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The Facebook logo uploaded here claims that it's not copyrighted but it is trademarked. However, does this mean it can be freely used in any article? Facebook itself says no: "Don’t Use the Facebook logo in place of the word “Facebook”. I think Wikipedia might be misusing it here:
Thought I'd get an expert opinion before changing anything. — Brianhe ( talk) 01:51, 1 October 2014 (UTC)
I got an Email authorization from the owner of certain images to use on an article on him [Jayaguru Nyati] and his political party [GUNGA-ISIZWE]. How do I show it to you? Nkoko365 ( talk) 02:33, 2 October 2014 (UTC)
A recent example of " FBI most wanted" is Eric Frein. His photo is available at http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/eric-matthew-frein and widely distributed in press sources --- nobody, outside Wikipedia, seems to have qualms about reproducing the photo in this case. However, File:EricFrein.jpg was deleted ( user didn't specify). A previous case at [1] seemed to get no real definitive response. The FBI/DOJ site itself has a legal notice that is mealy-mouthed. [2] Some other wanted posters have been uploaded though, as government work. [3] Which leaves us in a predicament. I mean, if we go the usual Wikipedia anal-retentive route, then these photos are generally unpublished copyrighted works that we "don't have a right to copy" theoretically. I'm surprised the usual WP:EL fanatics don't block us from linking to Top Ten List entries, because the FBI is violating the shooter's copyright... But is there some loophole written into the law for wanted posters? Or is the whole thing a case of Fair Use? And if it is a case of Fair Use, is it possible that we could write up a boilerplate Fair Use Rationale template that accepts one parameter, the guy's name, and one other parameter, the agency out to get him, and all the rest is pre-filled so the user doesn't have to worry about it? Or something? It's just pathetic when we can't include the images everybody else has without a second thought. Wnt ( talk) 02:33, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
Hello All;
I need your assistance to get this page corrected. This is my page: Mobilization Augmentation Command (MAC). Please check to let me know if there is an issue with the references or if more needs to be added. Also, how do I get the question mark message down at the top concerning the inline references? I have created additional references, however, the message remains.
Images: For the images, I will send you all a statement signed by each person on the image that states it is Okay to use their picture at the MAC wiki site and also I will send the copyright template to the email indicated with the images included in the email. Would this be sufficient to keep the images on the MAC wiki site?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. V/r, Piper Pipercubusa ( talk) 21:52, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
I'm the editor of the Massachusetts Review, and I recently changed the cover image on our Wikipedia site, in order to update it to our current issue cover. I'm a real novice at this, so I don't know proper procedures, or which template to add. We hold the copyright to the cover image, though of course covers are also subject to fair use. I'm not sure what template I'm supposed to add, but I'd like to learn, since I plan to keep updating our site as new issues come out (four times a year). Thanks, Jim Hicks P.S. Here's a link to the image:
210px|Fall 2014 cover — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dzimhiks ( talk • contribs) 20:53, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
I would like to upload this image for use on wikipedia. However, it has two authors. One is from the USGS, whose content it produces falls in the public domain; so far so good. Problem is, the other author is from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a private organization whose copyright statement is a lot more restrictive. In this case, which institution's copyright applies? Tinss ( talk) 05:00, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
The following image is of the three living recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, whose official photographs were taken down. For entire discussion, please refer to WP:NFR for entire discussion and to Yogendra Singh Yadav, Sanjay Kumar and Bana Singh for the articles in question.
I have found the following image posted by a journalist named Shiv Aroor. This is an image of Shiv Aroor with the three PVC awardees [4] posted on his twitter page. Here is a link on his blog [5] where he states, "Use of photographs by me is permitted without prior approval, but needs to be carried always with a credit and backlink."
Does this satisfy Wikipedia's requirements? Myopia123 ( talk) 17:31, 5 October 2014 (UTC)
How can I add this image to an article? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sadman Sakibzz ( talk • contribs) 09:43, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
I have a photograph that I purchased off eBay. It was taken in 1921 by the Keystone View Co. I want to upload it to Wikipedia, but I am unsure which copyright permission to use. I am now the owner of this photo, and it does have historical significance. Please advise, thank you. Jim Cardoza ( talk) 22:56, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
Sorry to disturb, the Wikipedia page for the B-52's has this image: Rickywilsontimecapsule.jpg without my copyright notice ©George-DuBose.com
It is my solely owned photograph that I licensed to Warner Bros. for only use in a cd package. I would appreciate if someone would help me add a © line to that image.
