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Cynthetiq,
That part is true, but when you sign up for these services, part of the agreement states that you claim ownership and permission rights to all your images. If you sign up, you're in essence telling them that you have all model releases. However, once a person uses an image, they have to be able to provide that release if its requested. If you can't provide it or don't have it, you don't have permission.
But you're right, it's up to the person uploading the images to make sure the permission exists, but if you're suing someone, who has more money, the photographer or Virgin?
Where it can turn into a grey area is if the model is in a public place in full view of the public. This is why paparazzi photographers can make money selling their images. So, I guess I'm actually contradicting my own post above. What are the odds?
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