Comments on: BNP stealing images, short of photogenic supporters

By: SparklyB

SparklyB — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:53:16 +0000

The BNP are sending out over 32,000 info packs (apparently) to pubs across Britain that contain free beer mats.You can then order these beer mats from the BNP for a fee. They are using the 'British jobs for British workers' photo included in their leaflet (included above) on one of the beer mats.

By: merrick

merrick — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:57:03 +0000

The same leaflet also features a Spitfire in flights and the slogan 'Battle For Britain'.Apart from the fact that 20 percent of Battle of Britain pilots were foreign, the plane on the leaflet bears the insignia of a squadron of Polish pilots:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politi...[mod: link fixed. no html in comments but urls generate a hyperlink automatically]

By: Manic

Manic — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:35:59 +0000

Hi Bob. Welcome to Bloggerheads.I think it goes without saying that I think the way you and the other models (and their photographers and iStockphoto) have been treated is appalling, but… tch, look at that; I've gone and said it already.Do let me know if there's anything I can do, or if there's anything further you would like to add.

By: BobC

BobC — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:04:28 +0000

I'm an American actor and print model, and the "doctor" in the image currently being used by the BNP. This image of me was taken as a stock photograph for purchase on the iStockphoto site, and is one of their most popular doctor portrayals. I assure you I've never been interviewed by any member, or representative of the BNP. iStockphoto is investigating this misuse as it violates their policy. It is my personal policy not to publicly endorse any political party, regardless of their views, or platform.Sincerely,BobAtlanta, Georgia USA[mod: this comment has been authenticated; I've just checked, and our Bob here is definitely the model in the 'doctor' image]

By: Ummah

Ummah — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:04:17 +0000

WOW Lovely work!

By: jailhouselawyer

jailhouselawyer — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:15:35 +0000

Congratulations on going Mainstream Media in the Telegraph with this story.

By: errorgorilla

errorgorilla — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:50:33 +0000

Apropos of this, I hear through a friend of a friend that posties don't have the option to refuse to deliver the BNP leaflets: apparently the Royal Mail once had a conscience clause staff could invoke but this has been rescinded. I wonder what the CWU position is?

By: Bartholomew

Bartholomew — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:49:03 +0000

Could any of those models sue for defamation?

By: goatchurch

goatchurch — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:49:24 +0000

Tim, both were scooped by our lovely new on-line system for uploading leaflet images along with their when and where at:http://www.thestraightchoice.org/The object is to create a live up-to-the-minute database of scrungy leaflets as they are rolled out across the country during an election.Why the hell didn't anyone think of this five years ago?Anyways, like all new technology not backed by any money or a PR company, it's undergoing a soft-launch at the moment as it's being built. Maybe you could pass it on so we get more