User talk:Rideinspection

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[edit] Orphaned non-free image (Image:NAARSO.jpg)

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Thanks for uploading Image:NAARSO.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Do you want to opt out of receiving this notice? Sdrtirs (talk) 10:33, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Images

Hi! Please don't overwrite images that are in use with other images as you did here. If you're uploading images and this happens, the system asks you to choose another name and it's best if you do. Thanks! ➨ ЯEDVEЯS looks at danger and laughs his head off 10:36, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

While I'm here: I'm sorry, but our rules on images don't allow non-free media (logos and so forth) to be used on user pages. I've removed the images you were using for you. See Wikipedia:Non-free content for more information. Thanks! ➨ ЯEDVEЯS looks at danger and laughs his head off 10:39, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi again. You put one of the images straight back. Please stop. We don't allow fair-use images on user pages. I've removed it again. ➨ ЯEDVEЯS looks at danger and laughs his head off 10:43, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

no worries thought it was me not editing correctly, sorry

[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:NAFLIC 1.gif

Image Copyright problem

Thank you for uploading Image:NAFLIC 1.gif. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the image. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. Polly (Parrot) 21:45, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Cares.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Cares.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Polly (Parrot) 21:45, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Speedy deletion of "Leisure technical consultants"

A page you created, Leisure technical consultants, has been tagged for deletion, as it meets one or more of the criteria for speedy deletion; specifically, it is about a company or organization, but does not indicate why it is important or significant.

You are welcome to contribute content which complies with our content policies and any applicable inclusion guidelines. However, please do not simply re-create the page with the same content. You may also wish to read our introduction to editing and guide to writing your first article.

Thanks. Sceptre (talk) 15:13, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Move of your user page

Hi Rideinspection! I moved your user page back to your user space. The article you created in your user space wasn't suitable for Wikipedia in a number of ways (for instance, it wasn't an article, it was a list of resources - not something that Wikipedia does). Also, you moved your talk page, which has personal messages for you, not messages about the article.

Do you need help turning your user page into an article? One alternative might be our sister project Wikibooks; alternatively you might want to read the tutorial and the Wikipedia:Manual of Style for advice on how to write a Wikipedia-style article. Thanks! ➨ ЯEDVEЯS looks at danger and laughs his head off 09:10, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:Cares.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Cares.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 10:14, 2 June 2008 (UTC)