So yes, in OCA the new rule is to leave a link to your photo reference if you don't own the original photo reference and your painting/drawing is basically exclusively referenced from that single reference.
It just makes things easier for everyone I think. Glad you're enjoying the Community :)
I am, I don't stop by often enough, but it is nice to know that when I need some different content, I have a place to go. Variety, that is what communities bring to us.