Image Attachment Pages can create copyright violations

I’m writing about the default * image attachment pages * which seem to be standard throughout WP. These are either blank (except for an enlarged duplicate of the image) or may include a line such as “by [login name of site owner].”

This can be * extremely misleading * since sometimes the images have been copyrighted by others, and are being used by the site owner with permission. There is no space to indicate this on the attachment pages. In fact, ideally, * extensive * documentation could be included on an attachment page (as you may see on a site specializing in historical paintings).

(The existing “alternative” – a caption on the original page – is a step in the right direction, * but * a caption can disrupt the flow of a page’s content. It is also limited in scope and does not compensate for a misleading attachment-page label giving credit to the website owner.)

Overall, the default settings favor * rampant copyright violations * of others’ artwork and photographs. As a website owner who also creates artwork (for which I wouldn’t want others to take credit), I am very sensitive to this issue.

I propose that ALL WP image-attachment pages be made FULLY EDITABLE.

To those who are involved in updating the core software of WP itself – as well as those who create and update WP themes – PLEASE FIX THIS. Thank you!