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I understand IMDb policy regarding submission of posters and images -- that you must be associated with the title and be the copyright holder. However, is there any thought to revising that policy regarding material that is too old to be covered by copyright?
According to US copyright law, every published work before 1923 is in the public domain, with no exceptions: http://copyright.cornell.edu/resource...
Additionally, no one associated with the relevant title is still alive to submit. And many of these films are lost forever, so there is no commercial interest that would pay to display the posters or stills.
If there was ever a reason to have an exception to the current pay-for-poster rules, this is it, and would enhance the IMDb web site by allowing historical material to be added to pages for lost and/or historic films.
I hope you will consider this idea. Here is an example of what the site could have if the rules were revised:_inline.jpg?1366644002)
According to US copyright law, every published work before 1923 is in the public domain, with no exceptions: http://copyright.cornell.edu/resource...
Additionally, no one associated with the relevant title is still alive to submit. And many of these films are lost forever, so there is no commercial interest that would pay to display the posters or stills.
If there was ever a reason to have an exception to the current pay-for-poster rules, this is it, and would enhance the IMDb web site by allowing historical material to be added to pages for lost and/or historic films.
I hope you will consider this idea. Here is an example of what the site could have if the rules were revised:
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Posted 7 years ago
Emperor, Champion
Tom, Official Rep
Hi David, thank you for this suggestion and apologies you've had to wait so long for a response. I just wanted to give you an update that we are exploring the idea of creating a new mechanism to allow users to upload images (beyond Poster Services). Unfortunately I don't have any specifics to share yet, but I'll update you on here as soon as we do.
Best,
Tom
Best,
Tom
bluesmanSF, Champion
Tom,
Thanks for that update. Any more news to share?
Thanks for that update. Any more news to share?
Tpm, Please let me know, I am also trying to finish the page for my deceased sister, Marika Menutis. I would like to add a photo, it is strictly something for historical purposes. Please let me know when IMDB decides if a single picture of a deceased person can be added without having to join the Pro Services. Thanks. Jamie
I just want to be able to post a pic of my grandfather who is deceased for some time now. I am proud to be able to call Angelo Ross my grandfather and think it's a shame that I would have to pay every year just to show his picture for the world to see. I am a single mom of 2 and can't afford the fee just to have his pictures posted. Maybe this will change sometime soon.
bluesmanSF, Champion
I don't think anyone is suggesting you should have IMDbPro, the resume and photo service IMDb offers, if there's no reason (as in, you're not in 'the business'). As I explained in the other thread, it's simply the only way to add a head shot, at this time (but note that staff marked this thread as "under consideration," which means they're thinking of working out a new system). I don't mean to have implied you should pay for a subscription.
It appears you did not add a vote. I'd click the "like" button above to indicate support for the idea.
It appears you did not add a vote. I'd click the "like" button above to indicate support for the idea.
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Emperor, Champion
Michael
TechArtisan
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