.

Blessings,
Donna Mc

patricej

your photo is protected by copyright law.
even if the block is from the public domain, you own the photo and all rights to it.

SusieQOH

Patrice is right. I wouldn't mind but I would want credit for being the owner/maker of it.

TAMARATJO

There is obviously no consensus on this issue. Perhaps a suggestion....if you post a picture of a quilt, and you don't want it shared, say so. If you are fine with sharing it, say so. If you don't mind but want credit, say so. Seems to be the safest way to make your desire known. I personally don't plan on pinning anyone's quilt based on the discussion, unless I get permission first. I will say however, if you post picture, you have put it out there and take the chance that someone will pin or share it.