Artist Asked to 'Steal' Her Work
45sThe absurdity of the request is immediately engaging and relatable to creators, sparking outrage and shares.
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The video discusses a viral social media post where an Etsy seller asked an artist for permission to print and resell their work, highlighting the audacity of such requests. The creator emphasizes that stealing artwork is never acceptable and encourages viewers to support the artist's beautiful work.
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Absurd Request to Artist
A user on Etsy messages artist Katie asking if they can print and resell her books and use her images. Katie responds that she owns the copyright and that doing so would be a crime.
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Community Reaction
Viewers express shock and share similar experiences, with one person noting they've seen Katie's work made into products like e-reader cases on Etsy without permission.
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Widespread Occurrence
Multiple commenters report receiving similar requests, such as asking for digital files of stickers to print, highlighting that this is a common problem for artists.
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Support for Artist
The creator showcases Katie's artwork, praising its beauty and encouraging viewers to support her, while reiterating that stealing people's work is not okay.
The video highlights the pervasive issue of art theft and the audacity of those who ask for permission to steal. It underscores the importance of respecting copyright and supporting original creators.
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What did the Etsy user ask Katie?
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What did the Etsy user ask Katie?
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They asked if they could print and resell her books and use her images.
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How did Katie respond to the request?
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How did Katie respond to the request?
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She said no, stating she owns the full copyright and that doing so would be a crime.
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What similar experience did commenters share?
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What similar experience did commenters share?
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Some had seen Katie's work on products like e-reader cases without permission, and others had been asked for digital files to print stickers.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Audacity of Art Theft
Illustrates the extreme audacity of someone asking to steal an artist's work, which is a key emotional trigger for viewers.
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Common Problem
Reveals that art theft is a widespread issue, with many artists experiencing similar requests, making it a relatable and important topic.
00:56Full Transcript
[00:02] this was posted by simply_katie on threads writing, "Is this for real? Imagine asking somebody if you can steal their work. I can't believe this is what it's come to." It's a user on Etsy messaging them saying, "Hi, am I allowed
[00:15] to print and resell your books? If so, can I use the images you have posted here?" And OP says, "No, you're not. I own the full copyright for this book and if you did that, you would be committing a crime. Thanks, Katie." What in the
[00:27] audacity? Look, stealing is never okay, but like having the audacity to write an your stuff?" Another person says, "That's crazy. I got this gem of a commented, "I'm going to screenshot this and print it out. So cool." And another
[00:41] see your work made into products like e-reader cases all over Etsy by various sellers. I tried contacting you about it, but I guess it never reached you. I says, "Thank you. I try my best to get them taken down. I appreciate you for
[00:55] making me aware." And everybody else is so extremely flabbergasted at how this says, "I've had this twice before where people asked me to send them a digital file of my stickers that they can print out." Like, it's honestly so absurd that
[01:08] it sounds impossible, but the amount of people in the comments being like, "Oh, yeah, this happened to me, too." Wild. But, go check out Katie's artwork. Their artwork is so beautiful. Look at all of these pieces. Wow, wait, this bookmark
[01:21] is so gorgeous. So, yeah, go show them some love because their art is so pretty some love because their art is so pretty and stealing people's work is not okay.
