This brings up a point I was about to start a thread about--scanned images/worksheets.
SCANNED IMAGES ARE ALLOWED ON THIS WEBSITE!!
What is NOT allowed are images that have been scanned in violation of copyright laws. For example:
--I draw or type (remember typewriters?) my own worksheet without using a computer and then scan it in order to upload it on esl printables. I am not breaking any copyright laws--I own the rights to that worksheet--it is allowed.
--I publish my own book and scan images from it and upload them. It is legal, I own the rights to the images.
--I buy a book full of images that are "public domain" and the copyright info on the book says the images are free to use for non-commercial use. I can scan and upload these images--I have permission from the owner.
--My friend gives me permission to scan and upload something she created--it is legal and allowed (I suggest you get written permission from your friend just in case it comes into question though)
--I buy a cool book at the bookstore that allows me to make copies of the worksheets "for the classroom only" and the copyright info says items can �t be published/ made available anywhere else without written consent of the publisher--you can �t post this on the site--without the owner �s consent it is a violation of copyright law.
There are too many possible situations to discuss here. The main point is:
We should NOT remove worksheets just because they are scanned or look like they are scanned. They should only be removed if they are in violation of copyright law.
Douglas