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Old 10-06-2016, 11:31 PM
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Atmos (Colin)
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Originally Posted by janoskiss View Post
I've used a couple of IIS member shots without permission as my computer desktop/laptop background. I've had people ask me about them, assuming it's a pro pic like one from Hubble.

It's a great conversation starter because I tell them that some guy from his backyard took it and that I just ripped it off IIS. I feel very comfortable with "stealing" other people's work at this level because it helps spread the message that there is a whole rest of a world out there above the ground beneath our feet and that it is a lot more accessible than people believe.
I wouldn't think that there are many that would object to your stealing for your desktop background
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