User talk:Herne nz

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Just starting Tell me if you do or do not appreciate my actionsHerne nz 07:40, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Uploading photographs

I would like to upload some photographs - of politicans, none now living. I an not very clear on copyright- even when a picture is from the 1920's and 30's, the publication from which I find it could be much more recent.

Any pointers? Herne nz 09:15, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

I assume you have read the Wikipedia:Image use policy. From that: Under United States copyright law, all images published before January 1, 1923 in the United States are now in the public domain, but this does not apply to images that were created prior to 1923 and published in 1923 or later. The year 1923 has special significance and this date will not roll forward before 2019. If the picture was originally published earlier than 1923 you're good to go, otherwise you will need to find a fair use for it or get a license releasing it for free use.—WAvegetarian•(talk) 09:20, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

So - how do I know a picture was first published before 1923 -other than by scanning it from a pre-1923 book? And does the image being published in New Zealand under NZ copyright law make a difference? Herne nz 09:23, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

You would need to have a source that identified it as such, or be reasonably certain that it was. For instance, a photograph of a politician who died in 1904 was probably published before 1923. I have no idea what NZ copyright laws are, but that does make a difference.—WAvegetarian•(talk) 09:28, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
This discusses the public domain and how it relates to images in the US and elsewhere. I really only have experience with US laws on this, so I can't be of greater help. Sorry.—WAvegetarian•(talk) 09:32, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

Talking copyright - this page John Davies Ormond appears to be a copy of [1]. Herne nz 09:50, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:New articles (New Zealand)

Hi, likes you articles on NZ related people and topics. You might not be aware of the above page. A bunch of NZ people keep an eye on it and will often have a quick look (and sometimes even edit) pages as they are added there. I've added a few of your recent edits. - SimonLyall 10:15, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Auckland Meetup 2 Scheduled - Feb 10 2007

You are invited to Auckland Meetup 2 on the afternoon of Saturday February 10th 2007 at Galbraith's Ale House in Mt Eden. Please see Wikipedia:Meetup/Auckland 2 for details. You can also bookmark Wikipedia:Meetup/Auckland to be informed of future NZ meetups. - SimonLyall 08:42, 7 January 2007 (UTC)