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Orphaned non-free image (File:AstraPlatformServicesLogo.jpg)[edit]
Hi Polly, Thanks for your message/concern but this image IS now used - I uploaded it (yesterday) before I finished the article, ASTRA Platform Services (today). You were just too damn quick! Hopefully, all is now OK for the image to stay (see, poetry too) Satbuff (talk) 17:20, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Tomwhitman2 image[edit]
Hi Polly,
Thank you for your message. I was having some difficulty understanding which tag to use for my upload. I have permission from the owner of the image (Tom Whitman) to use the image on Wikipedia. It is an image that is easily found on the internet, and is on Facebook as well. It is not copyrighted in any way...really just a snapshot that has been used in the past on digital promotional materials in the past. Please help me notate it in the correct way so that I can stay within the Wikipedia guidelines.
Thanks much, Stephen --Srtheiss (talk) 21:47, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
- Unless it has been explicitly released under a free license then it must be assumed to be all rights reserved and not free. You could try contacting the copyright holder and ask thenm to release it under a free license, see instructions here. Polly (Parrot) 21:53, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Polly,
Tom Whitman owns the rights to the photo. He agrees to the free use of the photo. I am getting formal email confirmation for consent to use the image under the following agreement:
I hereby assert that I am the creator and/or sole owner of the exclusive copyright of WORK [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tomwhitman2.jpg ].
I agree to publish that work under the free license
 | The copyright holder of this file allows anyone to use it for any purpose, provided that the copyright holder is properly attributed. Redistribution, derivative work, commercial use, and all other uses are permitted. |
I acknowledge that I grant anyone the right to use the work in a commercial product and to modify it according to their needs, provided that they abide by the terms of the license and any other applicable laws. I am aware that I always retain copyright of my work, and retain the right to be attributed in accordance with the license chosen. Modifications others make to the work will not be attributed to me. I acknowledge that I cannot withdraw this agreement, and that the content may or may not be kept permanently on a Wikimedia project.
7/29/2009, Tom Whitman
Once I get that confirmation, do I post that with the image file?
Thanks,
Stephen
- Forward the email to permissions-en AT wikimedia DOT org Make sure to include the URL of the image. Then add {{OTRS-pending}} to the image page. Polly (Parrot) 00:37, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Polly,
I submitted the email to OTRS on Friday, and they they removed the warning about the licensing, but the pending notice is still there and I have not received an email reply. Should I expect to receive a reply email?
Thank you,
Stephen —Preceding unsigned comment added by Srtheiss (talk • contribs) 02:30, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Cerceris images[edit]
Hi Polly,
I have an e-mail conformation from the owner of the website (http://www.cerceris.info/) to use all the images I have uploaded. I have followed your instructions and e-mailed the permission I received in e-mail in to the address you provided. I was given permission to use any images on the site as public domain. Is this sufficient or is there anything else I need to do?
Thanks,
Andrew. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Andrew Morse (talk • contribs) 23:08, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
- Yes just add this template to the image pages{{OTRS pending}}and remove the no permissions tag I added. Polly (Parrot) 23:15, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
About UTV_logo.jpg image[edit]
Hi Polly
I don't understand how UTV_logo.jpg is not linked to any article. It is very much linked to the article UTV Software Communications, the company to which the logo belongs. Please remove the warning template from the image page.
Thanks
Vijay Padiyar (talk) 21:26, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
- It is now used, it wasn't when I tagged it. Template now removed. Polly (Parrot) 21:17, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
- Ok, probably because I first uploaded the image and then added it to the article. Thanks, anyway! Vijay Padiyar (talk) 21:26, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
Image deletion proposal[edit]
Polly, please check replacement image Oxonhutch (talk) 22:07, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
Image / Picture of Sarfaraz Khan[edit]
Hi,
On the captioned, the photo is of a local cheiftain in India circa 1739-1740 and is most probably a court potratit. The photograph by default is the property of the Government of India, Department of Archaeology and is freely available for Public Use through the Victoria Memorial Hall, Museum, Calcutta [West Bengal] India.
You may upload the photo without risk.
