link with love
Kal Barteski is one of my very favorite artists. She has an amazing website and blog here. I'm moved by her work because it is centered in love and generosity. Her work makes me feel - it's emotional for me. It reminds me that there's so much joy and beauty in the world.
Recently she's been struggling to make sure that her art is protected and respected. I've experienced the same struggle with my work. In fact, a few months ago someone transcribed my entire TEDx talk and posted it on their blog with the title, "My thoughts on vulnerability and leadership." I would have never known if it hadn't been for the 50 tweets and emails from people saying, "You better take a look."
To address this issue of accepting, respecting and protecting our work, Kal has started LINKwithlove.
Here's how Kal explains this movement:
"It is our goal to inspire positive change in the way art, photography, design, words, music, film and ideas are shared on the internet. We believe that intellectual property needs to be handled with love and respect. We believe in the goodness of people. We believe in the power of the internet. We believe that Maya Angelou was absolutely right when she said "when you know better you do better."
LINKwithlove is the idea that by banding together in a 'neighbourhood watch' type way - we, the internet, could teach and learn respect when dealing with intellectual property online. It is our dream that art, music, photography, words, design, ideas, etc - be shared in a way that is respectful, educated and kind.
By teaching and supporting the proper ways to share intellectual property - we will make a difference."
All I can say is "I'm in!"
You can join us by:
Putting a badge on your site
Keeping your eyes and heart open! Sometimes we get inspired and forget to attribute our inspirations. It happens to all of us. When I do it, tell me. Don't yell at me or shame me - just tell me. I want to know.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on accepting, respecting and protecting! Why is it important to you?
