User talk:Bird244

WP:BLP
Please familiarize yourself with the WP:BLP] policy. Per [[WP:BLPCRIME we should not be including the names of non-public figures accused of crimes, and especially should not be referring to them as serial poisoners. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 23:34, 23 September 2023 (UTC)

Hertslet maps
Hi there, Bird244. I've just seen your question at the Teahouse about the Magocsi atlas - its maps are clearly protected by copyright. But if you're interested in boundary changes from a bit earlier, I could make maps from Edward Hertslet's atlas available on Commons, for you to use in articles. It was published in 1874, and covers the period 1814-1871, Europe only. Maproom (talk) 09:40, 8 November 2023 (UTC)


 * i would appreciate it if you could do so. it could prove useful Bird244 (talk) 23:40, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

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Introduction to contentious topics
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Wikipedia and copyright
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