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I hate having to use them. I'd rather just post the picture. But I can't keep people from stealing these.
I hate having to use them. I'd rather just post the picture. But I can't keep people from stealing these.
'Tis the trouble with the internet, for certain. You won't keep them from stealing them ever, really. So it's more a choice between visual and security. Personally, it's a shame, but it's also awful to see it with that hideous DA watermark. (it's much too large to begin with.) Perhaps derive your own, something that won't mar the image but will still make sure you have credit?
I'm working on a watermark that will keep my art relatively safe and still preserve the piece in general. I really hate the DA watermark.
That will be so awesome. I'll be excited to see that! 
I'm actually planning on doing just that with all my work
Hopefully that will make my work look nicer.
Hopefully that will make my work look nicer.