Regards, Regards, Shantanu Das 05:32, 13 July 2009 (UTC)Shantanu Das —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shantanu2806 (talk • contribs)
- Sounds like it could be public domain, just add a public domain license to the image. Polly (Parrot) 21:43, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
How is that done....please? 121.245.19.131 (talk) 16:41, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
How is that done....please? Regards, Shantanu 16:42, 18 July 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shantanu2806 (talk • contribs)
- All your relevant uploads are licensed for public domain, excepting those listed as possibly unfree images that you claim as your own work. Polly (Parrot) 16:50, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
Metallic Falcons picture[edit]
To be honest, I have no idea how this free/non-free, replaceable/irreplaceable stuff works, so I just put anything. Can you tell me how to make it right? Othatzsokewl (talk) 05:46, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
- If they are alive or a current band then only a free image would be likely acceptable. Polly (Parrot) 21:42, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
Picture of Francesco Severi[edit]
Hello, I am writing you for the file permission problem about the use of Francesco Severi's photo: you can find the copyright data of the owner here. As you can find, in Wikipedia there are a number of already uploaded photos from the same source, as the entry about Sergei Sobolev, Louis Nirenberg, Jean Leray testify. Best regards, Daniele.tampieri (talk) 06:08, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
Alan Coren -- trying to load a picture[edit]
Hi, I took some pics of Alan Coren back in April 1969 while visiting the offices of Punch Magazine. I wanted to upload one of them to his Wikipedia page, and I'm afraid that I couldn't get it right. I followed the instructions, but couldn't figure out how to link the location on his page with the location on wikipedia for the picture (Alan_Coren.jpg). I own the copyright to the picture, should I put up a copyright notice with it? If so, how? Thanks. John Williamson —Preceding unsigned comment added by AbbotSoule&Hoyt (talk • contribs) 15:45, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
- The image has been deleted, if what you say is correct reupload with a Creative Commons license and mention that you took the photo. Polly (Parrot) 21:49, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
Sorry about your mother's passing.[edit]
After I posted my note, I saw your note at the top of the page about your mother's passing. My sincerest condolences. John —Preceding unsigned comment added by AbbotSoule&Hoyt (talk • contribs) 15:47, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
Condolences also. I note that Bk2006 (talk · contribs), who I've just blocked for a week for a really nasty edit summary, seems to be one of our problem users who ignores our guidelines on images. I sometimes give them notice that if they are not going to enter into dialogue and show that they understand and will try to comply with our guidelines, they may be blocked indefinitely (which can easily be lifted if they want it lifted). Any comments on this particular user? Dougweller (talk) 19:06, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
- I've gone through their uploads and made a few adjustments and listed a lot a PUI. This user seems to have no grasp of copyright law, they seem to think anything they find on Google images is fair game. Polly (Parrot) 22:09, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
- I caught him evading his block and making more insulting edit summaries (he's very anti-Indian to say the least), so I've given him an indefinite block. He was heading for one anyway.
reply[edit]
You disputed the {{Non-free use rationale}} for File:Zefnoon Safai, Legham Province, Afghanistan.jpg.
Were you aware that Afghanistan is not a signatory to any international copyright agreements, and has no domestic copyright protection laws?
Some wire services and freelance photographers treat images taken as if all the rights to them belong to whoever first publishes them in a country that does have copyright protection. IANAL, but I suspect this is nonsense.
Others have argued that images taken there remain in the public domain, no matter how and where they are published.
