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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2013, 04:57 »
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It is now on wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Drive

Controversy Over New Feature

Google Docs has partnered with Getty Images to release 6000 high quality, high resolution stock images for use in Google Doc products.[42] The images have been stripped of all meta-data and copyright information and clients may use them for any commercial purpose they see fit. This feature has been met with significant praise by those that use Google Docs. However, this move has proven controversial with the photographers who own the copyright to the images.[43] The complaints centre on two areas. The first is the fact that the for all intents and purposes the free re-distribution by Google has placed the images in the public domain and significantly if not totally devalued the copyright. The artists involved were compensated based on the lowest valuation for image use instead of the effective buy out of the rights this represented. The second issue involves images that required model releases. In this case the models, via the release, were assured that images would not be used in a defamatory way. However, Google has placed no such restriction on the re-use of the images in their Google Doc library.


« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2013, 04:57 »
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Thanks for the list.

« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2013, 05:13 »
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Thanks for the list.

you're welcome


ShadySue

  • There is a crack in everything
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2013, 06:22 »
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It is now on wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Drive

Controversy Over New Feature

Google Docs has partnered with Getty Images to release 6000 high quality, high resolution stock images for use in Google Doc products.[42] The images have been stripped of all meta-data and copyright information and clients may use them for any commercial purpose they see fit. This feature has been met with significant praise by those that use Google Docs. However, this move has proven controversial with the photographers who own the copyright to the images.[43] The complaints centre on two areas. The first is the fact that the for all intents and purposes the free re-distribution by Google has placed the images in the public domain and significantly if not totally devalued the copyright. The artists involved were compensated based on the lowest valuation for image use instead of the effective buy out of the rights this represented. The second issue involves images that required model releases. In this case the models, via the release, were assured that images would not be used in a defamatory way. However, Google has placed no such restriction on the re-use of the images in their Google Doc library.


Unfortunately, the two references, [42] and [43] are showing as errors in the footnotes.

Fixed now.
« Last Edit: January 20, 2013, 08:57 by ShadySue »


« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2013, 12:09 »
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Good one cybernesco.
And people thought the rights grab from Instagram was bad? That was nothing, because we had a choice. This was done behind our backs, and involuntarily donated our photos to the public domain.
This is why microstock gets no respect. companys like getty and is treat us like fools.

« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2013, 15:59 »
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I think this post by David Smith is new:

http://dsmithgalleries.com/google-and-getty/

He links to it from his Facebook photo gallery

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11506583&l=b6587db124&id=43462093590

« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2013, 16:16 »
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The problem with all the PR on this issue is that it will drive "buyers" to Google Drive to snag free images. Sorta like free advertising.

it is a double edged sword of the worst kind.

OX
...the drain spins faster

« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2013, 16:18 »
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The problem with all the PR on this issue is that it will drive "buyers" to Google Drive to snag free images. Sorta like free advertising.

it is a double edged sword of the worst kind.

OX
...the drain spins faster

LS
...for a better world

« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2013, 16:38 »
+2

« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2013, 16:51 »
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The problem with all the PR on this issue is that it will drive "buyers" to Google Drive to snag free images. Sorta like free advertising.

it is a double edged sword of the worst kind.

OX
...the drain spins faster

Those images have already been orphaned plus they're being distributed via Google to a much larger crowd than this PR would ever generate. Best to use this sorry situation as an example for longer term goals I reckon.




« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2013, 04:43 »
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I've read that and passed it on, thank you!

I am also looking forward to the report by Robert.



« Reply #19 on: January 18, 2013, 09:40 »
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I just quickly created a page with all the links on my site. Just to spread the news....nothing fancy for now...

http://www.denispepin.com/google-and-getty-licensing-deal

« Reply #20 on: January 18, 2013, 10:54 »
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« Reply #21 on: January 18, 2013, 11:12 »
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« Reply #22 on: January 18, 2013, 11:19 »
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Even About.com has responded to comments to their article
"Thousands of Free Stock Images Added to Google Docs"

http://office.about.com/b/2012/12/11/thousands-of-free-stock-images-added-to-google-docs.htm

Quote
Thank you for your posts regarding Googles offering of new images. It sounds like the artists, Getty Images, and Google may have a few things to sort out. I have posted an update to this blog to give any new readers that heads-up. This is an important issue and I appreciate you taking time to signal this to our community.

lisafx

« Reply #23 on: January 18, 2013, 12:48 »
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Fantastic idea for a thread Denis!  Really inspiring to see so many media outlets picking up this story.


The problem with all the PR on this issue is that it will drive "buyers" to Google Drive to snag free images. Sorta like free advertising.

it is a double edged sword of the worst kind.

OX
...the drain spins faster

I completely disagree.  I'll acknowledge this may send casual users (housewives, students), running to google drive to grab these images while they can (before they become entangled in a lawsuit, for example). 

But this is sending a very loud clear warning to designers and other commercial users, who make up the bulk of our paying customers.  Nobody is going to want to use a free image for a client that may end up getting them sued by the copyright holder, or model, or need to be removed later.  Not when they can properly license the same or a similar image through a micro site for a few dollars.

« Reply #24 on: January 18, 2013, 19:46 »
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