Is it necessary to mention or write the source of images when downloading or sharing them from the internet, especially if the source's name is not written on the images and the original owner cannot be identified, or if the entity from which they were downloaded did not stipulate mentioning its name and allowed downloading and sharing without mentioning the name?
There is no harm in utilizing images displayed on public websites, as long as their owners have not prohibited their dissemination. This is because their public display indicates permission. However, it is appropriate to cite their known source out of academic integrity and to observe intellectual property rights, even if the original owner is not mentioned.
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