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I have an old Quikut knife with the blade still in its cardboard sleeve, which has a lifetime warranty printed on it. I recall my family bought it in the 1970s.
I took a picture of the knife blade next to the sleeve. The warranty verbiage is similar to this, although my version says in big capital letters that the warranty is valid "EVEN IF THE DAMAGE IS YOUR FAULT". I'd like to add my photo to the Ginsu article, which discusses the Quikut brand extensively.
Would this be a non-free image? Is this warranty text copyrighted? If so, the low resolution required would wash out the text, so it may not be worth uploading. ~ Anachronist ( talk) 19:19, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
{{
PD-text}}
, also {{
Useful-object-US}}
, also
de minimis.
Snowmanonahoe (
talk ·
contribs ·
typos) 19:44, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
I am working on creating a sample for my draft of User:TonyTheTiger/sandbox/Go New York Go. The original 1994 version of the song is 92 seconds. I imagine that I am limited to less than the usual 30 seconds for a sample but I am not sure what the sampling limits are for such a short song.- TonyTheTiger ( T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 14:12, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
Hello. Can an admin check if the files deleted through Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files/2013 April 25#File:Bat Khan.JPG are eligible for undeletion courtesy of the reformed Mongolian FoP (see c:COM:FOP Mongolia). The eligible works are statues, structures, and architecture that are meant to be permanently-located in public places. Due to some ambiguity, Commons consensus treat public indoors as "unsure/unknown" as of the moment. JWilz12345 ( Talk| Contrib's.) 00:46, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
I've looked for years for a free image of Yeoman for the article, but I havent been able to find any, so I added a nonfree image. After reading through the policy I believe this is an appropriate use. Coingeek ( talk) 17:14, 26 May 2024 (UTC)
File:RSYeoman.jpeg Coingeek ( talk) 17:14, 26 May 2024 (UTC)
Hello together,
I found some good images for Wikipedia, such as those on the pulmonary atresia page. I read their disclaimer about the use of Agency Material and learned that most, but not all, of their images are public domain. I'm a bit confused and would appreciate help in determining whether I am allowed to upload these and other images from the CDC to Commons and if I may crop them so that the logo isn't visible anymore. – Tobias ( talk) 17:10, 28 May 2024 (UTC)
The user SecretSquirrel78 ( talk · contribs) uploaded a new rendition of the coat of arms of Singapore at File:Singapore_coat_of_arms.svg, replacing File:Coat Arms of Singapore 1965.png at Singapore and File:Singapore_coat_of_arms.svg at Coat of arms of Singapore. It was repeatedly reverted by Vif12vf ( talk · contribs), who alleges that the rendition by SecretSquirrel78 is a derivative work of a copyrighted official rendition. I've also nominated SecretSquirrel78's version for deletion at Commons. – LaundryPizza03 ( d c̄) 19:51, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this but I made a page about a book ( Whalefall (novel)). I had added the book cover to the page but someone took it down and said it wasn't a legit use of non-free media. I had thought book covers were ok to use, since most pages for a book have the book cover? Is there a better way to add the book cover? Or maybe because it's not a very famous book it doesn't get a book cover photo? Thanks for your help, sorry I'm new at this. Whatsabar ( talk) 16:56, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
Working through files with unclear URAA status, I came across File:Gela Seksztajn - photo.jpg. As far as I can tell, this image would be public domain in the US only if it can be considered "published" by Polish standards of the time, and either was published without a copyright notice or anonymously, or by a photographer who died in 1943 or earlier. The author given on the file page is in fact the subject, which is implausible as the photographer. Does anyone know what we or Commons usually do with such photos from Poland that come from an archive? Pinging Jarekt and Piotrus for their familiarity with Polish copyright law. Felix QW ( talk) 07:48, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
I created screenshots of the character Andromeda (based on the mythology) from Clash of the Titans (2010) and Wrath of the Titans (2012), but I've yet to upload suitable ones. I have been assuming that free pics of actresses at Andromeda (mythology)#In film would suffice, but one editor would seem happier to use non-free screenshots instead. I honestly have doubts about screenshots' compliance with NFCC.
Re-reading the passage, as I figured, most readers would already recognize what the passage is describing without non-free content. Furthermore, the "Analysis" section would be already clear to most readers without non-free screenshots. I could be wrong, nonetheless. (I don't wanna say what exact matter is, but I hope it is figured out without me naming or describing exact issue.) The same matter about (portrayal and depiction of) Andromeda herself was discussed at FFD discussion. George Ho ( talk) 09:51, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
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This page has archives. Sections older than 14 days may be automatically archived by Lowercase sigmabot III. |
I have an old Quikut knife with the blade still in its cardboard sleeve, which has a lifetime warranty printed on it. I recall my family bought it in the 1970s.
