--- In photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Bob Maxey <written_by@...> wrote:
> I took a brief look at the page and I think you are wrong,
Richard. I seem to recall a line about the photographer retaining
copyright. I skimmed and I could be wrong, however.
The rules state that the entrant must own the copyright for any
submitted images but I don't see anything about the photographer
retaining that after submission. On the other hand, I don't see
anything stating that the photographer doesn't retain the copyright.
I guess an email to <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> could clarify things
for anyone pondering this.
> If you retain copyright, you own the image and you are free to use
it anyway you want. If you give NG unlimited rights, they also have
the right to use it. You compete with NG and they compete with you.
Right. That's always been my understanding.
> You do not need to enter if the rules bother you. Fair or not,
they tell you upfront what's what.
I agree. It doesn't affect me because photo contests are not my
thing. My point in emerging from lurker status was simply to try and
clarify the difference between usage rights and copyright.
> For fun, try looking at the rights Yahoo has to materials posted
to these groups. Terms are somewhere on their site and as I recall,
you give Yahoo some rights to use almost anything posted to their
web site. You also give them the right to assign their rights to
others you might not know anything about.
You're right, Bob. Something to keep in mind.
Richard
