Edit: This current issue is been settled by both parties. We have learned our lessons and we will try our best to prevent this from happening again. No need to read the whole article.
To all aspiring photographers out there and even all the users on this platform, please don't steal other artwork!
Yesterday, a user name @Its_deepu posted an article that showcases his 'own' black and white photography. I was amazed by the aesthetic and great quality of each image. But I felt that there's something odd.
I tried to save each picture and use Google Image search if my gut feel is correct. A few moments later, 3 out of 4 images he included in his article are from other's artwork. These are the links:
I tried to reach you out by commenting on your article. I simply asked you to take it down because it's not your work but instead of getting a response, you blocked me.
I was disappointed because you're one of my favorite users here on this platform. I was also enjoying the support you are giving to new and small users. But it doesn't make you eligible to do such things. It's a theft of someone's resources, effort, and time. You are getting all the credits and praises that the real owner deserves.
I used my other account to get a screenshot of his article. You can check it out: https://read.cash/@Its_deepu/blackwhite-photography-a529286a
Why do you need to do this? For money? Can it give you some sense of fake superiority?
I have no choice but to do it in a hard way. If you just simply take it down, I believe we will not reach this point. This is also a lesson/warning for the users who are doing and planning the same deed.
The thumbnail is a photo by Andrej Lišakov on Unsplash
Oh no! Why can't he do it on his own. I mean everyone is making an effort in publishing their own, while some is gaining without making an effort. People will compliment you with sincerity but the truth is, its not your own work. Why do that?