Click on the Full Size and then see the Passport Image from a file picture of Mints’ Web Page (not available anymore) I hope they find my use of the screen shot a fair use.
That passport picture belongs to me. They have taken it down from the website now.
By now this is the second time I am dealing with the Hindustan Times.
I know who to write to.
They immediately acknowledge the mistake and offer to take that image down, as if that would be enough.
When I retort that I need compensation and credit, they say they will not use the picture but give me the money.
I have to ask how much,
They say 2K and it is high because this is a plagiarized image.
Like a fool who is hard pressed for time I agree, I am equally the culprit.
This is a very hurried post as I am out of town for work. More thoughts on this when I come back.
And I am waiting to hear more from Spicejet too but that is another story and a little different than the straight lifts.
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Tarun, what to do!Doli but I do not post high res pictures any longer so I think they will not come out well in print.Kelly, I agree.Ramprahesk I know a very respected lawyer in the supreme sourt and she said there are 30 million cases pending in the courts, and I respect her advice.Thank you Deepa.Sandeep my sentiments too.Guru it does knocks me off balance.Chitra I agree it is not easy dealing with them. Though Mint was easier.Abhilash I have no idea!Thank you Ramesh.Akhila it is indeed a pain to fight with them.Megha even I am insane I agreed for 2K.
2K ? they insane ? good that you are taking time and effort to get these crooks down
Once again!? Wonder how this happens only with you
Isn't it a pain to fight with those folks?
Again? that's too much Mridula..anywy..now u know where to knock for an earnest reply…do it…we bloggers and our wishes r with u:)
Thats really sad to see the Hindusthan times can do that. Do they lack photographers?
This is not good…. . I am think you have a tough time dealing with these things.
Looks like you are confronting a real ordeal. Good LuckGuru
ohh boy! they cant take the picture of a passport on their own!
thr bird pictures are too good
Stop talking and start suing!! And time you started putting a big horrendous watermark on your pics – not that it would prevent these fools but it sure makes it harder!!
My goodness! You'd think they could take their own picture of a passport!
oh yesterday I was thinking seeing your beautiful birds picture that someone will steal that picture too! and once again it has been done!
Another one…Go on…That is the price of being GoodPS: Thanks for heeding to comments sections advice