Right Clicking - DPChallenge Forums

08/22/2007 02:28:48 PM · #1

How many of you, with websites, disable the ability for people to right click and save your images on their own computer? The reason I ask is because I recently, finally, got my own new website up and running. I am very much a beginner at this, and I have no HTML skills at all. The site that I made is hosted by www.freewebs.com and they have a very easy to use website builder that works quite well. But, the only drawback for me so far is the fact that I don't like their photo albums. While you can dis-able the ability for anyone to right click on your images, the album interface itself is quite bulky and the thumbnail images are very large and slow to load.

Currently, I don't have my photos in an album. I made my own thumbnails which link to the full size photo. I like the fact that I much more control on how my thumbnails and photos are presented, but I don't have the option to stop any right clicking.

So again, do any of you bother disabling the right clicking ability?

Thanks,

Dan

klkitchens

Pentax K-1

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

08/22/2007 02:33:18 PM · #2

Originally posted by DCThiessen:

How many of you, with websites, disable the ability for people to right click and save your images on their own computer? The reason I ask is because I recently, finally, got my own new website up and running. I am very much a beginner at this, and I have no HTML skills at all. The site that I made is hosted by //www.freewebs.com and they have a very easy to use website builder that works quite well. But, the only drawback for me so far is the fact that I don't like their photo albums. While you can dis-able the ability for anyone to right click on your images, the album interface itself is quite bulky and the thumbnail images are very large and slow to load.

Currently, I don't have my photos in an album. I made my own thumbnails which link to the full size photo. I like the fact that I much more control on how my thumbnails and photos are presented, but I don't have the option to stop any right clicking.

So again, do any of you bother disabling the right clicking ability?

Thanks,

Dan

Yep... see //www.photographyvoice.com/pv/potd to see...

I can give you some simple HTML if you like.

08/22/2007 02:35:16 PM · #3

Search the threads on this oft-beaten deceased horse.
Very passionate opinions for and against.

My opinion is sure, it won't stop someone if they really want to save your pic but it is enough of a deterrent to sway the occasional casual offender.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

08/22/2007 02:36:54 PM · #4

It's really easy to get around (preferences/disable javascript) in your browser and then right click saving will work again.

Basically its mostly annoying and doesn't actually stop anything, so probably isn't worth the effort to implement.

AJSullivan

08/22/2007 02:44:24 PM · #5

"Yep... see //www.photographyvoice.com/pv/potd to see.."

Drag the image to the address bar, hit enter, then it gives you the large version .jpg and you can right click and save from there. Thats how I steal all of the photos from the internet that I pass off as my own...I MEAN I MEAN I MEAN>

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/22/2007 02:46:43 PM · #6

See what you've started?!?!?!!?
Damn you! :P

Canon EOS-20D

08/22/2007 02:48:12 PM · #7

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

That's too many steps. Just drag it straight into Photoshop.

08/22/2007 02:49:06 PM · #8

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Drag the image to the address bar, hit enter, then it gives you the large version .jpg and you can right click and save from there.

Try it in IE7.
This Firefox "trick" isn't that well known to the people that the rt click suppression is targeted at anyways.

DCThiessen

Canon EOS-50D

08/22/2007 02:49:47 PM · #9

LOL I never knew that you could drag an image to the address bar and save it from there. OK then, never mind my question :) I just won't worry about right clickers. Instead, I will upload slightly smaller images so that even if they do take them, they won't be suitable for a decent sized print.

Thanks

Dan

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

08/22/2007 02:51:35 PM · #10

or 'Ctrl-I' or open 'Page Info' and then just save the media tags. No need to disable right clicking then.

Or run a cache browser and pick it out of there.

Message edited by author 2007-08-22 14:52:06.

AJSullivan

08/22/2007 02:55:03 PM · #11

Originally posted by rswank:

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Drag the image to the address bar, hit enter, then it gives you the large version .jpg and you can right click and save from there.

Try it in IE7.
This Firefox "trick" isn't that well known to the people that the rt click suppression is targeted at anyways.

The same thing can be used in Explorer.

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/22/2007 03:26:08 PM · #12

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Originally posted by rswank:

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Drag the image to the address bar, hit enter, then it gives you the large version .jpg and you can right click and save from there.

Try it in IE7.
This Firefox "trick" isn't that well known to the people that the rt click suppression is targeted at anyways.

The same thing can be used in Explorer.

No it can't.
I just tried on IE7.

mist

Canon EOS-60D

08/22/2007 03:35:55 PM · #13

Originally posted by DCThiessen:

So again, do any of you bother disabling the right clicking ability?

No. It's utterly pointless and annoying to end users.

If you're worried about images being stolen, put low-res versions up.

AJSullivan

08/22/2007 03:36:23 PM · #14

Im on IE 6, and its clearly working but it also looks that it doesnt work on every image?

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

08/22/2007 03:48:53 PM · #15

One option is to set all your photographs as a background image with a transparent image on top. When they right click the image they will only get the transparent image.

Now this will not stop them from doing a screen print but will get you around the right click.

fotomann_forever

08/22/2007 03:53:57 PM · #16

I wouldn't do it ... but well, it's not my site. :-)

FWIW, copyright registering your photos and waiting for them to be stolen is more profitable than making your website appear amateurish ;-)

Message edited by author 2007-08-22 15:54:12.

paddles

Pentax K10D

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

08/22/2007 09:00:37 PM · #17

Despite having access to a "disable-right-click" script, I have never done this on my own website - for the same reasons as stated, i.e. it's pointless, doesn't actually stop anyone from copying the photos, and is annoying. I, and at least half the people who view my website, could defeat any protection scheme put on, usually in a matter of seconds.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

08/22/2007 09:20:16 PM · #18

Originally posted by rswank:

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Originally posted by rswank:

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Drag the image to the address bar, hit enter, then it gives you the large version .jpg and you can right click and save from there.

Try it in IE7.
This Firefox "trick" isn't that well known to the people that the rt click suppression is targeted at anyways.

The same thing can be used in Explorer.

No it can't.
I just tried on IE7.

Don't drag it to the address bar, drag it to the command bar. Works fine.

Jimbo_for_life

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

08/22/2007 09:22:54 PM · #19

you know a person could always push the printscreen button and copy the photo that way, i would do a small watermark if you really want to be cautiouse*** cant spell sry later

smurfguy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

08/22/2007 09:26:06 PM · #20

Yes, yes, we know it doesn't protect, but it may help some small degree.

My unclickable, undraggable test page. View the JavaScript source code.

-Jeff

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

08/22/2007 09:28:13 PM · #21

Originally posted by smurfguy:

Yes, yes, we know it doesn't protect, but it may help some small degree.

My unclickable, undraggable test page. View the JavaScript source code.

-Jeff

Still right clickable. Whatever warning is there is hidden by the right click menu so I'm not sure what it says.

smurfguy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/22/2007 09:30:56 PM · #22

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by smurfguy:
Yes, yes, we know it doesn't protect, but it may help some small degree.

My unclickable, undraggable test page. View the JavaScript source code.

-Jeff

Still right clickable. Whatever warning is there is hidden by the right click menu so I'm not sure what it says.

- You have Options->Content->Advanced->Disable or Replace Context Menus unchecked.
- Alternately, disable JavaScript.
- Alternately, take a screen shot...

The list goes on, I know.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

08/22/2007 10:32:23 PM · #23

Originally posted by smurfguy:

Yes, yes, we know it doesn't protect, but it may help some small degree.

My unclickable, undraggable test page. View the JavaScript source code.

-Jeff

I just clicked 'save as'

Was there some protection there ?