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i have a password how to open this picture-- 62.120.26.142 ( talk) 03:42, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
I don't know what type of license Image:Schifirnet.JPG falls uder. The picture was taken by one of Prof. Schifirnet's students during class. Prof. Schifirnet asked the student if he can put it up on Wikipedia, if he's sure he doesn't claim any copyright. Student's answer was yes to both question. Prof. Schifirnet gave me the picture to upload it, which I did. Now what license tag is that?
And, if I cannot upload it, can Prof. Schifirnet upload it himself, and under what license? Please notify me on my talk page.
Thank you, Elenaschifirnet ( talk) 16:50, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
hello! I am from germany and therefore only know the german copyright rule, which allows the free use of any picture in the case that its creator is more than 70 years dead. I just have uploaded the following picture: image:Hedwig Raabe.jpg, whose painter, Hans Peter Hansen, died in 1899. please would you tell me if the german copyright rule is also convenient to the angloamerican law? in that case: what is the option on the british wikimedia commons upload-menu referring to the german 70-years-rule I have to click on? thanks for the informations, -- Ammonius82 ( talk) 19:02, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
Hi. I have a picture that I would like to use on Wikipedia. Photography, self taken, of an artistic design. It's the decoration of the canvas on the seats of Stockholm's metro, and would be useful for Wikipedia as it demonstrates the use of a number of Stockholm's sights in an abstract, decorative fashion. The design itself might be copyrighted, and it is, to my knowledge, used only by Stockholm's municipal transportation authority. Would it be permissible to publish my photographic reproduction under a copyleft license? Benevolent Spectator ( talk) 19:21, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
I have an image, which is copyrighted by the Croatian government and the license under the image states it may be used for any cause, reproduced, etc. with a responsibility to name the copyright owner. Which template should I use when I upload this image? Admiral Norton ( talk) 17:24, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
Does Image:WPSuperheroes.svg breach copyright or trademark law with regards the Superman shield? Hiding T 18:29, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
I would like to include a copyrighted quotation in an article. This is "non-free content" -- I have the copyright owner's permission to use the quotation in the article, but it is not licensed under the GFDL or any other compatible license. Because the quotation is the entire copyrighted work, its inclusion does not fall under the "fair use" exception. Is it acceptable to use this quotation (with attribution/permission statement)?
24.7.118.63 ( talk) 22:58, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
Brief quotations of copyrighted text may be used to illustrate a point, establish context, or attribute a point of view or idea. Copyrighted text must be attributed and used verbatim. Any alterations must be clearly marked, i.e. [brackets] for added text, an ellipsis (...) for removed text, and emphasis noted after the quotation as "(emphasis added)" or "(emphasis in the original)". Extensive quotation of copyrighted text is prohibited.
Wikipedia is the source for a good deal of my research. Do you inforce the use of citations with regard to the information my computer provides me that has been acquired from a Wikipedia reference? 72.70.16.178 ( talk) 00:32, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
Are the photographs of USAF astronauts on the PBS Astrospies NOVA web page in the public domain? On the Credits page, they state that all astronaut photos are "Courtesy U.S. National Archives and Records Administration". Although I could not find the images on the National Archives web site, the FAQ states that "the vast majority of the digital images ... are in the public domain". The photos look like standard USAF photos issue and so would be PD. Are these acceptable for upload to Wiki?
Thanks, Skeet Shooter ( talk) 02:37, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
All the profile images would fall under either:
This image is a work of a U.S. Air Force Airman or employee of the Department of the Air Force, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain in the United States. |
or
This image is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain. |
And are thus okay to use. Yes, if you had the original source it would be better, but those are their official profile shots, and we know photos of AF/Navy members taken during the course of their official duties are okay. So, yes, they're okay, and use those two templates when uploading. Vickser ( talk) 02:51, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
Well I'm planning to upload an image of Glock's crash, called glock-hockenheim-z-08_200708.jpg . However, I forgot where I found it and I do not know the license Narutolovehinata5 t c csd new 06:54, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
I AM GREAT GRAND SON OF KARAM SINGH HISTORIAN AND IAHD A PHOTO OF HIM WHICH I GOT SCANNED AND THE UPLOADED IT .HENCE IAHVE USED THE TAG PDF SELF..........ARE THEIR NECESSARY CHANGES —Preceding unsigned comment added by Manjotdhillon ( talk • contribs) 12:53, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
what is the history behind keeping silver trophies in officers mess? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bsgusain ( talk • contribs) 13:32, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
can u tell me what the different between the following types os programming below:
a) Structured programming
b) modular programming
c) object - oriented programming...
can u tell me about that..
plssss
i need help... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.54.111.175 ( talk) 14:35, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello,
I uploaded and embeded an excerpt of a radio show (concerning the 22nd. Academy Award Ceremony - 1950 - within the section/passage: The Window), which is entirely in the Public Domain, since its free availlable on archive.org. I then added an appropriate summary and a "Public Domain" rationale, which is actually used for images, but my file, I added is an audio file. Now I'm not certain, if I used the correct tags/rationales. I'd be grateful to learn about the correct ones to use. Regards:-- Bylot ( talk) 11:25, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
{{Non-free audio sample}}
This is a sound
sample from a song, movie, sound effect, or other audio recording that is currently copyrighted. The copyright for it may be owned by the company who made it or the author. For a song, it may also be owned by the person(s) who performed it. It is believed that the use of this work qualifies as
fair use under
United States copyright law when used on the
English-language Wikipedia, hosted on servers in the U.S. by the non-profit
Wikimedia Foundation, where:
A more detailed fair use rationale should be provided by the user who uploaded this sample.
Any other uses of this sample, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, may be
copyright infringement. If you are the copyright holder of this sample and you feel that its use here does not fall under "fair use", please see
Wikipedia:Copyright problems for information on how to proceed. To the uploader: If this is a free, non-copyrighted audio recording, please post it to Wikimedia Commons instead. | ||||
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Can I take screen shots off the TV and use these pictures on sports stars pages. WOuld this apply as fair usage ? ManfromDelmonte ( talk) 21:10, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
Springfieldohio ( talk) 12:51, 3 August 2008 (UTC) I recently uploaded a plaque dedicated to the subject of my article. It was promptly deleted. The history in the article says I was given 48 hours notice, but I do not see where I got it. I have been interested in the subject of my article for a long time. So, a long time ago I downloaded an image of a plaque to him that is on display in a public park. Unfortunately, I no longer remember where I found that image. I have had it for years. My travels recently took me close to that very far away public park, where I stopped and took a lot of photos (two of which I used in the article as photos of a public place that I had taken myself, which I did). However, I did not take a photo of that plaque, because I already had one. Since this very public plaque is on dispay in a very public place, is there any acceptable justification whereby I can upload it again and insert it into my article? If so, what is it? I do not see how its use infringes on anyone's rights. There are many "fair use" justifications listed on the copyright page, but none of them ever seem to be acceptable when I try to use one. It would make a nice addition to the article, if there is some way I can use it. Thanks.
I uploaded it again. It is Brady's plaque.jpg and I reinserted it in the Samuel Brady article in the place I would use it. I may have bumped into the correct rationale this time, because I see no message threatening to delete it. If that message is going to appear, please let me know what rationale, if any, I should use. The plague says it was placed in 1989. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Springfieldohio ( talk • contribs) 20:47, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
Springfieldohio ( talk) 22:14, 3 August 2008 (UTC) Just on last ditch question. One of the points of the article is to show that there is a lot of local pride in Kent, Ohio that "Brady's Leap" took place there. I think it would be entirely appropriate to mention that fact, along with pointing out that the citizens of Kent put up that plaque, not once but twice to commerate its happening. So, my question is would it do any good to add a discussion like that to that part of the article and specifically mention that plaque as part of that discussion?
I was browsing through
Category:User-created public domain images and found images such as
Image:'Breaking Column', motorized stainless steel sculpture by --George Rickey--, 1988, --The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu--.jpg and
Image:'Sky Gate', 24 foot high painted steel sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, Honolulu Hale (city hall), Honolulu, Hawaii, 1977.JPG tagged as being fair use images due to them being deriavative works. However, they were also tagged with {{pd-self}}
. Is this valid or did the uploader just make a mistake?--
balloonguy (
talk) 22:19, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Enver_Hoxha.jpg
Description
Enver Hoxha, from a book that is probably out of print Source
Enver Hoxha: His Life and Work (1986) © Central Agency of Artistic Book Trade (also known as Ndermarrja e Perhapjes se Librit) Date
Book was made in 1986, date of photo is probably early 80's. Author
Editorial Board: Prof. Foto Cami - Chairman Prof. Sofokli Lazri, Leka Shkurti, Prof. Agim Popa, Anastas Kondo, Sevo Tarifa, Prof. Raqi Madhi, Prof. Vangjel Moisiu, Spiro Dede, Ajet Simixhiu
Is this image allowed on Wikipedia? -- Mrdie ( talk) 23:02, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
User:Lordprice has uploaded well over hundred fifty pictures most with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 licence with uploader stating that all are copyright of the Lordprice Collection and used with permission. The website is a commercial site selling images and no indication that any of the images have been released. Some of the images on the Lordprice collection website have been scanned from other sources such as magazines and leaflets. Some images from this uploader have been deleted before (and some moved to commons!) Anybody have any comment, if they are possible unfree images is there a way of listing over 150 images at once. Left a message on uploader talk page on the 20 July asking if he has an OTRS ticket but he has not been online since. Second opinions welcome and if anybody agrees a suggestion of a way forward. Thank you MilborneOne ( talk) 20:57, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
I have returned to my page on Wikipedia after some time away to find all the images I had put up missing. After looking at my messages, some questions about copyright have arisen.
I must state that the images below are copyrighted and are used on cds that are copyrighted by me and my record company. I do not see what the problem is, as I have already declared this to be so.
Please advise me on what I should do in order to have these images put back onto the page. Thankyou,
File:Lastwind - Monster Trucks Table Pic.jpg
File:Bud Direct Need To Know.jpg
File:This That The Other Urban Angst.jpg
File:Dub Direct Tenement Rydims.jpg
Youre Sincerely, Richard Nowell Richard Nowell ( talk) 12:55, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
can I copy any pictur or copy any text from Wikipedia pages ?--~~ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Asorong ( talk • contribs) 23:34, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
-- Asorong ( talk) 23:39, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello, THis is an inportant question fo me: Is Zapfino a copyrighted font? Or can I use it freely? Thanks, Kat. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.254.24.9 ( talk) 05:46, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello, I would like to report a potential copyright violation. http://myanmarwikipedia.org is currently a redirect domain to http://wikimyanmar.org instead of http://my.wikipedia.org, the Wikipedia for the Myanmar language. Who do I contact? Thanks. -- 69.234.102.29 ( talk) 06:11, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
The McClatchy News Service published close to 100 articles about Guantanamo and Bagram detention facilities in June. They also published over five dozen images.
I expect those images will expire from the McClatchy site, at some point. I requested http://www.webcitation.org/archive.php to archive the images. And I have a page in my user space where I listed the archived images for later reference.
I figure this image, marked "for official use" would be in the public domain, because it was made by a GI.
Although this image is labeled a "pool" image it looks identical to, but of a higher resolution, an image that a US Gov site credits to a GI. If that is the case it too would be public domain?
I assume "press pool" images are not public domain, but merely that (some?) press services have limited reproduction rights -- and no one else does -- correct?
I asked about this question over on Commons:Village pump -- from my reading it seems that Afghanistan currently has no domestic copyright law, and is not a full signatory to the Berne Convention or any other international copyright agreement.
Some people seem to interpret this situation as if images from Afghanistan are "up for grabs", and the first person to publish them in a country that does have copyright laws can claim all rights to the image, world-wide, even if they didn't take the image themselves, or negotiate the rights with the original photographer.
This sounds like nonsense to me. But IANAL.
In this particular case these images were taken by employees of the publisher. So the publisher would own all the rights anyhow...
