When I've been approached in the past about literature thumbnails, we've never had a clear or concise policy about who can use what and when. This has changed.

This is the current standing policy

1. You only use thumbnails you obtained permission for, or you created.
2. All literature thumbnails containing thumbs that are not your original works, are to be changed OR permission is given and stated in the description.

I have thumbnails that are in violation of this change - will you ban me?

No, I understand since this is a change from practices loosely accepted before - it would be unfair to kick everyone in the crotch over it.

What will happen: Change your thumbnails as soon as possible. If you don't care and leave the thumbnails alone -- they will be given a copyright violation and removed.

Repeat offenders will deal with the Policy Administration

I see a deviation with thumbnails violating this new policy, what do I do?

Do not tell the person to change their thumbnail.

1. Report the violation
2. Select "Other"
3. Leave a URL of the original image uploaded without permission. (This is necessary)
4. Enter any other info you believe useful.

Literature administration will handle the procedure from there.

Thanks for your help, I apologize for any inconvenience.

UPDATE ON WHY YOU REPORT

Look kiddies, it's very simple. Someone who receives a comment such as, "Your deviation contains a thumbnail in violation of DA policy! Change it!" Is going to look at you and say, "So who the hell are you?" If you want to play cowboy move to Texas, using the report button is a tool. It makes both your life easy, and the administration's.

It's our job to handle this, not yours. If you want to help, use the report tool. If you want to play vigilante, I won't be sympathetic when you get shot with your own revolver.