About

The Right-Click, Save As argument is a stance of people who do not believe in the value of internet art (specifically crypto art). The meme is often used in a satirical nature by those who want to ridicule people who claim that NFTs are worthless because it is possible to download the image. Right-Click, Save As is a running joke among most people in the crypto art community with many finding the argument holds no value.

Spread

The meme spread on Twitter during a time when crypto art was gaining popularity and artists were selling their NFT art for substantial amounts of money (a NFT gif of Nyan Cat made by the creator was sold for 300 Ethereum or $590,658.00). The money being invested into crypto art resulted in more attention on the crypto community from those who are not familiar with the blockchain or the value of blockchain-based collectibles. More attention on the space from those not familiar with it meant that many didn't understand what made an NFT different to a PNG. The stance on Twitter of Right-Click, Save As then began to spread along with the arguments against it.

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