Thanks,
George DuBose boss@george-dubose.com www.george-dubose.com George DuBose ( talk) 10:17, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
WP can make me so confused. Is it really a violation of WP:LINKVIO to link to copyrighted image on a talkpage just to make a comparison of locations? Is it really such a big violation that all other points made are blank and void and doesn't matter at all? I do know the show and the image is copyrighted, but it was the first image I found doing a quick search. And the only reason I added it was to make an attempt at making the other person see the obvious similarities in locations. Would it had been a non-violation if I had spent more time and found the same picture on the producer's or distributor's or similar homepage? Could someone please explain this to me in a way that won't get me too annoyed at WP bureaucracy and pedantry. - Hekseuret ( talk) 17:35, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
I'd value a fourth-opinion at Talk:Stephen I of Hungary#Licence parameter problems, where the licensing of images in the article such as File:Istvan-ChroniconPictum.jpg are being discussed. I am trying to explain to another editor about how PD-Art works, and would appreciate additional views (or being corrected, if I've got it all wrong...!) Hchc2009 ( talk) 18:26, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
i am doing a paper on diet and diabetes and i can choose 6 sources and it ask for information on my sources I need to know as follows who is the author of wikipedia and also if the author is a sponsoring agency. I really like wikipedia and want to use it as my source. please help me — Preceding unsigned comment added by 73.182.12.135 ( talk) 17:19, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
To whomever it may concern,
I would like to upload a picture from a composer's website. I have his permission, however, I am uncertain how I can have wikipedia recognize it. I would really appreciate some direction on this matter so that I do not improperly upload another photo and have my account get deleted from wikipedia. Thanks for all the guidance.
All the best,
David J. Nolan Wikipedia Enthusiast — Preceding unsigned comment added by Davenolan014 ( talk • contribs) 00:59, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
Recently, User:Rjensen modified the licensing on File:Dachau cold water immersion.jpg to indicate that the image was in the public domain in the United States as "All Nazi publications are owned by the US Government and are public domain in the USA." [7] This seemed provably false to me (regarding ownership), so I reverted [8] and initiated a discussion on his talk page regarding the issue. An interesting point has been raised regarding copyright of Nazi images in general. Please see User_talk:Rjensen#File:Dachau_cold_water_immersion.jpg. Comments? -- Hammersoft ( talk) 22:21, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
I gained permission from author, is that enough to put it on wikipedia and what would it class under? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hopper1010 ( talk • contribs) 19:34, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
I have recieved the above message from editor Kelly. The image is a photograph of Richard Calder which he took of himself with a timer. He sent the picture to me expressly for the purpose of upload. Can any deletion please be avoided? User:S.tollyfield — Preceding unsigned comment added by S.tollyfield ( talk • contribs) 11:34, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
Richard Calder has given this permission, but the threat of deletion remains. Can it now be removed? S.tollyfield ( talk) 17:34, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
Recently, I noticed a photo uploaded to an article on my watchlist using the template {{ PD-US-no notice}}. It seems to indicate that, in the case of a standalone photo published prior to 1977, unless a copyright notice appears somewhere on the photo itself, it is in the public domain. Is this a correct understanding? I'm asking because, in looking through some digital archives, I ran across this image of a federal judge that Wikipedia currently has no image of. There is clearly no copyright notice on the face of the photo, and no indication that one appears on the back. Is it safe to conclude that this photo – and similar ones – are in the public domain? Acdixon ( talk · contribs) 19:46, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
File:DanParent-27 final web.jpg was uploaded by a new user and it looks like professional work. The user has no other uploads and this image is claimed as original. I'm a bit unsure, can we keep the image assuming it's legit or ? -- Muhammad (talk) 00:55, 15 October 2014 (UTC)
Hello fellow Wikipedians. I came from Teahouse and I'm wondering if this picture fits the "threshold of originality" and if I could put it in to this article. Also, where would I upload it? Commons? Cheers! Brandon (MrWooHoo) • Talk to Brandon! 01:53, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
