How is using Flickr any different than embedding YouTube videos?


On Oct 28, 2009, at 1:54 PM, Nate Sigrist wrote:

> I do believe that using an outside source like Flickr would conflict  
> with the U's terms.  What do you do if their site goes down?  Also  
> be cautious of who owns the content.  Some sites take ownership of  
> whatever is uploaded.  Have you considered using a local PHP install  
> of Gallery? http://gallery.menalto.com/  I'm sure there are other  
> options.
>
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> Karoline Dehnhard wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> If anyone has linked to Flickr I would be curious to know how. My  
>> understanding is that they require that you either link to them  
>> using a Flickr photo or Flickr badge (correct me if I am wrong). I  
>> also want to know if there are rules about using a Flickr badge on  
>> a U of M site since it is advertisement-like. Also, what exactly  
>> does "for personal use" mean with regard to Flickr?
>>
>> I have many questions about other social media too! This would be a  
>> good topic for a presentation.
>>
>> Karoline




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