Hello Gary,

I agree with you, but only half...

Let me explain.

Yes, I think that if you are going to use (for whatever reason) someone else's graphics (publicly), then you of course should have permission first.

In that we are in complete agreement and that is the thrust of your post.

What I don't think is quite right is to compare this to stealing someone's cell phone or their car, etc. If someone steals your cell phone or your car, then you no longer have any usage of them, you are deprived. As far as I know, when someone cross-posted the other person's graphic here, it didn't suddenly disappear out of the original post. The original poster was not deprived of the usage of his graphic by the other person's sharing.

I found your conclusion correct, but your analogy flawed, that's all.

Peace

James