My question is whether if i contribute an article of my own invention, how iam gonna receive copyrights for that? , do i get any certification from wikipedia for my article or i myself have to get copyrights first and then to contribute wikipedia ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 183.83.215.191 ( talk) 08:23, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
Dear Sirs; My name is Ellen Conant Krohn, my deceased father's name is Alonzo Conant. I uploaded a family photo to the Wikipedia page: Alonzo Conant, Sept, 2013. It is a necessary and complimentary photo of him for the page. Now, Ronhjones has deleted his photo. I am 67years old. I am NOT trying to do anything tawdry or illegal or underhanded. I only want this photo which is owned by me as the sole owner to be re-posted to the article as it has been for the last year. I have given all of the information requested of me and I can assure you and Wikipedia that you will never be legally in debt regarding my photo. Please, I only want to do what is requested of me by you to get his photo re-posted. I anxiously await your reply. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Ellen Conant Krohn ( Econantkrohn47 ( talk) 17:52, 16 October 2014 (UTC)) daughter of Judge Alonzo Conant,deceased 1962.
Hi, It seems that those files are not what they clame to be.
File:Andreea_Banica6.jpg & File:Andreea_Banica3.jpg
82.126.14.142 ( talk) 21:50, 18 October 2014 (UTC)
I uploaded a photo of myself, taken by me in my home, for inclusion in a biographical article I am submitting to Wikipedia. I am uncertain which tag should be used. I certainly wish to grant Wikipedia to use the photo in connection with the article, but do not wish to declare it "free to the public" to use any way anyone choses. How should I tag it? Thanks for your advice. Jaylloyd5 ( talk) 20:51, 20 October 2014 (UTC)
File:Ned lagin 2011.png i find the directions in the comment below to be confusing. rather than stating clearly exactly where to put in my responses, the comment just points to more templates and places within templates that are not labeled.
can someone explain clearly and succinctly exactly where my replies to this comment should be placed?
extremely frustrated with wikipedia bureaucracy,
I-) ihor
(rm content from {{ Di-replaceable fair use-notice}}) see that template for the language)
I think this file is a copyright violation and do not contain sufficient license info or source. Does it should be in wikipedia ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wiki-senetor ( talk • contribs) 09:02, 22 October 2014 (UTC)
Questions Concerning File:William J. Byron at the University of Scranton's 1982 Commencement.jpg
Underneath the picture, there is a pop-up that says that this file is not allowed to be uploaded to Wikipedia Commons, but no reason has been given why. As the user who uploaded this file, I want to make sure that it doesn't get taken down and is following all of Wikipedia's guidelines. So, I have a few questions: How can I provide the reason why this cannot be uploaded to the Commons? I thought that I did so by the licensing and attributes on the page, but it does not register that. What is the best way to cite where the photo came from and show its copyright? I used the method of attribution and included the University's statement on licensing but is there a better way?
Also, I have a few questions about what would happen if I were to upload the file to the Commons: What does uploading a file to the Commons contain and what does it mean for the file, its copyright, and its use by the public? Will the University lose its rights to the picture if the file is uploaded to Commons? Is there any way that it can be uploaded to the Commons and the University still maintains its copyright with releasing it to free use by the public? Will I still be allowed to use the file in an article even if I do not upload it to Wikipedia Commons? Will more people look at the photo if I upload it to the Commons?
WLMStud (talk) 16:40, 22 October 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by WLMStud ( talk • contribs)
I found out how to do the license information, but I don't get what your supposed to put for holder. Do I use my username or what? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Carryon123 ( talk • contribs) 00:27, 24 October 2014 (UTC)
File:Settela steinbach.jpg Shouldn't this image copyright information be changed soon to {{PD-old-70}} and {{PD-1996|NL|1996|reason}}, given that the author died in 1944 and the work is in the possession of Dutch government archives, and, I assume, in PD since right after the end of II world war? Carlotm ( talk) 06:58, 24 October 2014 (UTC)
Its from Graces Guide which says it has no copyright but Graces much be mentioned . I am not sure what to tag it is.
