Dear Boys and Girls,
How many of you have copied any pictures( maple story, characters) and photographs from the internet?
How many of you have downloaded songs and games from the Internet?
Those of you who answered YES, did you ask for permission to do so?
Imagine that you have drawn a marvellous piece of drawing and your classmates took your drawing and submit to the teacher. How would you feel?
If you feel angry and upset, then how would the copyright owner feel when their works/ drawings are copied by other?
Do take note of the following whenever you would like to copy /download any pictures, photographs from the Internet.
- Check for the symbol, conditions of use or copyright statement of the website
- Follow any information or guidelines stated by the author of a work
- Seek permission from the copyright owner
Mdm Phua