"Google" is NOT a valid "source" for photos!
Citing "image from Google" is NOT a valid way to source images used on Steemit!
In the same way, citing that "the information in this post came from some book I found at the library" is not a valid citation, either. It is necessary to give the title of the book and the author of that book, at the very least.
Determining which images are safe to use is not difficult. While in Google Images search, click on "Tools" and then "Labeled for Reuse" as shown in the screenshot below. A little menu will appear, where "Not Filtered by License" is checked, by default. Check one of the OTHER options, instead, to show only images which are okay to be reused.
• ENHANCED SCREENSHOT BY ME •
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For more information, see Google's page on "Find Free-to-Use Images" here:
● LifeOfPix.com
● Pexels.com
● Pixabay.com
● Unsplash.com
There are also free images under the "Free Photos" menu tab on:
● Dreamstime.com
Even using images from sites such as these, though, it is a good idea to cite that the image is "free-for-use from Pixabay," or perhaps even give credit to the photographer (even though the site may say no such credit is necessary). Stating that the image is free-to-use will keep your record on Steemit spotless.
I would never want anyone to suspect that I have stolen a photo. I would also not want someone stealing my hard work and not giving credit to me. Don't let either of these things happen to you!
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One really has to be careful when using other peoples photography, I prefer to only use my own, being told by a well known blogger who taught blogging, way back when I started online.
Every photograph is not free, safest to always check and see, great article @thekittygirl
Sorry, the flag was a slip of the fingers. I have removed it.
If we don't make mistakes, we are not human.
No problem @bengy have an awesome week.
Excellent information about Google, @thekittygirl. Not only will proper attribution keep you legal, it shows others that you are careful in researching the content you share.
Hi this is bot belongs to @sapphic
You are obviously on her author upvote whitelist, (which means you are pretty special), or your post passed the threshold of her algorithm.
Either way she will be along shortly to read your post, ponder it and leave a lovely comment.
This is really informative and an eye opener. Thank you @thekittygirl
Great post! Some might honestly not understand and this will pay explains it very well. Thank you for sharing ☺️
Thank you very much @thekittygirl for this. I had no idea that you could filter through the google image results like this. I personally use pexels or my own photos but sometimes I can't find what I'm looking for and this will come in very handy when I need to use it.
Thank you for this awesome post kittygirl and a lot of folks and even me are guilty at times of being lazy.
I usually use unsplash and still attribute it to the artist.
Thanks for sharing this to many sadly thing if they do a basic google search anything is free to use
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It sucks that stuff like this needs to be explained - that having been said for those that need to know you've done a good job breaking it down. This is why I only use my own material. Gained a follower. All the best.
Thanks for raising the awareness about citing the proper source! I guess a lot of people dunno about this.
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