Some of the remaining images are clearly not eligible for "fair use", because those individuals have been interviewed before, and other non-free images of them are out there.
Just to be clear, in the cases where a lonely McClatchy reporter put their life at risk to go interview a villager who was very difficult to find -- images captured there would not qualify for fair use, because some other brave reporter could put their life at risk, and do all the legwork to track the subject down for another picture. So most of the images of individuals would not qualify for fair use?
These two images [5], [6], capture a specific event -- the release of a bunch of captives from Bagram. Would one of the individuals here have to be someone known to be important for these images to qualify for fair use?
If any of these guys die, and no free images are known to exist, then the image would probably become "fair use" -- correct?
So, if these images don't qualify for fair use am I supposed to not have pointers to them? If so I will blank this page.
Thanks! Geo Swan ( talk) 15:46, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi. After seeing a request posted by Collectonian, I've been working with Kenlamberton in an attempt to get a photo for use in the article Ken Lamberton. He has photos of himself from others and uploaded them. That didn't work well. He is in contact with the person who took the photos and believes that they will allow them to be used in Wikipedia. I read over Wikipedia:Copyrights and Wikipedia:Example requests for permission, but still am fuzzy on the steps needed to get the approval to the proper places. If you can clarify this, I would be most appreciative. Suntag ( talk) 00:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
I uploaded an image of my Mii I took on my Nintendo Wii, but it's saying it's non free media. Please help me. -- S.C.Ruffeyfan 11:08, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Wouldn't a township seal be considered free content? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jobes23 ( talk • contribs) 13:13, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
how do i get a receipt that i created to be copyright so no one can still my ideal —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.213.13.78 ( talk) 15:54, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
I seem to remember a time when we could upload pictures that were taken from promo kits. Is this no longer the case? I ask because I have a ton of Motown promotional material, but I didn't want to start uploading it unless it's allowed. LoomisSimmons ( talk) 20:17, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Could I upload to Wikimedia an image of a building (of which no copyright exists on its image) which I derive by using Google Maps Street View? (ie use Street View to look at a house, screen shot the image, cut and crop the picture into a .jpg file, and upload)? Kransky ( talk) 02:10, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
I am publishing a magazine and would like to include the following image in the magazine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:2_Columbus_Circle.jpg
The article is part of a guide to New York City and I would like to show how the building at 2 Columbus Circle has been renovated over the past few years. I plan to print over 100 copies and distribute it in Japan. Does GFDL allow me to use this image in my magazine? If it is allowed can I credit the photo as "(GFDL Renate O'Flaherty"?
Please let me know. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbomb1 ( talk • contribs) 22:24, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Even if the license specifies "with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts" I have to print the copy of the license?
Jbomb1 (
talk) 14:03, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Wouldn't it be Free Use, because the main subject of the image is the ticket? Guy0307 ( talk) 08:51, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Hey, I'm working on the Odwalla page, and I going to go try and get pictures of Odwalla products (drinks and protein bars). So, before I do, does a picture of a bottle or wrapper that I take with my camera need a fair use tag? I'm not sure, so I thought "better safe than sorry". Thanks. Also, what about an Odwalla display, with a lot of different Odwalla products in it? Thanks again. Intothewoods29 ( talk) 17:36, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Thanks! Intothewoods29 ( talk) 02:43, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi, can some one clarify the whole copyright thing that appeared? I don't understand it at all. Image:Montwood_SAT.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by Omiks3 ( talk • contribs) 06:02, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Any publisher, Webmaster or news service (i.e., official and legal holder of copyright) that objects to their material being included in this archive may request that it be removed and/or that future material be excluded. An official written and signed request sent via fax or regular mail made by the copyright holder and/or their legal representative on company or legal letterhead will be honored. [8]
-- Francis Schonken ( talk) 11:58, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
The most recent discussion of this topic that I am aware of was at Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Noticeboard/Archive_11#Use_of_rickross.com_and_religionnewsblog.com_as_external_links.2Fconvenience_links.
The most salient points were –
The links are not allowed by our copyright policies. Clear and obvious copyright violations are not allowed, and the little weird disclaimers on that site in no way is a proper legal justification. DreamGuy ( talk) 14:33, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
There is a site http://animanga.ru which is well used in pages about anime and manga in russian wikipedia. That Site does not contain pirated materials but on almost all pages with information there are links "download here" to the real pirated materials on another site, like fully scanned manga. Is it really allowed in any Wikipedia?
Discussion in russian about that question is here. -- 118.236.169.90 ( talk) 14:02, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I am having trouble adding the following image to the WIKI on me. http://www.roulette.org/images/records/blue.jpg from the article http://www.roulette.org/noisy/cds/ein015.html
I get the following message:
Non-free use media rationale – non-free album cover –- WARNING: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Legere does not appear to exist! Check capitalization. Enter only the exact title of a single article with no link brackets or other formatting. It is also possible the indicated article was deleted.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks so much,
Phoebe Legere
user name
Protectorofthemind (
talk) 15:37, 8 August 2008 (UTC)Protectorofthemind
I own the copyright on this image.
I have a sister who is also my best friend and I love her dearly. I am a born again,spirit filled christian.I believe that the only way to heaven is through JESUS CHRIST and that the bible is the word of GOD. She on the other hand does believe in GOD just not in JESUS, is that possible to believe in one and not the other? Also she doesn't believe in the bible.Only that it is a book written by some people that had extra time on there hands. She does believe that JESUS was a person and thats just it that he was a person just like you and I can y
ou give me some advice while I seek the holy spirits wisdom?
!!!!
Can anyone tell me if I can use a photo of a person that was publissed on a local press web in a biography here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Acidia ( talk • contribs) 17:55, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
I'm looking for pictures for Odwalla, and I was wondering if either of the images on [18] are allowable, particularly the second one. Thanks. Intothewoods29 ( talk) 01:33, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
Dang. That's what I figured, but I thought I might get lucky. Thanks Intothewoods29 ( talk) 02:12, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
This image was public domain until January 1, 2008. Due to a change in Russian copyright law, it may have returned to copyrighted status. It is in use at several articles including World War II casualties where I recently replaced it with a public domain image. [19] After the edit got reverted I explained the change on talk and provided a citation for the change (the concern is also on the image licensing template). Talk:World_War_II_casualties#Images The editor who wants to keep it has not been cooperative. [20]
I don't wish to have an edit war, so seeking independent opinion. It seems to me that the change in law is sufficiently documented, and the burden of proof shifts to those who want to regard this as public domain. So for the time being, it's safer to replace with an image that's definitely public domain in an article where it can be replaced with a free image. Is that a fair approach? Durova Charge! 11:18, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
On top of that, changes to copyright laws in other countries, especially ones that try to retroactively put items back under copyright, are usually not legally recognizable in other countries. In this case Wikimedia Commons can make the call, and if they make the call that it is a violation, we can further make the call that it isn't a violation for the English language Wikipedia. (That's not to say we necessarily would, though I think the logic is sound.) So we seem to be fine two different ways. DreamGuy ( talk) 14:36, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
I would like to add this image:
http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/57911main_Earth_Energy_Budget.jpg
To Earth's energy budget to replace the image:
[[Image:Greenhouse Effect.svg]]
What must I do now?
Veteran0101 ( talk) 15:07, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
When a user/author creates a new SVG graphic based on an existing image, because of a request for an SVG version, yet who is not the creator or rights holder of the original non-SVG image, how should the new author apply copywrite?
Also, what should the author do if the original image has special license information? An Example: Image:50InfantryBCTSSI.jpg
Wgabrie ( talk) 01:18, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
The image I uploaded for an article on The Day Joyce Sheet was deleted as it was copyright of the Imperial War Museum. I would like to submit a non-free use rationale. How do I do this? Johnhk31 ( talk) 10:53, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
I have revised this article and now want to move it to article space, but can't see how to do it. 91.125.85.38 ( talk) 10:25, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Re the title - the IWM always refers to it as "The Day Joyce Sheet" and Day Joyce's memoir is title "The Sheet". "The Day Joyce sheet" suggests there's a matching pillow case. With all respect to the Style Manual I'd rather stick with The Day Joyce Sheet. But thanks for your help. Johnhk31 ( talk) 09:06, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
I'd like to use a small section from an 1890 OS map (to illustrate the position of a structure then standing but long since demolished), which I understand to be public domain because it's over 50 years old, as per license {{ OldOS}}. Does that PD only apply to a copy taken from an actual paper map? or could I take it from British History Online. Their copyright statement at the bottom of that page which reads "Copyright (c) and database right Crown Copyright and Landmark Information Group Ltd (all rights reserved 2007)" makes me think I couldn't, but a more informed opinion than mine would be helpful. cheers, Struway2 ( talk) 15:28, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi! I wanted to upload a few images from an external site that were not mine. I sent an email asking for permission to use the images, and they said it was ok. I checked the copyright policy but I am still unsure as to whether them saying ok is enough. Do I need them to sign a waiver or likewise? Help appreciated. \ / ( talk) 10:53, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
I am working on my thesis and want to use documentary and music. If I only use 30 seconds of the footage do I have to worry about copyrights. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.4.148.35 ( talk) 23:59, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
I have created the article SpartaDOS X and included some images to it. The bot questioned one, and:
1) I don't understand why it questioned just this one *.PNG file, whereas there are total of three in the article.
2) I don't understand why it questioned its new version uploaded today, but not the original uploaded yesterday.
3) I don't understand what it wants.
The image questioned is Image:SpartaDOS_X_prompt.png. It has the copyright tag as "non-free", because it is a screenshot from a proprietary software.
For reference, I looked at Image:CPM-86.png, which has identical purpose in CP/M, but I can't see a difference in the legal stuff. The CP/M-86 screenshot is "taken from" and "used with permission", which is not applicable here, because my screenshot is not copied from anywhere (I have done it myself), and, since the software is abandonware and the copyright holder is unreachable, there is noone to give the permission.
So how the "fair use rationale" should look like to satisfy the bot? Thanks Mamurra ( talk) 08:21, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
I uploaded quite a few logos on the Force Recon. I had permission from the Force Recon Association, the Comm Chief of that organization. We've been in contact quite some time. He is the one that created them and allowed me to use them on wiki. But everyone of them were deleted! I am not sure what type of license this follows under. Will you please submit suggestions to me?
RekonDog ( talk) 12:19, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
After seeing attempts to use WP:LOGOS to bypass the non-free content criteria, I have proposed a rewrite of the guideline. Comments are welcome on the guideline talk page. J Milburn ( talk) 14:21, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Featured image Image:F35test edit.jpg is from a us mil website and the image is marked "Courtesy of Lockheed Martin" on Thumbnail view page. Per terms notice: Other images on this website are obtained from companies that include the Boeing Company, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, United Technologies Corporation's Pratt & Whitney Division ("Pratt & Whitney"), and the General Electric Company. Further information regarding image usage is available from each company's respective web sites. Thus this image is not PD or US GOV. The Lockheed Martin disclaimer says No content from www.lockheedmartin.com, or any other Web site owned, operated, licensed or controlled by us may be copied, reproduced, republished, modified, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. has been tagged twice as a copyright violation with the comment that being a featured image it should go to WP:IFD. I cant find any exception for featured image and IFD doesnt not normally handle copyright violations as they are normally just speedied or possibly sent to WP:PUI for a second-opinion. Any thoughts please. MilborneOne ( talk) 18:53, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
The following image from Flickr was deleted and I am not sure if I used the wrong tag or I am just not understanding the copyright rules with respect to images from Flickr. I understand not everything on Flickr is a free image but this one appeared to be ok to me.
www.flickr.com/photos/edyson/2402780067/
If it turns out this is not a 100% free image is there a fair usage that works for images from Flickr
|► ϋrbanяenewaℓ • TALK ◄| 22:27, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Can I copy anyone work asking they permission by e-mail? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Noblessing ( talk • contribs) 00:43, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
I have a scan from a 1958 high-school yearbook (of the late composer Frank Zappa). I have contacted the high school (Antelope Valley High School in California) , but they do not respond. How can I find out if they ever had copyrights to the picture, or ever renewed it? Thanks for any info!-- HJensen, talk 13:58, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
I uploaded an image of the official lotto 6/49 logo but was told I did something wrong. I have no idea what I was supposed to do other than upload the image. There were no forms for me to fill out, and now I don't know what I'm supposed to do now.
