Originally posted by Dzinerbear
But I guess if I use htaccess to prevent hotlinking and I set it up so that only CumSoda, for example, can access a specific directory, then if some other TGP wants to grab that link and use it legitimately and correctly, then I'd be preventing them. Correct?
Michael yes that right however.. what *I* would choose to do is this :devil:

Instead of blocking access to that directory from that domain solely use the fact the webmaster is using your bandwidth to your advantage by 'replacing' the image using .htaccess.

So the TGP owner 'thinks' he is linking to a pic of yours but what is actually happening is you are showing the surfers who see that image a completely differnt picture of your choice for example.. a white thumbnail with a url to one of your domains on it

I dont have the coding available to hand right now to enable this however im sure Luke or one of the other community members will be able to help you out with and if not, ill post it first thing in the morning for you

Regards,

Lee