Re: Google images -- good? bad?

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While I completely agree with the photographers that they should mark or set up the images so that they can't be used, as Chris just did for GWL, I don't believe that the images should be set up so that they can't be looked at!! in Goggle.

Why are they on the web, if not to be looked at?

 

Fran

 

 

On Mon, 7 Oct 2002 14:42:52 -0400 "Marge Talt" <m*@hort.net> writes:
> 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
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> > From: Nan Sterman <n*@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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Fran Gustman, Editor
HortResources Newsletter
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