Re: Google images -- good? bad?

**"Marge Talt" m*@hort.net**

I heartily agree.  The Google image search function saves me one ton
of time.  Before that feature arrived, I had to manually go through
hundreds of bookmarked image sites or hits on a plant name to find an
image to use as a link in an article or share on a list for someone
who wanted to know what a specific plant looked like....or to see one
that I did not know.  While I can understand the concerns of those
who make a living from photography, for the general gardener, the
Google image search function is a fabulous resource.

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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> From: Nan Sterman <nsterman@plantsoup.com>
> 
> I keep reading the terrible comments about google's image search 
> function and I gotta say, I really appreciate the search engine 
> especially because it allows me to see images.  I would never think

> of using it to steal an image but as a resource, it is invaluable. 
> In fact, google images searches have  led me to many a site I would

> otherwise not have found.  As you look for ways to protect your 
> images, I suggest you find a way other than keeping it from google
as 
> you will be eliminating many people whom you are probably trying to

> attract.
> 
> Nan
> 
> Did I just open another can of worms?
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