User talk:BurtonM

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[edit] Need Help?

Hi, I saw your comment on Luna's page concerning if you need any help, and there is a program called Adopt a User. In fact, I am currently seeking someone to adopt. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Real96 18:54, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Congrats!

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your recent adoption, BurtonM, and welcome to Wikipedia! I saw that you have expressed an interest in being adopted by an experienced editor. Being an experienced editor myself, I accepted your request. Whether you want to learn about wiki markup, find something to do, or just talk to somebody, I'm the person to see about it - just leave a message on my talk page. Remember, I am willing to help you and make your time here more enjoyable. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, and remember to "be BOLD!"- I'm here to help you; no question is a stupid one. In the mean time, here are some pages that you might find helpful, in case you haven't already gotten the official welcoming:

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Real96 23:12, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Question about picture uploading

Hey, Thanks again for your help so far. I have really appreciated it. My question today is this: how does one go about uploading a picture without having it deleted shortly afterwards? I e-mailed the author Jimmy McDonough asking for a photograph of himself that I could put up on his article and he personally obliged me. But now I can't get it up there! When uploading it, I chose the "the subject has allowed usage of this image only for Wikipedia" option because it seemed like the closest to the truth. This may be a really dumb question, I realize. But I have to ask it nonetheless. Thanks alot. -BurtonM 01:18, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

The picture was probably speedied, because a license wasn't provided. In this case, since the author gave you permission, you need to put this tag: {{Cc-by-sa-2.5|Attribution details.}} in details box. Replace "attribution details" with "the author gave me permission to upload this file." So, you would place in the 'Summary (author, source, URL, fair use rationale if applicable, extra {{tags}}, etc.):
(name of picture), by Jimmy McDonough. And, place this tag: {{Cc-by-sa-2.5|the author gave me permission to upload this file.}}. Hope this helps! Real96 01:48, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Further Question on that Topic

That helps a lot. Thank you so much. It's ever so slightly depressing realizing how much I have to learn.

My further note/question is this: I think I didn't make this clear at all but, the author didn't take the picture but, rather, is the subject of the picture. He did give me permission to use it however. Is it a neccessity to have the photographer's name in there? Thank you so much for your help. Let me know if I ever get to be too much of a pill.

p.s.--Oh, also, what do I put in the license scroll down?

-BurtonM 02:16, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Even though the author didn't take the picture, he did buy the picture from the photographer. Theoretically, the author owns the rights of the photographer. The license still would be: {{Cc-by-sa-2.5|the author gave me permission to upload this file.}}. Put that on the scroll box. Yes, it is a necessity to have the photographer's name on the information page, because the photograph gives attribution to the photographer as well. Real96 02:35, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Adoption

Hi, BurtonM, I noticed that you are semi-active with the project and know what you are doing as far as editing articles. So, I am graduating you from the adoption program. Congrats! Let me know if you have any additional questions. Real96 13:54, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Dear BurtonM,
Congratulations for completing the Adopt-a-User program!!! If you have further questions concerning Wikipedia or the policies, please let me know!
-- Real96