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What are the best sources for Images to use in your Mahalo Answer's posts?
Adding a picture to your question or answer can be both helpful as well as a good way to spice things up.
But I'm wondering what are the best sources to use for images.
For example, is it OK to use "whatever pops up" on Google Images?
Also, for the Mahalo staff out there, is there a maximum file size or resolution we should stick to when attaching images?
But I'm wondering what are the best sources to use for images.
For example, is it OK to use "whatever pops up" on Google Images?
Also, for the Mahalo staff out there, is there a maximum file size or resolution we should stick to when attaching images?
voted interesting: stevenhansen, bunnyphuphu, soundboy, buddawiggi, dannyjohnson, interzone, robbrown, dancingmooney
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There are basic rules and guidelines to follow when using images off the net.
http://lib.sdstate.edu/guideofthemonth/image.html
There are many out there that you can safely use as long as you are using them for non-commercial and education use as they are used on Mahalo.
(please note: if a picture has a watermark on it, they don't want you to use it without paying them. I have seen them being used on Mahalo and it is tacky)
Now I know that I am more visually inspired, and am known around here for using pictures to tell my sordid and strange tales.
I do feel that everything should be done within moderation. When a question asks you to pick one favorite or give one example, you should do so, and not fill up the post with umpteen pictures and videos.
Regarding the size of the picture:
I have found that Mahalo will adjust the picture ever so slightly when you copy and paste onto a post, but if you're looking at a picture that takes up half of your screen... it's gonna look clumsy and awkward in your answer.
Everything within reason and taste I say!
Best sources?
I would say that google has the best assortment of photos to browse through, but that's just my opinion.
I apologize in advance for any overly visual content that I post in the future...
Thank You
http://lib.sdstate.edu/guideofthemonth/image.html
There are many out there that you can safely use as long as you are using them for non-commercial and education use as they are used on Mahalo.
(please note: if a picture has a watermark on it, they don't want you to use it without paying them. I have seen them being used on Mahalo and it is tacky)
Now I know that I am more visually inspired, and am known around here for using pictures to tell my sordid and strange tales.
I do feel that everything should be done within moderation. When a question asks you to pick one favorite or give one example, you should do so, and not fill up the post with umpteen pictures and videos.
Regarding the size of the picture:
I have found that Mahalo will adjust the picture ever so slightly when you copy and paste onto a post, but if you're looking at a picture that takes up half of your screen... it's gonna look clumsy and awkward in your answer.
Everything within reason and taste I say!
Best sources?
I would say that google has the best assortment of photos to browse through, but that's just my opinion.
I apologize in advance for any overly visual content that I post in the future...
Thank You
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voted helpful: buddawiggi, krysstel, dannyjohnson, interzone, mdwife
First thing to check before using an image: Some images are copyrighted and not for commercial use, whether it is electronically online or printed.
There are free clip art websites, but their terms of use vary.
There are free clip art websites, but their terms of use vary.
Thanks. This is the real point of my question.
I guess the real question is "If Google can show it, why can't Mahalo?"
I'm sure this gets into all kinds of sticky issues. But that's why I asked!
I guess the real question is "If Google can show it, why can't Mahalo?"
I'm sure this gets into all kinds of sticky issues. But that's why I asked!
hi Brian San, Goggle has its rules, Mahalo has its rules. Yes, your first comment was right, in my opinion... that definitely this is a question for Mahalo management. :)
In the USA every photos is copyright by the taker. So all are copyright. What you need to do is find someone who has given up the right, such as declaring a creative commons license.
Google is a search engine, so it has special protection under law to show small thumbnail images to help people find content.
The same does not apply on Mahalo. Posting 'whatever you find on Google' to Mahalo without checking copyright risks breaking the law.
Try searching Flickr or Yahoo Images with a creative commons filter.
The same does not apply on Mahalo. Posting 'whatever you find on Google' to Mahalo without checking copyright risks breaking the law.
Try searching Flickr or Yahoo Images with a creative commons filter.
Thanks. That's what I thought, but I kind of figured others might not think about that (OK, maybe I haven't checked a few in the past myself)
Can you give an example of the creative commons filter search?
Can you give an example of the creative commons filter search?
I stick to Flickr so I don't have to worry about the copyright laws for my Mahalo pages.
voted helpful: stevenhansen, interzone
I always go to google they have several things to choose from so it is easier to find something more for you!
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www.google.com
www.google.com
voted helpful: interzone
I usually go with the basic image search when looking for pics to add to a response.
I'm also curious about the size/resolution limits.
On a related note, I think it would be nice if Mahalo allowed uploading of pictures with our answers. Right now now we can link to a picture that is hosted on another site, but we can't upload a new picture from our computer. Sometimes I'll have a pic to upload, but the process of finding an external image hosting site for it is tedious.
I'm also curious about the size/resolution limits.
On a related note, I think it would be nice if Mahalo allowed uploading of pictures with our answers. Right now now we can link to a picture that is hosted on another site, but we can't upload a new picture from our computer. Sometimes I'll have a pic to upload, but the process of finding an external image hosting site for it is tedious.
Use flickr and go to the detailed search and click for creative commons for legal to use photos.
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I use www.fickr.com
I use www.fickr.com
voted helpful: interzone
I don't think that copyrights is a big issue here. As an individual user, I cannot possibly copyright-check every single picture I come across on the internet... People who do not want their published images to be re-published by others, can easily prevent that from happening.
I don't think that size & resolution matter, neither. Mahalo displays a re-sized version of the pictures, and does not host any of it on its own servers.
I don't think that size & resolution matter, neither. Mahalo displays a re-sized version of the pictures, and does not host any of it on its own servers.
tags: images, copyrights
true, you can't check everything. Posting at Mahalo could possibly be viewed as "non commercial or non resale use", depending on the legal views.
Stock photo agencies put a watermark on their photos and artwork to disallow easy removal of the watermark. The watermark serves as an advertisement, too. Some of the agencies do not even care if you use them with watermark, in certain uses. How do I know this? Myself, my son and my daughter sell our photos and our digital at various stock agencies, worldwide.
Stock photo agencies put a watermark on their photos and artwork to disallow easy removal of the watermark. The watermark serves as an advertisement, too. Some of the agencies do not even care if you use them with watermark, in certain uses. How do I know this? Myself, my son and my daughter sell our photos and our digital at various stock agencies, worldwide.
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