I've dropped some hints that the wikimedia foundation's lawyers should weigh in on the copyright issue of images taken in a country with no copyright protection. Until the lawyers weigh in I am going to upload images like this as "fair use", even though I suspect they are really PD. Geo Swan (talk) 03:13, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- Given their source it's plausible they are public domain and a work of the US Federal Gov. Polly (Parrot) 03:17, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- Do students of the service schools remain employees of the DoD? Do they continue to receive a salary while they study? Then I believe you are correct. I didn't realize that NPS == Naval Postgraduate School. Shall I add {{PD-USGov-Military-Navy}}? Geo Swan (talk) 03:25, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- I think adding {{PD-USGov-Military-Navy}} would be reasonable. Polly (Parrot) 15:52, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
Rarebit[edit]
Polly, as you can see, I did reduce. But, okay, I will reduce more. Pepso2 (talk) 04:44, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- It could ideally do with being a bit smaller, but then the text may become unreadable. Maybe just leave as is for now. Polly (Parrot) 15:59, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
This image is created by my self and In the summary of this file also I have stated this "I have created this image by my self using photos released into public domains. Deviathan (talk) 18:55, 14 July 2009 (UTC)". So please guide me on what to do. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Deviathan (talk • contribs)
- You need to show that each one of the nine images is public domain by providing a source for all of them. Polly (Parrot) 15:54, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
Rock5410's images[edit]
After you went through the images in Kuvempu University and tagged them per CSD, I see that Rock5410 went through and duplicated the images but with different names, this time claiming he's the creator and releases the images into the public domain. <sigh> I've been mostly focused on his copying of non-free text so far, but I'm wondering what I can do to help with his persistent image copyright issues. I haven't really delved into the media use on Wikipedia before, so I'm not sure what the processes are. How do you handle something where it's obviously taken from that gallery website and it's likely a false claim of ownership? I'm going to go try to explain it to him on his talk page. I have gotten a response via a non-template message there previously (or at least a change in behavior), so maybe I can get his attention that way. He just seems to delete the template warnings without reading them. Thanks for working on this! WeisheitSuchen (talk) 11:56, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- If he keeps uploading copyrighted images under false free licenses then a block will be needed until he shows some understanding of copyright. I'll send all the images to PUI, but if he reuploads them then you might want to drop a quick note at AN/I to see if a block is appropriate. Polly (Parrot) 16:07, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- OK, that sounds like a plan. Thanks! WeisheitSuchen (talk) 17:41, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- Just gave him an indefinite block with an explanation on his talk page, his latest talk age deletions were the last straw. Dougweller (talk) 18:11, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- OK, that sounds like a plan. Thanks! WeisheitSuchen (talk) 17:41, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
The deletion of my pic[edit]
Please, explain why you want to delete my picture? What's wrong with it? This is from my mother's personal collection, one of the last surviving photos of Shop national clothes from Pirot, it is therefore very precious. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zhix (talk • contribs) 15:48, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- The image just lacks a copyright notice, please take a look at the free licenses here and select one and add it to the image page. You could also add a bit of detail about the image, approximately when it was taken and a brief description would be helpful. Polly (Parrot) 16:21, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
my recently uploaded image logo [Grain surfboards logo.jpg][edit]
Hello Polly
I uploaded the image for the article of the same name which I am still currently working on to be able to appreciate the complete preview while I continue editing and I'm seriously not aware that I cannot upload a non-free logo for an article that I haven't finished yet and I really apologize for that. I'm still researching for the article I'm creating. That way I can be sure I entered all the right information. And would it be okay if I let you review the article before I submit it? Any suggestions and tips from you would be deeply appreciated. You may email me at sujirou@ymail.com
Sincerely... COMMITCHARGE —Preceding unsigned comment added by Commit charge (talk • contribs) 18:55, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- I've removed the deletion template, but someone else or a bot might readd it. Hopefully your article will be ready for mainspace soon and hopefully it will meet wikipedia's notability guidelines. Polly (Parrot) 19:14, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
my recently uploaded image [Canton Viaduct Proposed Changes.jpg][edit]
This was an print I photographed in in the Town of Canton's municipal building. The Town of Canton is a public entity and the image has no copywright. What is the issue? User: Canton Viaduct
- No problem you just need to add this info to the image so it has a source, it just helps to do this to prove the image is public domain. Polly (Parrot) 20:07, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- How? I go to the image and there does not seem to be any place to add this information, please help.
my recently uploaded image [CV_Postcard.jpg][edit]
This postcard was printed in 1906, the photographer is dead and there is no copyright, so again, what is the issue? User: Canton Viaduct
- No problem you just need to add this info to the image so it has a source, it just helps to do this to prove the image is public domain. Polly (Parrot) 20:07, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- How? I go to the image and there does not seem to be any place to add this information, please help.
my recently uploaded image [CV_Postcard.jpg][edit]
- How? I go to the image and there does not seem to be any place to add this information, please help.
- Just edit the image page and add this template {{Information |Description = |Source = |Date = |Author = |Permission = |other_versions = }}
and fill in as much info as you can in the sections. Polly (Parrot) 20:29, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- I did it for one image: Canton Viaduct Proposed Changes.jpg but the Canton Viaduct Repairs 1906.jpg image page one doesn't show the "Edit This Page" tab - please help. And please remove the deletion tags from the photos.
- This page: File:Canton Viaduct Repairs 1906.jpg still doesn't have the edit tab even after refreshing, please help.
