So, maybe it's just the pizza, but I am feeling some pretty unhappy vibes.

Take a look around Steemit. A big crowd are established bloggers. But many of the offenders are newcomers are grabbing YouTube videos or stock photos and posting with no text. They don't care if they have one post yielding $5 or ten yielding $.50. Net positive either way unless the citizens of Steemit with scruples take a stand. On that point, you and I agree.

My point was merely that there are several established sources of royalty- and reference-free photos that the community can use. Sure, they are limited on selection, but you can usually find what you need.

I went through some of your posts and what you are proposing. First, your articles seem a bit Doomsday-ish, but of course they do, you are trying to establish a case for the the need for your proposed stock images platform.

I have seen your royalty schemes, and understand that you want to develop another stream of income for artists (but also yourself). I think that is great, and your idea is innovation piggybacking off the need for copyright protection.

And though I am suffering from a pizza-induced stupor, I am not stupid. I stand by what I said, that is, that there are plenty of ways for Steemers to stay copyright-safe. Your proposed solution is not the only way, it is another way, one that I hope is successful and enables you to reach all of your goals.