Considering the enormous number of rips from here would it be possible for members to have the option of Caedes.net in the form of a logo being added to their images ?
Although it would not prevent the problem, as some images are taken that already have the artist's name added, it could act as a stronger deterrent.
It appears that many visitors do not read the Copright information, or choose to deliberately ignore it.
Also I think it may work to have the copyright policy prominently displayed on the front page together with a link to the full Copyright information.
Something along the lines of . .
"Please enjoy these images. You are free to download them for your own personal use. Without the permission of individual artists you are not permitted to use them in other collections, claim them as your own work, or use for material gain. Please view our full Copright Policy HERE "
Alternatively something similar could be displayed as as addition to the narrative beneath each image.
Although it would not prevent the problem, as some images are taken that already have the artist's name added, it could act as a stronger deterrent.
It appears that many visitors do not read the Copright information, or choose to deliberately ignore it.
Also I think it may work to have the copyright policy prominently displayed on the front page together with a link to the full Copyright information.
Something along the lines of . .
"Please enjoy these images. You are free to download them for your own personal use. Without the permission of individual artists you are not permitted to use them in other collections, claim them as your own work, or use for material gain. Please view our full Copright Policy HERE "
Alternatively something similar could be displayed as as addition to the narrative beneath each image.