Permission.txt - What It Means
Time to remind people of what's what in skinning [and elsewhere]
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Jafo | Discussion: Skinning
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* G.T.2 [a Suite skin for Tiggz] *
* ReadmeFirst by Paul Martin [JAFO] *
* WinAMP v2.9x Skin *
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* Copyright © 1997-2003 Jafo *
* Original graphics Copyright © 2003 Tiggz *
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A WinAMP v2.9x Skin designed to 'suit' Tiggz' GT2 suite.
Drawn with: PSP 6.00, from original graphic segments from the GT2 Windowblinds Skin.
Permission.txt as follows, thanks, Matt....
[[[[[hehe, the GT2 machine rumbles on, seemingly without end...working on some
OD stuff right now as it goes 
anyway, here is the permission:
Dear Paul,
feel free to upload the GT2 winamp skin, on the understanding that if some
rich madman or woman decides to donate a million dollars to you on the
strength of it I get half!
just kidding...I want 75%...
look forward to downloading it myself
Matt]]]]]
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COPYRIGHTS:-
You are free to use this skin/theme/system PRIVATELY in any way you choose.
However if you wish to upload/publish a variation of the included artwork or theme
coding, then written permission must be obtained from me AND Tiggz, prior to this,
and due credit to the theme-coding/graphics' originator/s MUST be included with your
release. Anything less is called 'ripping', which is a trendy term for theft.
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There you go....a simple permission given to me by Matt [Tiggz] way back in 2003 with regards to an old WinAMP skin I did which used the graphics [by Tiggz] for GT2 .... one of the 'better' Windowblind skins [ever].
This one is not complicated/difficult as we [both] are members of Wincustomize.com and "everyone" knows us both.
However....
Many times you [the skinner] will source your graphics/inspiration/whatever from outside wherethe original author may be unknown [to us here] so it is IMPERATIVE that verifiable permission is documented and included with any subsequent upload.
The reason for including the permission WITH the file is that subsequent downloaders receive a copy of the permission.txt so potential subsequent re-use or redistribution issues are more likely to be able to be resolved.
The ideal method of verification is via email/s [including addresses - assuming parties are OK with that], and the reason for 'verifiable' documentation is to remove all doubt of impropriety on the part of the uploader.
The text file above was just the first I dug up. I'll see if I have a more "appropriate" one for inclusion as an example.
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Reply #22 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 11:55 PM
So... fewer... is more. 
DOES NOT COMPUTE!!! 
Reply #23 Thursday, July 8, 2010 12:00 AM
No, it's just a little less less.
Reply #26 Thursday, July 8, 2010 12:06 AM
Less has fewer letters than fewer so yes, fewer is more than less.
Does that compute 
Reply #28 Thursday, July 8, 2010 1:05 PM
Hi Jafo, I'd like to know how does that apply to wallpapers and using a flame and tweaking it enough to make it your own image when rendering fractals? I always post a link to the page of the flame in question, out of respect for the artist whether or not he or she asks for it. Do I have to include anything in my zip files. All my works are copyrighted.
Reply #29 Friday, July 9, 2010 8:23 AM
Any/all uses of other's work depends on the copyright restrictions imposed by the copyright holder/owner. Sometimes there will be a statement with the source saying 'free to use/whatever', but often there will be 'free for PERSONAL use' which by definition does not include re-upload in original/altered form for others to access.
When sourcing material to make use of the very first thing you need to do [after saying..."that's cool...just what I was looking for" is...."am I allowed to use it for what I want to do?".
The BEST person [only person, really] to ask is the owner of the item.
He/she will say yes or no as is appropriate....
Reply #30 Sunday, December 15, 2013 7:25 PM
Ok what do I need to upload custom skins for use with StarDock's objectdock on this website? I have made some nice skins and a few that are more girly or for lesbians.
*Note above picture has a wallpaper in background I do not know if it is royalty free or not nor will it be featured in any skinpackage.
I designed my own transparent dock background as you can see.
So what do I need to add mine into the collection on the site?
Reply #31 Sunday, December 15, 2013 7:32 PM
katiemarienelson71730 ... first thing you need is to check with the sources of any/all images you have used as to their inherent usage limitations relating to Copyright/distribution rights. If photographs, etc are your own [meaning taken by you on your camera] you need to indicate that. If they are not yours you will need to seek and obtain permission for their use.....and/or indicate their source with reference to 'free use/royalty free', etc.
Reply #32 Sunday, December 15, 2013 7:49 PM
ok I'm with you so far. Anything else that I need to know before I upload? I know not to upload anything that could make stardock or wincustomize liable. I took art classes in college after years of painting and drawing so I do know what royalty free art is and have tons of it.
https://www.google.com/advanced_image_search?as_st=y&hl=en&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&cr=&as_sitesearch=&safe=images&q=female+shape&tbs=sur:f&tbm=isch
Is there a way without creating a new account that I can change my user name? Please continue.....
Reply #33 Sunday, December 15, 2013 11:17 PM
I don't think that royalty free equates into permission to upload freely.
There's plenty of royalty free art out there that requires permission, link back, or both in order to upload and share.
Reply #34 Monday, December 16, 2013 3:55 PM
anything you pull from those results you can use. Google Search has options as for copyrighted art, clipart and photos.
Reply #35 Monday, December 16, 2013 6:35 PM
I very definitely would NOT use that 'search' option without locating the source and verifying directly. Too much 'free to use' content is actually STOLEN from elsewhere and uploaded/displayed on such a site by others who do NOT have permission to do so.
You NEED to find an image....locate its owner and verify the specific 'rights of redistribution'.
EG. 'free to use' does NOT always equate with 'free to distribute'...
Reply #36 Monday, December 16, 2013 10:58 PM
Actually Red, 3 is fewer than three! That makes 4 nuts which is more than three but less than four. Squrriels couldn't be happier
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Reply #21 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 10:54 PM
Less is less typing than fewer