The image that is currently up for lotto 6/49 is wrong. As a graphic designer for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, I can confirm this and can confirm that the logo I uploaded is correct.
Please advise. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Creamaster ( talk • contribs) 22:12, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
I believe the Bell logo contains creative elements that make it eligible for copyright, and so I do not believe that Image:Bell logo.svg should be tagged as being in the public domain. (On a side note, since, based on Template talk:PD-font#SVG, SVG files of font renderings are being treated as potentially eligible for copyright, it's a bit inconsistent to place a public domain notice on this SVG file.) Can someone help clarify what the most appropriate tag should be? Isaac Lin ( talk) 22:17, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Image:Dominica coa.png, the flag of Dominica is labeled PD, but I have not been able to find its PD status on its source website. Also, the copyright tag seems to be out-of-date. What copyright should it have? Snowman ( talk) 20:23, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
I have created a map of New York State Route 342, in northern New York State. I am not sure how to license my image, because I have used US Census Shapefiles. However, I see many maps that claim they are self-made ( [21], for example). Smb6009 ( talk) 01:22, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I have several photographs of works of art from various art museums around the world that I have taken with my own camera. Are these acceptable images to upload to wikipedia? If so, how do I licence them? Nrswanson ( talk) 19:13, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Ok. Did I do this right? Image:Braying Camel.JPG Nrswanson ( talk) 23:17, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
There is no photographic copyright on the actual photo of a 2D artwork: see Bridgeman Art Library v. Corel Corp.. There is only copyright on the 2D artwork depicted, if it is still in copyright, that is. With 3D artwork, there is copyright on the photo and the artwork depicted: that is because there is an element of creativity in taking the photo of a 3D work with lighting, angles etc, whereas a photo of a 2D work does not have that creative input, because it is just reproducing exactly (if it's a good photo!) what already exists. There are some useful PD templates at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/Public domain#Art, and some more useful links at User:Tyrenius#Images. Where you have a copyright to release (i.e. on 3D works) you can also use {{GFDL-self}} as an alternative to CC. Ty 08:17, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I would appriciate some comments about the fair use of this image. There is currently a discussion going on at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree images/2008 August 11. Thank you. Nrswanson ( talk) 21:49, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
I know that US government works are public domain, and US state works aren't, unless specifically stated. User:Detroitnews9 has multiple times uploaded a scan of a document produced by the Texas government, calling it PD because it's produced with tax dollars, which I've deleted as having incorrect licenses and not being valid fair uses. I've said that s/he is wrong, but as s/he in this edit says "You're wrong!" I don't know what to say. Could someone please give him/her a better answer? Nyttend ( talk) 23:20, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
Is the explanation given at Image:Einatharan.jpg really valid, stating that since there was no license it would free use? My understanding is that it would be a copyvio unless there is a clear free license, but should it go directly to speedy delete as copyvio or is it necessary to open a PUI case? -- Soman ( talk) 13:05, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
How do I get an image removed that is violating copyright that I uploaded myself? tabor- drop me a line 19:37, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
I uploaded an image i made. I copied the layout from a diagram i found is ok to do? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Emotionenginelayout.png thats the image link
I copied the layout from this PDF http://www.ieee.org.uk/docs/sony.pdf -- Thunderpenguin ( talk) 00:13, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I have taken a photo of an old leaflet I want to upload and use in an the article on EOKA. I took the photo at a museum that had on display the first leaflet released by EOKA announcing its existence to the world, what it stands for etc etc. I have since cropped the relevant bit. The organisation is now defunct (dissolved in 1959) however, I am not sure if, or under what licence I should submit this. Georgeg ( talk) 15:27, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
There is an image listed at the copyright problems board for August 10th for which I could use advice/assistance. The image, Image:Andromeda patch.gif, is a patch created by the French Space Agency to represent Claudie Haigneré's participation in the Soyuz 3 Taxi Flight. It is inappropriately tagged {{ PD-USGov-NASA}} and {{ PD-USGov}}, since, though apparently displayed at NASA, it was not created by NASA. The uploader asserts at the CP listing that "there is no template for the foreign space agencies, just like the NASA template is used for the Soyuz (Russian) mission patches for TMA flights, and some of the JAXA, and ESA images. CNES (French Space Agency) works in conjunction with NASA, and the image was found on NASA's site. If it is not technically Public Domain even though it is displayed on NASA, it could certainly be listed with a FUR, as it is the only image of the patch for that particular flight, (Soyuz TM-33) in recognition of Claudie Haigneré being the first European woman to visit the International Space Station. The image is certainly beneficial to the articles it appears in."
Does anybody know if the French Space Agency releases images to public domain? Or if there's a FUR that would work here? Alternatively, any suggestions for a more appropriate venue to seek further opinion would be welcome. :) -- Moonriddengirl (talk) 18:18, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
{{Non-free logo}}and write a fair use rationale for each article using the template at Template:Non-free use rationale. When filling it out, make sure it addresses all the criteria at WP:NFCC. Let me know if you have any other questions. Vickser ( talk) 15:13, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Are the images from this brochure free? [23]. They are used at this page also [24] Thanks — Navy Blue 23:46, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
I know this is not the right place to talk about this. This image says that is not used in any pages but it is used used in LimeWire And since the image is fair use it will get deleted. Is it a bug? Thanks — Navy Blue 14:17, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
I originally uploaded this image of Chinua Achebe to Commons with a misunderstanding about which CC licenses were acceptable; it's currently being deleted. Since no free images are available, I'd like to upload one from this Cornell University page. Assuming I add the appropriate templates, is this acceptable? Thanks in advance. Scartol • Tok 12:00, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
Leoboudv left the following question on my Talk page. Since I don't know the answer, I'm copying it here for those more knowledgeable in this matter to answer. (And I will let him know to look here for the answer.) -- llywrch ( talk) 05:35, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
What is the appropriate licence / tag? Kittybrewster ☎ 11:32, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Is it ok to make a short snippet (about 20 seconds) of a song released on an album and use it on wikipedia as a sample? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Via-Direct ( talk • contribs) 13:00, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Sigh... I was wondering if images of Odwalla's buildings from Google Maps are acceptable. On the Google Maps Terms of Use it says "For individual users, Google Maps, including local search results, maps, and photographic imagery, is made available for your personal, non-commercial use only." So, is that allowable? Thanks. :) Intothewoods29 ( talk) 02:42, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
Thanks. That what I thought. For Worldwind, do I use the pd tag on Image:Worldwind.png ? Intothewoods29 ( talk) 03:56, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
I have a number of photographs to upload that were taken at a museum (specifically the
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology). They are entirely my own work, and were taken both as a visitor and as a student there. Does anyone know - Is there some kind of licensing that applies to museum exhibits and/or possessions that would prohibit me from uploading these images as my own work?
Thank you very much.
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Jeyradan (
talk) 02:49, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello
I wish to upload an edited screenshot of a TV program to Wikipedia. Its composed of about FIVE or SIX separate screenshots which I stitched together as one image and made edits and modifications to make the image look more natural.
Which option do I choose in the upload page to upload the image? Need help with that.
Thanks
Krishvanth —Preceding unsigned comment added by Krishvanth ( talk • contribs) 10:34, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I want to upload an image from an artist that has given me permission to upload them. What copyright should i use?
Thanks RumiRain —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rumirain ( talk • contribs) 01:55, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Cluestick required on the talk page. User:Ianmacm seems to believe that "replaceable" doesn't apply to their images. 217.36.107.9 ( talk) 15:04, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
what is the copyrght date for wikipedia? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.199.70.119 ( talk) 16:12, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
I just got done submitting my first article!! I tried to be so careful to do everything right, however, I can't figure out how to add jpegs to my article. please help...thanks! Aussiedoglover ( talk) 21:16, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi all
I have just read the stub article about the British writer and historian Gerald Suster and note the request for an image. I have several hardcopy photographs in my possession, given to me by his widow (now also deceased), shortly after his death in 2001.
I believe that the images were created by her, but obviously cannot prove this. I am not aware that any of them have been used in any other context and do not believe that they have ever been published previously.
Quite simply, can I upload these photo's into the article or cant I ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mjminogue ( talk • contribs) 22:27, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I have a book (published in the USA) that I'm not sure if it's copyrighted or not. It has no copyright notice; the only date in the book is that at the end of the foreword, 10 April 1964. There's no evidence (as far as I can see) that the copyright was renewed or that it was filed with the Library of Congress in the first place (it's not in the online catalogue of the Library of Congress). Another question: there's a similar situation with a similar type of book (different author) published in 1930: no copyright notice is claimed anywhere in the book, and it's not in the LOC's online catalogue. Is there a clear verdict? Nyttend ( talk) 20:00, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
I have some scanned images of the Joseph Smith Papyrus. They were scanned from a book 'by his own hand upon papyrus', written by Charles M Larson. I have searched the book thoroughly and there doesn't appear to be any copyright indicated for the pictures or credit for the photographer for that matter - probably taken by the author. I doubt the papyrus is copyright protected since they are a couple thousand years old. Can I upload these for free use? I have found similar pictures in wikimedia so I assume it is safe. Just want to check as mine are higher resolution and sharper focus. Thanks Jspice9000 ( talk) 23:40, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
Image:JAKlang.jpg was listed on August 8th at WP:CP as infringing this source. It had been tagged public domain. Although it is not in an article specifically about the subject, John Klang, he is a major point of discussion in the article which features it, Weston High School shooting. Klang is deceased, and he was awarded a medal for his actions during that incident. Thinking it appropriate, I've taken a stab at writing a fair use rationale for it, and I would appreciate feedback on whether or not this is appropriate and also on whether or not the image needs to be resized. I know album covers usually go 200 px. I don't know if there's a ballpark for other types of images. -- Moonriddengirl (talk) 13:39, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
I've found an image of Bristol Temple Meads railway station online at ingenious.org.uk. The image is on an engraving by John Cooke Bourne made in about 1843. Can we re-use it on this site to illustrate the BTM article? Are we allowed to remove the NMSI watermark before uploading? David Bailey ( talk) 14:52, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
Why was this deleted, and how do I get it restored? I'm actively working on the article to which it will pertain: User:SMcCandlish/William Hoskins (inventor). Something that old clearly has no copyright issues. — SMcCandlish [ talk] [ cont] ‹(-¿-)› 10:13, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
If there are screenshots of a film in a promotional calander, can these images be uploaded and used under fair use? ~ Bella Swan ? 15:55, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
I'm not sure what you're asking of me. I displayed (or thought I did), with the images, the permission I had received from Judith Durham's agent Graham Simpson to use the images on Wikipedia (please see string below, emphasis mine). If you will, I welcome you to let me know specifically what I am supposed to provide beyond what I have provided. Please excuse my ignorance, but help me get done what needs to get done.
Date Sent: 7/7/2008 1:26 AM From: <gsimpson@musicoast.com> To: "David Ramsey" <Dave.Ramsey@selu.edu> Subject: Re: Web site enquiry Attachments: Judith - R Whitaker shot 68.jpg, Judith 2001 Solo.jpg,
Dear David,
Thank you for your email, which was forwarded to Musicoast by the Webmaster at www.judithdurham.com.
I am attaching two JPG photographs of Judith Durham, one from 1968, the year The Seekers broke up, and a more recent 2000s photo of Judith performing solo - and this email confirms that I am giving Wikipedia to reproduce them without infringing any copyrights.
