Hello All,
Well I spent the better half of this morning getting in touch
with an Information Specialist at the Department of Copy Rights in Washington,DC.
After explaining everything to them about the force tactic's
these artist's are using to force us into purchasing their copy rites & tubes,
I was told flat out that they have a right to do this, because it's
their art work. We don't have to buy it, but they can put it out there
for sale. I also explained our intention's for use of the material's
we snag & collect, and that it is for entertainment purposes only.
They asked for specific detail's as to what we did with our creation's,
and I confirmed that no monies are being made through the PSP groups.
That most all member's are simply folks pretty much stuck at home,
disabled, elderly, and those just taking on a hobby for a means of
relaxation, ect....After explaining that I was told that we have the
right to do as we please. It's called the "Fair Use Act". That indeed
if ever dragged into court by any of them, they would indeed be wasting
their time, as they would only be entitled to a percentage of any monetary
gain, and if there is none, they can't get none. So....you can tell
Sticker Chicks exactly where to stick it & use one of their
tubes to do it, and anyone else who want's to run up on you like 007
thinking they can bully you. If anyone would like to confirm this...
they can call 202-707-3000 or 202-707-5959.
Also, feel free to pass this on to any other group's who might have concern over all this mess.