Here is it's location on Graces Guide : http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/File:Im19210223MoTr-Wols.jpg
Here is Graces Guide Copyright directions : Copyright. You may copy and use any of the content of this site provided you make a clear link on your web site or printed matter to Grace's Guide as the source of that information. We endeavour to ensure the information is free of other copyrights but it is essential that you check for yourself before using.
The image was taken on Feb 17th 1921 but it's title indicates Feb 23rd 1921 — Preceding unsigned comment added by RichardMcCor ( talk • contribs) 21:09, 22 October 2014 (UTC)
I removed the image from the page until i know how to tag it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by RichardMcCor ( talk • contribs) 22:27, 23 October 2014 (UTC)
Could anyone transfer this file on Commons? It only consists of simple geometric shapes and text.-- 95.239.27.208 ( talk) 12:02, 25 October 2014 (UTC)
I a buy plastic copy of a 1 millions years old fossils from a company that produce thousand of them, do I have the right to take a picture of it and put in on wiki?
Example www.boneclones.com section fossils hominids of the left. tx. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Simon Mer ( talk • contribs) 03:54, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
File:The Singing Dogs.jpg The picture is a collage of photos published in the December 19, 1955 Life magazine, currently used in the article for The Singing Dogs with a fair use rationale. In the issue's masthead, those images are credited to "Mogens Amsnaes for Billedblatet, Copenhagen", so I assume they would fall under Danish copyright law. Can anyone familiar with those laws shed some light on their legal status, whether they are in the public domain already (or when they would enter it)? I was wondering if the image (or a higher-res version of it) can be copied to Commons. Don Cuan ( talk) 11:17, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
The File:Revell_Logo.png image is currently used on the English Wikipedia under a non-free logo rationale but is in a raster format. On the German Wikipedia, there is an SVG (i.e. vector) version of the same logo. The question is, could the SVG version from the German Wikipedia be copied to the English Wikipedia and used along with a non-free logo rationale in place of the current PNG version of the logo? (As a side note, if using the logo itself falls within fair use, does the SVG rendering have a copyright of its own or would that also fall within the English Wikipedia non-free content criteria?) -- Elegie ( talk) 07:43, 28 October 2014 (UTC)
{{
PD-logo}}
, that is,
too simple to be copyrighted.I used a photo from a bands facebook page. I asked the band for permission to use it and it was approved. What else do i need to do and what sort of copyright tags/formatting do I need to include? SKFB ( talk) 22:13, 28 October 2014 (UTC)SKFB
Please pay a visit to /info/en/?search=Talk:Female_genital_mutilation#Copyright and comment there. Although the image was challenged and kept on commons, it's being kept out of article space pending clarification of lingering copyright concerns; the article instead is linking to UNICEF's copy from article space in a rather weird way. Seeking informed input. --04:34, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
This photo was taken by Matt's dad at a speedway before one of his races. He posted it on Facebook. There is really no copyright, unless you want me to credit Facebook. What should I do? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cchristman ( talk • contribs) 17:22, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
I obtained the photo, Carlton Cuse Head Shot from his assistant, as I indicated. What do I need to do to make this photo acceptable? I have Cuse's permission. What should they do at their end? I'm afraid I don't quite understand all this.
Gregg Sutter — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gpsutter ( talk • contribs) 22:13, 30 October 2014 (UTC)
I have added an image to test how it would look but did not intend to use the image after all on my article, how do I go about deleting the image, as I accidentally forgot to add the description / license. Thankyou — Preceding unsigned comment added by JayVekaria ( talk • contribs) 16:37, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
Hey All,
I've recently been working on the wiki entry for Mike Boich. Throught another person (Guy Kawasaki), Mike was requested to put up an image of himself for public comsuption. In turn, Mike Boich has sent me an image for the public domain. Before posting this I want to find out, if anyone see some limitations. If not, does anyone have any advice.
FYI: I have donate my own images, but have not donate images from other to Wikipedia.
