I think he is daft because numpties will get upset, buta performer has no right to be protective over their image. If I have a photograph of an artist I am able to show it to whom I like.
Of course, if an artist has paid for artwork for an album cover or commissioned a photographer for portfolio shots then the ownership of that Intellectual Property and the copyright on that work belongs to someone and using it illegally is something which is necessary.
Not actively defending one's trademark, in some nations, can cost the rights associated with that trademark.
If the fan site has adverts then it's no different than Zoo stealing our images.
(Of course, if an artist has paid for artwork for an album cover or commissioned a photographer for portfolio shots then the ownership of that Intellectual Property and the copyright on that work belongs to someone and using it illegally is something which is necessary.
Not actively defending one's trademark, in some nations, can cost the rights associated with that trademark.
If the fan site has adverts then it's no different than Zoo stealing our images.
LordManley twitter.com/LordManley,
Wed 7 Nov 2007, 15:34,
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^Thisand if you visit a fan site you should probably already know what the person looks like.
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Afinkawan Yes I can hear you Clem Fandango,
Wed 7 Nov 2007, 16:17,
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