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Attribution: How We Recognize Each Other’s Work

I do my best to author engaging articles. Similarly, I do my best to choose an image that properly captures the content of each article or a quotation that enhances or inspires my writing. In doing this I may use the work of others.


My Attribution of the Work of Others


The images I may use on this site are typically attribution-free. Despite this, I do my best to attribute those images to their source. This happens through a caption. Sometimes I may not know the source in which case I will publish without an image attribution. When I do this I rely on the principle of fair use. However, if you see your work on this blog and would like me to add an attribution or would like me to remove the image, please let me know. I will honour your request by adding the attribution or removing and replacing the image.

Similarly, I do my best to attribute the source of any quoted text to the author. Sometimes I may not know the proper source in which case I will publish the quote without an attribution. When I do this I rely on the principle of fair use. However, if you see your work on this blog and would like me to add an attribution or remove the quote, please let me know. I will honour your request.

Please be aware that my intention is to use an image or quote on this blog that honours the original artist and adds value to my work.


Your Attribution of my Work


Unless otherwise said, all of the content of this blog is copyright by John Dickson, all rights reserved. I ask that you respect my work in the manner I respect yours through full attribution.

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