BBC is infamous for it but they are by now means alone.
BK
""Only the print contains the artist's meaning and message." "
----- Ansel Adams
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On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 10:22, Scott Sharick <ssharick@mac.com> wrote:
> Even some big name companies engage in these types of rights grabs. A past
> contest by Costco comes to mind.
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> The best advice is to read all of the small print. If you are not
> comfortable with the wording don't submit any images.
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> On Mar 18, 2011, at 5:58 AM, michael cothran wrote:
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> > I've always looked at these types of "scams," if you want to call them
> "scams," as legitimate, but sneaky ways of getting what you want from
> someone who needs an ego stroke.
> > An entity such as a business or organization, be it for profit or non
> profit, can be in a situation where they want or need photographs/images for
> a specific purpose. They wish to keep any out-of-pocket expenses to a
> minimum. So, how do they get what they want? Prey on the vulnerable egos
> that most artists have, particularly those who are newbies or with limited
> recognition success: Hold a photo contest where the entrant relinquishes all
> rights to his/her images for the priveledge of being a contestant - perhaps
> even "win" a modest prize, or better yet, win some recognition.
> > Most photographers, like most any artists, have sensitive egos. The
> weaker ones can become "easy prey."
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> > Contests like this are strictly legit, but, in my opinion, dirty and
> loathsome.
> > You do have a choice, but "they" know that there's always going to be
> suckers who will take the hook. Depends how much your ego needs stroking.
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> > Michael H. Cothran
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