It is really almost impossible to create something truly original these days, streams of influence flow from all directions and usually in a good way they serve to stir the imagination and work together to energise creative flow. But, on the other hand, there is a line, however difficult to define or police, between inspiration and blantantly copying. You may have heard on other blogs or twitter in the last few days, the design team at Tatty Devine has a major bone to pick with the chainstore, Claire's. Check out their case here, it is pretty shocking and disheartening.
It is out of respect for artists' copyright that I have decided, rather sadly, to pull my accounts at Pinterest and Tumblr - I just cannot condone the widespread lack of crediting original artists/designers/photographers that seems to be exploding in scale, it doesn't seem fair and it makes them vulnerable to potential artistic/intellectual theft. Sue's blog post here was the clincher, just take a look at Pinterest's small print as quoted there- if I understand correctly, they retain rights to use as they like all content of pins. It seems rather open ended and scary and I don't want any part of it. And yet it is such a shame, because the site is so much fun and there is so much real potential for useful and creative connections between people. Gah, I'm conflicted about it.
So, I am sorry if you were enjoying following my pin boards and I hope you understand.
What do you think about these issues - is whining about copying a bore and outdated or is it a valid concern do you think? Always really interested to hear your views whether I share them or not. xx
p.s. on a much cheerier note, I am guest blogging (my top 10 list of things that make life lovely here at Wild Acre) at the gorgeous blog that is Small but Charming today, do hop over. Thanks for having me over, Jane!
It is out of respect for artists' copyright that I have decided, rather sadly, to pull my accounts at Pinterest and Tumblr - I just cannot condone the widespread lack of crediting original artists/designers/photographers that seems to be exploding in scale, it doesn't seem fair and it makes them vulnerable to potential artistic/intellectual theft. Sue's blog post here was the clincher, just take a look at Pinterest's small print as quoted there- if I understand correctly, they retain rights to use as they like all content of pins. It seems rather open ended and scary and I don't want any part of it. And yet it is such a shame, because the site is so much fun and there is so much real potential for useful and creative connections between people. Gah, I'm conflicted about it.
So, I am sorry if you were enjoying following my pin boards and I hope you understand.
What do you think about these issues - is whining about copying a bore and outdated or is it a valid concern do you think? Always really interested to hear your views whether I share them or not. xx
p.s. on a much cheerier note, I am guest blogging (my top 10 list of things that make life lovely here at Wild Acre) at the gorgeous blog that is Small but Charming today, do hop over. Thanks for having me over, Jane!
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