Here's a pretty good summary of myths about copyrighting material:
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The "fair use" exemption to (U.S.) copyright law was created to allow things such as commentary, parody, news reporting, research and education about copyrighted works without the permission of the author. That's vital so that copyright law doesn't block your freedom to express your own works -- only the ability to appropriate other people's.
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Mister Coaster, as he uses other images, may very well be within the 'fair use exemption' of the images in that they are his interpretation. On the other hand, the asshat is not as he is using Mr. Coaster's direct designs and using them as his own for profit.
Go get'em, Tiger!
