:
: I haven't had the opportunity (or the
: inclination) to read all the messages in
: this thread carefully, but you make a
: statement that is simply incorrect. You say

: "The use of a copyrighted photograph no
: matter what it is of or how it is used, is
: infringement on that copyright."

: This is simply incorrect. There is a "fair
: use" exception under US copyright laws,
: and the use of these photos by OTD is within
: this exception.

: Jeff

":Fair use is a copyright principle based on the belief that the public is entitled to freely use "PORTIONS" of copyrighted materials forpurposes of commentary and criticism.
"
And the cases that they use as to what is fair and what is not is decided on the portions . Athough there is no case about fake watch pictures . And it could be argued that the gallery picture is a portion of the auction but for a short time there is usual a link to the complete auction

Again Don't stop I was just following the tread for fun but Chuck and I seam to lock horns when I do so I will back off (after tonight of course)