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HF is undergoing an overhaul of it's rules and policies. As part of this process we are looking for feedback from the community on what some of those rules should be.

Please help us come to a decision on some of these changes by answering the multiple choice questions below

Should we allow submission of derivative works? This would include such things as "doll" templates, colored lineart, recolored pictures, etc.

The doll models would also include items such as Poser models, tho they are likely to be rejected on quality grounds.

Note, this question does NOT include thing like fanart/fanfiction that are based on existing characters/universe but the actual picture/story is entirely created by the submitter.

Yes - with permission from the original artist/author (images licensed allowing derivative works is considered implicit permission for the purposes of this)

Yes - with or without permission.

No - derivative works should not be allowed.

How should we deal with collaborative works? That is, works created by more than one person working together. The colored lineart item from Q1 also fits into this question under some circumstances.

They should be uploaded to both artist/author's galleries.

They should be uploaded to one artist/author's gallery, but link/credit the other artist/author in the description.

They should be allowed with either of the previous 2 options.

They should be allowed with no particular requirements.

They should not be allowed at all.

Should we allow the submission of commissioned pictures/stories by the recipient (the one who paid for the commission).

Yes, but only if the recipient gets copyright to the picture/story as part of the commission agreement.

Yes, even if the artist maintains copyright to the picture/story.

No, pictures received as a commission should not be allowed.

If you answered yes to the previous question (Q3), should we require that the original artist be credited?

Yes

Should we allow the submission of commissioned pictures/stories by the seller (the one who actually created the picture).

Yes, but only if the artist keeps the copyright as part of the commission agreement.

Yes, even if the copyright is transferred to the buyer as part of the commission agreement.

No, pictures sold as a commission should not be allowed.

Should a photograph be allowed as a background in an image submission?

Note, in order to prevent legal hassles, photos containing people are not allowed regardless.

Yes, if the artist created the photo.

Yes, as long as the artist has permission/license to use it.

No, photography should not be allowed as a component of a submission.

Should we allow submissions that contain, as a minor component, copyrighted images such as icons/user interfaces element?

Example WOW fanart which contains the game's HUD/toolbar: http://pictures.hentai-foundry.com/d/ddv03/121668.jpg

Yes

Do you have any other suggestions for changes to the site's rules/policies? Please do not suggest new site features here, this particular survey is only addressing the site's rules and policies.