When it comes to the internet and use of the material on it, there is a fine line between what is acceptable and what shouldn't be done. I believe that when it comes to companies using public photos, they should need the permission of the people in them. It isn't acceptable for them to just take whatever they want. I am torn, however, because people should also keep in mind that whatever they put on the internet, has the potential to be seen by anyone, anywhere, at any given time. If this is something that bothers someone, they should rethink putting certain things on the internet. What is on the internet, should be open for anyone to use to recreate something. I believe, like Larry Lessig put it, that all of the laws for copyright are indeed choking creativity. People or students are afraid to be creative fearing that they will be penalized for it. People need to be more aware of what they or their friends are putting on the internet.
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