Watermarking other's image from websites such as flickr?

Question

Can I watermark pictures from flickr, for use in my website.

If I did it, consequences?

Answer 1

You're asking photographers how to steal other photographer's images?

The worst case is that I'd call you a dirty rat or possibly a dumbass. Or even better, you'll get sued. You kind of people just make me sick.

I also reported your question.  

Answer 2

are you asking if you can use images that dont belong to you as though you created them?

no.

it is a copyright infringement. worse case is that you could end up in jail.

Answer 3

No, it is stealing. You must get in writing permission to use other people's art or photographs. They might allow you for a fee or free, but you ask first.

Your consequences could be jail time or fines or banned from the Internet or all three or a combination.

Be ethical and pay for what is not yours.

Jeff (weseye) Wesley

Answer 4

Worst case, you are liable for civil and criminal prosecution. More likely scenario, you will be publicly exposed as a thief and a liar, and your website will be shut down.

Answer 5

You are playing with fire here all photos taken by other people are the sole property owners of those shots and using them without prior permission especially for public display is a breach of copyright laws.