I think it is theft too, not only of the image use, but bandwidth as well.

You're correct that "damages" in the legal sense can't be won from non-registered photos. I was thinking more of actual value rather than punitive damages. Here's an article: http://www.photoattorney.com/?p=338

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Since this has come up, let me ask everyone about Apps that simply provide links for web access. They find stable web sites and write an App around linking to the photos on the site. I encourage you to look at a copy of "Dog Envi" for the iPhone. Jim G and Julie can probably find some of their photos being used (or delivered) by this App. At least it looks like their stuff to me. I consider this theft, but I'm not sure of the legal technicalities. Comments?

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Hey Guys,

Thanks for the info. This brings up an interesting topic for me. How do you go about registering your images in an effective manner. LOL, now THAT is a brilliant idea for an app.

James