Sticky needed regarding use of our work?

With all that has transpired recently regarding the unauthorized use of Yurintroubl's Heisman piece I'm wondering if it might be a good idea for us to get a statement added to the top of the Fark Board regarding a policy against use of our artwork without our permission.

I know I'm opening up a large can of worms bringing this up, but we probably need something posted. Additionally, I reviewed the policy statement of Tiger Droppings and don't really see anything that touches this subject.

Of course, COMMON SENSE is really the guideline people should use regarding the question of, "I wonder if maybe I ought to get permission to use this piece before I get it printed and distributed to put on national TV?" Unfortunately we live in a world where common sense is often disregarded. I'll also be the first to go on record saying that even with a policy statement, people are going to do whatever they feel they are entitled to do. However, I believe we need something posted prominently regarding this topic.

As Yurintroubl and Tim Dallinger (who also has had a similar issue with the use of his work) have commented, they would have probaby been happy to give permission to use their work. I believe most of us feel the same way and would grant permission for the use of our work.

Enough of my rant. My suggestion to Chicken and the administrators is the following:

1.) Post a prominent policy regarding the unauthorized use of ANY artwork particularly on the Fark Board but also on other areas of Tiger Droppings.

2.) Ammend the policy statement under Guidelines/FAQ to address this topic.

Will doing this solve the problem? For honest people - Yes; Dishonest people - No. But we should try to do something about it. Already I see a lot more posters adding their name to their work. I encourage everyone to do that even though Yurintroubl's name was removed before it was reproduced. The fact that someone removed Yurintroubl's name proves the person who did this knew they were ripping off the work.

If we don't try to hit this issue hard right now, I'm concerned more incidents like this will continue. And if it continues, the end result will probably be most of us will stop posting here. I'd HATE for that to happen because this has been a tremendous place for some very talented individuals to congregate and learn from each other.

How do the rest of you feel about this topic?