TIA Jesse
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The Facebook logo uploaded here claims that it's not copyrighted but it is trademarked. However, does this mean it can be freely used in any article? Facebook itself says no: "Don’t Use the Facebook logo in place of the word “Facebook”. I think Wikipedia might be misusing it here:
Thought I'd get an expert opinion before changing anything. — Brianhe ( talk) 01:51, 1 October 2014 (UTC)
I got an Email authorization from the owner of certain images to use on an article on him [Jayaguru Nyati] and his political party [GUNGA-ISIZWE]. How do I show it to you? Nkoko365 ( talk) 02:33, 2 October 2014 (UTC)
A recent example of " FBI most wanted" is Eric Frein. His photo is available at http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/eric-matthew-frein and widely distributed in press sources --- nobody, outside Wikipedia, seems to have qualms about reproducing the photo in this case. However, File:EricFrein.jpg was deleted ( user didn't specify). A previous case at [1] seemed to get no real definitive response. The FBI/DOJ site itself has a legal notice that is mealy-mouthed. [2] Some other wanted posters have been uploaded though, as government work. [3] Which leaves us in a predicament. I mean, if we go the usual Wikipedia anal-retentive route, then these photos are generally unpublished copyrighted works that we "don't have a right to copy" theoretically. I'm surprised the usual WP:EL fanatics don't block us from linking to Top Ten List entries, because the FBI is violating the shooter's copyright... But is there some loophole written into the law for wanted posters? Or is the whole thing a case of Fair Use? And if it is a case of Fair Use, is it possible that we could write up a boilerplate Fair Use Rationale template that accepts one parameter, the guy's name, and one other parameter, the agency out to get him, and all the rest is pre-filled so the user doesn't have to worry about it? Or something? It's just pathetic when we can't include the images everybody else has without a second thought. Wnt ( talk) 02:33, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
Hello All;
I need your assistance to get this page corrected. This is my page: Mobilization Augmentation Command (MAC). Please check to let me know if there is an issue with the references or if more needs to be added. Also, how do I get the question mark message down at the top concerning the inline references? I have created additional references, however, the message remains.
Images: For the images, I will send you all a statement signed by each person on the image that states it is Okay to use their picture at the MAC wiki site and also I will send the copyright template to the email indicated with the images included in the email. Would this be sufficient to keep the images on the MAC wiki site?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. V/r, Piper Pipercubusa ( talk) 21:52, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
I'm the editor of the Massachusetts Review, and I recently changed the cover image on our Wikipedia site, in order to update it to our current issue cover. I'm a real novice at this, so I don't know proper procedures, or which template to add. We hold the copyright to the cover image, though of course covers are also subject to fair use. I'm not sure what template I'm supposed to add, but I'd like to learn, since I plan to keep updating our site as new issues come out (four times a year). Thanks, Jim Hicks P.S. Here's a link to the image:
210px|Fall 2014 cover — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dzimhiks ( talk • contribs) 20:53, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
I would like to upload this image for use on wikipedia. However, it has two authors. One is from the USGS, whose content it produces falls in the public domain; so far so good. Problem is, the other author is from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a private organization whose copyright statement is a lot more restrictive. In this case, which institution's copyright applies? Tinss ( talk) 05:00, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
The following image is of the three living recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, whose official photographs were taken down. For entire discussion, please refer to WP:NFR for entire discussion and to Yogendra Singh Yadav, Sanjay Kumar and Bana Singh for the articles in question.
I have found the following image posted by a journalist named Shiv Aroor. This is an image of Shiv Aroor with the three PVC awardees [4] posted on his twitter page. Here is a link on his blog [5] where he states, "Use of photographs by me is permitted without prior approval, but needs to be carried always with a credit and backlink."