- Since I can't edit it but you can, could you please add this:
| Description |
Canton Viaduct Repair |
|---|---|
| Source |
Postcard |
| Date |
1906 |
| Author |
Dead |
| Permission (Reusing this file) |
not copyrighted
|
Thanks!
- I added information to this file: Viaduct No.45.jpg. Please remove deletion tag.
I hope it is OK now. Thank you. Inform me if anything is wrong. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zhix (talk • contribs) 00:20, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
Photographs[edit]
I have uploaded two files – File:Making of Baluchari Sari.jpg and File:Cluster of Temples.jpg. Both the files are from Wikitravel. They were uploaded in Wikitravel by another person and I have copied his comments. The original pictures are, therefore, neither mine nor uploaded by me. I donot have the required permission from the original owners of the photograph. The person who initially uploaded the photographs does not seem to be active any more. However, in India, the public relations departments (PR deptts) of various companies, as well as government bodies distribute hundreds of pictures to the media for free publication. This is a standard practice in this country. Therefore, I do not feel that any copy right problems are involved in the publication of any such photograph. However, if you think otherwise fell free to delete both the photographs. I would only loose some valuable supporting visuals. Sorry, for the trouble. Cheers. - Chandan Guha (talk) 03:59, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
- Unfortunately without a clear permission from the copyright holder these images can't remain under a free license. It can't be assumed that the copyright holder would find this licensing acceptable. Polly (Parrot) 00:47, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
- If licensing is the only problem please suggest an acceptable licensing. Thanks. - Chandan Guha (talk) 05:19, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
- A fair use rationale wouldn't really work as the images would be pretty easy to replace with free versions. So only a free license really works, if you can't show that the image has been freely licensed by the copyright holder then it will likely be deleted. Have you tried looking on Flickr for some freely licensed similar images? Polly (Parrot) 13:31, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Reg deletion of File:Deu-langkhui.jpg[edit]
File:Deu-langkhui.jpg is my own work. So plz advise what would be the appropriate license tag for it. --Xeteli (talk) 04:04, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you for File:Deu-langkhui.jpg. Best regards --Xeteli (talk) 11:34, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Fayiz Al Kandari Photo[edit]
Polly, I did not create the file on my own and talked face to face with the Kuwaiti freedom committee founder and he has given me verbal permission to use the photo. I will however attempt to get a hold of him and will send him a permissions slip so that I can forward it to you as soon as possible. Thank you for the information and all assistance in this matter.
Def-sense —Preceding unsigned comment added by Def-sense (talk • contribs) 20:29, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
- Don't forward the permission to me, follow the instructions here. Polly (Parrot) 00:17, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Plotter Kill[edit]
Hi.. I had some problems uploading the images of the falls for this page, which reulted in a duplicate being formed. If you want to delete the two images then I will upload them again hopefully with the correct info and no duplicate... thanks Phil aka Geotek (talk) 15:19, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
- No need to reupload just stick a free license tag (listed here) on the image not tagged for speedy deletion, then remove the no license tag. Don't forget to add a license to all the images you upload. Polly (Parrot) 15:24, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Saunders Picture[edit]
I am not entirely sure what's wrong with the second one. Nibblonians (talk) 19:57, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
- It's not a free image, when it comes to living people wikipedia's policy is usually only to allow free images. See section 12 here. Polly (Parrot) 20:07, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
- Ahh, okay. Thanks. Nibblonians (talk) 20:11, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Last Change[edit]
hey you —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aziz090 (talk • contribs) 03:11, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
When on enwiki this had been tagged as PUI as a possible promo photo,
Do you have more information? because Commons has tighter standards. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 12:46, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- That's going back quite a while, I can't recall anything though. Polly (Parrot) 14:03, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
Mosley[edit]
Surely all that was required was a caption linking to the case Max Mosley v News Group Newspapers Limited which proved the allegations to be false? Do you have a more politically correct suggestion for a News of the World cover? Francium12 (talk) 17:40, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- Yes adding it to that article would be directly relevant. Any headline that doesn't libel someone should be fine. Polly (Parrot) 17:43, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
Do not delete[edit]
Hello, How are you? Please don not delete the screenshot of TV Patrol Caraga. It did not violate the guidelines.
Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 210.5.88.138 (talk) 02:35, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
Images[edit]
Dear Polly,
As per your instructions I'm trying to follow step 1. add ({{di-replaceable fair use disputed}}) However it seems to already be there. Should I add it again? HarveyPrototype (talk) 18:43, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- Just add the above template to the image page and give your reason why you dispute it being replaceable. Polly (Parrot) 18:53, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- Polly, I've added the template as well as given the reason on the source page, should I do anything else? —Preceding unsigned comment added by HarveyPrototype (talk • contribs) 18:13, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
AOL TV (reply)[edit]
Thank you for telling me about the file of AOL TV LOGO.jpg, However, The file is not removed from Wikimedia commons (DO NOT REMOVE IT). Also, If You Like, Fix the page & see The editing sorce for the page & edit it & you may fix the Infobox. —Preceding undated comment added 20:53, 20 July 2009 (UTC).
Photos[edit]
All the photos I have uploaded were taken by me. How do I flag the copyright so I can reflect that I took those photos?
-Seattledude —Preceding unsigned comment added by Seattledude (talk • contribs) 21:33, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
File:FN SCARS.jpg is OK from FN[edit]
I forget the ticket number, but we got an OTRS confirmation of license release by FN's US division for this image (and as a blanket, their other PR photos of their weapons products... they've been very helpful that way).
Someone else got the blanket release, but I had been working with them on a couple of specific images earlier.
Not a bad review, but the image is in fact factually fine licensing-wise...
Georgewilliamherbert (talk) 22:01, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
HBO canada (reply from User:Boyhere)[edit]
You may get rid of the file (Hbo Canada.gif) now. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.30.164.2 (talk) 01:16, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for the AOL TV edit (From User:Boyhere)[edit]
Thank you for editing the page's infobox. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.30.164.2 (talk) 01:20, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
This is my own image[edit]
This is my own image
File copyright problem with File:Cage rotor.jpg File Copyright problem
Thank you for uploading File:Cage rotor.jpg. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the file. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.
If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their license and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following this link.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. Polly (Parrot) 16:19, 10 July 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Msdaif (talk • contribs)
- Just reupload the image with a free license template attatched. Polly (Parrot) 14:03, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
Licensing?[edit]
Would you happen to know the kind of licensing would fall under a some rights reserved image off of flickr?
Marauder09 (talk) 20:38, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clicking on the some rights reserved line on Flickr will link you to the license. Polly (Parrot) 22:32, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
The user has a question about this file I can't answer, it looks like you might know. See Talk:Canton_Viaduct#Image_removal. Thanks – Sswonk (talk) 00:05, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
File:HBOcanadcontent.PNG (reply from User:Boyhere)[edit]
Do not remove HBOcanadacontent.PNG. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Boyhere (talk • contribs) 00:15, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
- That image is currently orphaned and lacking a fair use rationale. Polly (Parrot) 17:43, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
AfD nomination of Johnny Prill[edit]
Your opinions on whether the article meets inclusion criteria and what should be done with the article are welcome; please participate in the discussion(s) by adding your comments to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Johnny Prill. Please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~).
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Please note: This is an automatic notification by a bot. I have nothing to do with this article or the deletion nomination, and can't do anything about it. --Erwin85Bot (talk) 01:24, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
Hi[edit]
Hey there Polly ;), I was just poking around and helping out at WP:CSD by clearing the backlog of images that needed to be deleted, and I noticed your extensive work with pseudo speedy deletion in images. And I just thought I'd stop by and say that I appreciate all of the work you are putting into helping keep Wikipedia free of unnecessary non-free images and making sure that all non-free images meet policy :). I also wanted to say thank you for your welcome to wikipedia message that you gave me when I first joined wikipedia back in Feb of '08 :). The links in the welcome message were very useful to me when I was first starting out on Wikipedia, and heck now that I'm an admin I look back and see that those links really helped me to get started on wikipedia and to become the user I am today. So thanks for all of your dedication and kindness past, present, and hopefully in the future for a long time to come :). Best, Mifter (talk) 03:37, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you Mifter for the lovely and thoughtful message, I can't believe how quickly all that time has gone. It was great to hear that the welcome message was helpful and that you've gone on to become an admin. That welcome template with the links can be very useful, I still keep mine at the top of my talk page as it often comes in handy.
