John Wright Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I changed my atavar from the scales of justice to a red rose about a week ago. The rose picture was one I took in my garden 6 years ago. It is a still capture off my DV video. Imagine my surprise when I clicked a link on the BBC IOM site and the next page had a link to BBC radio Lancashire using my photo as the link button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Know any good Laywers John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Know any good Laywers John? I think 'able' or 'proficient' would be more appropriate. 'Good lawyer' is something of an oxymoron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 What a shame it's not a hotlink to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I think 'able' or 'proficient' would be more appropriate. 'Good lawyer' is something of an oxymoron. Point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3v0 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Happens alot, web designers just nick pictures and usually don't get caught, bit silly using one from an IOM forum to use on an IOM site though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Ten Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hi John Thought you were joking about your rose avatar, but having looked at the BBC website I see you were not Have you contacted the BBC over this? They use many of my images, and they have asked full permission to use them, but this is really naughty of them. Have to say your rose does look nice on their site though Last Ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ean Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Cue TV license comment.... That is pretty cheeky though, have you emailed them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Cue TV license comment.... The licence fee rose again last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 A lawyer who acts for himself has a fool for a client. old chinese proverb! Yup, I have brought it to their attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 and the BBC replied Thank you for your e-mail regarding the picture of a red rose currently used on a link to the BBC Lancashire website. The picture used is of BBC copyright, and although may be similar to your shot, it is not the same picture. I hope that answers your question. Thanks again for getting in touch with us. I can't tell the difference and I am not minded to pursue it please visit yourselves to see what you think http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/6231027.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" Thought that there would have been some highly elaborate botanical name for the rose picture but no it's just "rose2.jpg" Stav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 A lawyer who acts for himself has a fool for a client. old chinese proverb! Yup, I have brought it to their attention. Was it really worth it? You'll probably just get some youngster in trouble. I'm sure you don't need the 'billions' in royalties that must be due. I'd have just put on my website 'as featured on the BBC' and absorbed the kudos. Don't forget searchlights can shine anywhere - including on the many links to the BBC placed in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 and the BBC replied Thank you for your e-mail regarding the picture of a red rose currently used on a link to the BBC Lancashire website. The picture used is of BBC copyright, and although may be similar to your shot, it is not the same picture. I hope that answers your question. Thanks again for getting in touch with us. I can't tell the difference and I am not minded to pursue it please visit yourselves to see what you think http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/6231027.stm It is the same picture - I have a program that proves it without doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 BBC - shower of bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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