Does this satisfy Wikipedia's requirements? Myopia123 ( talk) 17:31, 5 October 2014 (UTC)
How can I add this image to an article? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sadman Sakibzz ( talk • contribs) 09:43, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
I have a photograph that I purchased off eBay. It was taken in 1921 by the Keystone View Co. I want to upload it to Wikipedia, but I am unsure which copyright permission to use. I am now the owner of this photo, and it does have historical significance. Please advise, thank you. Jim Cardoza ( talk) 22:56, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
Sorry to disturb, the Wikipedia page for the B-52's has this image: Rickywilsontimecapsule.jpg without my copyright notice ©George-DuBose.com
It is my solely owned photograph that I licensed to Warner Bros. for only use in a cd package. I would appreciate if someone would help me add a © line to that image.
Thanks,
George DuBose boss@george-dubose.com www.george-dubose.com George DuBose ( talk) 10:17, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
WP can make me so confused. Is it really a violation of WP:LINKVIO to link to copyrighted image on a talkpage just to make a comparison of locations? Is it really such a big violation that all other points made are blank and void and doesn't matter at all? I do know the show and the image is copyrighted, but it was the first image I found doing a quick search. And the only reason I added it was to make an attempt at making the other person see the obvious similarities in locations. Would it had been a non-violation if I had spent more time and found the same picture on the producer's or distributor's or similar homepage? Could someone please explain this to me in a way that won't get me too annoyed at WP bureaucracy and pedantry. - Hekseuret ( talk) 17:35, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
I'd value a fourth-opinion at Talk:Stephen I of Hungary#Licence parameter problems, where the licensing of images in the article such as File:Istvan-ChroniconPictum.jpg are being discussed. I am trying to explain to another editor about how PD-Art works, and would appreciate additional views (or being corrected, if I've got it all wrong...!) Hchc2009 ( talk) 18:26, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
i am doing a paper on diet and diabetes and i can choose 6 sources and it ask for information on my sources I need to know as follows who is the author of wikipedia and also if the author is a sponsoring agency. I really like wikipedia and want to use it as my source. please help me — Preceding unsigned comment added by 73.182.12.135 ( talk) 17:19, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
To whomever it may concern,
I would like to upload a picture from a composer's website. I have his permission, however, I am uncertain how I can have wikipedia recognize it. I would really appreciate some direction on this matter so that I do not improperly upload another photo and have my account get deleted from wikipedia. Thanks for all the guidance.
All the best,
David J. Nolan Wikipedia Enthusiast — Preceding unsigned comment added by Davenolan014 ( talk • contribs) 00:59, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
Recently, User:Rjensen modified the licensing on File:Dachau cold water immersion.jpg to indicate that the image was in the public domain in the United States as "All Nazi publications are owned by the US Government and are public domain in the USA." [7] This seemed provably false to me (regarding ownership), so I reverted [8] and initiated a discussion on his talk page regarding the issue. An interesting point has been raised regarding copyright of Nazi images in general. Please see User_talk:Rjensen#File:Dachau_cold_water_immersion.jpg. Comments? -- Hammersoft ( talk) 22:21, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
I gained permission from author, is that enough to put it on wikipedia and what would it class under? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hopper1010 ( talk • contribs) 19:34, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
I have recieved the above message from editor Kelly. The image is a photograph of Richard Calder which he took of himself with a timer. He sent the picture to me expressly for the purpose of upload. Can any deletion please be avoided? User:S.tollyfield — Preceding unsigned comment added by S.tollyfield ( talk • contribs) 11:34, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
Richard Calder has given this permission, but the threat of deletion remains. Can it now be removed? S.tollyfield ( talk) 17:34, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
Recently, I noticed a photo uploaded to an article on my watchlist using the template {{ PD-US-no notice}}. It seems to indicate that, in the case of a standalone photo published prior to 1977, unless a copyright notice appears somewhere on the photo itself, it is in the public domain. Is this a correct understanding? I'm asking because, in looking through some digital archives, I ran across this image of a federal judge that Wikipedia currently has no image of. There is clearly no copyright notice on the face of the photo, and no indication that one appears on the back. Is it safe to conclude that this photo – and similar ones – are in the public domain? Acdixon ( talk · contribs) 19:46, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
