Weirdie wrote:
Nicolya wrote:
According to your logic, artists should give away everything and to die from the hunger. Yes, of course, artists do the art for people, but since it's their work, they have to be compensated. It was ALWAYS the case.
No way! It's all about knowing where to draw the line. I mean, for example, an artist (i.e. a painter) doesn't get paid every time anybody takes a look at his/her painting.
And when have I ever said that artists don't have to receive their author's emoluments?!

...But I've already said that I just wanted to state my opinion (mainly because of Sean's hint towards me ), and I'm not gonna argue here. We can continue the discussion in private (I'd be glad to if you want  ), so that not to arouse Sean...
Noone talks about such extreme cases!
But we are talking about exposing things on PUBLIC!For access of anyone!!!
If the painter paints something, he can show it or not to anyone. It's his desire and will, but if it concerns the public exposion this is the different case!
We don't argue here. We present facts trying to show where explanation is needed.
I think I told anything I wanted to tell so no need in private discussions on this topic
But if you ever want to discuss any interesting topic you are welcome!