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I have listed a new fair use rationale for the image's use on the O.J. Simpson murder case#Media coverage page/section. It is already listed for use on two other pages. I'm requesting that someone validate it (is this the place for fair use validations?), so that it can be restored to the article. Thanks, - Ste vertigo 18:58, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
I obtained this image from the following website: www.tvguidemagazine.com/images/uploads/2009/04/2239.news_lg_conan_logo.jpg
Shortly after I added the image, I recieved a message saying that there was a copyright issue. I'm embarrased to say, but I don't know how to add this status to the file. I don't want the image to be deleted seeing as it is the actual logo, but I don't know where to go from here. Do I have to make the change myself or could someone else kindly do it for me? I'm sorry, but I'm stuck on this. - User:Cartoon Boy User talk:Cartoon Boy 5:35, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
I was asked to provide rationale, but after reading the rationale page, I still don't understand exactly what I have to provide. I have edited the page, which hopefully is correct, but the page also says: "Please remove this template if a rationale is provided." I am supposed to removed the template, or will an admin do it? Also, wouldn't the rationale for any 'non-free book cover', used in an article on that book, be the same rationale? Mr Pillows ( talk) 01:42, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
Syl Memorial Hospital Akeem Akonju St. Ikeja is what i was given as to where a one Heather Wilson is in after a car accident.. can some one check if she is indeed in hospital? accident happened on 04/27/2009.. i can not get any more info ..last place i know she stayed was the Execellence Hotel (Obga ljaye) which i can not find..Lagos State14:27, 1 May 2009 (UTC)14:27, 1 May 2009 (UTC)~ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Papabear9999 ( talk • contribs)
Please let me know if and haw I can add a picture of a church the body of the writ up about "Fairouzeh"- Syria. Thank you for your help —Preceding unsigned comment added by GeorgesNasserDeeb ( talk • contribs) 17:35, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
File:PFMagazineNL8pages.pdf is, as you might guess, a PDF of a number of pages from a single magazine, dated 2001. The text is in Dutch. File:PFTranslationUK8pages.pdf is an English-language version of the same. The fair-use templates attached are at best misdescriptions of the content. They also misdescribe the purpose, which (I infer) is to substantiate claims by User:1027E (previously User:1027 and before that User:Mathilde Fischer) and to make more accessible (and more credible) a source adduced in Errol Sawyer (and discussed in its AfD).
I see multiple problems here:
On the other hand (if I bend very far backward indeed [and thereby mix my bodily metaphors]):
I have a delete button at my disposal and feel under some obligation to use it; however, I realize that I am not as well informed about these issues as many others are, and so invite the better informed to step in. -- Hoary ( talk) 02:24, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
Both files are now at "Files for Deletion". I'm surprised by two things: (i) Why even this is necessary (why they are not summarily deleted), and (ii) How PDF files can be helpful for WP (and if they can't, why their uploading isn't automatically disallowed). -- Hoary ( talk) 00:54, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
I noticed on an article over an under construction project (see Brunswick Maine Street Station) that the photo was a picture of an artist conceptual drawing, and it was up for speedy deletion. Can these photos be unloaded and used? I couldn't find any specific categories for these types of photos. (See [1] for the photos). -- Bubblecuffer ( talk) 03:38, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Hey thanks for the help. I'll see if there is anything I can do for permissions.-- Bubblecuffer ( talk) 13:49, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Can the movie poster be uploaded from http://www.whosdatedwho.com/poster/6262/young-widow.htm for the movie Young Widow?
Thanks
Savolya ( talk) 11:52, 3 May 2009 (UTC)savolya Savolya ( talk) 11:52, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
I uploaded two images 1 2 and I got two messages saying that i need to find out where they came from. These photos are well over fifty years old, and I am related to the members of this group (one is my mother), and were old publicity photos. I have no idea how to find out who took them. Please advise. Hatman1960 ( talk) 20:20, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
I want to place a picture to Julian Rachlin article. I found some pictures in Facebook [2] can I use the image? -- Juliaaltagracia ( talk) 19:05, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
If I were to come accross photos taken in 1917 by an amateur canadian photographer in montreal, can they be uploaded into wikipedia?., If a Muesuem has the physical photos does this mean that they can re- copyright them, making it so i cant upload them? The photographer died in 1955. Hope i explained this well enough. Thanks Ottawa4ever ( talk) 18:36, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
I would like to request a copyright check on this image. Whether the image qualifies for Wikipedia under the licenses that I have listed on the page. Its presence is contestable because Although I have created the image, part of the image uses a picture which qualifies for copyright material. Digimanpk ( talk) 16:22, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/12024.pdf Would this make the image free to use. ??? Thx. Digimanpk ( talk) 13:41, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
I have no idea exactly if File:UCFVictimServices.jpg if a copyrighted image. It has the UCF Victim Services logo on the bottom, but as far as I'm concerned, we use these "promotional stickers" to attach to the restrooms at the university...Now what type of "copyright" signature should I give it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Serene skies ( talk • contribs) 15:26, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:UCFVictimServices.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by Serene skies ( talk • contribs) 15:47, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Could someone please check the licence I've used on this please? The author died more than 70 years ago and I'm sure I've seen a more suitable template to use but can't find it. Thanks in advance. Smartse ( talk) 19:57, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
I am not at all clear about fair use of images. Is this one, used in The Truth (painting), ok? Thanks. Moonriddengirl sent me here. Dougweller ( talk) 20:20, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
File:NatalieWood.jpg is derived from a film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. The image (currently orphaned) carries a fair use justification, but it also includes a link to and explanation for {{tl|PD-US-no notice)), saying that the film was never legally copyrighted. I don't know anything about the film; could someone with more knowledge check this picture and remove the inappropriate category? Nyttend ( talk) 04:45, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
When you take a photo of someone you basically have copyright of it yourself and can upload it without their permission. I'm not so clear about audio/video of that person speaking. If they automatically hold copyright for anything they write, I presume it's the same for things they say, even if they do so in public? For example if someone gives a public lecture, you would still need their permission to post a video of it, right? Or if they gave a talk on a radio program, you would need their permission in addition to that of the radio station? Richard001 ( talk) 11:22, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
File:Duffy - Warwick Avenue.jpg. This image was nominated for speedy deletion, but I think it should be kept, since the music video is notable enough - it was nominated for a MTV VMA in the "Best UK Video" category. Alecsdaniel ( talk) 13:45, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
This file has been tagged for possible deletion, and I have received a note saying that the administrator has done this as he/she is not sure what the situation is. As I understand it, Soviet photos taken before 1951 were exempt from copyright, and that as the position is currently unclear on that, the cert that I gave it (which contains reservations) is OK. The copyright at the foot of the source page shouldn't affect it, although it appears to have expired in 2007. The historical content of the photo (the recognisable ruined cathedral in the Gendarmenmarkt plus the concert with Boris conducting) shows time and place: it's a Soviet photo in the Soviet Zone before 1951. I think it's important to be able to show this photo, as it helps to demonstrate that everyone was working together for peace at that time and place. I believe that some people may have put their careers on the line for trying too hard (Russians singing in German) at the concert, and am currently evaluating evidence. If there's still a problem, please let me know.-- Storye book ( talk) 17:02, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
This image [[File:BeethovensPiano.jpg]] is claimed to be public domain. But in the place for writting the permission is just written "Public domain". There is nothing that indicate that the image is public domain. Also the source ( http://www.kingsbarn.freeserve.co.uk/bpianos.html) has no information about the image being public domain. And there is no information about the year the picture was taken. Therefore I think that the image is stolen from http://www.kingsbarn.freeserve.co.uk/bpianos.html. I don't know what to do about this but I thought that I should say it to you. Hope that someone will take care of the problem... Fanoftheworld ( talk) 11:09, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
I believe the originator's intent was to make this freely available, I am guessing this from it being marked as " created this work entirely by myself" in the metadata, and imagine that (a) originator was in a hurry to catch his train after taking the picture! and (b) perhaps was not familiar with WP/Commons (his user page is a redlink). I've reinstated it at Newmarket railway station in good faith, though of course it will disappear again if not noted, and put a note on the originator's user talk saying it needs fixed up.
A shame to lose it, it's quite a nice pic (well I am not a trainspotter but I mean in the context of the article).
Any help you have as far as policies etc, I should be glad to hear them. SimonTrew ( talk) 14:05, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
I am a writer and I have just completed my first effort. In one of the chapters, I briefly discuss the history of the bustle and Sarah Baartman. I am interested in using one or two of the images from the "bustle" definition and one from the "Baartman." My question is would this be possible and if so how do I go about getting Wikipedia's approval to do so? Thank you, in advance.
Sincerely,
DeLana S. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sugarland746 ( talk • contribs) 18:19, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi STBotI, Thanks for your note. I tried to update the Summary for the 69Sexy.jpg I posted. It is property of Playboy Enterprises and I am an employee of the company, posting it on their behalf. Let me know if you need any other info in the explanation. Best Regards,
( Zepolekim ( talk) 21:46, 6 May 2009 (UTC))
I'm sorry but I can't understand how to do it could you help me? AlienX2009 ( talk) 16:50, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
I have an original poster from the 30's. I believe I have the only originals left. Can I copyright this poster and make repros to sell? Can someone else copyright it if they have copy made from my original? there appears to be no copyright on the original poster. thanks for your help dt —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.199.9.162 ( talk) 16:28, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
I am a communications specialist for my company with the task of updating and maintaining our Wikipedia page. I get a message saying that I am "Unauthorized" to upload photos (i.e. our Logo) with my current account status. How can I change this?
Also, how can I be authorized to post content that is on our website without it being deleted? Thanks.
WOCCU ( talk) 17:08, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
I'm doing an article about a famous deceased WWII figure. His sons have agreed to help out with the article with regard to providing personal family collection photographs of their father for it. The son I deal with the most has said they are willing to release many of these photos to Wikipedia for use in the article, but he hopes there is a way to put restrictions on it so they can't be altered by just anyone passing along the site who wants to take the photo for themselves and use it elsewhere. Are there any caveats that can be attached to these photos as condition of release to Wikipedia to protect their integrity to some degree, or at least require a byline for them if they are used elsewhere, or is it an all-or-nothing bargain? The photos are released with anyone on earth allowed to do with them whatever they please for whatever reason, or not released at all? -- ScreaminEagle ( talk) 18:22, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
I could not find any mention of these to topics in relation to each other. When I am in a fibro flare I have extreme nausea as well as the usual reported symptoms. Thanks, z —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.94.170.76 ( talk) 18:24, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Admins, please remove the STbot tag on File:IAC_holdings.PNG —Preceding unsigned comment added by Samwb123 ( talk • contribs) 20:59, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Sorry but i dont understand whats the problem for the images? Unluckyly i dont understand english very good!
Thank you —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vernito ( talk • contribs) 13:20, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
The image which i add on the article of oceano club de kerkennah. It s name is Premier logo OCK.gif i take it from the officiel site of oceano club de kerkennah. I will make the history of the logo in his articel!
Thanks again —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vernito ( talk • contribs) 14:01, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello
I have a problem with the picture of Stade_Ameur_Gargouri.jpg .
Please can you help me?
There is something with discription problem.
The complet problem is wrotten on my talks page!
Thank you very much Vernito —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vernito ( talk • contribs) 15:59, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi, there is a news story that is widely distributed about a Python pictured swallowing whole cockatoo. I believe the image copyright is available to anyone as long as it is properly cited, as described here. Can someone confirm this image meets Wikipedia's standards for use. Thank you. Green Squares ( talk) 12:16, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Green Squares ( talk) 13:50, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
I have a catalog from a manufacturer that went belly-up in 1981. Another company bought the intellectual property rights, and continued manufacturing and marketing the products for a few years, then abandoned the product line. The catalog consists of individual copyrighted spec sheets, with photographs for each product.
Can the photos be used on Wikipedia under the Fair Use doctrine?
FWIW, the companies in question are ARP Instruments Inc., a manufacturer of music synthesizers, and CBS, Inc. Most of the ARP products presently have a Wikipedia page with no images.
Thanks for your help! Wobbith ( talk) 13:50, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Yes, each individual spec sheet bears the copyright © 1979 Arp Instruments... so I guess it's no go. Wobbith ( talk) 16:14, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
I believe the image "File:Windows_7.png" should be deleted as it does not stand for the microsoft guidelines for using screenshots; Microsoft does not allow the usage of screenshots of Beta (non commercial distribution) software. You may consult Use of Microsoft Copyrighted Content -- Rojoeterno ( talk) 15:44, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
To Whom it may concern,
Two separate bots have deleted my Arnold Tremere image. The reason sent in the first delete was that no permissions were sent in. This was simply not accurate as I was required to send in a special e-mail to specify this permission as well as updating the info in commons. (This occurred due to problems in formatting the image and displaying the image correctly). The second bot deleted the image because there was no source. When I checked the details it read that "I created this image and own this image (or something to this effect). I do own this image so this source statment is accurate. How do I remedy this situation in a way that is final?
