Originally Posted by PamWinterReturns

Ask for proof she owns it. As for my avatar, it was drawn for me as a gift from an artist I hired to do work for a magazine I published. It was signed to me as my property for use in my magazine and the Internet in 1993, when my first site went up. I have the legal documents to use it.

Other images shown could be free images they chose as an avatar. Some my be stolen but are on an adult webmaster chat forum, not on a website to generate income. BUT if the copyright holder notified GFY, they'd remove it with proper legal notification.

You'll find most legitimate webmasters are very careful regarding copyright. Fuckheads use excuses to keep infringing.

Common sense says to ask for proof of copyright. It also says you should ask your web host about it as they will be legally obligated to take down your website with proof of ownership.

You obviously feel we are wrong. Many of us were involved for and against 2257. Do what you wish but don't cry to us if your sites are gone and you are legally responsible for usage. Yes, you can be billed for illegal usage. Refuse to pay? Lawyers can contact barristers if the sum is worth it.

You're taking this as a joke. I have a feeling, at the end, you won't be laughing, but we will be.