I have passed your comments on to Judith and she has asked me to send you her love and best wishes,
Yours truly,
Graham Simpson General Manager Musicoast Pty Ltd Record Production & Music Publishing P O Box 555 South Yarra Vic 3141 Australia Email: gsimpson@musicoast.com Website: www.judithdurham.com
Original Message -----
From: "David Ramsey" <Dave.Ramsey@selu.edu> To: <mail@judithdurham.com> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:36 PM Subject: Web site enquiry
>
> Dear Judith,
>
> Do you have a photo suitable for publication with the article about you in
Wikipedia?
>
> I would be pleased to have it (electronic file, preferably JPG) together
with a note from you that it can legally be posted on the Wikipedia article.
>
> You may also be interested to read the recent comment I posted recently on
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kuj1IC9kXt8 . Additionally, although many
artists have recorded \"A Perfect Day,\" I chose your interpretation to link
to in the Wikipedia article on Carrie Jacobs-Bond
(
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Jacobs-Bond).
>
> You are cool.
>
> David Ramsey, Ph.D.
> \"Experienced Editor\" of Wikipedia
> 11 White Drive
> Hammond, Louisiana 70401-1025
> USA
> (985) 542.6845
> Dave.Ramsey@selu.edu
ما هي صيغة الحاضر البسيط؟ 2-ما هي استخدامات هذا الزمن؟ 3-ما هي دلائل هذا الزمن؟ 4-كيف نشكل سؤال أوننفي جملة؟ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.137.200.7 ( talk) 07:24, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
WHAT IS JIS NICKLE STANDARD & HOW I CHECK NICKLE STANDARD —Preceding unsigned comment added by 116.71.58.178 ( talk) 17:14, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello,
I dont knwo if this is the right site to report license abuse. A few Google Knol Autors just copy Wikipedia articles (per Example USA ) the Google Knol Autor Nguyen Thuy Hoang per Example. Google has integrated a button "Flag inappropriate content" i put them an my friends do so, but waiting a week, nothing has been changed... Google writes in their Knol Terms of Service "...Owner’s Licensing Options...Please also be aware that the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) is not currently deemed compatible with Creative Commons licenses, and that content licensed under GFDL terms therefore may not be available for reuse under a Creative Commons or other non-GFDL license..." -- Stefan 21:12, 20. August 2008 (CEST)
I have a carving that I have photographed myself. The carving is substantially 3-D and my choice of artistic composition in the photograph is significant. The purpose of the photograph is to illustrate the "Argillite" article, possibly for new "Argillite (Haida)" article. The original carving is new -- approx 2002 -- and the artist is known.
What say? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gbuchana ( talk • contribs) 22:36, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
There is a continuing drive on Commons to delete images that used the PD:Italy tag, as it was considered unusable for Commons Commons:Deletion requests/Template:PD-Italy with photos being moved to it.wiki. As the English language wikipedia also allows PD:Italy tags would it be acceptable to upload a picture like this one (which uses Commons as a source) on en:Wiki using Italian Wikipedia as a source? Nigel Ish ( talk) 17:23, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
I published a picture to a page on wikipedia about my grandfather, and it was deleted by a moderator, due to missing tag. how do I get the tag from a photo thats published on antoher website? just write them and they can send it to me? what exactly is a tag? is it a little jpeg? thanks in advance —Preceding unsigned comment added by Notsodutch ( talk • contribs) 17:11, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
Is the copyright notice here [26] valid? I thought copyright was for a much longer time. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.69.140.20 ( talk) 12:22, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
I find the images of the following postal stamps in some articles.
Are these two postal stamps issued by a India Governement Department (in 1964 & 1973) copyrighted? Neduvelilmathew ( talk) 07:47, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
Indian postage stamps are under a Govt. of India copyright, and that persists for 60 years from the release date. Also,
India Post explicitly prohibits any color reproduction of its images. And the stamps can't be used to illustrate the stamp's subject under a fair use claim. All these things have been discussed in detail in the past. --
Ragib (
talk) 04:34, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
During the recent Afd discussion Phirazo ( talk · contribs) declared their intention to delete the list - "Most of the votes above say this sourced. It is, but it is ripping those sources off. If this is kept, I intend to remove the list of rules as a copyvio." [27] Myself and another editor questioned "How is quoting a line of text each from multiple episodes copyvio?" [28]
Phirazo has repeatedly deleted the entire list, all of which has been sourced to original episodes or one of several books. [29] [30] [31] [32]
I would like some clarity as this editor seems determined to now delete sourced material. In particular is quoting the original sources acceptable? Should we leave out the Behr book rules as non-canon? etc. Any advice, preferably based is policy, appreciated as the editor cites WP:Copyvio and deletes everything. Banjeboi 01:57, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
I have heard two different things regarding this subject. Se here's my question. I redrew a raster image of a logo into a vector image of that same logo. Is the image that I redrew still need have a fair-use rationale? Or am I free to license it as I please? The original image is located here and my redraw is located here. Please notify me of your reply on my talk page. Thank you. -- pbroks13 talk? 04:33, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
Image:DeGuignes_Pekin_livres.jpg The fair use rationale for this image has been questioned. Perhaps since the book was printed during the reign of Napoleon I, I should have just used a public domain template -- something like PD-Old? I added more words in the "Purpose" section. Is this what I should have done initially? If this is not what is required, it becomes obvious that I really don't understand well enough? -- Tenmei ( talk) 19:50, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
Wait, wait, wait... These books are old, but someone took the photograph. The photo in this case is of several three dimensional objects, so such a photo would include new artistic decisions on placement, angle and lighting... is this photo taken by the uploader? If so, he owns the copyright and can release it through GNU or whatever. If the photo is by someone else, that person owns the copyright. DreamGuy ( talk) 17:55, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Should Wikipedia delete audio files of songs that are more than 30 seconds, or 100% of the recording? Should Wikipedia delete articles that cite references that will lead readers to a site with illegal content? TLD GmbHph ( talk) 04:46, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
Is there any copyright at the all images in this page and this page? Aquitania ( talk) 03:06, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
How about an images which are postcards, cut view (cross section), and portrait which unknown artist in this page and this page? Aquitania ( talk) 04:37, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
No, that is not a mistake. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.165.11.18 ( talk) 23:50, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
This image is tagged as free, but it displays a (C)+web address I can't read at the top, half hidden in the hair of the subject. I'd like to know if it's free or not free, as it appears in a biography of living person. Thanks, Rosenknospe ( talk) 19:21, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
I have been searching for Butler Field House in Indiana for articles in October 31, 1963 the Holiday on Ice show ther .. I cannot seem to locate anything on this do you have any suggestions
thanks
tbrat2900@yahoo.com —Preceding
unsigned comment added by
74.129.138.13 (
talk) 20:31, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
I would like to use the image at the bottom left of this website to illustrate a proposed article about Jane Winstone, a New Zealand pilot who was killed in her Spitfire in WW2. The photo is 70-ish years old, no-one knows who the photographer was, no-one knows who possesses the original print or neg (if they still exist) and no-one knows who supplied the image for use on that website. The website manager says that although their site is copyrighted, they don't claim copyright of the image and we are free to use it. Is that enough? Kaiwhakahaere ( talk) 23:45, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello! I am Guido Ruzzier - caroguru@gmail.com - and I am the author of the photograph of Louis E. Sauer which is discussed in page
Free publication of the photo was originally granted by me to the owner of the webpage http://www.arc1.uniroma1.it/saggio/Libri/Sauer/SauerIlaud.html
I am quite willing - being a very, very old friend of Louis' (the photo was taken in 1955) - to let anybody else freely use the image, with no restrictions, provided my name is mentioned as the author's.
Unfortunately, I have no idea how to get in touch with "Yvonnert" (who probably does not know how to reach me), but I'm sure you'll find a way to solve this small matter to everybody's satisfaction.
Best regards, Guido Ruzzier, Milano, Italy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.36.119.95 ( talk) 13:55, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
A relatively novice contributor to Wikipedia, I have permission, via email, to upload an image of rhythm and blues guitarist Henry McCullough by both the photographer and Henry's management. They have asked me because I am a registered user of Wikipedia and they are not. How do I satisfy Wikipedia's copyright standards for this upload? Kuan-shih Yin ( talk) 19:44, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
Good morning, Copyright Gurus! Some content had been marked as copyvio on the Wessex Institute of Technology article. An edit war ensued, but that's tangential to this issue. WIT has apparently released their content under GFDL, [34] but I'm not sure if that page is enough for us to reuse the content (no link to the license, the mention of Wikipedia in the page). Is WIT's content GFDL, or would use of such content still be a copyvio? -- Mark Chovain 21:06, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
There is a picture of Abraham Lincoln I want to upload, and I know the image is in the public domain because of US copyright expiration policies. However, the website gives no indication of the source (although I know who took the photo), or if the image has been altered (although I know it has not been). However, this is the highest rez of the image I can find. Is this an image that is still safe to upload to wikipedia? Thanks. smooth0707 ( talk) 14:12, 27 August 2008 (UTC)
I assume any images taken from a manufacturer press kit can be used in Wikipedia, right? A manufacturer releases a press kit specifically so the images within it can be used by anyone without having to worry about copyright violations. Is there a proper way to state that when using an image from a press kit? Alf rules ( talk) 22:01, 27 August 2008 (UTC)
which antennqa is used in mobile handsets —Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.91.251.196 ( talk) 06:04, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
I've just found this image of former Manchester United player William Longair, who played for the club in 1895. I want to upload it to Wikipedia to use in the article I'm writing about him, but I'm not sure of its copyright status. Obviously the image was taken more than 70 years ago, which may have some bearing on it, but I'm not sure. Help please. – Pee Jay 08:03, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
please i would love to have an eassy on business proposal —Preceding unsigned comment added by Michaelnaboh ( talk • contribs) 01:39, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
Why don't you put a link of email this article or reference ? You should have this link to make more of your information. Please do it.
And as I told you before you should have a kind of notification to be checked by the main editors about the articles that are wrong as it is "vandalism" to delete complete articles. I deleted complete articles about my country which were wrong and I had problems (my ip exposed..) and called a vandal for doing it! -- 166.114.206.90 ( talk) 17:25, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
how would I go about posting blocks of information on my own website and how would I cite that. thanks 70.41.143.1 ( talk) 16:10, 27 August 2008 (UTC) Justin
What image copyright tags is use for painting with a copyright? Aquitania ( talk) 03:30, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
When I want to upload the portrait, there is no {{ Non-free 2D art}} for me to choose. How do I choose it to be an image copyright tag? Aquitania ( talk) 00:00, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Greetings, dear sir/madam I want to expand wikipedia in our local language(Amharic- Ethiopia) as my thesis MSc Degree partial fulfilment. Can you guide me on how to do it? Thnaks a lot —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.55.95.61 ( talk) 08:58, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
I found a website that has an alternative equivalent circuit for IGBT's, and I would like to mention it on the talk page of the IGBT article, but I cannot find the original. Is it acceptable to upload a new image that I make to illustrate the same concept, as long as I state that I did not devise the idea? Thanks. Ilikefood ( talk) 18:23, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
what is the appropriate tag? artist unknown. Kittybrewster ☎ 10:16, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
I work for the Animal Legal Defense Fund and am obviously by no means a Wikipedia expert. I cannot figure out how to appropriately tag our logo for use. Please instruct me on how I can upload our logo and display it on our article page without it being removed. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aldf ( talk • contribs) 20:37, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
I have photos taken from museums public exhibits, or scanned from museum's catalogs or very old textbooks from the 80's. These images wherever they were photograph or scanned are from paintings made by famous painters they are 70+ years old and they can be seen in Galleries and Museums. Say for instance "the jungle" by Cuban painter Wilfredo Lam, taken in Havana's Fine Art Museum, or the same image scanned from a Literature textbook of 6th junior high.