Thanks for any and all advice. -- Amazona01 ( talk) 01:07, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
First how do you add information too uploaded images? And if you have a cite to a website can you copy the words off it as long as you make it your own words but still have the information needed, the reason is cause a user told me I couldn't add the information for Miley Cyrus that was on two websites and I even put my own words into it and they blocked it off so what cna I do? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sprite7868 ( talk • contribs) 03:33, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello.
Sorry to pester, but I'm not entirely sure where to mention images that listed as being public domain, but which probably really aren't (and certainly aren't attributed).
The first is
File:SandUpYerAss.jpg.
It claims to be in the public domain because of lapsed copyright, but this is entirely unverifiable since no original source is provided. The closest to a provided source is the fact that the article in which it's being used says that
tijuana bibles were produced from the 20's to the 60's (and, of course, the 20's included a few years before 1923).
More concerning is
File:Wimpy_TJB.jpg, uploaded with the same claim. This one is of more concern because it's not only of a copyrighted character, but the same claim is made (prior to 1923), without listing a source and I don't even know that Wimpy existed before 1923. The earliest year mentioned in the
Wimpy article is 1934. Even outside of that, in my own searches, I've been unable to find any solid evidence of his existence prior to 1931 (closest I've found to anything earlier is a single auction for a statue claimed to have been from 1929). If the character didn't exist prior to 1923, then obviously a 'parody' of him couldn't have, either.
Thing is, I have nooo clue how to actually, uh, report them? I mean, where do I post concerns about images?
209.90.133.69 (
talk)
02:42, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
I wish to upload two screenshots to the Toronado_(Zorro_horse) article to illustrate my comments in the last paragraph regarding Toronado and Chico wearing the same harness ten years apart. One would be of Zorro on Toronado and the second of the Queen of Swords on Chico. What objections would there be? REVUpminster ( talk) 19:18, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
If you say it is original research then that means the whole of wikipedia is merely a copy of something else. so it must continually violate the copyright of someone else. I found the items on the internet and thought they would be of interest. What is a reference if it's not to someone else's work/research. ps I since found the same harness was used in the Alain Delon Zorro REVUpminster ( talk) 07:49, 9 May 2009 (UTC)07:44, 9 May 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by REVUpminster ( talk • contribs)
I uploaded an image yesterday from Ambar Motors site,which has no notice of copyright. I don´t have the information about who took the picture. the picture is from a person who died 34 years ago. Can I still use it. Please help tag it with the proper information.-- Juliaaltagracia ( talk) 16:13, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
I have two pieces I was thinking about scanning and uploading for use in WP, but I'm not sure what the copyright status might be. When JFK was assassinated, my aunt (then a teenager) sent a letter of condolence to Jackie Kennedy. The response she got was a photograph (about 8" x 10") of JFK, Jackie, and (I presume) Caroline and John Jr. and a short form letter from Nancy Tuckerman (in her capacity as Secretary to Mrs Kennedy), thanking her. I thought they might make nice additions to one of the JFK assassination articles, such as Reaction to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Since Ms. Tuckerman was acting in her capacity as a US government employee, can I assume it is now public domain? The picture doesn't have any identification on it, but came from the same office. Is it likely to be public domain as well? Matt Deres ( talk) 14:12, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Is it OK to add CC-BY and CC-BY-SA text to Wikipedia? Thanks -- PirateSmackK Arrrr! 15:46, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Have several questions. First is [ Fort Wiki] part of Wikipedia--it appears to use same page format. If so, how can I locate Fort Wiki images for use in Wikipedia articles. If not, are Fort Wiki images available to transfer to Wikipedia? They have Creative Commons tag in lower right corner (e.g. [ CC logo]).-- Orygun ( talk) 01:57, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
the article on waylon never mentioned his first marriage to anita carter or that he and j cash were brothers in law also i seem to remember waylon stating somewhere about he and buddy holly being from the same town namely lubbock texas kevin ireland —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.107.217.104 ( talk) 22:17, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
There's a couple of lovely picture postcards I'd like to add from Newmarket Racecourses for the article on Railway stations in Newmarket (Easom, Sandra, Newmarket Sausages, Railways & Skulduggery, Newmarket Racecourses, retrieved 6 April 2009).
They are old enough to be PD, though the site is copyright (but no copyright claimed for the individual pictures); to make things interesting they are probably also in the Cambridgeshire Collection which is owned by the local government and hence essentially by the public (though they wouldn't have you believe it).
I'm not asking for people here to do all the work for me, but a quick glance to say yes no or maybe would be helpful. Another editor and I have essentially been working a lot around this area and done quite well; he said (this was around 7 April 2009) he would have thought they were in copyright, I am not so sure. Of course there is the reference there so it's no huge deal, but it would be nice if we could have them.
Thanks in advance for your advice. Best wishes SimonTrew ( talk) 18:01, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
This copyright doesn't seem correct. Isn't this the work of a state government, not federal? I don't think that necessarily means its free, does it? 98.227.168.34 ( talk) 20:40, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Yesterday, the image File:HMS Shropshire (73) in 1935.JPG was added to the article HMS Shropshire (73). On looking at the image page (which is hosted on Commons), I noted two things:
Now, this is probably my lack of copyright knowlege speaking, and I am probably asking in the wrong place (I don't know enough about Commons to locate the equivalent page there), but this whole situation strikes me as somewhat odd and maybe possibly illegal. Can someone enlighten me? -- saberwyn 10:23, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello! Is factual data protected by copyright? For example, I see an article in a scientific journal. There is a table that shows how psychotropic meds affect the expression of different molecules. I want to reproduce the table in the Wikipedia article. Under the table in the PDF I see that authors write "data on mRNA expression reprinted with kind permission from publisher so-and-so, copyright 2006". The article itself is also non-"CreativeCommons". But the data is quite simple: "goes down", "goes up", "no change". Does it mean that I cannot reproduce this simple table or even say in the article "This medication leads to higher\lower mRNA [molecule so-and-so] expression in rats"? Best regards, -- CopperKettle 13:48, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
I found these two maps on the Co-operative Championship article that show the locations of the teams that will play in that league. Both maps appear to be taken from commercial mapping websites with the locations drawn on top. The first one seems to be taken from Google Maps and the second probably is also. The uploader claims to own copyright of both and has released them for use. I don't know much about the subject but is this allowed? File:Clubs_Championship_2009.jpg File:Toulouse_location.jpg
JimRDJones ( talk) 16:07, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
Mr Schumin has repeatedly put up a registered and copyrighted Washington Metro Logo on the Washington Metro Wikipedia page. He has been asked on numerous occasions to remove it and does such. After a few weeks though he consistently puts it back up illegally. I ask if you can please address this issue so no further actions need to be taken in this illegal copyright infringement. Thank You. 129.2.16.143 ( talk) 19:04, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
File:Meets Madison Square Garden.jpg and
File:Michael_Buble_Meets_MSG.jpg I found these picture in his official website at michaelbuble.com. I uploaded the pictures to wikipedia, but I have no idea about the copyright issues and tags and all the other stuff that comes with uploading a picture. I'd be glad if somebody could shed some light on this. I wish to upload it to Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden. The blue one is the special edition, and the orange one is the standard edition. Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Silverfriends0730 ( talk • contribs) 20:50, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
I am in the possession of this book:
It lists every romanian aircraft from 1905 to 1970, with dimensions, some characteristics and 3-view line drawings ( wikimedia line drawings category). Some aircraft are very rare, so much so, that no images are available. Some drawings, of more popular models (e.g. IAR 80), are available elsewhere too, yet not under a free license.
The illustrations were done by Ștefan Pârâu, of whom I have no further knowledge.
Is there enough reason to upload scans of the more rare plane drawings? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexandru.rosu ( talk • contribs) 17:11, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
This is an unresolved question. I believe these works are ineligible for copyright. U.S. courts have determined that simple line-maps of countries or rivers are not copyrightable, regardless of how complicated they are, since they are mere records of fact and not creative material. Similarly, new architectural diagrams of old (PD) buildings are not accepted by the U.S. Copyright Office, since there is no new creative content. In the case of maps, judges have specifically ruled that elements such as line thickness and map colors are not creative enough to qualify. For these reasons, I think that simple line drawings of aircraft should be tagged {{ PD-ineligible}} so long as the underlying aircraft design is not copyrighted. (And most aircraft designs would be ruled functional and not decorative, unless major aspects of the design were chosen for aesthetic rather than utilitarian reasons.) – Quadell ( talk) 15:12, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello my friends
My good friend recently went to Antwerp and took some beautiful pictures there. I'd like to include them on a couple of articles. I have her permission to use them, written as an email. I'll have all the dates etc off the camera and they are published on her blog. I'm just not quite sure how I can do this and not just get a delete bot removing them, as I have tried my best to get permission and she is happy for me to put them on Commmons (and she publishes them herself on her blog). They are essentially PD. Any advice please? SimonTrew ( talk) 00:33, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
File:Statesman-journal_july_23rd_1986..jpg I have taken this photo of an artcle from the newspaper mentioned that I want to use as a reliable source and couldn't find on the internet . I apparently tagged it wrong and it has been retagged as an orphaned fair use speedy delete, is there any thing else, a correct tag that would allow it to stay so I can quote from the article? Or perhaps If I can't find it anywhere else can it stay to support using the comments as a reliable source? I would be grateful for a simple comment on this , ta ( Off2riorob ( talk) 20:21, 11 May 2009 (UTC))
Are pictures taken by employees of the Romanian Defense Ministry (Ministerul Apararii Nationale) in the public domain, similar to those by the U.S. Department of Defense? I am looking to replace this copyrighted image of the IAR 99 with one by the Romanian Air Force ( one of these). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexandru.rosu ( talk • contribs) 15:29, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
How do you get the copyright for the image so that it can last for more than a week? User:Looney Guy —Preceding undated comment added 18:54, 12 May 2009 (UTC).
Dear Sir/Madam,
Further to your queries relating to the following illustrations: "An Ethereal Encounter", "Leap into Legend" and "My Ftaher. My King", You have been approached some time ago with questions regards the licensing but no reply was ever forthcoming. The images are the works of Arthur Benjamins, who is happy for them to be used for the Wiki entrance and is satisfied that the quality is not good enough for illegal copying and distribution.
Could you therefore please advise what kind of licensing is required as per above comments.
Thank you,
Rotterdam1953 ( talk) 20:02, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Is statistics canada considered to be public domain? I'm mainly looking at the graphs and data in this discouraged workers pdf. Smallman12q ( talk) 23:10, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Could someone please tell me how to change the copyright status of an image? I have written permission to use this image.-- Moland freak ( talk) 02:28, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
I have a letter sent froma public office by a public employee on official paper, If I uploaded it what would be its copyright status. I have been told that it would be public domain. Is this correct? I have as yet not uploaded it as I am unsure about its copyright status. ( Off2riorob ( talk) 21:24, 11 May 2009 (UTC))
I would say it comes under that catagory. Could I upload it under public domain for people to look at?( Off2riorob ( talk) 22:21, 11 May 2009 (UTC))
Yes... teb728 t As it is an official document on goverment paper and exposes a strategy by the person in question totally opposite to 'reliably sourced' comments published here I would indeed like to use it as a source. I personally would say that an official document lke this has more encyclopediac value than the one sided reporting of local newspapers. I would also like to note that as per the help and discussion here I realise to use the text I would have to find the letter in a reliable source but as is seems almost certain there is no copyright problem with the letter I can see no problem with uploading it, there are many many images of free use that are not as yet in use on wikipedia are are kind of sat there waiting for the opportunity to be useful somewhere. I myself have uploaded images that have become part of the repository and as yet are unused but are part of the database available for use and may I also say that these free use images also attract a lot of people here looking for images that they can use on other sites. I would also dissagree that the letter has no encyclopediac use as it is public domain and is written by a person that is central to a couple of articles here , and who knows... once it is uploaded it may indeed have a use. I have been informed that it has been published but I have no idea where , yet! best regards.( Off2riorob ( talk) 09:37, 13 May 2009 (UTC))
This graphic is a partial scan of the cover of a St. Ed's High School yearbook that is in my possession. The school closed 42 years ago. Does that make it public domain ? What type of tag would be appropriate ? Oconnem4502 ( talk) 15:22, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Seal dates from at least 1885. Don't know about before that. Will use PD for that image. Oconnem4502 ( talk) 18:24, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
I have permission from the photographer to use any of his work as it pertains to SEHS. What tag do I use ? Oconnem4502 ( talk) 15:24, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Copyright owner? There is no copyright that I am aware of. Photographer a fellow classmate at St. Ed's, is not particularly cyber savvy. All of his SEHS photos were sent to me on CD as a gift, and are disk resident on my computer. I will assume that make me the current owner, even though I acknowledge that he originally shot the pix ? Oconnem4502 ( talk) 22:55, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Contacted Jeff to ask he what he wants to do. Waiting for his answer. Oconnem4502 ( talk) 18:25, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi. WP:ALBUM says with respect to covers: "The width of the image should ideally be no less than 200px (the default display size of the infobox), but it should be no more than 300px on at least one side (to satisfy fair use criteria)." I was just notified that an image I uploaded, File:BestofEarthWind&Fire.jpg, was orphaned, and I discovered that it had been replaced with File:Earth Wind and Fire Symbol.jpg, which is 500 px. on each side, well above that limit. For the moment, I've restored the one I uploaded to the article, but was hoping to get feedback here (not knowing where else to ask) on how to handle the matter. Ordinarily, when I run into a large image, I tag it {{ Non-free reduce}}. But this seems pointless when there is already a reduced image. What to do? -- Moonriddengirl (talk) 12:06, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
For use in an article on Jimmy Savo, can I can upload this 1942 photo by Gjon Mili? It says "for non-commercial use only".
