Copying Graphics - What is Fair Use?

Posted by Cliff on Tuesday May 27, 2003 @10:15AM from the toeing-that-fine-line dept.

it0 asks: "I'm writing a web application and since I can't create good graphics, I'll be ripping them from other places on the web. The decent thing to do would be to ask permission, and at least specify where you got the graphic, however I don't see this happening much on other websites. Here's an example: I copied a trashcan icon that seems to be used by everyone and nobody seems to specify its original source. What about wallpapers? I've see a lot of models without references? I've also seen a lot of images that imitate the Windows GUI, and I've yet to notice anyone getting sued! For those interested, here is more information on the subject."

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Re:You know the answer, right? by SN74S181 · 2003-05-27 13:24 · Score: 0, Troll

..and hardly the same thing as setting up a porn site of copyrighted images served off somone else's server.

Really, isn't that just a case of external linking, and clearly okay with the slashdot community, seeing as we supported 2600.com?
Re:You know the answer, right? by candiman · 2003-05-27 15:48 · Score: 1, Troll

Actually, under international and national copyright laws, pornographic images are not protected by copyright.

Which is why there are so many porn sites. A few develop the content and the rest just rip them off with no legal repercussion,