Thank you. -- Lezumbalaberenjena ( talk) 21:47, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
How do you upload an image? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Im all that ( talk • contribs) 14:32, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
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Not done
i have a password how to open this picture-- 62.120.26.142 ( talk) 03:42, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
I don't know what type of license Image:Schifirnet.JPG falls uder. The picture was taken by one of Prof. Schifirnet's students during class. Prof. Schifirnet asked the student if he can put it up on Wikipedia, if he's sure he doesn't claim any copyright. Student's answer was yes to both question. Prof. Schifirnet gave me the picture to upload it, which I did. Now what license tag is that?
And, if I cannot upload it, can Prof. Schifirnet upload it himself, and under what license? Please notify me on my talk page.
Thank you, Elenaschifirnet ( talk) 16:50, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
hello! I am from germany and therefore only know the german copyright rule, which allows the free use of any picture in the case that its creator is more than 70 years dead. I just have uploaded the following picture: image:Hedwig Raabe.jpg, whose painter, Hans Peter Hansen, died in 1899. please would you tell me if the german copyright rule is also convenient to the angloamerican law? in that case: what is the option on the british wikimedia commons upload-menu referring to the german 70-years-rule I have to click on? thanks for the informations, -- Ammonius82 ( talk) 19:02, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
Hi. I have a picture that I would like to use on Wikipedia. Photography, self taken, of an artistic design. It's the decoration of the canvas on the seats of Stockholm's metro, and would be useful for Wikipedia as it demonstrates the use of a number of Stockholm's sights in an abstract, decorative fashion. The design itself might be copyrighted, and it is, to my knowledge, used only by Stockholm's municipal transportation authority. Would it be permissible to publish my photographic reproduction under a copyleft license? Benevolent Spectator ( talk) 19:21, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
I have an image, which is copyrighted by the Croatian government and the license under the image states it may be used for any cause, reproduced, etc. with a responsibility to name the copyright owner. Which template should I use when I upload this image? Admiral Norton ( talk) 17:24, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
Does Image:WPSuperheroes.svg breach copyright or trademark law with regards the Superman shield? Hiding T 18:29, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
I would like to include a copyrighted quotation in an article. This is "non-free content" -- I have the copyright owner's permission to use the quotation in the article, but it is not licensed under the GFDL or any other compatible license. Because the quotation is the entire copyrighted work, its inclusion does not fall under the "fair use" exception. Is it acceptable to use this quotation (with attribution/permission statement)?
24.7.118.63 ( talk) 22:58, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
Brief quotations of copyrighted text may be used to illustrate a point, establish context, or attribute a point of view or idea. Copyrighted text must be attributed and used verbatim. Any alterations must be clearly marked, i.e. [brackets] for added text, an ellipsis (...) for removed text, and emphasis noted after the quotation as "(emphasis added)" or "(emphasis in the original)". Extensive quotation of copyrighted text is prohibited.
Wikipedia is the source for a good deal of my research. Do you inforce the use of citations with regard to the information my computer provides me that has been acquired from a Wikipedia reference? 72.70.16.178 ( talk) 00:32, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
Are the photographs of USAF astronauts on the PBS Astrospies NOVA web page in the public domain? On the Credits page, they state that all astronaut photos are "Courtesy U.S. National Archives and Records Administration". Although I could not find the images on the National Archives web site, the FAQ states that "the vast majority of the digital images ... are in the public domain". The photos look like standard USAF photos issue and so would be PD. Are these acceptable for upload to Wiki?
Thanks, Skeet Shooter ( talk) 02:37, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
All the profile images would fall under either:
This image is a work of a U.S. Air Force Airman or employee of the Department of the Air Force, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain in the United States. |
or
This image is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain. |
And are thus okay to use. Yes, if you had the original source it would be better, but those are their official profile shots, and we know photos of AF/Navy members taken during the course of their official duties are okay. So, yes, they're okay, and use those two templates when uploading. Vickser ( talk) 02:51, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
Well I'm planning to upload an image of Glock's crash, called glock-hockenheim-z-08_200708.jpg . However, I forgot where I found it and I do not know the license Narutolovehinata5 t c csd new 06:54, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
I AM GREAT GRAND SON OF KARAM SINGH HISTORIAN AND IAHD A PHOTO OF HIM WHICH I GOT SCANNED AND THE UPLOADED IT .HENCE IAHVE USED THE TAG PDF SELF..........ARE THEIR NECESSARY CHANGES —Preceding unsigned comment added by Manjotdhillon ( talk • contribs) 12:53, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
what is the history behind keeping silver trophies in officers mess? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bsgusain ( talk • contribs) 13:32, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
can u tell me what the different between the following types os programming below:
a) Structured programming
b) modular programming
c) object - oriented programming...
can u tell me about that..
plssss
i need help... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.54.111.175 ( talk) 14:35, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello,
I uploaded and embeded an excerpt of a radio show (concerning the 22nd. Academy Award Ceremony - 1950 - within the section/passage: The Window), which is entirely in the Public Domain, since its free availlable on archive.org. I then added an appropriate summary and a "Public Domain" rationale, which is actually used for images, but my file, I added is an audio file. Now I'm not certain, if I used the correct tags/rationales. I'd be grateful to learn about the correct ones to use. Regards:-- Bylot ( talk) 11:25, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
{{Non-free audio sample}}
This is a sound
sample from a song, movie, sound effect, or other audio recording that is currently copyrighted. The copyright for it may be owned by the company who made it or the author. For a song, it may also be owned by the person(s) who performed it. It is believed that the use of this work qualifies as
fair use under
United States copyright law when used on the
English-language Wikipedia, hosted on servers in the U.S. by the non-profit
Wikimedia Foundation, where:
A more detailed fair use rationale should be provided by the user who uploaded this sample.
Any other uses of this sample, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, may be
copyright infringement. If you are the copyright holder of this sample and you feel that its use here does not fall under "fair use", please see
Wikipedia:Copyright problems for information on how to proceed. To the uploader: If this is a free, non-copyrighted audio recording, please post it to Wikimedia Commons instead. | ||||
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Can I take screen shots off the TV and use these pictures on sports stars pages. WOuld this apply as fair usage ? ManfromDelmonte ( talk) 21:10, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
Springfieldohio ( talk) 12:51, 3 August 2008 (UTC) I recently uploaded a plaque dedicated to the subject of my article. It was promptly deleted. The history in the article says I was given 48 hours notice, but I do not see where I got it. I have been interested in the subject of my article for a long time. So, a long time ago I downloaded an image of a plaque to him that is on display in a public park. Unfortunately, I no longer remember where I found that image. I have had it for years. My travels recently took me close to that very far away public park, where I stopped and took a lot of photos (two of which I used in the article as photos of a public place that I had taken myself, which I did). However, I did not take a photo of that plaque, because I already had one. Since this very public plaque is on dispay in a very public place, is there any acceptable justification whereby I can upload it again and insert it into my article? If so, what is it? I do not see how its use infringes on anyone's rights. There are many "fair use" justifications listed on the copyright page, but none of them ever seem to be acceptable when I try to use one. It would make a nice addition to the article, if there is some way I can use it. Thanks.
I uploaded it again. It is Brady's plaque.jpg and I reinserted it in the Samuel Brady article in the place I would use it. I may have bumped into the correct rationale this time, because I see no message threatening to delete it. If that message is going to appear, please let me know what rationale, if any, I should use. The plague says it was placed in 1989. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Springfieldohio ( talk • contribs) 20:47, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
Springfieldohio ( talk) 22:14, 3 August 2008 (UTC) Just on last ditch question. One of the points of the article is to show that there is a lot of local pride in Kent, Ohio that "Brady's Leap" took place there. I think it would be entirely appropriate to mention that fact, along with pointing out that the citizens of Kent put up that plaque, not once but twice to commerate its happening. So, my question is would it do any good to add a discussion like that to that part of the article and specifically mention that plaque as part of that discussion?
I was browsing through
Category:User-created public domain images and found images such as
Image:'Breaking Column', motorized stainless steel sculpture by --George Rickey--, 1988, --The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu--.jpg and
Image:'Sky Gate', 24 foot high painted steel sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, Honolulu Hale (city hall), Honolulu, Hawaii, 1977.JPG tagged as being fair use images due to them being deriavative works. However, they were also tagged with {{pd-self}}
. Is this valid or did the uploader just make a mistake?--
balloonguy (
talk) 22:19, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Enver_Hoxha.jpg
Description
Enver Hoxha, from a book that is probably out of print Source
Enver Hoxha: His Life and Work (1986) © Central Agency of Artistic Book Trade (also known as Ndermarrja e Perhapjes se Librit) Date
Book was made in 1986, date of photo is probably early 80's. Author
Editorial Board: Prof. Foto Cami - Chairman Prof. Sofokli Lazri, Leka Shkurti, Prof. Agim Popa, Anastas Kondo, Sevo Tarifa, Prof. Raqi Madhi, Prof. Vangjel Moisiu, Spiro Dede, Ajet Simixhiu
Is this image allowed on Wikipedia? -- Mrdie ( talk) 23:02, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
User:Lordprice has uploaded well over hundred fifty pictures most with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 licence with uploader stating that all are copyright of the Lordprice Collection and used with permission. The website is a commercial site selling images and no indication that any of the images have been released. Some of the images on the Lordprice collection website have been scanned from other sources such as magazines and leaflets. Some images from this uploader have been deleted before (and some moved to commons!) Anybody have any comment, if they are possible unfree images is there a way of listing over 150 images at once. Left a message on uploader talk page on the 20 July asking if he has an OTRS ticket but he has not been online since. Second opinions welcome and if anybody agrees a suggestion of a way forward. Thank you MilborneOne ( talk) 20:57, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
I have returned to my page on Wikipedia after some time away to find all the images I had put up missing. After looking at my messages, some questions about copyright have arisen.
I must state that the images below are copyrighted and are used on cds that are copyrighted by me and my record company. I do not see what the problem is, as I have already declared this to be so.
Please advise me on what I should do in order to have these images put back onto the page. Thankyou,
File:Lastwind - Monster Trucks Table Pic.jpg
File:Bud Direct Need To Know.jpg
File:This That The Other Urban Angst.jpg
File:Dub Direct Tenement Rydims.jpg
Youre Sincerely, Richard Nowell Richard Nowell ( talk) 12:55, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
can I copy any pictur or copy any text from Wikipedia pages ?--~~ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Asorong ( talk • contribs) 23:34, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
-- Asorong ( talk) 23:39, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello, THis is an inportant question fo me: Is Zapfino a copyrighted font? Or can I use it freely? Thanks, Kat. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.254.24.9 ( talk) 05:46, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello, I would like to report a potential copyright violation. http://myanmarwikipedia.org is currently a redirect domain to http://wikimyanmar.org instead of http://my.wikipedia.org, the Wikipedia for the Myanmar language. Who do I contact? Thanks. -- 69.234.102.29 ( talk) 06:11, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
The McClatchy News Service published close to 100 articles about Guantanamo and Bagram detention facilities in June. They also published over five dozen images.
I expect those images will expire from the McClatchy site, at some point. I requested http://www.webcitation.org/archive.php to archive the images. And I have a page in my user space where I listed the archived images for later reference.
I figure this image, marked "for official use" would be in the public domain, because it was made by a GI.
Although this image is labeled a "pool" image it looks identical to, but of a higher resolution, an image that a US Gov site credits to a GI. If that is the case it too would be public domain?
I assume "press pool" images are not public domain, but merely that (some?) press services have limited reproduction rights -- and no one else does -- correct?
I asked about this question over on Commons:Village pump -- from my reading it seems that Afghanistan currently has no domestic copyright law, and is not a full signatory to the Berne Convention or any other international copyright agreement.
Some people seem to interpret this situation as if images from Afghanistan are "up for grabs", and the first person to publish them in a country that does have copyright laws can claim all rights to the image, world-wide, even if they didn't take the image themselves, or negotiate the rights with the original photographer.
This sounds like nonsense to me. But IANAL.
In this particular case these images were taken by employees of the publisher. So the publisher would own all the rights anyhow...
