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©2006-2009 ~awol1966
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This piece is a direct result of seeing people on this site being ripped off, and their work being blatently used by others. In recent months I have seen journal enteries from those I watch who have had to deal with this sort of thing, and in one or two cases it has upset them greatly. It takes seconds for some one to steal a jpeg image, and host it on another site. It time, money, and a lot of hard effort for a photographer to become competent in their field.

I wanted to create something that tries to high-light this theft of peoples work by using stock images from this site, but instead of just using one or two images I have used nearly 2000 as you can see. This image is the fruits of three months work, and being stuck in front of my computer for many hours during this period. I have used over fifty photographers to create this piece, and each one is listed by individual letter below. I felt it was an important subject, and wanted to bring it to a wider audience. We can all right click on an image and take it. Some find they have to claim it as their own. Anyone who does this is lying to themsleves, and that is a very sorry state to be in.

I would like to thank all those who's work I've used. I hope you like what I've done, and anyone who comes across this piece understands the reason behind it. In doing this piece if I can change one persons view on this matter then it has been worth while.

PLease take time, and visit those people below who have stock galleries. They are important to the site, and their support is always worthwhile.

I give :iconjustice-brigade: permission to use this image for the anti-piracy club.

Letter 'a'

closemyeyes-stock [link]

piratedolliestock [link]

mmp-stock [link]

somadjinn [link]

Letter 'c'

miss-kreant-stock [link]

sadgirl-stock [link]

Ykara-Stock [link]

purplewitch-stock [link]

cookiekitty-stock [link]

Letter 'e'

eli-stock [link]

Shokara-stock [link]

WolfC-Stock [link]

FakeStock [link]

Letter 'g'

FroweMinahildStock [link]

hakfest-stock [link]

Darkest-Regret [link]

DarkBeCky-StOcK [link]

jealousy1314 [link]

lockstock [link]

Letter 'h'

DestroyingAngels [link]

KornKidSamStock [link]

Stock-A-Doodle-Doo [link]

GlitterInTheDark [link]

Letter 'i'

BloodyBlackCat-Stock [link]

DarkenedAngelStock [link]

kitty-stock [link]

xstockx [link]

Letter 'k'

spookyblue [link]

crosstock [link]

dinajen-stock [link]

pandora1921 [link]

Letter 'l'

myothergallery [link]

teenstock [link]

Hongatar-stock [link]

AsiaStock [link]

Letter 'r'

ArtMatrix-Stock [link]

Diesel-stock [link]

Sanguine-stock [link]

mystical-stock [link]

group-stock [link]

dheks [link]

utakepics2 [link]

myothergallery [link]

Falln-Stock [link]

Letter 's'

lexidh-stock [link]

natashya-stock [link]

Polly-Stock [link]

RavenGirl-Stock [link]

Hanratty-Stock [link]

FantasyStock [link]

Letter 't'

chop-stock [link]

lonesome-stock [link]

legiolinde-stock [link]

GrotesquePup-Stock [link]

Letter 'v'

fabemiko-stock [link]

DDAStock [link]

magaSTOCK [link]

Hongatar-stock [link]

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:iconballoons:
Your effort is appreciated. ^^

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:iconawol1966:
Thank you. It has saddened me to see some very fine people leave dA as a result of their work being ripped off.

I just wanted to do something to high-light this, and what happens as a result.

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:iconmistressraven1605:
Hey, good point here ^^ I'm glad to see other people taking this topic seriously. Would you mind if I posted a link to this picture in my journal?

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:iconawol1966:
Thank you. I would appreciate it very much if you posted the link on your journal, and anyone else who reads this entry.

By making it as accessable as possible so the message gets out, and is in the public eye.

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:iconlockstock:
My lord that is extensive! Excellent idea. And kudos to you for your hard work!

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:iconawol1966:
Sometimes I bite off more than I can chew. In this instance I took my time, and lost a large amount of sleep. Still I think it was worth while, and for the right reason.

Thank you.

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:icondestroyingangels:
very cool, great idea, thanks for including some of my photos for this piece

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:iconacthpa:
excellent idea!

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:iconxstockx:
Amazing work, and an excellent message.
Thanks for using my stock (and crediting it!)

xJuliex
:iconpolly-stock:
Now that i've laid my eyes upon this, i can only imagine how much work you've put into it. I agree with the others pertaining to the idea and meaning behind this. It's a sad thing that some people can't respect the work and passions of others' artistic endeavors. But thankfully, we have certain folk such as yourself to highlight the wrong-doing. At the very least, it's nice to know that there are SOME people that appreciate the dedication it takes to create a special collection of photographs and photo-manip pieces and so on. I congratulate and appluad you on this fine, and extensive piece of art that is all your own. :) I'm very very pleased to have some of my own work included in your vision. Thank you.

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