Solo Traveler: Geocaching Guide Participation

[nobbynobbs]

just a little heads up for anyone else who got a request to use their photos by groundspeak.

i emailled back and asked for what purpose they would be used and was told that it would be for promotional and financial gain by groundspeak. so i emailled back this following email
"So for the use of my photo what do I get? Surely at least a years free subscription would be in order. And if it is used singularly on an item for sale then a small percentage.
And without argument the photo to be credited to me when used."



and got a rather abrupt and in my opinion annoying reply:
"Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, it seems as though we have different goals and interests. Therefore, we no longer seek permission to use your photo."

just thought i would let you know for your own information should you receive a similar request.

[The Wobbly Club]

They can't be serious. It is only good manners to at least credit you with the photo. Unfortunately our copyright laws to not extend as far as the USA. Giving a years membership is not too much to ask. Come on Groundspeak do the right thing.

The Wobbly Club.

[nobbynobbs]

well i didn't think i was askingmuch. should they use it for promotional material then all they had to do was credit to me. if they made money off the back of my photo then a small cut...

so the only interest we didn't appear to share was making them money without any effort....

their choice really.

[Lactodorum]

Being a Groundspeak Volunteer (unpaid!) I couldn't possibly comment.

However, I can well understand your position ;) ;) ;)

[nobbynobbs]

i would say this isn't a major chip on my shoulder it was just her wording of the reply that bugged me. like i was letting the side down or being unreasonable...