I occasionally come across content in my feed that I think would be of interest to one of the small communities that I participate in. Think photo or article, not something personal. Is it appropriate for me to crosspost the content? Without asking the OP? What about if I ask but the OP never responds?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

  • CeruleanRuin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Post whatever you want wherever you want, but credit the source. This is important not just for courtesy, but for archival purposes. It leaves a trail that makes it easier for others to find the original if they want to see other work by the creator or information about the subject.

    If it’s just a meme, it’s probably not going to matter much, but for original artwork or articles, the author should always be credited when possible, and links make that easier for everyone.