From the course: Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work
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Fanatics
- [Narrator] The fourth category of infringer is fanatics. These are individuals who put the fringe in the word infringer. These individuals love your work so much, they're willing to make a lifetime commitment to it. Lovable thieves, if you will. They hunt for artwork online that aligns with their personal aesthetics, and then they use it to get a tattoo done. Out of all the infringer types, these are the rarest breed of all. And I must admit they do entertain me. This is why I refer to this form of views as flattering copyright infringement. This is a person who wants a tattoo and he accesses and downloads your artwork. They take it to a tattoo shop and then they get it inked on their body. I admire their artistic commitment, I can't even commit to my own artwork in such a permanent way, I'm also a weenie and wouldn't want to put up with the pain of getting a tattoo either. I only respond to these type of infringements if they risk creating other infringements. Such as a tattoo shop…
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