If so, what tag do I use? J. Van Meter ( talk) 13:27, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi, sorry if this was covered before, but I can't seem to find it on the list. I want to include in my article on Tower City, PA a picture of the East Brookside Colliery, where a significant local disaster occurred in 1913. I came across an image of an old postcard placed on someone else's website, but there is no licensing information, or anything on where he got it, what date it was produced, or anything like that. I tried to find it someplace else using google search, but no luck. My assumption is that the image is from the early 20's by the look of it, but I'm not completely sure. Can you help? The image is at http://www.redwolfcs.com/landweride/index_clip_image004.jpg. Thanks! Bowie60 ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 19:42, 11 May 2009 (UTC).
Hi there
Would there be any issues with uploading an image of a winner's medal from one of England's professional football (soccer) competitions? I notice that Commons has files like this one which are tagged as "uploader's own work", but was wondering if it might be claimed that copyright on the design rested with the sport's governing body or anything like that........? -- ChrisTheDude ( talk) 12:12, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
I sent an email about using Maps owned by B.C. in article about lakes.
Hi There. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me.
I see that the Bathymetric Map Reports are copyrighted by the Government of British Columbia.
I was wanting to use portions of the map and upload them to Wikipedia.com, a Free Online Encyclopedia, and create detailed articles of the lakes of British Columbia.
Wikipedia only allows people to upload images that you own the right to or received the right from the copyright holder. Is it possible for the Government of British Columbia to release the Bathymetric Map Reports of certain lakes under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License?
Then I got this response.
Dear Kolton Smith,
Thank you for your email below. You or anyone else are welcome to take a copy of material owned by the Province of BC for personal use, which includes personal study and research, without obtaining formal permission to do so. You are also welcome to use material owned by the Province of BC as an informational resource in order to create your own original material without obtaining formal permission to do so. If it is your intention to reproduce only small excerpts or make reference to material owned by the Province of BC when creating your own material, I believe that you are also welcome to do so without obtaining formal permission. In addition, you are welcome to simply link to the Province of BC websites on which the material is found without obtaining formal permission to do so.
However if you in fact wish to reproduce and distribute a substantial amount of BC material for purposes other than personal use (which would include posting material on a third party website), you will be required to obtain formal permission to do so. If that is the case, please complete the Copyright Permission Request Form found at http://www.bcsolutions.gov.bc.ca/ipp/. Please identify the specific materials you would like to reproduce and provide the exact website address(es) on which they are found (if applicable). Also please provide full details of your intended use of the material, the intended audience, the format(s) in which you wish to reproduce the material and the number of copies you wish to reproduce. Once we receive your completed application, we will be required to forward it to the custodial ministry to determine whether or not the Province of BC owns the copyright to the material and, if so, whether or not the custodial ministry would have any concerns with or objections to your intended use of the material.
Also please be advised that should your application be approved, a processing fee will apply for your use of the material. Our standard processing fee for requests which are non-commercial in nature is $85.00 plus GST. If the request is for commercial purposes or if a formal license agreement is required to facilitate your use of the material, the fee will vary depending on the intended use and distribution of the material. The information contained in your completed request form will assist us in determining the fee which will apply.
I hope you find the foregoing information helpful and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Regards,
Ilona Ugro
Copyright Officer
Intellectual Property Program
Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services
Province of British Columbia
Phone: (250)356-5055 Fax: (250)356-0846
Is this a good enough response to apply a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License to small exerts of material? Koltonsmith ( talk) 22:33, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
What do you need more?-- Virginal6 ( talk) 23:13, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
I want a picture lead image for this page: Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer, there are thousands out there on the internet, is it possible to use one claiming no free image is available? I'm sure I have seem this done on the site somewehre, but can't find it - so perhaps I imagned it. If so what is the licence tag to use? Thanks. Giano ( talk) 12:39, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
Image:WMATA Metro Logo.svg is being used on the Washington Metro articles. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.
If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and 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. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.8.193.115 ( talk) 13:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
128.8.193.115 ( talk) 13:44, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
I have had 2 warnings on my talk page, over uploading 2 images, licensing problem. I am not aware I am doing something wrong, if I am, can someone please reply on my talk page and try and help me to do what I am needed to. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Roadblocker ( talk • contribs) 21:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
There are some very old pictures of this biologist here. However, they were probably never published anywhere until they were put on this website, or at least I know of no evidence that they were. Am I right in concluding that they are not eligible for public domain status then, despite the significant age of some of them (i.e. the ones from 1920 and before)? Richard001 ( talk) 00:28, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
Is something like this copyrighted? It is user created, however the main subject of the photo is copyrighted. Guy0307 ( talk) 06:12, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
How can I add Copywrite info to an uploaded image —Preceding unsigned comment added by Javedsbr ( talk • contribs) 17:06, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
I had noticed that Wikipedia doesn't have Non-Commercial or Non-Derivative Creative Commons templates. Does that mean we can't post our own images if they have NC or ND licenses? Is Wikipedia Non-Commercial? Does this also apply to Wikimedia? -- 71.177.230.141 ( talk) 21:20, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
Vector drawing based loosely on fair use screenshot File:STFUD.jpg. Uploaded minutes ago. Query. - Ste vertigo 19:24, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
Could someone have a look on my talk page please - There is a TaggingBot that keeps tagging my images - when I think they are licensed correctly. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Roadblocker ( talk • contribs) 03:13, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
Sorry for what is probably a naive, already covered question. Are charts and tables from published academic papers, or from working papers, admissible for upload and use? These charts are based on publicly available data (and in fact with a bit of work can be easily replicated in Excel) so including a chart or table as an image doesn't seem that different than including an equation or a theorem that has been published somewhere. What is the specific license that they should be listed under, provided that it is ok to upload and include them? Specifically, I want to include Figure 1 from this paper [5] (pdf available from a listed link) in an article on changing sex ratios in Asia. radek ( talk) 02:38, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello. I posted a picture on an article on a living theorist. I asked him if he would provide an image that I could insert in the article. He sent me the photo. I am not sure how to prove that he permitted me to use it. He ( Kenneth Gergen) is not interested in becoming an editor himself, but does not mind if I edit his page.
I am new at editing. I am a doctoral student who wanted to take classes in social constructionism but couldn't find any programs or institutions in the US. I ended up taking my Doc program in another country. Had I known about these American theorists, I could have taken classes here (US). So I would like to edit or create pages so others will not have the difficulties I have had. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dialogical ( talk • contribs) 18:16, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
{{
GFDL}}
or {{
cc-by-sa-3.0}}
or {{
cc-by-3.0}}
) and ask Kenneth to send an email granting the permission to permissions-en@wikimedia.org
PirateSmackK
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18:33, 17 May 2009 (UTC)PLEASE someone help me.
I uploaded an image. That was hard enough. I didn't document it thoroughly cos I needed to do other fixup on the article and it went speedy delete before I managed. Now it's full of loads of stuff.
I have permission from the authors to use it. This is SO difficult when you are not used to doing it. You may not realise how difficult it is having done it hundreds of times.
Please someone just explain simply to me how to add the copyright etc. I know about information template etc but that still goes speedy delete.
I am losing my good faith here cos like I got the permission to use for three images this week and each time I've added one they've been deleted, even though I've gone to the length of getting permission from the author. I'm starting to wonder how Wikipedia has any images at all. SimonTrew ( talk) 23:07, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
I have written permission to use these images both in email and on paper, they sent them through to me and I have a written signature from the commercial director. I think it's clear that I have permission. The problem is how to say so. SimonTrew ( talk) 03:53, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
How do I give credit to the image's creator?? A Fantasy ( talk) 03:16, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
Hey tech peoples,
I've stumbled upon a research paper that was copyrighted in Spain, so I don't know if I can use it for fair use or if I can use it at all. [ The paper can be found here. I hope we can get a consensus on this, because these are really the only pictures I've found of this rare disorder! Thanks. Renaissancee (talk) 18:00, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
Norway does not have freedom of panorama for statues, therefore, this picture could represent a violation of copyright, unless the sculptor has allowed for this picture to be released into PD, or s/he died more than 70 years ago. Whether it could be used under fair use, I don't know, but my impression is that to be fair use, the picture should be used in an article providing commentary on the statue (say the article concerning the sculptor), not as an illustration of what the statue represents. V85 ( talk) 19:00, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
how to assign copyright tag on my images ? i want it to be free license . can someone else do it for me ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sambya ( talk • contribs) 10:19, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
{{
self|cc-by-3.0}}
. If you want attribution and for derivative works to be under the same license, choose {{
self|cc-by-sa-3.0}}
. Also, add a source to your images, even if it's just "I took this picture myself at ..." --
Rat at WikiFur (
talk)
12:27, 19 May 2009 (UTC)Is it generally frowned upon to remove an ® or TM mark from a logo used with a non-free use media rationale? I uploaded a new version of an image, but the new version has an ® on it whereas the old versions didn't. Would it be a problem to remove the ® and reupload? Klubbit ( talk) 18:30, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
I may be being stupid, but I came across this image whilst performing a GA review on Solar power. Is it OK for this image, with the "subject to disclaimers" tag to be used in the article as it is? Jezhotwells ( talk) 18:55, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
this doesn't really belong here but perhaps it is a little busier..
I was trying to move a file to commons from here File:Windsortownbridge.jpg#Now_commons it seemed to work but nothing is there? please have a look and let me know what I have done incorrect. ta. ( Off2riorob ( talk) 20:39, 19 May 2009 (UTC)) from here at en wiki [ [6]] ??? ( Off2riorob ( talk) 21:06, 19 May 2009 (UTC))
thanks . ( Off2riorob ( talk) 22:14, 19 May 2009 (UTC))
Using the Declaration of consent for all enquiries, is it possible to request permission to use a web page full of photographs, or does the link for each individual image need to be referenced? For example, could the first line read, "I hereby assert that I am the creator and/or sole owner of the exclusive copyright of the photographs at http://www.fakeurl.com/fakepage.html"? Thanks! 75.165.242.170 ( talk) 00:33, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
If there is a new poster for a movie and if it's not on the movie's article yet, how can I bring the poster to that article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.69.100.181 ( talk) 00:21, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Wanting to add a useful picture of a site on the National Register of Historic Places, I just now uploaded File:Otway Covered Bridge.jpg from Flickr. Did I do everything right? I've made sure to list it with a cc-by-2.0 license because the original page gives it that way; but other than that, I can't be sure if I've followed proper procedure. Most importantly — does this license require anything but attribution? My own pictures I always upload as PD-self, so I don't quite know if I've done everything legally required for this image. Nyttend ( talk) 05:35, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/fish_marine_images/whitecatfish.gif please respond at my talk page. Monkeyfox ( talk) 19:48, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
How can I access this image for my article? Can I? here Programmer13 ( talk) 21:55, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
It has a Creative Commons: Public Domain License on the image http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/usfws/whitecatfish.jpg/medium.jpg also if it can be can someone help me upload it because I don't understand how to that well. Monkeyfox ( talk) 22:26, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Why is File:AapkiAntara.jpg going to be deleted? How can i put copyright tag on images? -- ZebiBebi ( talk) 22:39, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but I have a concern about the use of certain images currently being uploaded by User:Brian Joseph Morgan. This user has been uploading album covers with fair use rationale to dozens of biography articles on classical musicians (examples John Macurdy, Julius Rudel). Is this ok? I though fair use album images could only be used on an article about the album itself and not the performer/performers involved. I haven't brought this to Brian Joseph Morgan's attention because frankly I wasn't sure about the policy. Singingdaisies ( talk) 00:39, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
I have a logo that belongs to a company. This company has asked me to make a Wiki entry. They gave me permission to use this Logo Image in that entry. Do I need to establish any proof of this to be able to use this here. This proof is easy for me to obtain so just let me know what you need.
Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kevinrwatkins ( talk • contribs) 15:00, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
i got this photo from www.all-antm.net, and i allowed to put it on wikipedia and added it to a profile? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Luluixo ( talk • contribs) 23:01, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
I have recently uploaded a screenshot from a DVD for the Two Pints of Larger and a Packet of Crisps artical and I have been alerted that I may have entered information incorrectly. I am new to Wikipedia and getting used to the way it works. I am getting the hang of it now. I need some help on how to enter information for images tv screenshots. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jackdyson ( talk • contribs) 20:36, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi, I feel that the series of check marks( File:Yes check.svg), are not eligible for copyright. These contains basic geometric shapes, and I do not see any originality in them. I asked an administrator and he felt the same way but told me to check here to make sure. ZStoler ( talk) 20:41, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
When WikiTeX arrives, it will be easy for authors to enter <music> snippets, in addition to prose and imagery. Suppose an author adds these to Guinnevere,
Are any of these copyright infringements?
I hear something on the radio and score it on a copyright-free site, for listening, the same way an image is included with a current news report?
-- IDave2 ( talk) 22:53, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
The license listed for this image is clearly incorrect. It says it is a Wikipedia screen shot, when it is the logo for a piece of software. I don't have the faintest idea what tag to use to get this corrected (nor how to correct it myself). Help, please? Lady of Shalott 02:35, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello!
I'm attempting to do an article about my Uncle, Martins Krumins, a Latvian-American painter who died in 1992.
I have several sources of pictures to use:
First of all, a book was published about Martins Krumins in 1980 by the Latvian Humanities and Social Science Association. It was written by Janis Silins. THIS BOOK IS NOT COPYRIGHTED. There is no copyright on the book itself and it has no ISBN number.
The Latvian Humanities and Social Science Association has been disbanded for a long time and I haven't been able to find any members.
After the book was published my Uncle gave me several copies and he also gave me negatives of the photographs of his paintings and some of the paintings themselves. He never copyrighted anything.
So, what to do? Martins Krumins wanted people to see his work and was not precious or possessive about them in any way.
I have re-photographed some early photographs which are in the book and would like to upload them to the article but I have no way of knowing where they came from or who took them. I have the original photos but again, there's no way of figuring out where they came from. It is possible that my father Roberts, a photographer, took them for his brother Martins but all information is lost.
What sort of tags or information should I use?
Daina Krumins —Preceding unsigned comment added by Perkons ( talk • contribs) 16:22, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
I want to upload an image of Hiroyuki Tomita (because I feel there needs to be one) and I found one that was taken by a photographer from the Chinese news websited "Xinhuanet.com". I discovered the image in the Arabic [language] page of the Official Webiste of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. There is absolutely no evidence the it is copywritten (that I know of, as I don't speak or read Arabic). There is a message stating that the image is subject to deletion. Could someone check into this and, if the image must be deleted, someone needs to upload an image for the biographical article. The direct URL to the above-mentioned webpage accompanies the picture.
Et Al.: There are several biographical artical (specifically of Olympic athletes) that I feel need to have accompanying pictures.
-- Girolle ( talk) 05:50, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for the explanation. As I said before, some biographical articles of WELL KNOWN Olympic athletes NEED to have accompanying pictures, specifically the biographies of Ahn Hyun-soo and Hiroyuki Tomita (and the gymnast Naoya Tsukahara needs a biography period in my opinion!). -- Girolle ( talk) 19:54, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
Girolle, try putting {{ reqphoto}} on the talk page of the articles for these athletes, and perhaps someone will find or create free ones. Meanwhile, thanks for your original contributions to articles on athletes! – Quadell ( talk) 23:25, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
Thanks everyone for the information. And how dare you, dreamguy, accuse me of deliberately violating a copyright; you don't even know me and if you weren't going to say anything helpful, you shouldn't have said anything at all. Anyway, thanks everyone, again. -- Girolle ( talk) 23:19, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
"Mug shot" of Witold Pilecki from concetration camp Osvetim is allegedly copyrighted. Who is the owner and how he/she aquired this copyright? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.24.41.27 ( talk) 12:46, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
Whoever created the photo holds the copyright. If it was an individual, that individual's heirs hold the copyright for 70 years after his death. If the copyright was held by the Third Reich, all the Third Reich's copyrights were passed on to a private corporation, though I don't remember the name. – Quadell ( talk) 13:11, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
This is the theory I know of course. But I am interested in "practise":
1) Who took the picture? Most probably a camp photographer, who might be a member of SS or Gestapo. Do such people qualify for copyrights of photographs of political prisoners? 2) Even if the holder would be "Third Reich" and now some private organization - this is a photograph of political prisoner, taken "by force" - so I doubt any international body would agree with such rights. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.24.41.27 ( talk) 17:12, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi! Here we've got the logo of the ancient Spanish political party Eusko Abertzale Ekintza. I consider that it's PD shape: it consists in a circle, a star and a lauburu. So... it's PD? Opinions? Best regards. Rastrojo ( talk) 13:04, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
I tried to upload a photograph of Mr AC Alles in his site but failed owing to a query raised by your goodself re copyright of the said photograph. Really, this photograph appears on the back cover of one of Mr Alles's books without credit being given to the photographer. There's no mention of the photographer's name. I guess it may be a private one taken by Mr Alles. Hence, I believe there wouldn't be a problem in reproducing same. I could scan the page in which this photo appears and send it to you to substantiate my statement? Please advise me how i may get about this. Thanks and warm regards. Qnyafs —Preceding unsigned comment added by Qnyafs ( talk • contribs) 03:48, 24 May 2009 (UTC)
Can I upload a photo in Apollon limassol article whithout remove it later? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kividas ( talk • contribs) 09:17, 24 May 2009 (UTC)
Can copyrighted sheet music covers be used to illustrate the music in question? There are fair use rationales for album and single covers, but none for sheet music. The only ones I've found in use are covers like this one and this one, which use {{ PD-US}} since they're released before 1923. Is there a rationale for using sheet music covers newer than that? I want to use a low-resolution version of this image at " I Thought About You" (published 1939). Is this considered fair use? Which rationale should I use? Thanks, Jafeluv ( talk) 13:16, 24 May 2009 (UTC)
I have been working on this article about a 20th century writer who died in 1980, and have been trying to find pictures to illustrate it. So far I've found a series of period shots of places she lived, but obviously some pictures of some humans would be good too! It is a difficult period from a copyright perspective: those involved are deceased, but the photos of them would still be under copyright restrictions. I think it is clear that one picture of Manning could be used under fair use terms. I presume this is limited to just one? What about a picture of her husband, to whom she was married for 40 years, who died in 1985, and whom she wrote about a good deal? Could this be considered fair use? Pictures of her friend Stevie Smith are already uploaded to WP under fair-use criteria (I think), but I'm guessing can't be used here? Anyway, any ideas and suggestions for what to do about this difficult in between period would be gratefully received. PS. I should mention that I have trawled through various websites looking for relevant free images, and haven't found any myself.-- Slp1 ( talk) 12:30, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
I am not sure what tag it needs, but I guess its {{ non-free logo}} as its the logo of another wiki found here -- Lcawte ( talk) 12:45, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Once an article is created, how do I upload photographs that I have taken and others that I have obtained copyright permission to use for online articles? I do not see a link to do this. When I add the edit for picture - it asks for a file name but does not give a mechanism to transfer the image.
Any help appreciated.
J.K.
The images on Attainment badge (Scouting Ireland) were uploaded as "self made" and licensed as cc-by-sa-3.0. These are obviously scans of emblems created by Scouting Ireland. I would change these to non-free, but can these generic-style emblems be subject to copyright or trademark? ---— Gadget850 (Ed) talk 14:43, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
It is a not just a promotional use but a file distributed by the actor/artist Jennette McCurdy for all individuals under her list. I hav listed the webpage, sources as best as possible. It is not exactly a copyright from Startraksphot.com--the pictures there are not an exact copy of the the photo which cannot be used any where else. The photo shows two individuals but it is the best picture of the subject Jennette McCurdy as possible since there are no other free images available. Please respond. Jeneral28 ( talk) 15:25, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Ok, am trying to contact the person. In the meantime, could you help ensure that the picture stays? Thanks. Jeneral28 ( talk) 18:27, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Well the admin/actor doe take a long time to reply to emails. Jeneral28 ( talk) 21:58, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
I'm not sure what else I need to do. I have a source listed, author listed, OTRS ticket number. I have sent all the letters of permissions from the source that is allowing me to post their pictures. A bot is still tagging all of my uploaded images. They are as follows. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iowavictorylane.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iowapretech.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iowafasttime.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by Justingrosser ( talk • contribs) 20:25, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
I apologize for not signing my post, thank you though.
Justingrosser ( talk) 02:43, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
I wanted to know if images from the following site http://www.st-spike.org/pages/uniforms/uniforms.htm can be used to illustrate Star Trek uniforms. A reply woulf be really helpful. Thanks IkeMuotoh ( talk) 20:38, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Can images be used in templates if there is a valid fair use rationale? There was an image that was deleted from the following template: Template:University of Utah. I have seen similar images on other university templates. UteFan16 ( talk)
Dont know the copywrite but I guess its {{ non-free logo}} as it is found all over this games offical website here -- Lcawte ( talk) 12:49, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
I uploaded an image ( File:Hasyim_Muzadi.jpg) which i found from www.swaramuslim.net. At the bottom of the website it says in Indonesian that there is no copyright, and it is not prohibited to copy, reproduce, or distribute. I need help for the license. Thank You. Dre.comandante ( talk) 17:38, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
I want to start heavily updating some movie wikipedia articles that are neglected. This includes adding production stills and the movie poster in the top right hand corner. How do I check if a picture is acceptable to be downloaded and then uploaded to wikipedia? Is it safe to assume they are in the public domain? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jules90 ( talk • contribs) 17:50, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
I uploaded a photo for the entry on yarnbombing. I've seen this image on several blogs and on several websites dedicated to the practice or to offbeat art. The image was posted on a blog by Oberholtzer Creative Staff at 3:24 pm, January 25, 2009, with the mark, "Share and enjoy." [8] However, the article in The Telegraph that was the main source for the wikipedia article cites the picture as belonging to BNPS. Is this image appropriate for Wikipedia? If so, which tag should it receive? Darkfrog24 ( talk) 23:12, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
There is a question at the copyright talk page concerning the accuracy of this template, which is transcribed to a number of images. Please weigh in if you have input. -- Moonriddengirl (talk) 11:27, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi,
We have recentlt uploaded an image. The image is GasBuddyGasPriceMap.png. This image was removed from our sandbox page, saying that it does not have the proper copyright information. All ofthe images that we have uploaded are images that we the GasBuddy Organization have created entirely on our own. These images are avaiable on the internet on any of our 185 gas price websites. Please restore this image GasBuddyGasPriceMap.png. as we are not breaking any copyright laws by displaying ths image as it is our own.
Regards,
Trevor Dewildt GasBuddy.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gasbuddy ( talk • contribs) 14:45, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
I asked a user in Flickr if I could use a picture that's in is account in Wikipedia 2 days ago, and today he gave the the ok to do so but I don't know the correct copyright tag to use that will not result in speedy deletion. Please help. It's a picture of a college office building. Thanks Ceddy 06 21:42, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
Having received emailed permission from the photographer, I just uploaded a photo from Flickr and forwarded the permission email to OTRS. The photographer stated, "I'd like attribution, if you'd work that out. But other than that feel free to use as you see fit"; accordingly, I tagged it with 2.0. After doing that, I discovered 3.0. What's the difference between the two? And if there is a difference, which one is more applicable to such a statement? Nyttend ( talk) 02:59, 28 May 2009 (UTC)
Further to my query, and to your response that I seek permission from the publishers to reproduce Mr Alles's photograph in Wikipedia, I may state that all his books were published by him, and hence I believe the said photograph was a private one. Otherwise he would have given credit to the said photograph. Your advise please. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Qnyafs ( talk • contribs) 16:06, 28 May 2009 (UTC)
While deleting orphaned nonfree images, I came across File:Slaves whose eyes cut off under Dalai regime 1.jpg and File:Music instrument made by thighbones of young girls under Dalai Lama's regime re.jpg, which were tagged both as orphaned nonfree and as public domain! I was unfamiliar with the situation, so I changed the date on the orphaned-since-date template to today to give them a little more time before deletion. Could someone examine the copyright status of these images, and then (1) delete them or undo my postponement, or (2) clarify their PD status? Nyttend ( talk) 17:48, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
I have a permission to upload AICAR Business school logo but some delete it. Please suggest what should I do? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pankajku2020 ( talk • contribs) 09:11, 30 May 2009 (UTC)
I'm creating an article about a WWI Canadian soldier, and a picture of his headstone that I would like to use is on Veteran Affairs Canada.
Information on this site has been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial use and may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from Veterans Affairs Canada.
