File talk:Andrew berry.jpg


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of a fair use image as a replaceable image. Please do not modify it. 

The result was to delete the image. — ξ xplicit  00:05, 20 December 2012 (UTC)

Fair Use
The image depicts a subject of considerable notability, and for whom no free alternative can be found. The image that was used before for the article, of which I am the copyright holder, was outdated and did not accurately portray the subject. Additionally, I was reached by the person depicted to change that picture.

If you do contest this, please let me know and I'll respond as quickly as possible.

Cheers,

&Lambda; u α (Operibus anteire) 15:37, 19 December 2012 (UTC)


 * Presumably the other freely licensed photograph accurately portrayed the subject at some point, no? Even if the other one is completely unsuitable for some reason, WP:NFCC requires not only that no freely licensed alternative be available, but that no free replacement image could be created. Is there a reason why someone could not approach Berry and take a new freely licensed photograph of him?


 * Alternatively, if the copyright holder of this image (which is not always the subject) wishes for it to be retained, they could release it under a free license by following the procedure listed at Donating copyrighted materials. VernoWhitney (talk) 15:46, 19 December 2012 (UTC)


 * Fair points. Here is my response:
 * The copyright holder of the other image, myself, wishes for it to be deleted as I believe it is unsuitable. This should settle the unavailability of a free alternative.


 * As to the ability to create a new, free picture that conveys the same encyclopedic content, it seems a bit difficult, if not impossible all together.


 * I think I will contact the copyright holder of this image and work on permission from that angle as well.


 * Cheers,


 * &Lambda; u α (Operibus anteire) 16:00, 19 December 2012 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it.