According to the New York Post, HFM (Hachette Filipacchi Media) is canceling Shock Magazine. The details of the story are here. I imagine HFM is regretting the day it used Michael Yon's photograph with out permission. It's unfortunate that HFM still plans on keeping Shock on line, but the fact that Shock magazine will no longer be on any shelves makes me smile.
Many people participated in Michael Yon's campaign against HFM, its distributors, and the businesses that refused to pull Shock magazine off their shelves. It's great to see that the efforts paid off and that individuals can get involved and make a difference.
I hope this sends a message to all the magazine and papers who have violated the copy rights of photographers because most of them will not fight a legal battle over a picture that is worth a few hundred dollars at the most. You can't step on the little guys forever.
Hat tip : Pajamas Media
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