Would that allow me to use the image? Please respond on my talk. MacMed talk stalk 16:11, 30 May 2009 (UTC)
image:EDGElogos.png is used to illustrate the EDGE Games article, yet the images used there are the masthead logo for Edge (magazine). Neither Edge Games nor Future Publishing would approve, I'm sure. I just wanted a concensus before nixing them. Sockatume ( talk) 12:06, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
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I have listed a new fair use rationale for the image's use on the O.J. Simpson murder case#Media coverage page/section. It is already listed for use on two other pages. I'm requesting that someone validate it (is this the place for fair use validations?), so that it can be restored to the article. Thanks, - Ste vertigo 18:58, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
I obtained this image from the following website: www.tvguidemagazine.com/images/uploads/2009/04/2239.news_lg_conan_logo.jpg
Shortly after I added the image, I recieved a message saying that there was a copyright issue. I'm embarrased to say, but I don't know how to add this status to the file. I don't want the image to be deleted seeing as it is the actual logo, but I don't know where to go from here. Do I have to make the change myself or could someone else kindly do it for me? I'm sorry, but I'm stuck on this. - User:Cartoon Boy User talk:Cartoon Boy 5:35, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
I was asked to provide rationale, but after reading the rationale page, I still don't understand exactly what I have to provide. I have edited the page, which hopefully is correct, but the page also says: "Please remove this template if a rationale is provided." I am supposed to removed the template, or will an admin do it? Also, wouldn't the rationale for any 'non-free book cover', used in an article on that book, be the same rationale? Mr Pillows ( talk) 01:42, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
Syl Memorial Hospital Akeem Akonju St. Ikeja is what i was given as to where a one Heather Wilson is in after a car accident.. can some one check if she is indeed in hospital? accident happened on 04/27/2009.. i can not get any more info ..last place i know she stayed was the Execellence Hotel (Obga ljaye) which i can not find..Lagos State14:27, 1 May 2009 (UTC)14:27, 1 May 2009 (UTC)~ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Papabear9999 ( talk • contribs)
Please let me know if and haw I can add a picture of a church the body of the writ up about "Fairouzeh"- Syria. Thank you for your help —Preceding unsigned comment added by GeorgesNasserDeeb ( talk • contribs) 17:35, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
File:PFMagazineNL8pages.pdf is, as you might guess, a PDF of a number of pages from a single magazine, dated 2001. The text is in Dutch. File:PFTranslationUK8pages.pdf is an English-language version of the same. The fair-use templates attached are at best misdescriptions of the content. They also misdescribe the purpose, which (I infer) is to substantiate claims by User:1027E (previously User:1027 and before that User:Mathilde Fischer) and to make more accessible (and more credible) a source adduced in Errol Sawyer (and discussed in its AfD).
I see multiple problems here:
On the other hand (if I bend very far backward indeed [and thereby mix my bodily metaphors]):
I have a delete button at my disposal and feel under some obligation to use it; however, I realize that I am not as well informed about these issues as many others are, and so invite the better informed to step in. -- Hoary ( talk) 02:24, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
Both files are now at "Files for Deletion". I'm surprised by two things: (i) Why even this is necessary (why they are not summarily deleted), and (ii) How PDF files can be helpful for WP (and if they can't, why their uploading isn't automatically disallowed). -- Hoary ( talk) 00:54, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
I noticed on an article over an under construction project (see Brunswick Maine Street Station) that the photo was a picture of an artist conceptual drawing, and it was up for speedy deletion. Can these photos be unloaded and used? I couldn't find any specific categories for these types of photos. (See [1] for the photos). -- Bubblecuffer ( talk) 03:38, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Hey thanks for the help. I'll see if there is anything I can do for permissions.-- Bubblecuffer ( talk) 13:49, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Can the movie poster be uploaded from http://www.whosdatedwho.com/poster/6262/young-widow.htm for the movie Young Widow?
Thanks
Savolya ( talk) 11:52, 3 May 2009 (UTC)savolya Savolya ( talk) 11:52, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
I uploaded two images 1 2 and I got two messages saying that i need to find out where they came from. These photos are well over fifty years old, and I am related to the members of this group (one is my mother), and were old publicity photos. I have no idea how to find out who took them. Please advise. Hatman1960 ( talk) 20:20, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
I want to place a picture to Julian Rachlin article. I found some pictures in Facebook [2] can I use the image? -- Juliaaltagracia ( talk) 19:05, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
If I were to come accross photos taken in 1917 by an amateur canadian photographer in montreal, can they be uploaded into wikipedia?., If a Muesuem has the physical photos does this mean that they can re- copyright them, making it so i cant upload them? The photographer died in 1955. Hope i explained this well enough. Thanks Ottawa4ever ( talk) 18:36, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
I would like to request a copyright check on this image. Whether the image qualifies for Wikipedia under the licenses that I have listed on the page. Its presence is contestable because Although I have created the image, part of the image uses a picture which qualifies for copyright material. Digimanpk ( talk) 16:22, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/12024.pdf Would this make the image free to use. ??? Thx. Digimanpk ( talk) 13:41, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
I have no idea exactly if File:UCFVictimServices.jpg if a copyrighted image. It has the UCF Victim Services logo on the bottom, but as far as I'm concerned, we use these "promotional stickers" to attach to the restrooms at the university...Now what type of "copyright" signature should I give it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Serene skies ( talk • contribs) 15:26, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:UCFVictimServices.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by Serene skies ( talk • contribs) 15:47, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Could someone please check the licence I've used on this please? The author died more than 70 years ago and I'm sure I've seen a more suitable template to use but can't find it. Thanks in advance. Smartse ( talk) 19:57, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
I am not at all clear about fair use of images. Is this one, used in The Truth (painting), ok? Thanks. Moonriddengirl sent me here. Dougweller ( talk) 20:20, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
File:NatalieWood.jpg is derived from a film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. The image (currently orphaned) carries a fair use justification, but it also includes a link to and explanation for {{tl|PD-US-no notice)), saying that the film was never legally copyrighted. I don't know anything about the film; could someone with more knowledge check this picture and remove the inappropriate category? Nyttend ( talk) 04:45, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
When you take a photo of someone you basically have copyright of it yourself and can upload it without their permission. I'm not so clear about audio/video of that person speaking. If they automatically hold copyright for anything they write, I presume it's the same for things they say, even if they do so in public? For example if someone gives a public lecture, you would still need their permission to post a video of it, right? Or if they gave a talk on a radio program, you would need their permission in addition to that of the radio station? Richard001 ( talk) 11:22, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
File:Duffy - Warwick Avenue.jpg. This image was nominated for speedy deletion, but I think it should be kept, since the music video is notable enough - it was nominated for a MTV VMA in the "Best UK Video" category. Alecsdaniel ( talk) 13:45, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
This file has been tagged for possible deletion, and I have received a note saying that the administrator has done this as he/she is not sure what the situation is. As I understand it, Soviet photos taken before 1951 were exempt from copyright, and that as the position is currently unclear on that, the cert that I gave it (which contains reservations) is OK. The copyright at the foot of the source page shouldn't affect it, although it appears to have expired in 2007. The historical content of the photo (the recognisable ruined cathedral in the Gendarmenmarkt plus the concert with Boris conducting) shows time and place: it's a Soviet photo in the Soviet Zone before 1951. I think it's important to be able to show this photo, as it helps to demonstrate that everyone was working together for peace at that time and place. I believe that some people may have put their careers on the line for trying too hard (Russians singing in German) at the concert, and am currently evaluating evidence. If there's still a problem, please let me know.-- Storye book ( talk) 17:02, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
This image [[File:BeethovensPiano.jpg]] is claimed to be public domain. But in the place for writting the permission is just written "Public domain". There is nothing that indicate that the image is public domain. Also the source ( http://www.kingsbarn.freeserve.co.uk/bpianos.html) has no information about the image being public domain. And there is no information about the year the picture was taken. Therefore I think that the image is stolen from http://www.kingsbarn.freeserve.co.uk/bpianos.html. I don't know what to do about this but I thought that I should say it to you. Hope that someone will take care of the problem... Fanoftheworld ( talk) 11:09, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
I believe the originator's intent was to make this freely available, I am guessing this from it being marked as " created this work entirely by myself" in the metadata, and imagine that (a) originator was in a hurry to catch his train after taking the picture! and (b) perhaps was not familiar with WP/Commons (his user page is a redlink). I've reinstated it at Newmarket railway station in good faith, though of course it will disappear again if not noted, and put a note on the originator's user talk saying it needs fixed up.
A shame to lose it, it's quite a nice pic (well I am not a trainspotter but I mean in the context of the article).
Any help you have as far as policies etc, I should be glad to hear them. SimonTrew ( talk) 14:05, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
I am a writer and I have just completed my first effort. In one of the chapters, I briefly discuss the history of the bustle and Sarah Baartman. I am interested in using one or two of the images from the "bustle" definition and one from the "Baartman." My question is would this be possible and if so how do I go about getting Wikipedia's approval to do so? Thank you, in advance.
Sincerely,
DeLana S. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sugarland746 ( talk • contribs) 18:19, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi STBotI, Thanks for your note. I tried to update the Summary for the 69Sexy.jpg I posted. It is property of Playboy Enterprises and I am an employee of the company, posting it on their behalf. Let me know if you need any other info in the explanation. Best Regards,
( Zepolekim ( talk) 21:46, 6 May 2009 (UTC))
I'm sorry but I can't understand how to do it could you help me? AlienX2009 ( talk) 16:50, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
I have an original poster from the 30's. I believe I have the only originals left. Can I copyright this poster and make repros to sell? Can someone else copyright it if they have copy made from my original? there appears to be no copyright on the original poster. thanks for your help dt —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.199.9.162 ( talk) 16:28, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
I am a communications specialist for my company with the task of updating and maintaining our Wikipedia page. I get a message saying that I am "Unauthorized" to upload photos (i.e. our Logo) with my current account status. How can I change this?
Also, how can I be authorized to post content that is on our website without it being deleted? Thanks.
WOCCU ( talk) 17:08, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
I'm doing an article about a famous deceased WWII figure. His sons have agreed to help out with the article with regard to providing personal family collection photographs of their father for it. The son I deal with the most has said they are willing to release many of these photos to Wikipedia for use in the article, but he hopes there is a way to put restrictions on it so they can't be altered by just anyone passing along the site who wants to take the photo for themselves and use it elsewhere. Are there any caveats that can be attached to these photos as condition of release to Wikipedia to protect their integrity to some degree, or at least require a byline for them if they are used elsewhere, or is it an all-or-nothing bargain? The photos are released with anyone on earth allowed to do with them whatever they please for whatever reason, or not released at all? -- ScreaminEagle ( talk) 18:22, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
I could not find any mention of these to topics in relation to each other. When I am in a fibro flare I have extreme nausea as well as the usual reported symptoms. Thanks, z —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.94.170.76 ( talk) 18:24, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Admins, please remove the STbot tag on File:IAC_holdings.PNG —Preceding unsigned comment added by Samwb123 ( talk • contribs) 20:59, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Sorry but i dont understand whats the problem for the images? Unluckyly i dont understand english very good!
Thank you —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vernito ( talk • contribs) 13:20, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
The image which i add on the article of oceano club de kerkennah. It s name is Premier logo OCK.gif i take it from the officiel site of oceano club de kerkennah. I will make the history of the logo in his articel!
Thanks again —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vernito ( talk • contribs) 14:01, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello
I have a problem with the picture of Stade_Ameur_Gargouri.jpg .
Please can you help me?
There is something with discription problem.
The complet problem is wrotten on my talks page!
Thank you very much Vernito —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vernito ( talk • contribs) 15:59, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi, there is a news story that is widely distributed about a Python pictured swallowing whole cockatoo. I believe the image copyright is available to anyone as long as it is properly cited, as described here. Can someone confirm this image meets Wikipedia's standards for use. Thank you. Green Squares ( talk) 12:16, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Green Squares ( talk) 13:50, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
I have a catalog from a manufacturer that went belly-up in 1981. Another company bought the intellectual property rights, and continued manufacturing and marketing the products for a few years, then abandoned the product line. The catalog consists of individual copyrighted spec sheets, with photographs for each product.
Can the photos be used on Wikipedia under the Fair Use doctrine?
FWIW, the companies in question are ARP Instruments Inc., a manufacturer of music synthesizers, and CBS, Inc. Most of the ARP products presently have a Wikipedia page with no images.
Thanks for your help! Wobbith ( talk) 13:50, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Yes, each individual spec sheet bears the copyright © 1979 Arp Instruments... so I guess it's no go. Wobbith ( talk) 16:14, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
I believe the image "File:Windows_7.png" should be deleted as it does not stand for the microsoft guidelines for using screenshots; Microsoft does not allow the usage of screenshots of Beta (non commercial distribution) software. You may consult Use of Microsoft Copyrighted Content -- Rojoeterno ( talk) 15:44, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
To Whom it may concern,
Two separate bots have deleted my Arnold Tremere image. The reason sent in the first delete was that no permissions were sent in. This was simply not accurate as I was required to send in a special e-mail to specify this permission as well as updating the info in commons. (This occurred due to problems in formatting the image and displaying the image correctly). The second bot deleted the image because there was no source. When I checked the details it read that "I created this image and own this image (or something to this effect). I do own this image so this source statment is accurate. How do I remedy this situation in a way that is final?