File:DanParent-27 final web.jpg was uploaded by a new user and it looks like professional work. The user has no other uploads and this image is claimed as original. I'm a bit unsure, can we keep the image assuming it's legit or ? -- Muhammad (talk) 00:55, 15 October 2014 (UTC)
Hello fellow Wikipedians. I came from Teahouse and I'm wondering if this picture fits the "threshold of originality" and if I could put it in to this article. Also, where would I upload it? Commons? Cheers! Brandon (MrWooHoo) • Talk to Brandon! 01:53, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
My question is whether if i contribute an article of my own invention, how iam gonna receive copyrights for that? , do i get any certification from wikipedia for my article or i myself have to get copyrights first and then to contribute wikipedia ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 183.83.215.191 ( talk) 08:23, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
Dear Sirs; My name is Ellen Conant Krohn, my deceased father's name is Alonzo Conant. I uploaded a family photo to the Wikipedia page: Alonzo Conant, Sept, 2013. It is a necessary and complimentary photo of him for the page. Now, Ronhjones has deleted his photo. I am 67years old. I am NOT trying to do anything tawdry or illegal or underhanded. I only want this photo which is owned by me as the sole owner to be re-posted to the article as it has been for the last year. I have given all of the information requested of me and I can assure you and Wikipedia that you will never be legally in debt regarding my photo. Please, I only want to do what is requested of me by you to get his photo re-posted. I anxiously await your reply. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Ellen Conant Krohn ( Econantkrohn47 ( talk) 17:52, 16 October 2014 (UTC)) daughter of Judge Alonzo Conant,deceased 1962.
Hi, It seems that those files are not what they clame to be.
File:Andreea_Banica6.jpg & File:Andreea_Banica3.jpg
82.126.14.142 ( talk) 21:50, 18 October 2014 (UTC)
I uploaded a photo of myself, taken by me in my home, for inclusion in a biographical article I am submitting to Wikipedia. I am uncertain which tag should be used. I certainly wish to grant Wikipedia to use the photo in connection with the article, but do not wish to declare it "free to the public" to use any way anyone choses. How should I tag it? Thanks for your advice. Jaylloyd5 ( talk) 20:51, 20 October 2014 (UTC)
File:Ned lagin 2011.png i find the directions in the comment below to be confusing. rather than stating clearly exactly where to put in my responses, the comment just points to more templates and places within templates that are not labeled.
can someone explain clearly and succinctly exactly where my replies to this comment should be placed?
extremely frustrated with wikipedia bureaucracy,
I-) ihor
(rm content from {{ Di-replaceable fair use-notice}}) see that template for the language)
I think this file is a copyright violation and do not contain sufficient license info or source. Does it should be in wikipedia ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wiki-senetor ( talk • contribs) 09:02, 22 October 2014 (UTC)
Questions Concerning File:William J. Byron at the University of Scranton's 1982 Commencement.jpg
Underneath the picture, there is a pop-up that says that this file is not allowed to be uploaded to Wikipedia Commons, but no reason has been given why. As the user who uploaded this file, I want to make sure that it doesn't get taken down and is following all of Wikipedia's guidelines. So, I have a few questions: How can I provide the reason why this cannot be uploaded to the Commons? I thought that I did so by the licensing and attributes on the page, but it does not register that. What is the best way to cite where the photo came from and show its copyright? I used the method of attribution and included the University's statement on licensing but is there a better way?
Also, I have a few questions about what would happen if I were to upload the file to the Commons: What does uploading a file to the Commons contain and what does it mean for the file, its copyright, and its use by the public? Will the University lose its rights to the picture if the file is uploaded to Commons? Is there any way that it can be uploaded to the Commons and the University still maintains its copyright with releasing it to free use by the public? Will I still be allowed to use the file in an article even if I do not upload it to Wikipedia Commons? Will more people look at the photo if I upload it to the Commons?
WLMStud (talk) 16:40, 22 October 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by WLMStud ( talk • contribs)
I found out how to do the license information, but I don't get what your supposed to put for holder. Do I use my username or what? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Carryon123 ( talk • contribs) 00:27, 24 October 2014 (UTC)
File:Settela steinbach.jpg Shouldn't this image copyright information be changed soon to {{PD-old-70}} and {{PD-1996|NL|1996|reason}}, given that the author died in 1944 and the work is in the possession of Dutch government archives, and, I assume, in PD since right after the end of II world war? Carlotm ( talk) 06:58, 24 October 2014 (UTC)
Its from Graces Guide which says it has no copyright but Graces much be mentioned . I am not sure what to tag it is.
