I have seen 2 tumblr posts in the last day that mention art theft and the need to gain an artists approval to re-post their stuff. I wanted to give my thoughts on the topic at least as it pertains to myself. Art is a form of communication through visual medium. An expression of the self whether it is fan art or an original piece or a natural setting. If someone wants to re-post something I have created it would make me happy. Naturally I would be happier if I get credited and have links leading back to my page. This is the reason I bother to upload anything I draw in the first place so that it can be shared. If this where not the case I wo