Thanks for any and all advice. -- Amazona01 ( talk) 01:07, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
First how do you add information too uploaded images? And if you have a cite to a website can you copy the words off it as long as you make it your own words but still have the information needed, the reason is cause a user told me I couldn't add the information for Miley Cyrus that was on two websites and I even put my own words into it and they blocked it off so what cna I do? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sprite7868 ( talk • contribs) 03:33, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello.
Sorry to pester, but I'm not entirely sure where to mention images that listed as being public domain, but which probably really aren't (and certainly aren't attributed).
The first is
File:SandUpYerAss.jpg.
It claims to be in the public domain because of lapsed copyright, but this is entirely unverifiable since no original source is provided. The closest to a provided source is the fact that the article in which it's being used says that
tijuana bibles were produced from the 20's to the 60's (and, of course, the 20's included a few years before 1923).
More concerning is
File:Wimpy_TJB.jpg, uploaded with the same claim. This one is of more concern because it's not only of a copyrighted character, but the same claim is made (prior to 1923), without listing a source and I don't even know that Wimpy existed before 1923. The earliest year mentioned in the
Wimpy article is 1934. Even outside of that, in my own searches, I've been unable to find any solid evidence of his existence prior to 1931 (closest I've found to anything earlier is a single auction for a statue claimed to have been from 1929). If the character didn't exist prior to 1923, then obviously a 'parody' of him couldn't have, either.
Thing is, I have nooo clue how to actually, uh, report them? I mean, where do I post concerns about images?
209.90.133.69 (
talk)
02:42, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
I wish to upload two screenshots to the Toronado_(Zorro_horse) article to illustrate my comments in the last paragraph regarding Toronado and Chico wearing the same harness ten years apart. One would be of Zorro on Toronado and the second of the Queen of Swords on Chico. What objections would there be? REVUpminster ( talk) 19:18, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
If you say it is original research then that means the whole of wikipedia is merely a copy of something else. so it must continually violate the copyright of someone else. I found the items on the internet and thought they would be of interest. What is a reference if it's not to someone else's work/research. ps I since found the same harness was used in the Alain Delon Zorro REVUpminster ( talk) 07:49, 9 May 2009 (UTC)07:44, 9 May 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by REVUpminster ( talk • contribs)
I uploaded an image yesterday from Ambar Motors site,which has no notice of copyright. I don´t have the information about who took the picture. the picture is from a person who died 34 years ago. Can I still use it. Please help tag it with the proper information.-- Juliaaltagracia ( talk) 16:13, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
I have two pieces I was thinking about scanning and uploading for use in WP, but I'm not sure what the copyright status might be. When JFK was assassinated, my aunt (then a teenager) sent a letter of condolence to Jackie Kennedy. The response she got was a photograph (about 8" x 10") of JFK, Jackie, and (I presume) Caroline and John Jr. and a short form letter from Nancy Tuckerman (in her capacity as Secretary to Mrs Kennedy), thanking her. I thought they might make nice additions to one of the JFK assassination articles, such as Reaction to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Since Ms. Tuckerman was acting in her capacity as a US government employee, can I assume it is now public domain? The picture doesn't have any identification on it, but came from the same office. Is it likely to be public domain as well? Matt Deres ( talk) 14:12, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Is it OK to add CC-BY and CC-BY-SA text to Wikipedia? Thanks -- PirateSmackK Arrrr! 15:46, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Have several questions. First is [ Fort Wiki] part of Wikipedia--it appears to use same page format. If so, how can I locate Fort Wiki images for use in Wikipedia articles. If not, are Fort Wiki images available to transfer to Wikipedia? They have Creative Commons tag in lower right corner (e.g. [ CC logo]).-- Orygun ( talk) 01:57, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
the article on waylon never mentioned his first marriage to anita carter or that he and j cash were brothers in law also i seem to remember waylon stating somewhere about he and buddy holly being from the same town namely lubbock texas kevin ireland —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.107.217.104 ( talk) 22:17, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
There's a couple of lovely picture postcards I'd like to add from Newmarket Racecourses for the article on Railway stations in Newmarket (Easom, Sandra, Newmarket Sausages, Railways & Skulduggery, Newmarket Racecourses, retrieved 6 April 2009).
They are old enough to be PD, though the site is copyright (but no copyright claimed for the individual pictures); to make things interesting they are probably also in the Cambridgeshire Collection which is owned by the local government and hence essentially by the public (though they wouldn't have you believe it).
I'm not asking for people here to do all the work for me, but a quick glance to say yes no or maybe would be helpful. Another editor and I have essentially been working a lot around this area and done quite well; he said (this was around 7 April 2009) he would have thought they were in copyright, I am not so sure. Of course there is the reference there so it's no huge deal, but it would be nice if we could have them.
Thanks in advance for your advice. Best wishes SimonTrew ( talk) 18:01, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
This copyright doesn't seem correct. Isn't this the work of a state government, not federal? I don't think that necessarily means its free, does it? 98.227.168.34 ( talk) 20:40, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Yesterday, the image File:HMS Shropshire (73) in 1935.JPG was added to the article HMS Shropshire (73). On looking at the image page (which is hosted on Commons), I noted two things:
Now, this is probably my lack of copyright knowlege speaking, and I am probably asking in the wrong place (I don't know enough about Commons to locate the equivalent page there), but this whole situation strikes me as somewhat odd and maybe possibly illegal. Can someone enlighten me? -- saberwyn 10:23, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello! Is factual data protected by copyright? For example, I see an article in a scientific journal. There is a table that shows how psychotropic meds affect the expression of different molecules. I want to reproduce the table in the Wikipedia article. Under the table in the PDF I see that authors write "data on mRNA expression reprinted with kind permission from publisher so-and-so, copyright 2006". The article itself is also non-"CreativeCommons". But the data is quite simple: "goes down", "goes up", "no change". Does it mean that I cannot reproduce this simple table or even say in the article "This medication leads to higher\lower mRNA [molecule so-and-so] expression in rats"? Best regards, -- CopperKettle 13:48, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
I found these two maps on the Co-operative Championship article that show the locations of the teams that will play in that league. Both maps appear to be taken from commercial mapping websites with the locations drawn on top. The first one seems to be taken from Google Maps and the second probably is also. The uploader claims to own copyright of both and has released them for use. I don't know much about the subject but is this allowed? File:Clubs_Championship_2009.jpg File:Toulouse_location.jpg
JimRDJones ( talk) 16:07, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
Mr Schumin has repeatedly put up a registered and copyrighted Washington Metro Logo on the Washington Metro Wikipedia page. He has been asked on numerous occasions to remove it and does such. After a few weeks though he consistently puts it back up illegally. I ask if you can please address this issue so no further actions need to be taken in this illegal copyright infringement. Thank You. 129.2.16.143 ( talk) 19:04, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
File:Meets Madison Square Garden.jpg and
File:Michael_Buble_Meets_MSG.jpg I found these picture in his official website at michaelbuble.com. I uploaded the pictures to wikipedia, but I have no idea about the copyright issues and tags and all the other stuff that comes with uploading a picture. I'd be glad if somebody could shed some light on this. I wish to upload it to Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden. The blue one is the special edition, and the orange one is the standard edition. Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Silverfriends0730 ( talk • contribs) 20:50, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
I am in the possession of this book:
It lists every romanian aircraft from 1905 to 1970, with dimensions, some characteristics and 3-view line drawings ( wikimedia line drawings category). Some aircraft are very rare, so much so, that no images are available. Some drawings, of more popular models (e.g. IAR 80), are available elsewhere too, yet not under a free license.
The illustrations were done by Ștefan Pârâu, of whom I have no further knowledge.
Is there enough reason to upload scans of the more rare plane drawings? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexandru.rosu ( talk • contribs) 17:11, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
This is an unresolved question. I believe these works are ineligible for copyright. U.S. courts have determined that simple line-maps of countries or rivers are not copyrightable, regardless of how complicated they are, since they are mere records of fact and not creative material. Similarly, new architectural diagrams of old (PD) buildings are not accepted by the U.S. Copyright Office, since there is no new creative content. In the case of maps, judges have specifically ruled that elements such as line thickness and map colors are not creative enough to qualify. For these reasons, I think that simple line drawings of aircraft should be tagged {{ PD-ineligible}} so long as the underlying aircraft design is not copyrighted. (And most aircraft designs would be ruled functional and not decorative, unless major aspects of the design were chosen for aesthetic rather than utilitarian reasons.) – Quadell ( talk) 15:12, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello my friends
My good friend recently went to Antwerp and took some beautiful pictures there. I'd like to include them on a couple of articles. I have her permission to use them, written as an email. I'll have all the dates etc off the camera and they are published on her blog. I'm just not quite sure how I can do this and not just get a delete bot removing them, as I have tried my best to get permission and she is happy for me to put them on Commmons (and she publishes them herself on her blog). They are essentially PD. Any advice please? SimonTrew ( talk) 00:33, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
File:Statesman-journal_july_23rd_1986..jpg I have taken this photo of an artcle from the newspaper mentioned that I want to use as a reliable source and couldn't find on the internet . I apparently tagged it wrong and it has been retagged as an orphaned fair use speedy delete, is there any thing else, a correct tag that would allow it to stay so I can quote from the article? Or perhaps If I can't find it anywhere else can it stay to support using the comments as a reliable source? I would be grateful for a simple comment on this , ta ( Off2riorob ( talk) 20:21, 11 May 2009 (UTC))
Are pictures taken by employees of the Romanian Defense Ministry (Ministerul Apararii Nationale) in the public domain, similar to those by the U.S. Department of Defense? I am looking to replace this copyrighted image of the IAR 99 with one by the Romanian Air Force ( one of these). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexandru.rosu ( talk • contribs) 15:29, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
How do you get the copyright for the image so that it can last for more than a week? User:Looney Guy —Preceding undated comment added 18:54, 12 May 2009 (UTC).
Dear Sir/Madam,
Further to your queries relating to the following illustrations: "An Ethereal Encounter", "Leap into Legend" and "My Ftaher. My King", You have been approached some time ago with questions regards the licensing but no reply was ever forthcoming. The images are the works of Arthur Benjamins, who is happy for them to be used for the Wiki entrance and is satisfied that the quality is not good enough for illegal copying and distribution.
Could you therefore please advise what kind of licensing is required as per above comments.
Thank you,
Rotterdam1953 ( talk) 20:02, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Is statistics canada considered to be public domain? I'm mainly looking at the graphs and data in this discouraged workers pdf. Smallman12q ( talk) 23:10, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Could someone please tell me how to change the copyright status of an image? I have written permission to use this image.-- Moland freak ( talk) 02:28, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
I have a letter sent froma public office by a public employee on official paper, If I uploaded it what would be its copyright status. I have been told that it would be public domain. Is this correct? I have as yet not uploaded it as I am unsure about its copyright status. ( Off2riorob ( talk) 21:24, 11 May 2009 (UTC))
I would say it comes under that catagory. Could I upload it under public domain for people to look at?( Off2riorob ( talk) 22:21, 11 May 2009 (UTC))
Yes... teb728 t As it is an official document on goverment paper and exposes a strategy by the person in question totally opposite to 'reliably sourced' comments published here I would indeed like to use it as a source. I personally would say that an official document lke this has more encyclopediac value than the one sided reporting of local newspapers. I would also like to note that as per the help and discussion here I realise to use the text I would have to find the letter in a reliable source but as is seems almost certain there is no copyright problem with the letter I can see no problem with uploading it, there are many many images of free use that are not as yet in use on wikipedia are are kind of sat there waiting for the opportunity to be useful somewhere. I myself have uploaded images that have become part of the repository and as yet are unused but are part of the database available for use and may I also say that these free use images also attract a lot of people here looking for images that they can use on other sites. I would also dissagree that the letter has no encyclopediac use as it is public domain and is written by a person that is central to a couple of articles here , and who knows... once it is uploaded it may indeed have a use. I have been informed that it has been published but I have no idea where , yet! best regards.( Off2riorob ( talk) 09:37, 13 May 2009 (UTC))
This graphic is a partial scan of the cover of a St. Ed's High School yearbook that is in my possession. The school closed 42 years ago. Does that make it public domain ? What type of tag would be appropriate ? Oconnem4502 ( talk) 15:22, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Seal dates from at least 1885. Don't know about before that. Will use PD for that image. Oconnem4502 ( talk) 18:24, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
I have permission from the photographer to use any of his work as it pertains to SEHS. What tag do I use ? Oconnem4502 ( talk) 15:24, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Copyright owner? There is no copyright that I am aware of. Photographer a fellow classmate at St. Ed's, is not particularly cyber savvy. All of his SEHS photos were sent to me on CD as a gift, and are disk resident on my computer. I will assume that make me the current owner, even though I acknowledge that he originally shot the pix ? Oconnem4502 ( talk) 22:55, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Contacted Jeff to ask he what he wants to do. Waiting for his answer. Oconnem4502 ( talk) 18:25, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi. WP:ALBUM says with respect to covers: "The width of the image should ideally be no less than 200px (the default display size of the infobox), but it should be no more than 300px on at least one side (to satisfy fair use criteria)." I was just notified that an image I uploaded, File:BestofEarthWind&Fire.jpg, was orphaned, and I discovered that it had been replaced with File:Earth Wind and Fire Symbol.jpg, which is 500 px. on each side, well above that limit. For the moment, I've restored the one I uploaded to the article, but was hoping to get feedback here (not knowing where else to ask) on how to handle the matter. Ordinarily, when I run into a large image, I tag it {{ Non-free reduce}}. But this seems pointless when there is already a reduced image. What to do? -- Moonriddengirl (talk) 12:06, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
For use in an article on Jimmy Savo, can I can upload this 1942 photo by Gjon Mili? It says "for non-commercial use only".
