kids & PR [Re: [free-sklyarov] More Minnesota pictures]

[alfee cube]

thanks tim - for the shot and permission:)

--- Tim Eriksson <eriksson at uiuc.edu> wrote:
> >
>
http://www.ews.uiuc.edu/~eriksson/antidmca/freedmitry/mn010730/dcp_1489.jpg
> >
> > I think there's a point that needs to be made here
> -- I really do think
> > that photo is VERY effective PR for all of us. It
> does wonders for
> > shifting our image from "disgruntled geeks" (which
> I'm quite happy with,
> > but the public won't be too sympathetic to) to
> "average American citizen
> > and family man whose rights are being trampled
> upon" (which should strike
> > a much better chord with the public). So, to all
> the parents out there --
> > if possible (and plausible), consider bringing
> your kids to the rallies.
> > It can be a good chance to teach them a lesson or
> two about taking an
> > active part in the way society is run, and, I bet,
> is REALLY DAMN GOOD PR.
> >
> > Actually, if permission can be obtained from the
> photographer and the
> > person pictureed, this could also be a good photo
> to give to the media if
> > they ask for photos, too...
> 
> 
> I'm glad I was in the right place at the right time
> - and had a camera
> handy.  As the photographer, I have no problem with
> any images from [1]
> being sent to the press or reproduced in any way.  I
> agree that permission
> should also be obtained from the subject(s) of the
> photo.
> 
> I will forward this message on to the DMCA-minnesota
> list in hopes of
> contacting the gentleman and report back with the
> results.
> 
> BTW, the raw images from my camera are 2160x1400
> pixels.  I reduced them
> down to 60% for posting so as not to exceed my disk
> quota.  If you would
> like a higher quality copy, please contact me at
> <eriksson at uiuc.edu> and I
> will be happy to send it to you.
> 
> [1]
>
http://www.ews.uiuc.edu/~eriksson/antidmca/freedmitry/mn010730/
> 
> 
> -- Tim
> 


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