Image upload patrolling is pretty relentless and time consuming. Wikipedia's image use policies and guidelines can be very hard for established users to comprehend let alone newbies, so it's always nice when someone appreciates your efforts. Keep on doing what you do Mifter and may Wikipedia long continue to benefit from your presence. Polly (Parrot) 18:10, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
did I fix it?[edit]
The indivual images stated that they were not used so i put them on a page and therefore was able to take off the tag, was that all that was wrong or am I missing it?!--Jeffmeck22
- No they are fair use images so can't be used on User pages only articles. They are also replaceable fair use images so would really not be acceptable for articles either. Sorry to be the conveyor of bad news. Polly (Parrot) 19:12, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
what can I do though?[edit]
what can I do to fix it though?Jeffmeck22 (talk) 19:16, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
- Virtually nothing, those fair use images as they are replaceable by free images will likely be deleted, see section 12 here. Polly (Parrot) 19:19, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
Photo of the Prof. George Dvali[edit]
Hello. So should I contact to the München University to get the permission from the staff to use the photospecifically in the wiki article? They already published the media for the wide audience for educational purposes without restriction.Regards, --Zetalion (talk) 20:20, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
- The image would need to be released under a free license that permits derivative and commercial works, see here for instructions about getting permission from an images copyright holder. Polly (Parrot) 20:35, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
Image question...[edit]
hi i was just warned about some of the images i uploaded, but was wondering what to do as 2 of the images were referenecd to source. i have seen other images on wikipedia that i have seen on the internet. is it still possible to properly reference the pictures that have already been uploaed? Thanks! J929 (talk) 01:06, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
- If the images aren't your own then given their content they are likely to be considered replaceable by free images, so unfortunately deletion is likely. Polly (Parrot) 20:23, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
Nano-Tera[edit]
Hi Polly,
I updated the Nano-Tera image description. Is this OK now?
Best Wishes,
John —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dalgetty (talk • contribs) 11:42, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
Permissions For File:DaveGuard3.jpg[edit]
Hello Polly - I've received and noted your request for further information regarding this picture file, but I don't exactly see how either option can be applied in this case because this file has never been published before - it is a personal snapshot from the subject's family that's been scanned and sent to me. I cropped and sharpened it, but the original file has been posted only by the owner (Tom Guard) on his FaceBook page. Any brief advice you might give would be appreciated. Regards, Sensei48 (talk) 23:56, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- The copyright holders would need to release it under a free license, see the instructions here for requesting permission. Polly (Parrot) 23:59, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
image flagged for deletion[edit]
hi polly, the image you marked as missing proof of copyright is an image i'd like to delete. how can i simply remove it? thanks. - Jm3 (talk) 00:19, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
check out File:Nick-tweed-simmons.jpg[edit]
look i edit File:Nick-tweed-simmons.jpg go check it out. .Pedro thy master (talk • contribs) 17:30, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
- It might be OK for the TV show but not for the actor's article as he's alive and it is therefore replaceable by a free image. Polly (Parrot) 22:38, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
My photos[edit]
re: my Talk page. please advise what's specifically missing with my photos cause i don't know what you're talking about. regards, --Arab Cowboy (talk) 23:38, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Hello?~ No reply? --Arab Cowboy (talk) 17:32, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
removal of my page[edit]
I have noticed that my page has already been deleted and before I had a chance to respond. That is not fair. I thought I had seven days, obviously something is wrong.
I have read all the comments. Here is my response
1. I admit I am a newbie and perhaps I didn’t follow proper procedures. I find the instructions on Wikipedia written for computer nerds, but not for the average person like me. So I am doing my best to understand and anyone who has valid concerns, I am willing to read and respond accordingly.
2. That said. Let me make some preliminary remarks first. I do not know any of the people who are making these concerns. I don’t know if you are gay or straight. Whether you are a leader in gay rights movement or whether you were a large contributor to the Prop 8 campaign. I don’t know whether you are saying “nay” because you honestly do not feel my achievements are not worthy or whether you have a bias against gays and don’t want Wikipedia to show anything which would put gays in positive light.
One of the people who responded was a minister (I don’t see his comments now for some reason). Now I know that there are many denominations which are supportive of the gay community such as Quakers, Unitarians, United Church of Christ, Metropolitan Community Churches and Reform Jews. But there are many denominations which have caused a lot of pain to the gay community such as Mormons, Southern Baptists, and Assembly of God. So I don’t know where you are coming from.