I took a picture of the knife blade next to the sleeve. The warranty verbiage is similar to this, although my version says in big capital letters that the warranty is valid "EVEN IF THE DAMAGE IS YOUR FAULT". I'd like to add my photo to the Ginsu article, which discusses the Quikut brand extensively.
Would this be a non-free image? Is this warranty text copyrighted? If so, the low resolution required would wash out the text, so it may not be worth uploading. ~ Anachronist ( talk) 19:19, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
{{
PD-text}}
, also {{
Useful-object-US}}
, also
de minimis.
Snowmanonahoe (
talk ·
contribs ·
typos) 19:44, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
I am working on creating a sample for my draft of User:TonyTheTiger/sandbox/Go New York Go. The original 1994 version of the song is 92 seconds. I imagine that I am limited to less than the usual 30 seconds for a sample but I am not sure what the sampling limits are for such a short song.- TonyTheTiger ( T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 14:12, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
Hello. Can an admin check if the files deleted through Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files/2013 April 25#File:Bat Khan.JPG are eligible for undeletion courtesy of the reformed Mongolian FoP (see c:COM:FOP Mongolia). The eligible works are statues, structures, and architecture that are meant to be permanently-located in public places. Due to some ambiguity, Commons consensus treat public indoors as "unsure/unknown" as of the moment. JWilz12345 ( Talk| Contrib's.) 00:46, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
I've looked for years for a free image of Yeoman for the article, but I havent been able to find any, so I added a nonfree image. After reading through the policy I believe this is an appropriate use. Coingeek ( talk) 17:14, 26 May 2024 (UTC)
File:RSYeoman.jpeg Coingeek ( talk) 17:14, 26 May 2024 (UTC)
Hello together,
I found some good images for Wikipedia, such as those on the pulmonary atresia page. I read their disclaimer about the use of Agency Material and learned that most, but not all, of their images are public domain. I'm a bit confused and would appreciate help in determining whether I am allowed to upload these and other images from the CDC to Commons and if I may crop them so that the logo isn't visible anymore. – Tobias ( talk) 17:10, 28 May 2024 (UTC)
The user SecretSquirrel78 ( talk · contribs) uploaded a new rendition of the coat of arms of Singapore at File:Singapore_coat_of_arms.svg, replacing File:Coat Arms of Singapore 1965.png at Singapore and File:Singapore_coat_of_arms.svg at Coat of arms of Singapore. It was repeatedly reverted by Vif12vf ( talk · contribs), who alleges that the rendition by SecretSquirrel78 is a derivative work of a copyrighted official rendition. I've also nominated SecretSquirrel78's version for deletion at Commons. – LaundryPizza03 ( d c̄) 19:51, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this but I made a page about a book ( Whalefall (novel)). I had added the book cover to the page but someone took it down and said it wasn't a legit use of non-free media. I had thought book covers were ok to use, since most pages for a book have the book cover? Is there a better way to add the book cover? Or maybe because it's not a very famous book it doesn't get a book cover photo? Thanks for your help, sorry I'm new at this. Whatsabar ( talk) 16:56, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
Working through files with unclear URAA status, I came across File:Gela Seksztajn - photo.jpg. As far as I can tell, this image would be public domain in the US only if it can be considered "published" by Polish standards of the time, and either was published without a copyright notice or anonymously, or by a photographer who died in 1943 or earlier. The author given on the file page is in fact the subject, which is implausible as the photographer. Does anyone know what we or Commons usually do with such photos from Poland that come from an archive? Pinging Jarekt and Piotrus for their familiarity with Polish copyright law. Felix QW ( talk) 07:48, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
I created screenshots of the character Andromeda (based on the mythology) from Clash of the Titans (2010) and Wrath of the Titans (2012), but I've yet to upload suitable ones. I have been assuming that free pics of actresses at Andromeda (mythology)#In film would suffice, but one editor would seem happier to use non-free screenshots instead. I honestly have doubts about screenshots' compliance with NFCC.
Re-reading the passage, as I figured, most readers would already recognize what the passage is describing without non-free content. Furthermore, the "Analysis" section would be already clear to most readers without non-free screenshots. I could be wrong, nonetheless. (I don't wanna say what exact matter is, but I hope it is figured out without me naming or describing exact issue.) The same matter about (portrayal and depiction of) Andromeda herself was discussed at FFD discussion. George Ho ( talk) 09:51, 8 June 2024 (UTC)