Comments on: Copyright and Storm Chasers

By: David Drummond

David Drummond — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:00:13 +0000

Something else too that I almost made a separate blog post about. I noticed one storm chaser the other day, who is a high end PROFESSIONAL photographer mind you, who I know for a fact would sue the hell out of anyone that used one of his images without permission, had absolutely no problem making a copy of a GMA show and posting it on YouTube.

You can bet if I copied a bunch of his pics and posted them on YouTube he would be very upset about it.

By: David Drummond

David Drummond — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:57:00 +0000

Yeah that’s the dilemma. Keep it to yourself and not enjoy sharing it with those that would like to see it, or risk having it stolen.

The current generation of young people, as my son puts it, sees absolutely nothing wrong whatsoever about using anything and everything they want to. So what to do about it? I have decided I don’t want to go without showing my stuff, and I can’t fight it, so I will make it work for me. You rarely see me put anything online now that doesn’t have a website URL. They will steal it and post it, and if something goes viral like Mike H.’s stuff did a couple years ago, well you just can’t buy that kind of advertising. Not on chaser budgets anyway.

By: Chris Sanner

Chris Sanner — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:16:09 +0000

Wow! Good rant David. I personally see no reason why someone would steal anyone elses work, ESPECIALLY if they have some good stuff of their own. To me, the whole thing is just lame..I personally try to stay out of this sort of stuff — which is probably why I haven’t really posted much of my stuff online save for some stills which aren’t worth much of anything. I’d recommend that approach to anyone really wanting to keep their stuff protected, but what good is creating works of art (photos/video) without an audience? It’s a brave new world out there for sure.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:51:09 +0000

Artistic integrity is far more important than any creation regardless of it’s emotional impact. Many producers are more than willing to assist in the things we do if we simply ask. So much nicer too in knowing one’s personal creation isn’t compromised.

By: Steve Miller OK

Steve Miller OK — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:33:14 +0000

Drummond, I’m happy to see you making your thoughts known on this stuff. I totally agree and just haven’t looked at both sides of the coin until now. Thanks!

By: David Drummond

David Drummond — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:59:56 +0000

Only thing is Jason, SOME of the ones doing this are my age and should well know better.

You know this is something that has bothered me for a while Steve. The whole double standard thing on copyrights is ridiculous. If a person wants to have a double standard on it, at least keep it to themselves.

By: Steve Miller TX

Steve Miller TX — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:04:33 +0000

Nice to see you ranting again

By: jason boggs

jason boggs — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:02:38 +0000

Good post David!

Yep, some people love to take advantage of others, but when the tables are turned, they get pissed when it comes back to them. Like you said, when chasers use copyrighted music for DVD’s, they have no right at all to bitch when they get their stuff stolen. You can’t have a double standard. Maybe it’s just the younger generation’s mentality, I’m not sure.