As you have said it...take precautions. Start signing you work. I mean every text i give out to my students has a first page where all is listed. From the date, title and my name under. And there is my name in the head on each page. If possible post it here first, dates what was posted where first matter. When u look under properties of the files like word etc. you can find all the info...when was it created and u can protect em by watermarking or even passwords.
People who publish their stuff on FB are fine. All they need to do is write in their FB profile that they are on steemit, that they are verifying that they are the owner of this FB acc content and thats that.
I am pretty sure there is more ways to prove ownership....but this is what I came up with till now...at least mainly old works I would prolly prove by date of creation on the file itself.
You're right. But people often do not think about it. My friend was in a very unpleasant situation because of this. I just want to focus on this. Internet significantly complicates both the protection of copyright and the proof of the authorship.
Yes it does and also doesn't. The internet can also make it easier to steal it...since copy is one click away from your home couch....but if you are a bit territorail about your work you can also protect it. I could take even more precautions regarding my work but lets face it....I'm lazy. I mean....if you dont lock the car cuz u dont feel like it...........are u seriously gonna be surprised if it gets snatched? :)
I am party not worried much cuz this is the only place i post. So if cheeta finds something outiside of steemit....I will know for sure someone took it. I have most of my drawing files in original and since they are only posted here the date verifies who posted first. But I do get your concern...and the question raised itself a few times in my head.