Using Design Ideas

Decorating By teaparty Updated 8 Jan 2013 , 4:00pm by Cake Crazy

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teaparty Posted 19 Jul 2010 , 10:49pm
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Hi everyone, I'm just wondering what the decorum is for using someone else's idea that they have posted a picture of. Is it basically if it's posted you can use it, or do you need to pm the person and ask permission. Thanks.

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Doug Posted 19 Jul 2010 , 10:51pm
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always polite to ask first if you may.

rarely will you be turned down

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery after all.

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teaparty Posted 20 Jul 2010 , 1:31am
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Thanks Doug. I've pm'd, now I'm just waiting for a reply.

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MyDiwa Posted 20 Jul 2010 , 2:29am
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I also give credit when I post my picture and mention I was inspired by so-and-so's cake.

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teaparty Posted 20 Jul 2010 , 2:46am
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It has always been my intention to give credit where credit is due, I just wasn't sure whether I needed to formally ask permission. Anyway, I have and I'm still waiting for a reply. Not sure what to do if I don't get a reply or, worst case, permission.

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MyDiwa Posted 20 Jul 2010 , 3:04pm
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If you've asked and don't get a reply, then Id go ahead and use Plan B - give them credit when you post your pic.

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TexasSugar Posted 20 Jul 2010 , 3:09pm
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I feel if you want to keep a design to yourself you shouldn't post it online, anywhere. Other wise people will use your cakes to draw ideas from.

While I think it is nice to ask, I don't think you have to. It is also nice to credit who/what inspired you, but I don't think it is the end of the world of you don't, as long as you don't play it off like you created it all by yourself.

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mbark Posted 20 Jul 2010 , 3:17pm
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Originally Posted by MyDiwa

I also give credit when I post my picture and mention I was inspired by so-and-so's cake.




me too

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teaparty Posted 21 Jul 2010 , 3:36am
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Thanks everyone for the advise. I received permission today (yay!), so now all I have to do is make sure I do the original design justice.

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Cake Crazy Posted 8 Jan 2013 , 4:00pm
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This was my concern as well. The talent on this site is incredible. I would absolutely give credit where it is due!

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