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You're spot on there! One of the (so far missing) keys to a sustainable next economy is a way for us to be paid (or at least fed) in return for what we do - not the artefacts that we produce. I like to argue that "content = connecting" - but the number of people willing to give me lunch in exchange for that proposition remains modest.]]> http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/what-is-or-is-not-a-green-job/35458/#comments 2013-01-29T08:56:28-05:00
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Intrigued by your description of how the photograph was taken, I went to your website. I have got to say your work is incredible. The narrative (not sure how intentional this was) flows brilliantly too. I was struck by the contrast between the lifestyles of the various individuals you have photographs…somehow they seem so disconnected from one another but in reality are all part of the same chain.


John,

I thought your piece was excellent too. The ease with which people are able to hold two priorities separated by several orders of magnitude of importance (and often choose the less important one!) often amazes me. Your festival sounds like a great idea.

Best,
Govind


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Lawson,
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I just heard about your comment and regret my delay in replying.

Design Observer was not involved in posting your image without permission or credit. That was me; the responsibility for this error is 100% mine. Indeed, as my publisher, Design Observer make it a clear requirement that contributors obtain the appropriate clearance for images we post. They had no idea that this was not the case until they heard from you. It was inexcusable of me to use your image in such a cavalier way and I apologise for doing so to you, and also to Design Observer.

For what it's worth, I don't make a habit of stealing images, and did not do so this time on purpose. You have every right to be cross with me about this - but please don't blame Design Observer.

John Thackara]]> http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/what-is-or-is-not-a-green-job/35458/#comments 2012-08-08T13:50:51-05:00
If it is any small compensation, the photo is quite incredible. That's made even more true by reading your brief account of its creation. Part of the reason I asked about the photo in the first place is that it seems so extraordinary as to appear almost unreal. Of course, that's the power of the photo--here's a place that looks so unreal, but is, in fact, all too real. Your note prompted me to find your web site, and I have taken a quick look (I'll take a longer look after I finish this note). I can see that there are many, many more equally powerful images of an exceptionally high caliber, and am very pleased to learn of your work.]]> http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/what-is-or-is-not-a-green-job/35458/#comments 2012-08-08T08:39:26-05:00 Now these well-funded people at Design Observer have simply stolen it to promote their business. They didn’t contact me or my agent asking for permission to use it. They of course haven’t paid for it, even though they are a commercial publisher that charges for their own work and understand copyright law very well. They’re so cheap they haven’t even published my name with the photo. They’ve even made it available for other people to download from Facebook and give away as if it is their own property.
As a professional photographer taking photos like this and licensing them to honest organisations is how I feed my family. Design Observer are the worst kind of internet thieves, stealing the work of others and passing it off as their own: I regard them with contempt.
Now I wonder how long they will leave this comment here?]]> http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/what-is-or-is-not-a-green-job/35458/#comments 2012-08-08T05:45:12-05:00 http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/what-is-or-is-not-a-green-job/35458/#comments 2012-08-08T01:31:48-05:00