I do a lot of CT work, so I have a running Notepad file where I type up all my credits (although I'm pretty good at remembering, too). I have to admit that I usually forget or don't think to credit shadows and other tools of the trade unless that is what I am specifically highlighting on my page, but I always credit papers and elements. I direct link to my designers' work in all the open galleries, whether the designer requires me to do so or not, and in other galleries where it's not allowed, I list the designer's name.
If something that is old/retired is used once or twice on a page of mine, I don't usually bother, especially if the designer is retired, too, but if it's something I use over and over again that someone would notice (I can think of 4 or 5 alphas that I use on many of my pages) and might want to pick up, I will note the designer's name and then put (retired) afterwards.
I would say that if you are thinking abt picking up a CT or two in the next few months that you should consider setting up a crediting system now and direct link wherever possible. I'm not a designer, but I would imagine someone looking for a new CT member would look kindly upon someone who already knows how to credit 'correctly' and does so vs. someone who doesn't credit all the time or consistently, kwim?
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