Subj : Re: EU rejects claims of
To   : ROB MCCART
From : Mike Powell
Date : Wed Sep 03 2025 09:28:32

> MP>That said, several years ago I too several photos and a couple of the
>   >locations (one a lighthouse and another a lake cruise) reached out and
>   >asked if they could use them to promote their locations.  I said yes even
>   >though I am not getting paid.

> Did they see the photos at the time or had you posetd them somewhere later?
> Probably as you thought, there'd be very little monney to be made there
> and you might just feel good that your photos were considered that good.

I had posted them to FB.  It was somewhat flattering as I never really
considered myself to be that much of a photographer.  In the case of the
lighthouse, that is mostly/completely a volunteer group that runs that
organization.  I figured if it helped them get folks interested in a visit,
it was a good thing.  When I visited, they were not yet to the point of
opening for tours (it wasn't even staffed... I just walked up, took a few
photos, and enjoyed the view).  They were gearing up for future tours when
they asked.

In the case of the lake cruise, the photos were of things you probably
wouldn't see unless you were on the cruise or owned/hired your own boat.
They might make a little money off using them.

> MP>> If you say it to them and only them, you are in the clear (Though being
> Kor
>   >> I am sure there are other laws they can get you on.).  Though with or
> witho
>   >> oppinion if you saw something to a third party that "defames" them, you
> mig
>   >> want a lawyer on retainer.

> I'm not sure if telling the truth about someone, and there's no question
> it is true, would be 'defamation'..  Or at least shouldn't be IMHO..  B)

It should not be, but it sounds like it must run afoul of some law in South
Korea.  I know some of the eastern Asian cultures have a thing about
"saving face" but that really goes too far.

> The definition online says defamation falls under two catagories, slander
> and libel depending on if it is spoken or written, but they point out
> that that refers to making FALSE statements..

That is how I think it should be applied.

Mike

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