How legit is "NowPublic"? I received an inquiry from them (via my Flickr collection) wanting to use a skyline photo of mine. This one:
I have no intention of "sharing" (letting them use my photograph without payment), but I was just curious about this organization.
Here is what I received from NowPublic (I removed the links to their page because it contains the "Accept" or "Decline" options) . . .
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Hi there,
My name is Amy Judd and I work for NowPublic, which is a news gathering organization based in Vancouver, Canada, and I have just highlighted a story about a new study that was released today that defines Los Angeles as a 'third world city' due to the high levels of immigration. I am looking for some photos of Los Angeles to help illustrate the story.
I came across your photos on flickr and was wondering if you'd be willing to share them with us. You will of course retain all rights to the photos and be credited for them. Just click on the link below, to see which ones I have requested, and follow the instructions if you wish to share them.
Thanks so much for your time, and let me know if you have any questions,
Amy
please click on this link - where you can approve or reject its use:
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NowPublic is a news sharing community that uses stories, photos, & videos from sources like you.
If you would like to learn more about this request, and the context in which your photo might be used, click on this link:
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If you do give your permission, your photo will always remain your property, and whatever license you have specified will follow its use on NowPublic.com
If you have any concerns about this, please contact our Quality Assurance Coordinator at quality@nowpublic.com
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