Post by @vicorva@mastodon.art

Getting 'copyright' threats about an image used on a blog post years ago (which I got through Pixabay, listed as CCO).

I took it down anyway but this copyright company is claiming the owner demands compensation. From...my blog post years ago that maybe has had 5 views in its life?

I'm thinking this is spam of some kind and I'm going to ignore it and move on, but it's still stressing me out.

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V, The Dragon Witch 🌙

@vicorva@mastodon.art 6 min. ago

@mwl I mean, I've already blocked them which ought to shut them up. It's just stressful spam to get. :(

Like Mucas :pumpkin_ugh:

@mwl@io.mwl.io 18 min. ago

@vicorva

these things are absolutely spam that play on ignorance of copyright law.

If you want to shut them up, ask to see the copyright registration for the image. Without registration, they have no right to punitive damages.