This isn't really "much ado about nothing." Just because I might use a google tool to display my content to the public, doesn't mean that Google should have the right to use my content any way that they wish.
I'm a photographer and if I post samples of my work in a Google app, I might not want Google to use my photos for their advertising. It's silly for people to assume that just because I put my photographs on public display that I should be OK with Google using my photos without paying for the right to use them.
For those people who will say, "well then, don't use the service"...
mental note: if i ever run for president, get a running mate that is so horrible that no one will want to assassinate/impeach me. it worked for both bushes.
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This isn't really "much ado about nothing." Just because I might use a google tool to display my content to the public, doesn't mean that Google should have the right to use my content any way that they wish.
I'm a photographer and if I post samples of my work in a Google app, I might not want Google to use my photos for their advertising. It's silly for people to assume that just because I put my photographs on public display that I should be OK with Google using my photos without paying for the right to use them.
For those people who will say, "well then, don't use the service"...
I won't.
umm... you want to see cheney take over?
mental note: if i ever run for president, get a running mate that is so horrible that no one will want to assassinate/impeach me. it worked for both bushes.