"I wasn't familiar with Grim... that's why I asked. :) I borrow images all the time in my panels, but I also draw some of them... I figured it's probably the same for you. Just wanted to know is all."

It's not the same for me. I'm the borrower. I rip like a DJ with a turntable and a sampling box. So I guess you know where I stand on this issue.

My search for NLT copyright violations started out as frivolous and lighthearted. Believe it or not. I was making fun of myself as much as anyone else. Sort of a 'neener neener' excercise.

Then an anonymous coward (guest) wrote a followup in which the phrase 'smug fuck' pissed me off. I interpreted it as being a snide insinuation. So I guess I lost my sense of humor momentarily.

This is a serious issue. It's a PITA. Corporate showbiz and the U.S. Congress are legislating and enforcing laws that intimidate and have a chilling effect.