Well, well, well... I've noticed that some members here seem to lack the credits part of their descriptions in their works/scans submitted. So, I'll create this thread on how to credit properly. (I also need to practice this to set an example.^_^)
+ FOR WALLPAPERS +
1. Give credit to the owner of the scan you used by putting the link to their scan or at least the WEBSITE ONLY where you got the scan. Be thankful they posted that scan. If you own the scan (which means you scanned it yourself and edited it), then tell that it's yours. This will keep people from suspecting that you stole the scan and didn't give proper credit.
2. Properly place the link of the scan you used, if ever you did borrow it. If not from MT, just place the link of the SITE ONLY. e.g. scan from http://ningen.nattoli.net.
3. As for the brushes, psd files, etc., put the link of the SITE ONLY where you got the materials you used for your wallpaper. Place the link of the SITE ONLY them properly as well. Once again, if you made it on your own, state, too, that you did create it. DON'T enumerate all the brushes you used and also, don't place each link of the material.
4. As for stock photos, also link the site where you got it. I think that this is the most abused material of all, since most people using stock photos don't state where they got the stock photos.
5. Finally, give credit to the people who helped you and gave their opinions while you were working through your wallpaper. You can either put their links or just state their names and say a little sentence of thanks to them.
6. Put "(C) Respective Owners" at the bottom part of the wallpaper you made to make sure that people won't think you ripped the wallpaper. (from: Tatsuya)
+ FOR SCANS +
1. Put the link of the site where you got the scan, and if possible, put the orignal artist's name or the person who originally scanned it. Don't claim if it isn't your own scan.
2. If you did the scanning, state where you scanned it from. It's just to make sure you didn't steal that scan and claimed that you scanned it by yourself.
3. If you don't know where you got, please put "THE SCAN IS NOT MINE" if you didn't scan it but you just wanted to submit it.
*** PLEASE don't post scans that are already in MT UNLESS you have the bigger resolution of that scan.***
+ FOR ORIGINAL ART +
1. State that you do own the art. If you don't own the original art, DON'T POST it or you'll be reported. You don't want that, so I suggest you make your own art.
2. If you used other materials such us brushes, etc., please put the link of the site where you got it. They deserve the credit since they do own the materials but they are just generous to share it with others.
***PLEASE DON'T post works that you DID NOT make. It is a deadly crime to steal others' works and claim is as your own***
Otherwise, if you don't remember any of the links, just place (C) RESPECTIVE OWNERS.
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I hope you'll practice this method of proper crediting so that you won't get in trouble.^_^ Good day to you all!
P.S. If you think there's something missing here, please tell me and I'll add it.^_^