I do not mind making some editing changes, but I do not want to be removed because of homophobes who has a bias against gays.
So let’s take a look at some of the concerns.
1. Polly said that I said I was the first gay school board member and she didn’t think that was correct. She is right. It isn’t correct, because that is not what I said. I am the first gay person in the country to win a seat on an elementary school board. I was also the very first gay person to be elected to a school board below college level in California.
Someone said where is the verification. I am not sure what verification you need, however you can verify what I said from a book called Out for Office which was published by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.
If there other things that you need to be verified let me know and I will provide that.
Someone said that being the first gay school board member, why is that so significant? Please refer to the Wikipedia page for Harvey Milk. He served in office less than a year before he was killed by a homophobe. He was elected to the city council of that city. As the Wikipedia page says he was elected as the first gay man in California. I have served on a school board for over 20 years. Are you saying that a gay person who served less than a year is more important than a gay person who has served for over 20?
So how can I appeal the decision to have me removed? Please respond to rosevillegarymiller@yahoo.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gmillerkc (talk • contribs) 01:30, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
HELLO POLLY[edit]
I LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL PARROT ON THIS PAGE.
I COULD USE YOUR HELP IN ADDING SOME IMAGES TO MY USER PAGE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DO THIS CORRECTLY.
THANKS IN ADVANCE, SCARY GUY Thescary1 (Talk) —Preceding undated comment added 11:30, 30 July 2009 (UTC).
Fair use rationale for File:Matt Clark.JPG[edit]
Hi Polly, thank you for your message. Did the description for the picture changed.
However, my English is bad, therefore I do not know how to change the license works.
I leave you, if it makes any circumstances. Thank you in advance.
Dear Polly, as I know you flagged the file http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nicolas_Reyes.jpg as candidate for deletion. the copy right holder sent an email some days ago and i additionally forwarded her email to permissions, but the photo is still flagged. could you check on that? thanks a lot! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.169.37.145 (talk) 08:47, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
dear polly, please revise the image http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nicolas_Reyes.jpg . copyrighter's permission has been sent to permissions. please remove the "candidate for deletion" tag. thanks alot! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.169.37.145 (talk) 08:50, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
Dear Polly, please revise http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nicolas_Reyes.jpg . It has been flagged by you for deletion because of abscence of copyright. Now copyright permission was sent by owner to permissions a couple of dauys ago. I additionally forwarded their message to permissions. I hope you can remove the flag soon. Sorry for multiple posting - i had some network issues and i dont know if anything was really sent. Thank you.--Sadlayla (talk) 09:08, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
File:NathanGamble.jpg[edit]
Hey. The owner of this file got rid of his copyright to the image. The site it came from no long even exists. --Ken Durham (talk) 15:02, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
The Silver Movement[edit]
About a month ago a page for artist "The Silver Movement" was deleted. I request that this page be allowed back on WikiPedia due to the fact that the artist has had reputable articles about his work. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.63.40.241 (talk) 21:22, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
hello polly[edit]
I've just posted the article for Grain surfboards. It was quite an exhausting experience, PLEASE ADVISE FOR IMPROVEMENT. Thanks! Commit charge• contribs) Commit charge (talk) 00:43, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
Image:Canada-ontario Martyrs-shrine MSf.jpg[edit]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Av%C3%A9#Catching_the_Light-pic
The author and owner of the picture has given express permission for this image. Just today he reaffirmed this.
The permission was listed in the original posting. Please undelete. The taker of the picture still has the original website/blog online. He is disappointed in your speedy deletion... Avé[[]] 05:42, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
Copyright issues advies[edit]
hi Polly, i received from you the following message some time ago:
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Wikinuno&redirect=no
and while i thank you for advising me about, i must let you know that when i edited those pages, i wrote that text myself from my own thoughts, and i've taken those pictures myself, and stated it on the picture pages. i tried to read anything about copyright issues, but it's too complicated. what i can do to repair my errors?
thank you. Wikinuno (talk) 09:24, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
edit clean up[edit]
Polly, I made some changes to the wording of my post, I can not get it to look neet, can you help. Thanks Andy2159Andy2159 (talk) 14:19, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Request to restore wiki Human Design topic[edit]
I am new here. I am not sure of the correct procedure or who to talk to about restoring the Human Design or Human Design System page to wikipedia.
Your name seems to be involved?
Thank you
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