If so, what tag do I use? J. Van Meter ( talk) 13:27, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi, sorry if this was covered before, but I can't seem to find it on the list. I want to include in my article on Tower City, PA a picture of the East Brookside Colliery, where a significant local disaster occurred in 1913. I came across an image of an old postcard placed on someone else's website, but there is no licensing information, or anything on where he got it, what date it was produced, or anything like that. I tried to find it someplace else using google search, but no luck. My assumption is that the image is from the early 20's by the look of it, but I'm not completely sure. Can you help? The image is at http://www.redwolfcs.com/landweride/index_clip_image004.jpg. Thanks! Bowie60 ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 19:42, 11 May 2009 (UTC).
Hi there
Would there be any issues with uploading an image of a winner's medal from one of England's professional football (soccer) competitions? I notice that Commons has files like this one which are tagged as "uploader's own work", but was wondering if it might be claimed that copyright on the design rested with the sport's governing body or anything like that........? -- ChrisTheDude ( talk) 12:12, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
I sent an email about using Maps owned by B.C. in article about lakes.
Hi There. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me.
I see that the Bathymetric Map Reports are copyrighted by the Government of British Columbia.
I was wanting to use portions of the map and upload them to Wikipedia.com, a Free Online Encyclopedia, and create detailed articles of the lakes of British Columbia.
Wikipedia only allows people to upload images that you own the right to or received the right from the copyright holder. Is it possible for the Government of British Columbia to release the Bathymetric Map Reports of certain lakes under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License?
Then I got this response.
Dear Kolton Smith,
Thank you for your email below. You or anyone else are welcome to take a copy of material owned by the Province of BC for personal use, which includes personal study and research, without obtaining formal permission to do so. You are also welcome to use material owned by the Province of BC as an informational resource in order to create your own original material without obtaining formal permission to do so. If it is your intention to reproduce only small excerpts or make reference to material owned by the Province of BC when creating your own material, I believe that you are also welcome to do so without obtaining formal permission. In addition, you are welcome to simply link to the Province of BC websites on which the material is found without obtaining formal permission to do so.
However if you in fact wish to reproduce and distribute a substantial amount of BC material for purposes other than personal use (which would include posting material on a third party website), you will be required to obtain formal permission to do so. If that is the case, please complete the Copyright Permission Request Form found at http://www.bcsolutions.gov.bc.ca/ipp/. Please identify the specific materials you would like to reproduce and provide the exact website address(es) on which they are found (if applicable). Also please provide full details of your intended use of the material, the intended audience, the format(s) in which you wish to reproduce the material and the number of copies you wish to reproduce. Once we receive your completed application, we will be required to forward it to the custodial ministry to determine whether or not the Province of BC owns the copyright to the material and, if so, whether or not the custodial ministry would have any concerns with or objections to your intended use of the material.
Also please be advised that should your application be approved, a processing fee will apply for your use of the material. Our standard processing fee for requests which are non-commercial in nature is $85.00 plus GST. If the request is for commercial purposes or if a formal license agreement is required to facilitate your use of the material, the fee will vary depending on the intended use and distribution of the material. The information contained in your completed request form will assist us in determining the fee which will apply.
I hope you find the foregoing information helpful and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Regards,
Ilona Ugro
Copyright Officer
Intellectual Property Program
Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services
Province of British Columbia
Phone: (250)356-5055 Fax: (250)356-0846
Is this a good enough response to apply a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License to small exerts of material? Koltonsmith ( talk) 22:33, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
What do you need more?-- Virginal6 ( talk) 23:13, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
I want a picture lead image for this page: Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer, there are thousands out there on the internet, is it possible to use one claiming no free image is available? I'm sure I have seem this done on the site somewehre, but can't find it - so perhaps I imagned it. If so what is the licence tag to use? Thanks. Giano ( talk) 12:39, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
Image:WMATA Metro Logo.svg is being used on the Washington Metro articles. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.
If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and 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. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.8.193.115 ( talk) 13:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
128.8.193.115 ( talk) 13:44, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
I have had 2 warnings on my talk page, over uploading 2 images, licensing problem. I am not aware I am doing something wrong, if I am, can someone please reply on my talk page and try and help me to do what I am needed to. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Roadblocker ( talk • contribs) 21:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
There are some very old pictures of this biologist here. However, they were probably never published anywhere until they were put on this website, or at least I know of no evidence that they were. Am I right in concluding that they are not eligible for public domain status then, despite the significant age of some of them (i.e. the ones from 1920 and before)? Richard001 ( talk) 00:28, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
Is something like this copyrighted? It is user created, however the main subject of the photo is copyrighted. Guy0307 ( talk) 06:12, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
How can I add Copywrite info to an uploaded image —Preceding unsigned comment added by Javedsbr ( talk • contribs) 17:06, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
I had noticed that Wikipedia doesn't have Non-Commercial or Non-Derivative Creative Commons templates. Does that mean we can't post our own images if they have NC or ND licenses? Is Wikipedia Non-Commercial? Does this also apply to Wikimedia? -- 71.177.230.141 ( talk) 21:20, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
Vector drawing based loosely on fair use screenshot File:STFUD.jpg. Uploaded minutes ago. Query. - Ste vertigo 19:24, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
Could someone have a look on my talk page please - There is a TaggingBot that keeps tagging my images - when I think they are licensed correctly. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Roadblocker ( talk • contribs) 03:13, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
Sorry for what is probably a naive, already covered question. Are charts and tables from published academic papers, or from working papers, admissible for upload and use? These charts are based on publicly available data (and in fact with a bit of work can be easily replicated in Excel) so including a chart or table as an image doesn't seem that different than including an equation or a theorem that has been published somewhere. What is the specific license that they should be listed under, provided that it is ok to upload and include them? Specifically, I want to include Figure 1 from this paper [5] (pdf available from a listed link) in an article on changing sex ratios in Asia. radek ( talk) 02:38, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello. I posted a picture on an article on a living theorist. I asked him if he would provide an image that I could insert in the article. He sent me the photo. I am not sure how to prove that he permitted me to use it. He ( Kenneth Gergen) is not interested in becoming an editor himself, but does not mind if I edit his page.
I am new at editing. I am a doctoral student who wanted to take classes in social constructionism but couldn't find any programs or institutions in the US. I ended up taking my Doc program in another country. Had I known about these American theorists, I could have taken classes here (US). So I would like to edit or create pages so others will not have the difficulties I have had. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dialogical ( talk • contribs) 18:16, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
{{
GFDL}}
or {{
cc-by-sa-3.0}}
or {{
cc-by-3.0}}
) and ask Kenneth to send an email granting the permission to permissions-en@wikimedia.org
PirateSmackK
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18:33, 17 May 2009 (UTC)PLEASE someone help me.
I uploaded an image. That was hard enough. I didn't document it thoroughly cos I needed to do other fixup on the article and it went speedy delete before I managed. Now it's full of loads of stuff.
I have permission from the authors to use it. This is SO difficult when you are not used to doing it. You may not realise how difficult it is having done it hundreds of times.
Please someone just explain simply to me how to add the copyright etc. I know about information template etc but that still goes speedy delete.
I am losing my good faith here cos like I got the permission to use for three images this week and each time I've added one they've been deleted, even though I've gone to the length of getting permission from the author. I'm starting to wonder how Wikipedia has any images at all. SimonTrew ( talk) 23:07, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
I have written permission to use these images both in email and on paper, they sent them through to me and I have a written signature from the commercial director. I think it's clear that I have permission. The problem is how to say so. SimonTrew ( talk) 03:53, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
How do I give credit to the image's creator?? A Fantasy ( talk) 03:16, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
Hey tech peoples,
I've stumbled upon a research paper that was copyrighted in Spain, so I don't know if I can use it for fair use or if I can use it at all. [ The paper can be found here. I hope we can get a consensus on this, because these are really the only pictures I've found of this rare disorder! Thanks. Renaissancee (talk) 18:00, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
Norway does not have freedom of panorama for statues, therefore, this picture could represent a violation of copyright, unless the sculptor has allowed for this picture to be released into PD, or s/he died more than 70 years ago. Whether it could be used under fair use, I don't know, but my impression is that to be fair use, the picture should be used in an article providing commentary on the statue (say the article concerning the sculptor), not as an illustration of what the statue represents. V85 ( talk) 19:00, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
how to assign copyright tag on my images ? i want it to be free license . can someone else do it for me ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sambya ( talk • contribs) 10:19, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
{{
self|cc-by-3.0}}
. If you want attribution and for derivative works to be under the same license, choose {{
self|cc-by-sa-3.0}}
. Also, add a source to your images, even if it's just "I took this picture myself at ..." --
Rat at WikiFur (
talk)
12:27, 19 May 2009 (UTC)Is it generally frowned upon to remove an ® or TM mark from a logo used with a non-free use media rationale? I uploaded a new version of an image, but the new version has an ® on it whereas the old versions didn't. Would it be a problem to remove the ® and reupload? Klubbit ( talk) 18:30, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
I may be being stupid, but I came across this image whilst performing a GA review on Solar power. Is it OK for this image, with the "subject to disclaimers" tag to be used in the article as it is? Jezhotwells ( talk) 18:55, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
this doesn't really belong here but perhaps it is a little busier..
I was trying to move a file to commons from here File:Windsortownbridge.jpg#Now_commons it seemed to work but nothing is there? please have a look and let me know what I have done incorrect. ta. ( Off2riorob ( talk) 20:39, 19 May 2009 (UTC)) from here at en wiki [ [6]] ??? ( Off2riorob ( talk) 21:06, 19 May 2009 (UTC))
thanks . ( Off2riorob ( talk) 22:14, 19 May 2009 (UTC))
Using the Declaration of consent for all enquiries, is it possible to request permission to use a web page full of photographs, or does the link for each individual image need to be referenced? For example, could the first line read, "I hereby assert that I am the creator and/or sole owner of the exclusive copyright of the photographs at http://www.fakeurl.com/fakepage.html"? Thanks! 75.165.242.170 ( talk) 00:33, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
If there is a new poster for a movie and if it's not on the movie's article yet, how can I bring the poster to that article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.69.100.181 ( talk) 00:21, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Wanting to add a useful picture of a site on the National Register of Historic Places, I just now uploaded File:Otway Covered Bridge.jpg from Flickr. Did I do everything right? I've made sure to list it with a cc-by-2.0 license because the original page gives it that way; but other than that, I can't be sure if I've followed proper procedure. Most importantly — does this license require anything but attribution? My own pictures I always upload as PD-self, so I don't quite know if I've done everything legally required for this image. Nyttend ( talk) 05:35, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/fish_marine_images/whitecatfish.gif please respond at my talk page. Monkeyfox ( talk) 19:48, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
How can I access this image for my article? Can I? here Programmer13 ( talk) 21:55, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
It has a Creative Commons: Public Domain License on the image http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/usfws/whitecatfish.jpg/medium.jpg also if it can be can someone help me upload it because I don't understand how to that well. Monkeyfox ( talk) 22:26, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Why is File:AapkiAntara.jpg going to be deleted? How can i put copyright tag on images? -- ZebiBebi ( talk) 22:39, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but I have a concern about the use of certain images currently being uploaded by User:Brian Joseph Morgan. This user has been uploading album covers with fair use rationale to dozens of biography articles on classical musicians (examples John Macurdy, Julius Rudel). Is this ok? I though fair use album images could only be used on an article about the album itself and not the performer/performers involved. I haven't brought this to Brian Joseph Morgan's attention because frankly I wasn't sure about the policy. Singingdaisies ( talk) 00:39, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
I have a logo that belongs to a company. This company has asked me to make a Wiki entry. They gave me permission to use this Logo Image in that entry. Do I need to establish any proof of this to be able to use this here. This proof is easy for me to obtain so just let me know what you need.
Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kevinrwatkins ( talk • contribs) 15:00, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
i got this photo from www.all-antm.net, and i allowed to put it on wikipedia and added it to a profile? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Luluixo ( talk • contribs) 23:01, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
I have recently uploaded a screenshot from a DVD for the Two Pints of Larger and a Packet of Crisps artical and I have been alerted that I may have entered information incorrectly. I am new to Wikipedia and getting used to the way it works. I am getting the hang of it now. I need some help on how to enter information for images tv screenshots. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jackdyson ( talk • contribs) 20:36, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi, I feel that the series of check marks( File:Yes check.svg), are not eligible for copyright. These contains basic geometric shapes, and I do not see any originality in them. I asked an administrator and he felt the same way but told me to check here to make sure. ZStoler ( talk) 20:41, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
When WikiTeX arrives, it will be easy for authors to enter <music> snippets, in addition to prose and imagery. Suppose an author adds these to Guinnevere,
Are any of these copyright infringements?
I hear something on the radio and score it on a copyright-free site, for listening, the same way an image is included with a current news report?
-- IDave2 ( talk) 22:53, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
The license listed for this image is clearly incorrect. It says it is a Wikipedia screen shot, when it is the logo for a piece of software. I don't have the faintest idea what tag to use to get this corrected (nor how to correct it myself). Help, please? Lady of Shalott 02:35, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
Hello!
I'm attempting to do an article about my Uncle, Martins Krumins, a Latvian-American painter who died in 1992.
I have several sources of pictures to use:
First of all, a book was published about Martins Krumins in 1980 by the Latvian Humanities and Social Science Association. It was written by Janis Silins. THIS BOOK IS NOT COPYRIGHTED. There is no copyright on the book itself and it has no ISBN number.
The Latvian Humanities and Social Science Association has been disbanded for a long time and I haven't been able to find any members.
After the book was published my Uncle gave me several copies and he also gave me negatives of the photographs of his paintings and some of the paintings themselves. He never copyrighted anything.
So, what to do? Martins Krumins wanted people to see his work and was not precious or possessive about them in any way.
I have re-photographed some early photographs which are in the book and would like to upload them to the article but I have no way of knowing where they came from or who took them. I have the original photos but again, there's no way of figuring out where they came from. It is possible that my father Roberts, a photographer, took them for his brother Martins but all information is lost.
What sort of tags or information should I use?
Daina Krumins —Preceding unsigned comment added by Perkons ( talk • contribs) 16:22, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
I want to upload an image of Hiroyuki Tomita (because I feel there needs to be one) and I found one that was taken by a photographer from the Chinese news websited "Xinhuanet.com". I discovered the image in the Arabic [language] page of the Official Webiste of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. There is absolutely no evidence the it is copywritten (that I know of, as I don't speak or read Arabic). There is a message stating that the image is subject to deletion. Could someone check into this and, if the image must be deleted, someone needs to upload an image for the biographical article. The direct URL to the above-mentioned webpage accompanies the picture.
Et Al.: There are several biographical artical (specifically of Olympic athletes) that I feel need to have accompanying pictures.
-- Girolle ( talk) 05:50, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for the explanation. As I said before, some biographical articles of WELL KNOWN Olympic athletes NEED to have accompanying pictures, specifically the biographies of Ahn Hyun-soo and Hiroyuki Tomita (and the gymnast Naoya Tsukahara needs a biography period in my opinion!). -- Girolle ( talk) 19:54, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
Girolle, try putting {{ reqphoto}} on the talk page of the articles for these athletes, and perhaps someone will find or create free ones. Meanwhile, thanks for your original contributions to articles on athletes! – Quadell ( talk) 23:25, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
Thanks everyone for the information. And how dare you, dreamguy, accuse me of deliberately violating a copyright; you don't even know me and if you weren't going to say anything helpful, you shouldn't have said anything at all. Anyway, thanks everyone, again. -- Girolle ( talk) 23:19, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
"Mug shot" of Witold Pilecki from concetration camp Osvetim is allegedly copyrighted. Who is the owner and how he/she aquired this copyright? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.24.41.27 ( talk) 12:46, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
Whoever created the photo holds the copyright. If it was an individual, that individual's heirs hold the copyright for 70 years after his death. If the copyright was held by the Third Reich, all the Third Reich's copyrights were passed on to a private corporation, though I don't remember the name. – Quadell ( talk) 13:11, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
This is the theory I know of course. But I am interested in "practise":
1) Who took the picture? Most probably a camp photographer, who might be a member of SS or Gestapo. Do such people qualify for copyrights of photographs of political prisoners? 2) Even if the holder would be "Third Reich" and now some private organization - this is a photograph of political prisoner, taken "by force" - so I doubt any international body would agree with such rights. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.24.41.27 ( talk) 17:12, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi! Here we've got the logo of the ancient Spanish political party Eusko Abertzale Ekintza. I consider that it's PD shape: it consists in a circle, a star and a lauburu. So... it's PD? Opinions? Best regards. Rastrojo ( talk) 13:04, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
I tried to upload a photograph of Mr AC Alles in his site but failed owing to a query raised by your goodself re copyright of the said photograph. Really, this photograph appears on the back cover of one of Mr Alles's books without credit being given to the photographer. There's no mention of the photographer's name. I guess it may be a private one taken by Mr Alles. Hence, I believe there wouldn't be a problem in reproducing same. I could scan the page in which this photo appears and send it to you to substantiate my statement? Please advise me how i may get about this. Thanks and warm regards. Qnyafs —Preceding unsigned comment added by Qnyafs ( talk • contribs) 03:48, 24 May 2009 (UTC)
Can I upload a photo in Apollon limassol article whithout remove it later? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kividas ( talk • contribs) 09:17, 24 May 2009 (UTC)
Can copyrighted sheet music covers be used to illustrate the music in question? There are fair use rationales for album and single covers, but none for sheet music. The only ones I've found in use are covers like this one and this one, which use {{ PD-US}} since they're released before 1923. Is there a rationale for using sheet music covers newer than that? I want to use a low-resolution version of this image at " I Thought About You" (published 1939). Is this considered fair use? Which rationale should I use? Thanks, Jafeluv ( talk) 13:16, 24 May 2009 (UTC)
I have been working on this article about a 20th century writer who died in 1980, and have been trying to find pictures to illustrate it. So far I've found a series of period shots of places she lived, but obviously some pictures of some humans would be good too! It is a difficult period from a copyright perspective: those involved are deceased, but the photos of them would still be under copyright restrictions. I think it is clear that one picture of Manning could be used under fair use terms. I presume this is limited to just one? What about a picture of her husband, to whom she was married for 40 years, who died in 1985, and whom she wrote about a good deal? Could this be considered fair use? Pictures of her friend Stevie Smith are already uploaded to WP under fair-use criteria (I think), but I'm guessing can't be used here? Anyway, any ideas and suggestions for what to do about this difficult in between period would be gratefully received. PS. I should mention that I have trawled through various websites looking for relevant free images, and haven't found any myself.-- Slp1 ( talk) 12:30, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
I am not sure what tag it needs, but I guess its {{ non-free logo}} as its the logo of another wiki found here -- Lcawte ( talk) 12:45, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Once an article is created, how do I upload photographs that I have taken and others that I have obtained copyright permission to use for online articles? I do not see a link to do this. When I add the edit for picture - it asks for a file name but does not give a mechanism to transfer the image.
Any help appreciated.
J.K.
The images on Attainment badge (Scouting Ireland) were uploaded as "self made" and licensed as cc-by-sa-3.0. These are obviously scans of emblems created by Scouting Ireland. I would change these to non-free, but can these generic-style emblems be subject to copyright or trademark? ---— Gadget850 (Ed) talk 14:43, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
It is a not just a promotional use but a file distributed by the actor/artist Jennette McCurdy for all individuals under her list. I hav listed the webpage, sources as best as possible. It is not exactly a copyright from Startraksphot.com--the pictures there are not an exact copy of the the photo which cannot be used any where else. The photo shows two individuals but it is the best picture of the subject Jennette McCurdy as possible since there are no other free images available. Please respond. Jeneral28 ( talk) 15:25, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Ok, am trying to contact the person. In the meantime, could you help ensure that the picture stays? Thanks. Jeneral28 ( talk) 18:27, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Well the admin/actor doe take a long time to reply to emails. Jeneral28 ( talk) 21:58, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
I'm not sure what else I need to do. I have a source listed, author listed, OTRS ticket number. I have sent all the letters of permissions from the source that is allowing me to post their pictures. A bot is still tagging all of my uploaded images. They are as follows. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iowavictorylane.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iowapretech.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iowafasttime.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by Justingrosser ( talk • contribs) 20:25, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
I apologize for not signing my post, thank you though.
Justingrosser ( talk) 02:43, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
I wanted to know if images from the following site http://www.st-spike.org/pages/uniforms/uniforms.htm can be used to illustrate Star Trek uniforms. A reply woulf be really helpful. Thanks IkeMuotoh ( talk) 20:38, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Can images be used in templates if there is a valid fair use rationale? There was an image that was deleted from the following template: Template:University of Utah. I have seen similar images on other university templates. UteFan16 ( talk)
Dont know the copywrite but I guess its {{ non-free logo}} as it is found all over this games offical website here -- Lcawte ( talk) 12:49, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
I uploaded an image ( File:Hasyim_Muzadi.jpg) which i found from www.swaramuslim.net. At the bottom of the website it says in Indonesian that there is no copyright, and it is not prohibited to copy, reproduce, or distribute. I need help for the license. Thank You. Dre.comandante ( talk) 17:38, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
I want to start heavily updating some movie wikipedia articles that are neglected. This includes adding production stills and the movie poster in the top right hand corner. How do I check if a picture is acceptable to be downloaded and then uploaded to wikipedia? Is it safe to assume they are in the public domain? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jules90 ( talk • contribs) 17:50, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
I uploaded a photo for the entry on yarnbombing. I've seen this image on several blogs and on several websites dedicated to the practice or to offbeat art. The image was posted on a blog by Oberholtzer Creative Staff at 3:24 pm, January 25, 2009, with the mark, "Share and enjoy." [8] However, the article in The Telegraph that was the main source for the wikipedia article cites the picture as belonging to BNPS. Is this image appropriate for Wikipedia? If so, which tag should it receive? Darkfrog24 ( talk) 23:12, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
There is a question at the copyright talk page concerning the accuracy of this template, which is transcribed to a number of images. Please weigh in if you have input. -- Moonriddengirl (talk) 11:27, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi,
We have recentlt uploaded an image. The image is GasBuddyGasPriceMap.png. This image was removed from our sandbox page, saying that it does not have the proper copyright information. All ofthe images that we have uploaded are images that we the GasBuddy Organization have created entirely on our own. These images are avaiable on the internet on any of our 185 gas price websites. Please restore this image GasBuddyGasPriceMap.png. as we are not breaking any copyright laws by displaying ths image as it is our own.
Regards,
Trevor Dewildt GasBuddy.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gasbuddy ( talk • contribs) 14:45, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
I asked a user in Flickr if I could use a picture that's in is account in Wikipedia 2 days ago, and today he gave the the ok to do so but I don't know the correct copyright tag to use that will not result in speedy deletion. Please help. It's a picture of a college office building. Thanks Ceddy 06 21:42, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
Having received emailed permission from the photographer, I just uploaded a photo from Flickr and forwarded the permission email to OTRS. The photographer stated, "I'd like attribution, if you'd work that out. But other than that feel free to use as you see fit"; accordingly, I tagged it with 2.0. After doing that, I discovered 3.0. What's the difference between the two? And if there is a difference, which one is more applicable to such a statement? Nyttend ( talk) 02:59, 28 May 2009 (UTC)
Further to my query, and to your response that I seek permission from the publishers to reproduce Mr Alles's photograph in Wikipedia, I may state that all his books were published by him, and hence I believe the said photograph was a private one. Otherwise he would have given credit to the said photograph. Your advise please. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Qnyafs ( talk • contribs) 16:06, 28 May 2009 (UTC)
While deleting orphaned nonfree images, I came across File:Slaves whose eyes cut off under Dalai regime 1.jpg and File:Music instrument made by thighbones of young girls under Dalai Lama's regime re.jpg, which were tagged both as orphaned nonfree and as public domain! I was unfamiliar with the situation, so I changed the date on the orphaned-since-date template to today to give them a little more time before deletion. Could someone examine the copyright status of these images, and then (1) delete them or undo my postponement, or (2) clarify their PD status? Nyttend ( talk) 17:48, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
I have a permission to upload AICAR Business school logo but some delete it. Please suggest what should I do? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pankajku2020 ( talk • contribs) 09:11, 30 May 2009 (UTC)
I'm creating an article about a WWI Canadian soldier, and a picture of his headstone that I would like to use is on Veteran Affairs Canada.
Information on this site has been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial use and may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from Veterans Affairs Canada.
Would that allow me to use the image? Please respond on my talk. MacMed talk stalk 16:11, 30 May 2009 (UTC)
image:EDGElogos.png is used to illustrate the EDGE Games article, yet the images used there are the masthead logo for Edge (magazine). Neither Edge Games nor Future Publishing would approve, I'm sure. I just wanted a concensus before nixing them. Sockatume ( talk) 12:06, 31 May 2009 (UTC)