Okay - first off: Paul, chill out. You seem to have taken the mere proposal of surfer-submissions as a personal affront. If you're going to address me or the points originated by me in a thread, be sure to keep two civil hands on the keyboard. This is a discussion forum, not GFY, not an after-game brall.
Overall it seems we're back to square one. There appears to be no definitive answer about the legality here. I've spoken to internet lawyers here in the UK who have conflicting views. I visit successful sites employing surfer-submissions and wonder who is right. Before I submitted this thread I assumed I knew the legal side; now, thanks to the help of Paul
, and others, it appears that nothing is certain. Sites of this nature exist - successful sites. I think all any of us can admit, without being spurious, is: We don't know.
Greenguy - Is it possible for you to get the owner of one of the more successful sites like this over here? I'm sure if everything is kept civilised, we could all learn a lot. I know I'd certainly like a clearer picture. Any chance you could swing it?