Talk:Ciaran Mullooly

Current image
I’m opening a thread (or at least trying as I’m on mobile as I’ve had problems trying to open talk page threads before) on the current image. I believe it’s better to have an image (even in poor quality) than to leave the infobox without an image entirely, as when an image for a member of the European Parliament exists it’s better than to just leave the infobox blank. Pinging per this as they do not necessarily agree. Welcoming all opinions on what to do in this situation. ser! (chat to me - see my edits) 01:30, 20 June 2024 (UTC)


 * I removed the image based on my reading of MOS:LEADIMAGE, particularly this section,
 * "Lead images should be natural and appropriate representations of the topic; they should not only illustrate the topic specifically, but also be the type of image used for similar purposes in high-quality reference works, and therefore what our readers will expect to see. Lead images are not required, and not having a lead image may be the best solution if there is no easy representation of the topic."
 * I don't think a blurry webcam photo meets these standards.
 * This isn't a hill I'm willing to die on so I'm happy to leave the image in place until a consensus is reached. Boardwalk.Koi (talk) 14:02, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
 * I get what you're saying, I just think we're worse off without any image at all. I agree the image isn't fantastic, but I wouldn't interpret "no easy representation" as precluding us from including this - ultimately it's a reasonably recognisable image of the subject. If anyone else has this page watchlisted or stumbles upon this discussion I'd love to hear their input so we can form a consensus on this. ser! (chat to me - see my edits) 14:40, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Obviously a poor image but I think it will do until a better one comes along. Spleodrach (talk) 18:54, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Little late to the discussion. I agree that the image is poor, but I think it's the best we have and I agree that having a blurry picture is better than not having any picture at all for an MEP. My question is once he is seated as an MEP, will he get a portrait, like most UK MPs and Lords do? And if so, will we be able to use it as the lead picture? If we can then I feel like we can use the current one until the portrait is available.Flames675 (talk) 17:10, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Little late to the discussion. I agree that the image is poor, but I think it's the best we have and I agree that having a blurry picture is better than not having any picture at all for an MEP. My question is once he is seated as an MEP, will he get a portrait, like most UK MPs and Lords do? And if so, will we be able to use it as the lead picture? If we can then I feel like we can use the current one until the portrait is available.Flames675 (talk) 17:10, 22 June 2024 (UTC)