User talk:Le Messor

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[edit] Image:Machinations.JPG

Yup, that's just about perfect. I've standardized the formatting. The main issue is "Wikipedia use only". Since Wikipedia is under the GNU Free Documentation License there is no way to limit usage to Wikipedia. Wikipedia content pops up in answers.com, the geo layers of Google Earth, and literally hundreds other sites who hope to make some money by adding ads. If you feel you cannot use the images (noting that a fair use claim can be made regardless), then remove them from the articles and add {{db-self}} to the images, and an admin will be along to delete them. - BanyanTree 15:41, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

So, they are covered then. That's good, thanks! I've got a few more to do the same way. (I've noticed that answers.com is word for word what I can find here. (rolls eyes.) ) Le Messor 00:56, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Yup, every Answers.com page has a little notice stating that they are using Wikipedia as a source and giving a backlink to the Wikipedia article, as required by the GFDL, normally in very small print at the bottom. If you ever need a reminder to use multiple sources on the web, check out the lists at Wikipedia:Mirrors and forks. - BanyanTree 07:15, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Apparently, I'm still doing something wrong, because the latest has been deleted. I've tried again, trying to keep it as close to the others as possible...  ? Le Messor 02:28, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

I see that you figured out that selecting "Wikipedia use only" as your license will automatically result in the image being listed for speedy deletion. We've found that many people will happily lie about the copyright status of an image as long they can use it on Wikipedia, so there are a couple licensing options that are clearly described as being prohibited in the guide to uploading but which people insist on using. So we just tag them for speedy deletion rather than have to deal with investigating the false copyright claims that result if they are not options. We still get people claiming that photos with "Reuters" in the corner are somehow public domain, for example, but it cuts down on some of the silliness. - BanyanTree 05:08, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

You give me too much credit. I still don't know what I'm doing.  :/ I uploaded two images yesterday, but I thought I'd given the first a "Wikepedia only" tag. The other I called my work, and it really was. (I have a diploma in computer graphics.) Le Messor 01:15, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

"Wikipedia only" tagged images are deleted on sight. The fact that the publisher has released them for "Wikipedia use only" means nothing to Wikipedia as it is fundamentally incompatible with the GFDL. If it is not a free image, choose "fair use" and add a section explaining why it is fair use, as you've already done.

Also, I would recommend not removing posts to your talk page. It's a social norm to keep them visible (and searchable), and some users may view blanking as an attempt to hide information. - BanyanTree 07:15, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned fair use image (Image:Coverblurb2.JPG)

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[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:ENCOUNTERs.JPG

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