As part of the class I'm taking that prompted this blog, we are to blog on Flickr. In attempting to keep with the original blog subject matter, I'm sharing this thought provoking image that succeeds in being a cross between the "your brain on drugs" posters that peppered the Jr. High hallways of my youth and the James Montgomery Flagg "I Want You" army enlistment posters; you're welcome. I like that the image, courtesy of Tom Gherke a.k.a. Digital Monkey (you can check out more images and clever commentary from him here) efficiently communicates that often protecting intellectual property requires action. The image also succeeds in immediately explaining that IP is quite simply a creation of the mind.
Check out the Creative Commons portion of Flickr for additional images that are clearly organized and presented with information for how to cross-post an image for non-commercial purposes outlined on each photo. Although the types of uses allowed and not allowed are clearly defined, direct permission should also be sought before utilizing an image that catches your eye. Any quick google search will turn up many stories discussing mis-use of Flickr photos for commercial and non-commercial purposes. A 2007 New York Times article additionally discusses the differences between photographer's and subject's rights and demonstrates how complex, and weighty, misuse of images can become.
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