I know we, and I, have discussed this several times in the past, but I think we need a recap for newcomers.
I got my first shot on Anet in a while last week, and I already received an email from someone requesting a 2mb version of the photo....for "personal use".
I replied to this gentleman, asking what he defined as "personal use" that he would need a 2meg file for. Of course, as expected, he answered that he would make a large print for himself...personal use only though!!!
Now, I'm not into photography for money. I've given prints and large files to gov organizations, educational facilities and charities for free, but I would have to be stupid to give any stranger a high resolution file of mine.....for free no less.
That is actually the entire point of asking for permission....to PREVENT people from misusing the photos by printing them. And this guy had the BALLS to request a high-res by which to do it! Unbelievable.
I told him he can have my Airliners.net version for personal use only...but if he wants a print, it starts at $40 for 8x10.
Please do not fall for this. Our cameras are too expensive and we deal with too much garbage for people to take advantage of us like that.
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