Here is it's location on Graces Guide : http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/File:Im19210223MoTr-Wols.jpg
Here is Graces Guide Copyright directions : Copyright. You may copy and use any of the content of this site provided you make a clear link on your web site or printed matter to Grace's Guide as the source of that information. We endeavour to ensure the information is free of other copyrights but it is essential that you check for yourself before using.
The image was taken on Feb 17th 1921 but it's title indicates Feb 23rd 1921 — Preceding unsigned comment added by RichardMcCor ( talk • contribs) 21:09, 22 October 2014 (UTC)
I removed the image from the page until i know how to tag it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by RichardMcCor ( talk • contribs) 22:27, 23 October 2014 (UTC)
Could anyone transfer this file on Commons? It only consists of simple geometric shapes and text.-- 95.239.27.208 ( talk) 12:02, 25 October 2014 (UTC)
I a buy plastic copy of a 1 millions years old fossils from a company that produce thousand of them, do I have the right to take a picture of it and put in on wiki?
Example www.boneclones.com section fossils hominids of the left. tx. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Simon Mer ( talk • contribs) 03:54, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
File:The Singing Dogs.jpg The picture is a collage of photos published in the December 19, 1955 Life magazine, currently used in the article for The Singing Dogs with a fair use rationale. In the issue's masthead, those images are credited to "Mogens Amsnaes for Billedblatet, Copenhagen", so I assume they would fall under Danish copyright law. Can anyone familiar with those laws shed some light on their legal status, whether they are in the public domain already (or when they would enter it)? I was wondering if the image (or a higher-res version of it) can be copied to Commons. Don Cuan ( talk) 11:17, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
The File:Revell_Logo.png image is currently used on the English Wikipedia under a non-free logo rationale but is in a raster format. On the German Wikipedia, there is an SVG (i.e. vector) version of the same logo. The question is, could the SVG version from the German Wikipedia be copied to the English Wikipedia and used along with a non-free logo rationale in place of the current PNG version of the logo? (As a side note, if using the logo itself falls within fair use, does the SVG rendering have a copyright of its own or would that also fall within the English Wikipedia non-free content criteria?) -- Elegie ( talk) 07:43, 28 October 2014 (UTC)
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too simple to be copyrighted.I used a photo from a bands facebook page. I asked the band for permission to use it and it was approved. What else do i need to do and what sort of copyright tags/formatting do I need to include? SKFB ( talk) 22:13, 28 October 2014 (UTC)SKFB
Please pay a visit to /info/en/?search=Talk:Female_genital_mutilation#Copyright and comment there. Although the image was challenged and kept on commons, it's being kept out of article space pending clarification of lingering copyright concerns; the article instead is linking to UNICEF's copy from article space in a rather weird way. Seeking informed input. --04:34, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
This photo was taken by Matt's dad at a speedway before one of his races. He posted it on Facebook. There is really no copyright, unless you want me to credit Facebook. What should I do? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cchristman ( talk • contribs) 17:22, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
I obtained the photo, Carlton Cuse Head Shot from his assistant, as I indicated. What do I need to do to make this photo acceptable? I have Cuse's permission. What should they do at their end? I'm afraid I don't quite understand all this.
Gregg Sutter — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gpsutter ( talk • contribs) 22:13, 30 October 2014 (UTC)
I have added an image to test how it would look but did not intend to use the image after all on my article, how do I go about deleting the image, as I accidentally forgot to add the description / license. Thankyou — Preceding unsigned comment added by JayVekaria ( talk • contribs) 16:37, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
Hey All,
I've recently been working on the wiki entry for Mike Boich. Throught another person (Guy Kawasaki), Mike was requested to put up an image of himself for public comsuption. In turn, Mike Boich has sent me an image for the public domain. Before posting this I want to find out, if anyone see some limitations. If not, does anyone have any advice.
FYI: I have donate my own images, but have not donate images from other to Wikipedia.
TIA Jesse