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It is, of course, absurd that we do not own our faces or likenesses. That needs to change without outlawing cameras, photographs nor photographers. Since it rea
by Maursault 4y ago
It is, of course, absurd that we do not own our faces or likenesses. That needs to change without outlawing cameras, photographs nor photographers. Since it really is very difficult to determine who created more, the copyright should be shared evenly, and any sale of copyright and waivers should be banned. I don't think it would be all that bad if copyright was permanently owned by the original holder(s). This would eliminate speculators getting rich off someone else's sweat.
- em-bee 4y agowe actually do own our likeness to a degree. at least in germany i have the right to control how images of me are published. in particular it protects me from being portrayed in a demeaning way. there are exceptions depending on the circumstances, but generally any publishing requires my permission. i believe similar rights exist in many other countries. what's missing is a right to get a share of the profits. a shared copyright could help with that.