Some of the remaining images are clearly not eligible for "fair use", because those individuals have been interviewed before, and other non-free images of them are out there.
Just to be clear, in the cases where a lonely McClatchy reporter put their life at risk to go interview a villager who was very difficult to find -- images captured there would not qualify for fair use, because some other brave reporter could put their life at risk, and do all the legwork to track the subject down for another picture. So most of the images of individuals would not qualify for fair use?
These two images [5], [6], capture a specific event -- the release of a bunch of captives from Bagram. Would one of the individuals here have to be someone known to be important for these images to qualify for fair use?
If any of these guys die, and no free images are known to exist, then the image would probably become "fair use" -- correct?
So, if these images don't qualify for fair use am I supposed to not have pointers to them? If so I will blank this page.
Thanks! Geo Swan ( talk) 15:46, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi. After seeing a request posted by Collectonian, I've been working with Kenlamberton in an attempt to get a photo for use in the article Ken Lamberton. He has photos of himself from others and uploaded them. That didn't work well. He is in contact with the person who took the photos and believes that they will allow them to be used in Wikipedia. I read over Wikipedia:Copyrights and Wikipedia:Example requests for permission, but still am fuzzy on the steps needed to get the approval to the proper places. If you can clarify this, I would be most appreciative. Suntag ( talk) 00:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
I uploaded an image of my Mii I took on my Nintendo Wii, but it's saying it's non free media. Please help me. -- S.C.Ruffeyfan 11:08, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Wouldn't a township seal be considered free content? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jobes23 ( talk • contribs) 13:13, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
how do i get a receipt that i created to be copyright so no one can still my ideal —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.213.13.78 ( talk) 15:54, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
I seem to remember a time when we could upload pictures that were taken from promo kits. Is this no longer the case? I ask because I have a ton of Motown promotional material, but I didn't want to start uploading it unless it's allowed. LoomisSimmons ( talk) 20:17, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Could I upload to Wikimedia an image of a building (of which no copyright exists on its image) which I derive by using Google Maps Street View? (ie use Street View to look at a house, screen shot the image, cut and crop the picture into a .jpg file, and upload)? Kransky ( talk) 02:10, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
I am publishing a magazine and would like to include the following image in the magazine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:2_Columbus_Circle.jpg
The article is part of a guide to New York City and I would like to show how the building at 2 Columbus Circle has been renovated over the past few years. I plan to print over 100 copies and distribute it in Japan. Does GFDL allow me to use this image in my magazine? If it is allowed can I credit the photo as "(GFDL Renate O'Flaherty"?
Please let me know. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jbomb1 ( talk • contribs) 22:24, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Even if the license specifies "with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts" I have to print the copy of the license?
Jbomb1 (
talk) 14:03, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Wouldn't it be Free Use, because the main subject of the image is the ticket? Guy0307 ( talk) 08:51, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Hey, I'm working on the Odwalla page, and I going to go try and get pictures of Odwalla products (drinks and protein bars). So, before I do, does a picture of a bottle or wrapper that I take with my camera need a fair use tag? I'm not sure, so I thought "better safe than sorry". Thanks. Also, what about an Odwalla display, with a lot of different Odwalla products in it? Thanks again. Intothewoods29 ( talk) 17:36, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Thanks! Intothewoods29 ( talk) 02:43, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi, can some one clarify the whole copyright thing that appeared? I don't understand it at all. Image:Montwood_SAT.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by Omiks3 ( talk • contribs) 06:02, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Any publisher, Webmaster or news service (i.e., official and legal holder of copyright) that objects to their material being included in this archive may request that it be removed and/or that future material be excluded. An official written and signed request sent via fax or regular mail made by the copyright holder and/or their legal representative on company or legal letterhead will be honored. [8]
-- Francis Schonken ( talk) 11:58, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
The most recent discussion of this topic that I am aware of was at Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Noticeboard/Archive_11#Use_of_rickross.com_and_religionnewsblog.com_as_external_links.2Fconvenience_links.
The most salient points were –
The links are not allowed by our copyright policies. Clear and obvious copyright violations are not allowed, and the little weird disclaimers on that site in no way is a proper legal justification. DreamGuy ( talk) 14:33, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
There is a site http://animanga.ru which is well used in pages about anime and manga in russian wikipedia. That Site does not contain pirated materials but on almost all pages with information there are links "download here" to the real pirated materials on another site, like fully scanned manga. Is it really allowed in any Wikipedia?
Discussion in russian about that question is here. -- 118.236.169.90 ( talk) 14:02, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I am having trouble adding the following image to the WIKI on me. http://www.roulette.org/images/records/blue.jpg from the article http://www.roulette.org/noisy/cds/ein015.html
I get the following message:
Non-free use media rationale – non-free album cover –- WARNING: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Legere does not appear to exist! Check capitalization. Enter only the exact title of a single article with no link brackets or other formatting. It is also possible the indicated article was deleted.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks so much,
Phoebe Legere
user name
Protectorofthemind (
talk) 15:37, 8 August 2008 (UTC)Protectorofthemind
I own the copyright on this image.
I have a sister who is also my best friend and I love her dearly. I am a born again,spirit filled christian.I believe that the only way to heaven is through JESUS CHRIST and that the bible is the word of GOD. She on the other hand does believe in GOD just not in JESUS, is that possible to believe in one and not the other? Also she doesn't believe in the bible.Only that it is a book written by some people that had extra time on there hands. She does believe that JESUS was a person and thats just it that he was a person just like you and I can y
ou give me some advice while I seek the holy spirits wisdom?
!!!!
Can anyone tell me if I can use a photo of a person that was publissed on a local press web in a biography here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Acidia ( talk • contribs) 17:55, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
I'm looking for pictures for Odwalla, and I was wondering if either of the images on [18] are allowable, particularly the second one. Thanks. Intothewoods29 ( talk) 01:33, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
Dang. That's what I figured, but I thought I might get lucky. Thanks Intothewoods29 ( talk) 02:12, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
This image was public domain until January 1, 2008. Due to a change in Russian copyright law, it may have returned to copyrighted status. It is in use at several articles including World War II casualties where I recently replaced it with a public domain image. [19] After the edit got reverted I explained the change on talk and provided a citation for the change (the concern is also on the image licensing template). Talk:World_War_II_casualties#Images The editor who wants to keep it has not been cooperative. [20]
I don't wish to have an edit war, so seeking independent opinion. It seems to me that the change in law is sufficiently documented, and the burden of proof shifts to those who want to regard this as public domain. So for the time being, it's safer to replace with an image that's definitely public domain in an article where it can be replaced with a free image. Is that a fair approach? Durova Charge! 11:18, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
On top of that, changes to copyright laws in other countries, especially ones that try to retroactively put items back under copyright, are usually not legally recognizable in other countries. In this case Wikimedia Commons can make the call, and if they make the call that it is a violation, we can further make the call that it isn't a violation for the English language Wikipedia. (That's not to say we necessarily would, though I think the logic is sound.) So we seem to be fine two different ways. DreamGuy ( talk) 14:36, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
I would like to add this image:
http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/57911main_Earth_Energy_Budget.jpg
To Earth's energy budget to replace the image:
[[Image:Greenhouse Effect.svg]]
What must I do now?
Veteran0101 ( talk) 15:07, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
When a user/author creates a new SVG graphic based on an existing image, because of a request for an SVG version, yet who is not the creator or rights holder of the original non-SVG image, how should the new author apply copywrite?
Also, what should the author do if the original image has special license information? An Example: Image:50InfantryBCTSSI.jpg
Wgabrie ( talk) 01:18, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
The image I uploaded for an article on The Day Joyce Sheet was deleted as it was copyright of the Imperial War Museum. I would like to submit a non-free use rationale. How do I do this? Johnhk31 ( talk) 10:53, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
I have revised this article and now want to move it to article space, but can't see how to do it. 91.125.85.38 ( talk) 10:25, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Re the title - the IWM always refers to it as "The Day Joyce Sheet" and Day Joyce's memoir is title "The Sheet". "The Day Joyce sheet" suggests there's a matching pillow case. With all respect to the Style Manual I'd rather stick with The Day Joyce Sheet. But thanks for your help. Johnhk31 ( talk) 09:06, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
I'd like to use a small section from an 1890 OS map (to illustrate the position of a structure then standing but long since demolished), which I understand to be public domain because it's over 50 years old, as per license {{ OldOS}}. Does that PD only apply to a copy taken from an actual paper map? or could I take it from British History Online. Their copyright statement at the bottom of that page which reads "Copyright (c) and database right Crown Copyright and Landmark Information Group Ltd (all rights reserved 2007)" makes me think I couldn't, but a more informed opinion than mine would be helpful. cheers, Struway2 ( talk) 15:28, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi! I wanted to upload a few images from an external site that were not mine. I sent an email asking for permission to use the images, and they said it was ok. I checked the copyright policy but I am still unsure as to whether them saying ok is enough. Do I need them to sign a waiver or likewise? Help appreciated. \ / ( talk) 10:53, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
I am working on my thesis and want to use documentary and music. If I only use 30 seconds of the footage do I have to worry about copyrights. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.4.148.35 ( talk) 23:59, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
I have created the article SpartaDOS X and included some images to it. The bot questioned one, and:
1) I don't understand why it questioned just this one *.PNG file, whereas there are total of three in the article.
2) I don't understand why it questioned its new version uploaded today, but not the original uploaded yesterday.
3) I don't understand what it wants.
The image questioned is Image:SpartaDOS_X_prompt.png. It has the copyright tag as "non-free", because it is a screenshot from a proprietary software.
For reference, I looked at Image:CPM-86.png, which has identical purpose in CP/M, but I can't see a difference in the legal stuff. The CP/M-86 screenshot is "taken from" and "used with permission", which is not applicable here, because my screenshot is not copied from anywhere (I have done it myself), and, since the software is abandonware and the copyright holder is unreachable, there is noone to give the permission.
So how the "fair use rationale" should look like to satisfy the bot? Thanks Mamurra ( talk) 08:21, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
I uploaded quite a few logos on the Force Recon. I had permission from the Force Recon Association, the Comm Chief of that organization. We've been in contact quite some time. He is the one that created them and allowed me to use them on wiki. But everyone of them were deleted! I am not sure what type of license this follows under. Will you please submit suggestions to me?
RekonDog ( talk) 12:19, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
After seeing attempts to use WP:LOGOS to bypass the non-free content criteria, I have proposed a rewrite of the guideline. Comments are welcome on the guideline talk page. J Milburn ( talk) 14:21, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Featured image Image:F35test edit.jpg is from a us mil website and the image is marked "Courtesy of Lockheed Martin" on Thumbnail view page. Per terms notice: Other images on this website are obtained from companies that include the Boeing Company, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, United Technologies Corporation's Pratt & Whitney Division ("Pratt & Whitney"), and the General Electric Company. Further information regarding image usage is available from each company's respective web sites. Thus this image is not PD or US GOV. The Lockheed Martin disclaimer says No content from www.lockheedmartin.com, or any other Web site owned, operated, licensed or controlled by us may be copied, reproduced, republished, modified, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. has been tagged twice as a copyright violation with the comment that being a featured image it should go to WP:IFD. I cant find any exception for featured image and IFD doesnt not normally handle copyright violations as they are normally just speedied or possibly sent to WP:PUI for a second-opinion. Any thoughts please. MilborneOne ( talk) 18:53, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
The following image from Flickr was deleted and I am not sure if I used the wrong tag or I am just not understanding the copyright rules with respect to images from Flickr. I understand not everything on Flickr is a free image but this one appeared to be ok to me.
www.flickr.com/photos/edyson/2402780067/
If it turns out this is not a 100% free image is there a fair usage that works for images from Flickr
|► ϋrbanяenewaℓ • TALK ◄| 22:27, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Can I copy anyone work asking they permission by e-mail? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Noblessing ( talk • contribs) 00:43, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
I have a scan from a 1958 high-school yearbook (of the late composer Frank Zappa). I have contacted the high school (Antelope Valley High School in California) , but they do not respond. How can I find out if they ever had copyrights to the picture, or ever renewed it? Thanks for any info!-- HJensen, talk 13:58, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
I uploaded an image of the official lotto 6/49 logo but was told I did something wrong. I have no idea what I was supposed to do other than upload the image. There were no forms for me to fill out, and now I don't know what I'm supposed to do now.
