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Ms. Toad

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28. It likely was -

Thu Dec 8, 2022, 10:03 PM

Dec 2022

but that doesn't address the secret nature of the contest. The article says the instructor did not tell them how their works would be used when the assignment was made, and the emphasis seems to be on surprise and secret. That's not acceptable - again - imagine how you would feel if your artwork had been submitted to a contest run by Melania Trump.

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Wow, that gave me chills it is so beautiful. Congratulations and what a great idea this was. n/t SheilaAnn Dec 2022 #1

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No. Just no. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #21

The article states that they met in November. Perhaps permission was discussed then...nt Wounded Bear Dec 2022 #23

It likely was - Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #28

Just wondering what makes you think... Whatthe_Firetruck Dec 2022 #30

The issue isn't disclosure after the fact, or even compensation. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #31

Good call DENVERPOPS Dec 2022 #41

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Thanks for all the information DENVERPOPS Dec 2022 #47

They definitely still exist - and there's a third entity as well - SESAC Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #48

Again DENVERPOPS Dec 2022 #49

A 2016 settlement put it in the public domain. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #50

Why are you comparing the Vice President with the wife of the ex-president? Beaverhausen Dec 2022 #40

So substitute Trump, or Pence. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #43

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I agree with everything you said littlemisssmartypants Diamond_Dog Dec 2022 #17

Thanks, Diamond_Dog. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2022 #18

It's lovely! CrispyQ Dec 2022 #16

Glad it turned out well - but several people need a lesson in copyright law. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #19

The article states that they met in November. Perhaps permission was discussed then...nt Wounded Bear Dec 2022 #24

That addressses the after-the-fact ratification. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #27

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That's confirmation bias. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #37

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