AI Art & Attribution

If it's any consolation, even the auto strike scenario of a clear case of art theft always results in some discussion among the CMs. We are absolutely not looking for reasons to issue strikes and it will never be treated like an automated system, it will always still be discussed. The policy addresses the strictest and simplest case, which is yes, if we see artwork with no credit and we cannot verify ownership, it will receive a strike, which will be revoked without question if you provide evidence that the artwork is yours to use. Any strike can be appealed if you feel it was received unfairly or in error. This is no different!

We will not be checking inactive accounts. They will only be checked for credits if and when they are submitted for reactivation. We really aren't looking for reasons to issue strikes and asking folks to go back and update unused accounts wouldn't be fair. This policy update is meant to better protect artists and their work from theft and allow us to more effectively and consistently enforce it, not to punish members for honest mistakes.