I have always believed in the importance of raising awareness about issues that matter. There is a page dedicated to exposing problems (Exposed - Cheats and Abusers”), it was never about making profit — it was about informing people, sharing truth, and provoking thought. That’s why I was completely taken aback when Newsquest targeted the page with a copyright claim, despite the fact that they do not own the pictures the police do.Here is what I found unfair and deeply frustrating: • The images in question were obtained from official police sources/public domain, not from Newsquest. • Yet Newsquest issued a copyright takedown demand, effectively trying to shut down an awareness page. • Their claim seems to be less about copyright and more about suppressing an awareness platform. • There was no offer to discuss or clarify; it appeared procedural and heavy-handed.If this is how a major media group treats free expression, awareness efforts, and public interest content, then something is very wrong. Newsquest should be encouraging accountability and transparency — not using legal threats to stifle voices that are simply pointing out real issues.I hope Newsquest reviews its practices. I hope they consider: who really owns the content; why awareness pages exist; and whether suppressing them serves the public good. Because this feels less like copyright protection and more like censorship.Hopefully they will reply to numerous emails sent also.
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Newsquest Media Group Ltd. is the second largest publisher of regional and local newspapers in the United Kingdom.
