~MisterManzin

Why do people with boring snapshots feel the need to put a huge copyright watermark over them? I saw a photo on the front page today that was just a shot somebody took of a street sign. There was a blue sky and trees behind it. That was all. Anyone could've taken it. There was nothing special about it, it was barely a stock photo. But there was a huge block letter watermark that went across the entire photo because HELL FORBID someone might steal your shitty little photo and use it for something.

People take my photos and stick them on their MySpaces or whatever. I consider it a compliment that someone thought something I did was special enough to take and print out for their locker or their room or to use it as a base for their own art. If I ever did put a watermark on my photos, it'd be a small site link iand photographer credit n the bottom corner. Inconspicuous. Quiet. Not across the entire photo where it'd ruin the shot. What is the goddamn point of that?

If you're that fucking worried about somebody stealing your precious little shot or idea, DON'T PUT IT ONLINE. How fucking hard is it?