Please could someone clarify where MN stands on:
- Including within a post a (supposedly?) public domain/ "labelled for non-commercial reuse" pic (e.g. from Google Images etc.).
Should it always be credited to original source, or is that bad form as could be regarded as stealth advertising?
For understandable reasons, many MNers are wary of clicking on actual links; it seems images are far preferred.
Does it make a difference if context of using said image is MN social forum chat, and not connected with financial gain or a business?
and
- Linking to YouTube/Vimeo short clips or music within a post.
Have done both from time to time, but had very conflicting answers from RL friends as to the legalities...Would really appreciate a definitive answer from MNHQ.
TIA.