A SIMPLE QUESTION [RM2K3]

So I use RPG Maker 2003. And The two games I have planned, both use ripped graphics. Is this ok? I mean, I have no intention of making money from my games, as it's more of a hobby to distract myself from the more depressing aspects of my life. But I recall seeing somewhere that ripped graphics are considered taboo. I mean, I am no spriter, yeah I can do edits here and there, but to make everything from the ground up, I'm just not skilled enough to do so. Should I basically give up because my only redeeming quality is story writing?

That's is something I'm aware of. thank you for answering my question.