The image that is currently up for lotto 6/49 is wrong. As a graphic designer for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, I can confirm this and can confirm that the logo I uploaded is correct.
Please advise. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Creamaster ( talk • contribs) 22:12, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
I believe the Bell logo contains creative elements that make it eligible for copyright, and so I do not believe that Image:Bell logo.svg should be tagged as being in the public domain. (On a side note, since, based on Template talk:PD-font#SVG, SVG files of font renderings are being treated as potentially eligible for copyright, it's a bit inconsistent to place a public domain notice on this SVG file.) Can someone help clarify what the most appropriate tag should be? Isaac Lin ( talk) 22:17, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Image:Dominica coa.png, the flag of Dominica is labeled PD, but I have not been able to find its PD status on its source website. Also, the copyright tag seems to be out-of-date. What copyright should it have? Snowman ( talk) 20:23, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
I have created a map of New York State Route 342, in northern New York State. I am not sure how to license my image, because I have used US Census Shapefiles. However, I see many maps that claim they are self-made ( [21], for example). Smb6009 ( talk) 01:22, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I have several photographs of works of art from various art museums around the world that I have taken with my own camera. Are these acceptable images to upload to wikipedia? If so, how do I licence them? Nrswanson ( talk) 19:13, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Ok. Did I do this right? Image:Braying Camel.JPG Nrswanson ( talk) 23:17, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
There is no photographic copyright on the actual photo of a 2D artwork: see Bridgeman Art Library v. Corel Corp.. There is only copyright on the 2D artwork depicted, if it is still in copyright, that is. With 3D artwork, there is copyright on the photo and the artwork depicted: that is because there is an element of creativity in taking the photo of a 3D work with lighting, angles etc, whereas a photo of a 2D work does not have that creative input, because it is just reproducing exactly (if it's a good photo!) what already exists. There are some useful PD templates at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/Public domain#Art, and some more useful links at User:Tyrenius#Images. Where you have a copyright to release (i.e. on 3D works) you can also use {{GFDL-self}} as an alternative to CC. Ty 08:17, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I would appriciate some comments about the fair use of this image. There is currently a discussion going on at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree images/2008 August 11. Thank you. Nrswanson ( talk) 21:49, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
I know that US government works are public domain, and US state works aren't, unless specifically stated. User:Detroitnews9 has multiple times uploaded a scan of a document produced by the Texas government, calling it PD because it's produced with tax dollars, which I've deleted as having incorrect licenses and not being valid fair uses. I've said that s/he is wrong, but as s/he in this edit says "You're wrong!" I don't know what to say. Could someone please give him/her a better answer? Nyttend ( talk) 23:20, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
Is the explanation given at Image:Einatharan.jpg really valid, stating that since there was no license it would free use? My understanding is that it would be a copyvio unless there is a clear free license, but should it go directly to speedy delete as copyvio or is it necessary to open a PUI case? -- Soman ( talk) 13:05, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
How do I get an image removed that is violating copyright that I uploaded myself? tabor- drop me a line 19:37, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
I uploaded an image i made. I copied the layout from a diagram i found is ok to do? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Emotionenginelayout.png thats the image link
I copied the layout from this PDF http://www.ieee.org.uk/docs/sony.pdf -- Thunderpenguin ( talk) 00:13, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I have taken a photo of an old leaflet I want to upload and use in an the article on EOKA. I took the photo at a museum that had on display the first leaflet released by EOKA announcing its existence to the world, what it stands for etc etc. I have since cropped the relevant bit. The organisation is now defunct (dissolved in 1959) however, I am not sure if, or under what licence I should submit this. Georgeg ( talk) 15:27, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
There is an image listed at the copyright problems board for August 10th for which I could use advice/assistance. The image, Image:Andromeda patch.gif, is a patch created by the French Space Agency to represent Claudie Haigneré's participation in the Soyuz 3 Taxi Flight. It is inappropriately tagged {{ PD-USGov-NASA}} and {{ PD-USGov}}, since, though apparently displayed at NASA, it was not created by NASA. The uploader asserts at the CP listing that "there is no template for the foreign space agencies, just like the NASA template is used for the Soyuz (Russian) mission patches for TMA flights, and some of the JAXA, and ESA images. CNES (French Space Agency) works in conjunction with NASA, and the image was found on NASA's site. If it is not technically Public Domain even though it is displayed on NASA, it could certainly be listed with a FUR, as it is the only image of the patch for that particular flight, (Soyuz TM-33) in recognition of Claudie Haigneré being the first European woman to visit the International Space Station. The image is certainly beneficial to the articles it appears in."
Does anybody know if the French Space Agency releases images to public domain? Or if there's a FUR that would work here? Alternatively, any suggestions for a more appropriate venue to seek further opinion would be welcome. :) -- Moonriddengirl (talk) 18:18, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
{{Non-free logo}}and write a fair use rationale for each article using the template at Template:Non-free use rationale. When filling it out, make sure it addresses all the criteria at WP:NFCC. Let me know if you have any other questions. Vickser ( talk) 15:13, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Are the images from this brochure free? [23]. They are used at this page also [24] Thanks — Navy Blue 23:46, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
I know this is not the right place to talk about this. This image says that is not used in any pages but it is used used in LimeWire And since the image is fair use it will get deleted. Is it a bug? Thanks — Navy Blue 14:17, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
I originally uploaded this image of Chinua Achebe to Commons with a misunderstanding about which CC licenses were acceptable; it's currently being deleted. Since no free images are available, I'd like to upload one from this Cornell University page. Assuming I add the appropriate templates, is this acceptable? Thanks in advance. Scartol • Tok 12:00, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
Leoboudv left the following question on my Talk page. Since I don't know the answer, I'm copying it here for those more knowledgeable in this matter to answer. (And I will let him know to look here for the answer.) -- llywrch ( talk) 05:35, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
What is the appropriate licence / tag? Kittybrewster ☎ 11:32, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Is it ok to make a short snippet (about 20 seconds) of a song released on an album and use it on wikipedia as a sample? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Via-Direct ( talk • contribs) 13:00, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Sigh... I was wondering if images of Odwalla's buildings from Google Maps are acceptable. On the Google Maps Terms of Use it says "For individual users, Google Maps, including local search results, maps, and photographic imagery, is made available for your personal, non-commercial use only." So, is that allowable? Thanks. :) Intothewoods29 ( talk) 02:42, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
Thanks. That what I thought. For Worldwind, do I use the pd tag on Image:Worldwind.png ? Intothewoods29 ( talk) 03:56, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
I have a number of photographs to upload that were taken at a museum (specifically the
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology). They are entirely my own work, and were taken both as a visitor and as a student there. Does anyone know - Is there some kind of licensing that applies to museum exhibits and/or possessions that would prohibit me from uploading these images as my own work?
Thank you very much.
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Jeyradan (
talk) 02:49, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello
I wish to upload an edited screenshot of a TV program to Wikipedia. Its composed of about FIVE or SIX separate screenshots which I stitched together as one image and made edits and modifications to make the image look more natural.
Which option do I choose in the upload page to upload the image? Need help with that.
Thanks
Krishvanth —Preceding unsigned comment added by Krishvanth ( talk • contribs) 10:34, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I want to upload an image from an artist that has given me permission to upload them. What copyright should i use?
Thanks RumiRain —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rumirain ( talk • contribs) 01:55, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Cluestick required on the talk page. User:Ianmacm seems to believe that "replaceable" doesn't apply to their images. 217.36.107.9 ( talk) 15:04, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
what is the copyrght date for wikipedia? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.199.70.119 ( talk) 16:12, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
I just got done submitting my first article!! I tried to be so careful to do everything right, however, I can't figure out how to add jpegs to my article. please help...thanks! Aussiedoglover ( talk) 21:16, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi all
I have just read the stub article about the British writer and historian Gerald Suster and note the request for an image. I have several hardcopy photographs in my possession, given to me by his widow (now also deceased), shortly after his death in 2001.
I believe that the images were created by her, but obviously cannot prove this. I am not aware that any of them have been used in any other context and do not believe that they have ever been published previously.
Quite simply, can I upload these photo's into the article or cant I ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mjminogue ( talk • contribs) 22:27, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I have a book (published in the USA) that I'm not sure if it's copyrighted or not. It has no copyright notice; the only date in the book is that at the end of the foreword, 10 April 1964. There's no evidence (as far as I can see) that the copyright was renewed or that it was filed with the Library of Congress in the first place (it's not in the online catalogue of the Library of Congress). Another question: there's a similar situation with a similar type of book (different author) published in 1930: no copyright notice is claimed anywhere in the book, and it's not in the LOC's online catalogue. Is there a clear verdict? Nyttend ( talk) 20:00, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
I have some scanned images of the Joseph Smith Papyrus. They were scanned from a book 'by his own hand upon papyrus', written by Charles M Larson. I have searched the book thoroughly and there doesn't appear to be any copyright indicated for the pictures or credit for the photographer for that matter - probably taken by the author. I doubt the papyrus is copyright protected since they are a couple thousand years old. Can I upload these for free use? I have found similar pictures in wikimedia so I assume it is safe. Just want to check as mine are higher resolution and sharper focus. Thanks Jspice9000 ( talk) 23:40, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
Image:JAKlang.jpg was listed on August 8th at WP:CP as infringing this source. It had been tagged public domain. Although it is not in an article specifically about the subject, John Klang, he is a major point of discussion in the article which features it, Weston High School shooting. Klang is deceased, and he was awarded a medal for his actions during that incident. Thinking it appropriate, I've taken a stab at writing a fair use rationale for it, and I would appreciate feedback on whether or not this is appropriate and also on whether or not the image needs to be resized. I know album covers usually go 200 px. I don't know if there's a ballpark for other types of images. -- Moonriddengirl (talk) 13:39, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
I've found an image of Bristol Temple Meads railway station online at ingenious.org.uk. The image is on an engraving by John Cooke Bourne made in about 1843. Can we re-use it on this site to illustrate the BTM article? Are we allowed to remove the NMSI watermark before uploading? David Bailey ( talk) 14:52, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
Why was this deleted, and how do I get it restored? I'm actively working on the article to which it will pertain: User:SMcCandlish/William Hoskins (inventor). Something that old clearly has no copyright issues. — SMcCandlish [ talk] [ cont] ‹(-¿-)› 10:13, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
If there are screenshots of a film in a promotional calander, can these images be uploaded and used under fair use? ~ Bella Swan ? 15:55, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
I'm not sure what you're asking of me. I displayed (or thought I did), with the images, the permission I had received from Judith Durham's agent Graham Simpson to use the images on Wikipedia (please see string below, emphasis mine). If you will, I welcome you to let me know specifically what I am supposed to provide beyond what I have provided. Please excuse my ignorance, but help me get done what needs to get done.
Date Sent: 7/7/2008 1:26 AM From: <gsimpson@musicoast.com> To: "David Ramsey" <Dave.Ramsey@selu.edu> Subject: Re: Web site enquiry Attachments: Judith - R Whitaker shot 68.jpg, Judith 2001 Solo.jpg,
Dear David,
Thank you for your email, which was forwarded to Musicoast by the Webmaster at www.judithdurham.com.
I am attaching two JPG photographs of Judith Durham, one from 1968, the year The Seekers broke up, and a more recent 2000s photo of Judith performing solo - and this email confirms that I am giving Wikipedia to reproduce them without infringing any copyrights.
