User talk:Subst:nsd

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[edit] How do you find a replacement picture of a show car that no longer exists?

It is disputed whether or not this image violates our first fair use criterion. The reason given is: This is an image of a show car from 1965 that no longer exists Closing administrator: if the decision is to Keep the image please put {{Rk}} on the image page. If the decision is to Delete please archive the discussion on the talk page between {{Rtd}} and {{Rb}} and delete the image page.

Dear Subst:nsd,

Thanks for adding your note today regarding "is replaceable" on the image: 1965-AMC Cavalier ShowCar.jpg

I think that I have fully described the reasons for the use of this image under the "fair use" section.

Could you please explain how a picture of a concept car from over 40 years ago fails the first "fair use" criterion? In other words, how is it possible to illustrate a subject that does not exist today and how do you create a freely licensed image of it now. Show cars like this AMC Cavalier were destroyed; therefore, it is not possible to take a picture of it today.

Would taking a picture of the factory photo qualify as "replacement" under the copyright rules? Perhaps I am mistaken, but I do not think another image generation could mask the "rights" of this freely distributed press release photograph.

The purpose of including this image is to help illustrate some of the characteristic designs that were incorporated into this concept car. Therefore, I believe it adds to the value of the article, in addition to the aims of Wikipedia.

If you disagree, I welcome your questions and a detailed discussion of the concerns.

Thank you, CZmarlin 01:26, 8 February 2007 (UTC)