User talk:Mediathink

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I want to be a significantly better contributor to Wikipedia --

Full disclosure: part of my career mission is to help companies and their leadership use Wikipedia responsibly and according to policy [[1]]. It is likely I will be compensated for doing so. I am aware of the conflict of interest policy and strongly believe that the foundational policies of Wikipedia trump any concerns about motivations for contributing. I think eventualism is a cornerstone of Wikipedia and works fastest when authors and editors are transparent. Mediathink 18:16, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Adoption Request

Hi. I see you have requested adoption and I am seeking to adopt. Please take a look at my userpage and see if I am a good fit to be your mentor. If you agree to be adopted by me, then let me know on my talk page by clicking the "+" symbol at the top of the page and letting me know. If not, I would still be glad to answer any questions you have at any time. Welcome to Wikipedia! --MECU≈talk 13:43, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Great! I'll be happy to expunge my image knowledge upon you. I've changed the userbox on your userpage and added one to mine. So, please answer the following questions to I can help you better:

1. What you want to get out of adoption? Better skills at editing (Codes and tags and know what really needs editing) and being a good wiki citizen.
2. What you want to accomplish here at Wikipedia? -- Help wikipedia gain more credibility. It's been beaten unfairly by those who misunderstand it or fear it.
3. What you like to do here on Wikipedia? -- I like to browse randomly--I learn so much. More and more I worry about very subtle vandalism and how vandalism is defined. I know there are a lot of people who benefit from Wiki losing credibility (MSM). And Honestly I think the wrong people are being blamed. I think Metawiki is incredibly cool. It never ceces to amaze me how this community can parse its thinking.
4. What are your problems at Wikipedia? -- Tags and codes. Particularly images-- as I mentioned. I'm getting better though. The sandbox helps.
5. If you have any specific problems or questions I can answer now. -- What is the best way to upload an image. What is the best way to assure that --as an editor-- I've provided the essential information to assure compliance with copyright policies?

Also, please contact me at anytime for any reason. You can't possibly bug me enough. Even if you think it's minor and the 1000th time you've asked me the same question already on the same day, please ask if you are confused or need help. If I don't know the answer, I know people who will. I look forward to working with you. --MECU≈talk 17:54, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

There is only one way to upload an image. But I think you meant like your next related question: To ensure you are complying with the copyright terms, provide a source. Where you get an image determines the possible license. There are free images available on the net, but many are not. Using an image under fair use should be a last resort, and also comply with our fair use criteria, especially #1 and have a rationale. You can always seek pre-uploading (and post!) help from me or the fine folks at Wikipedia talk:Copyrights/Can I use.... --MECU≈talk 19:21, 26 March 2007 (UTC)