I have passed your comments on to Judith and she has asked me to send you her love and best wishes,
Yours truly,
Graham Simpson General Manager Musicoast Pty Ltd Record Production & Music Publishing P O Box 555 South Yarra Vic 3141 Australia Email: gsimpson@musicoast.com Website: www.judithdurham.com
Original Message -----
From: "David Ramsey" <Dave.Ramsey@selu.edu> To: <mail@judithdurham.com> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:36 PM Subject: Web site enquiry
>
> Dear Judith,
>
> Do you have a photo suitable for publication with the article about you in
Wikipedia?
>
> I would be pleased to have it (electronic file, preferably JPG) together
with a note from you that it can legally be posted on the Wikipedia article.
>
> You may also be interested to read the recent comment I posted recently on
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kuj1IC9kXt8 . Additionally, although many
artists have recorded \"A Perfect Day,\" I chose your interpretation to link
to in the Wikipedia article on Carrie Jacobs-Bond
(
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Jacobs-Bond).
>
> You are cool.
>
> David Ramsey, Ph.D.
> \"Experienced Editor\" of Wikipedia
> 11 White Drive
> Hammond, Louisiana 70401-1025
> USA
> (985) 542.6845
> Dave.Ramsey@selu.edu
ما هي صيغة الحاضر البسيط؟ 2-ما هي استخدامات هذا الزمن؟ 3-ما هي دلائل هذا الزمن؟ 4-كيف نشكل سؤال أوننفي جملة؟ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.137.200.7 ( talk) 07:24, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
WHAT IS JIS NICKLE STANDARD & HOW I CHECK NICKLE STANDARD —Preceding unsigned comment added by 116.71.58.178 ( talk) 17:14, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello,
I dont knwo if this is the right site to report license abuse. A few Google Knol Autors just copy Wikipedia articles (per Example USA ) the Google Knol Autor Nguyen Thuy Hoang per Example. Google has integrated a button "Flag inappropriate content" i put them an my friends do so, but waiting a week, nothing has been changed... Google writes in their Knol Terms of Service "...Owner’s Licensing Options...Please also be aware that the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) is not currently deemed compatible with Creative Commons licenses, and that content licensed under GFDL terms therefore may not be available for reuse under a Creative Commons or other non-GFDL license..." -- Stefan 21:12, 20. August 2008 (CEST)
I have a carving that I have photographed myself. The carving is substantially 3-D and my choice of artistic composition in the photograph is significant. The purpose of the photograph is to illustrate the "Argillite" article, possibly for new "Argillite (Haida)" article. The original carving is new -- approx 2002 -- and the artist is known.
What say? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gbuchana ( talk • contribs) 22:36, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
There is a continuing drive on Commons to delete images that used the PD:Italy tag, as it was considered unusable for Commons Commons:Deletion requests/Template:PD-Italy with photos being moved to it.wiki. As the English language wikipedia also allows PD:Italy tags would it be acceptable to upload a picture like this one (which uses Commons as a source) on en:Wiki using Italian Wikipedia as a source? Nigel Ish ( talk) 17:23, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
I published a picture to a page on wikipedia about my grandfather, and it was deleted by a moderator, due to missing tag. how do I get the tag from a photo thats published on antoher website? just write them and they can send it to me? what exactly is a tag? is it a little jpeg? thanks in advance —Preceding unsigned comment added by Notsodutch ( talk • contribs) 17:11, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
Is the copyright notice here [26] valid? I thought copyright was for a much longer time. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.69.140.20 ( talk) 12:22, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
I find the images of the following postal stamps in some articles.
Are these two postal stamps issued by a India Governement Department (in 1964 & 1973) copyrighted? Neduvelilmathew ( talk) 07:47, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
Indian postage stamps are under a Govt. of India copyright, and that persists for 60 years from the release date. Also,
India Post explicitly prohibits any color reproduction of its images. And the stamps can't be used to illustrate the stamp's subject under a fair use claim. All these things have been discussed in detail in the past. --
Ragib (
talk) 04:34, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
During the recent Afd discussion Phirazo ( talk · contribs) declared their intention to delete the list - "Most of the votes above say this sourced. It is, but it is ripping those sources off. If this is kept, I intend to remove the list of rules as a copyvio." [27] Myself and another editor questioned "How is quoting a line of text each from multiple episodes copyvio?" [28]
Phirazo has repeatedly deleted the entire list, all of which has been sourced to original episodes or one of several books. [29] [30] [31] [32]
I would like some clarity as this editor seems determined to now delete sourced material. In particular is quoting the original sources acceptable? Should we leave out the Behr book rules as non-canon? etc. Any advice, preferably based is policy, appreciated as the editor cites WP:Copyvio and deletes everything. Banjeboi 01:57, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
I have heard two different things regarding this subject. Se here's my question. I redrew a raster image of a logo into a vector image of that same logo. Is the image that I redrew still need have a fair-use rationale? Or am I free to license it as I please? The original image is located here and my redraw is located here. Please notify me of your reply on my talk page. Thank you. -- pbroks13 talk? 04:33, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
Image:DeGuignes_Pekin_livres.jpg The fair use rationale for this image has been questioned. Perhaps since the book was printed during the reign of Napoleon I, I should have just used a public domain template -- something like PD-Old? I added more words in the "Purpose" section. Is this what I should have done initially? If this is not what is required, it becomes obvious that I really don't understand well enough? -- Tenmei ( talk) 19:50, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
Wait, wait, wait... These books are old, but someone took the photograph. The photo in this case is of several three dimensional objects, so such a photo would include new artistic decisions on placement, angle and lighting... is this photo taken by the uploader? If so, he owns the copyright and can release it through GNU or whatever. If the photo is by someone else, that person owns the copyright. DreamGuy ( talk) 17:55, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Should Wikipedia delete audio files of songs that are more than 30 seconds, or 100% of the recording? Should Wikipedia delete articles that cite references that will lead readers to a site with illegal content? TLD GmbHph ( talk) 04:46, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
Is there any copyright at the all images in this page and this page? Aquitania ( talk) 03:06, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
How about an images which are postcards, cut view (cross section), and portrait which unknown artist in this page and this page? Aquitania ( talk) 04:37, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
No, that is not a mistake. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.165.11.18 ( talk) 23:50, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
This image is tagged as free, but it displays a (C)+web address I can't read at the top, half hidden in the hair of the subject. I'd like to know if it's free or not free, as it appears in a biography of living person. Thanks, Rosenknospe ( talk) 19:21, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
I have been searching for Butler Field House in Indiana for articles in October 31, 1963 the Holiday on Ice show ther .. I cannot seem to locate anything on this do you have any suggestions
thanks
tbrat2900@yahoo.com —Preceding
unsigned comment added by
74.129.138.13 (
talk) 20:31, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
I would like to use the image at the bottom left of this website to illustrate a proposed article about Jane Winstone, a New Zealand pilot who was killed in her Spitfire in WW2. The photo is 70-ish years old, no-one knows who the photographer was, no-one knows who possesses the original print or neg (if they still exist) and no-one knows who supplied the image for use on that website. The website manager says that although their site is copyrighted, they don't claim copyright of the image and we are free to use it. Is that enough? Kaiwhakahaere ( talk) 23:45, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello! I am Guido Ruzzier - caroguru@gmail.com - and I am the author of the photograph of Louis E. Sauer which is discussed in page
Free publication of the photo was originally granted by me to the owner of the webpage http://www.arc1.uniroma1.it/saggio/Libri/Sauer/SauerIlaud.html
I am quite willing - being a very, very old friend of Louis' (the photo was taken in 1955) - to let anybody else freely use the image, with no restrictions, provided my name is mentioned as the author's.
Unfortunately, I have no idea how to get in touch with "Yvonnert" (who probably does not know how to reach me), but I'm sure you'll find a way to solve this small matter to everybody's satisfaction.
Best regards, Guido Ruzzier, Milano, Italy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.36.119.95 ( talk) 13:55, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
A relatively novice contributor to Wikipedia, I have permission, via email, to upload an image of rhythm and blues guitarist Henry McCullough by both the photographer and Henry's management. They have asked me because I am a registered user of Wikipedia and they are not. How do I satisfy Wikipedia's copyright standards for this upload? Kuan-shih Yin ( talk) 19:44, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
Good morning, Copyright Gurus! Some content had been marked as copyvio on the Wessex Institute of Technology article. An edit war ensued, but that's tangential to this issue. WIT has apparently released their content under GFDL, [34] but I'm not sure if that page is enough for us to reuse the content (no link to the license, the mention of Wikipedia in the page). Is WIT's content GFDL, or would use of such content still be a copyvio? -- Mark Chovain 21:06, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
There is a picture of Abraham Lincoln I want to upload, and I know the image is in the public domain because of US copyright expiration policies. However, the website gives no indication of the source (although I know who took the photo), or if the image has been altered (although I know it has not been). However, this is the highest rez of the image I can find. Is this an image that is still safe to upload to wikipedia? Thanks. smooth0707 ( talk) 14:12, 27 August 2008 (UTC)
I assume any images taken from a manufacturer press kit can be used in Wikipedia, right? A manufacturer releases a press kit specifically so the images within it can be used by anyone without having to worry about copyright violations. Is there a proper way to state that when using an image from a press kit? Alf rules ( talk) 22:01, 27 August 2008 (UTC)
which antennqa is used in mobile handsets —Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.91.251.196 ( talk) 06:04, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
I've just found this image of former Manchester United player William Longair, who played for the club in 1895. I want to upload it to Wikipedia to use in the article I'm writing about him, but I'm not sure of its copyright status. Obviously the image was taken more than 70 years ago, which may have some bearing on it, but I'm not sure. Help please. – Pee Jay 08:03, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
please i would love to have an eassy on business proposal —Preceding unsigned comment added by Michaelnaboh ( talk • contribs) 01:39, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
Why don't you put a link of email this article or reference ? You should have this link to make more of your information. Please do it.
And as I told you before you should have a kind of notification to be checked by the main editors about the articles that are wrong as it is "vandalism" to delete complete articles. I deleted complete articles about my country which were wrong and I had problems (my ip exposed..) and called a vandal for doing it! -- 166.114.206.90 ( talk) 17:25, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
how would I go about posting blocks of information on my own website and how would I cite that. thanks 70.41.143.1 ( talk) 16:10, 27 August 2008 (UTC) Justin
What image copyright tags is use for painting with a copyright? Aquitania ( talk) 03:30, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
When I want to upload the portrait, there is no {{ Non-free 2D art}} for me to choose. How do I choose it to be an image copyright tag? Aquitania ( talk) 00:00, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Greetings, dear sir/madam I want to expand wikipedia in our local language(Amharic- Ethiopia) as my thesis MSc Degree partial fulfilment. Can you guide me on how to do it? Thnaks a lot —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.55.95.61 ( talk) 08:58, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
I found a website that has an alternative equivalent circuit for IGBT's, and I would like to mention it on the talk page of the IGBT article, but I cannot find the original. Is it acceptable to upload a new image that I make to illustrate the same concept, as long as I state that I did not devise the idea? Thanks. Ilikefood ( talk) 18:23, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
what is the appropriate tag? artist unknown. Kittybrewster ☎ 10:16, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
I work for the Animal Legal Defense Fund and am obviously by no means a Wikipedia expert. I cannot figure out how to appropriately tag our logo for use. Please instruct me on how I can upload our logo and display it on our article page without it being removed. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aldf ( talk • contribs) 20:37, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
I have photos taken from museums public exhibits, or scanned from museum's catalogs or very old textbooks from the 80's. These images wherever they were photograph or scanned are from paintings made by famous painters they are 70+ years old and they can be seen in Galleries and Museums. Say for instance "the jungle" by Cuban painter Wilfredo Lam, taken in Havana's Fine Art Museum, or the same image scanned from a Literature textbook of 6th junior high.
Thank you. -- Lezumbalaberenjena ( talk) 21:47, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
How do you upload an image? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Im all that ( talk • contribs) 14:32, 31 August 2008 (UTC)