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Eric Thomason  

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Kill the click?

Journal Entry: Sun May 4, 2008, 7:09 PM






I understand the idea I'm about to float has been broached before on deviantART. But maybe it was before my time here. So please indulge this little idea/rant...or feel free to stop reading here.

In the past couple of months I've seen a couple of photographers I watch and admire choose to leave dA. Their reason -- which is becoming much too common -- is that their art is being repeatedly stolen from this site.
I suppose that placing your art here, or on most any similar site, puts it at risk of theft. But I have to wonder aloud why, since theft apparently is an ongoing concern, those who own and run deviantART wouldn't at least make it an option for subscribers to disable the right-click option to copy photos. The option would be a welcome addition to being able to un-click the download option for deviations. That would be two deterrents.

Disabling the right-click option certainly wouldn't stop theft completely. Thieves will find a way to steal. It's what they do. But giving those of us who subscribe the option of disabling right-click could at least be another deterrent.
Just a thought to float out there. I have no delusion this single journal will make a difference or ultimately give us the option. Or perhaps it will be the seed...

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On a lighter (or maybe not) note...some art featuring the elusive shadow...

...and the orange...

...and the martini

...and finally...some sculpture...



peace, everyone!



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My work may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded in any way without my written permission.
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  • Mood: Eager
  • Listening to: TV (baseball)
  • Reading: NGM
  • Watching: this
  • Eating: sesame sticks....yummmmmmmmm..
  • Drinking: sweet tea

Devious Information

  • Current Age: old enough to know better...but what fun is that?
  • Current Residence: Florida
  • Interests: Photography, my 2008 Harley Dyna Fat Bob, basketball, reading
  • Favourite movie: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
  • Favourite band or musician: The Eagles
  • Favourite genre of music: classic rock, new country, jazz...just about anything but rap
  • Favourite artist: Should say "artists"...you guys have inspired me to start shooting again!
  • Favourite photographer: Look at my friends and faves...and Galen Rowell, R.I.P.
  • Favourite style or digital art: I look around and see it everywhere
  • Wallpaper of choice: my photo "Too Quiet"...reminds me of fun days long ago
  • Favourite cartoon character: Elmer Fudd...only because I can talk like him!
  • Personal Quote: If it weren't for the people, work would be a breeze!
  • Tools of the Trade: Nikon D100 (Sigma and Tokina lenses), Dell Laptop, HP Desktop

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=BitterGrapes:iconBitterGrapes: 2 days 4 hours ago
Thank you for the fave, my friend. :thanks:

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