I just got a question from a new follower about why I put the name of this blog on “pictures I do not own”.
Well because I buy the vintage pictures, vintage magazines and books that I scan the images from. I spend hundreds of my own dollars each month collecting all of these items to scan and share. Therefore to deter reposters (not to be confused with re-blogging) I put the blog name on the scans.
The end.
I seriously understand this. I’ve seen people post my stuff without due credit. You want to know how I know it’s mine? CAUSE I SPENT REAL MONEY FOR AN ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OR A RARE BOOK THAT COST ME NEARLY 200.00 DOLLARS! So yes, while I understand that a lot of photos from the internet are recycled (especially in niche areas like vintage porn, pin-ups and WWII Germany) I know when somebody has ripped off an image. There are a few folks who take the time and money to invest and share, and yet people rip them off.
Just please folks understand I’m not trying to come off as an asshole (like I need help doing that =) but all you have to do is give credit where it is due…or does looking cool matter that much to you?