User talk:Chriseve

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PhilKnight (talk) 13:44, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

File copyright problem with File:D G E Hall 2.JPG
Thank you for uploading File:D G E Hall 2.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. ww2censor (talk) 02:15, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
 * So this image lists yourself as the author. That would mean that you physically took the picture. Otherwise, you need to get permission from the original photographer, unless the image is in the public domain or you own the copyright yourself. Ask any questions at my talk page, or see the  media copyright questions page to get further help. Tim1357 (talk) 02:19, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

The photograph is a family photo. It was not taken by me but it was given to me by the subject (who is now deceased). Chriseve (talk) 03:25, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Unless there was a contract saying otherwise, or it falls under the narrow definition of a work for hire, then copyright still belongs to the photographer, regardless of who has a physical copy of the photo. However, it may be Public Domain depending on how and when it was published, see public domain criteria -- Tim1357 (talk) 12:07, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
 * (I'm Sorry this copyright stuff gets kinda dense, but its important nonetheless. ) --Tim1357 (talk) 12:08, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

The copyright stuff is tedious but it is kind of refreshing to find that standards are being rigorously upheld. Would it be possible to use this picture here: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:D_G_E_Hall_2.JPG Chriseve (talk) 22:44, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, if you are the copyright holder, then it is great to use on the article. I got feedback from PhilKnight (the editor who tagged your article), and he said that the wording needs to be improved. I.E. "Early 1919, senior history master at Royal Grammar School, Worcester" → "In early 1919, he became the senior history master at Royal Grammar School, Worcester".  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tim1357 (talk • contribs) 23:25, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

I will edit the text into proper English. The REWRITE warning has gone! That has made my day!! Thank you very much for the help you have given. If you are ever in Tokyo there is a nice cold beer waiting for you. Final problem is how to link to the Wikipedia commons picture... Chriseve (talk) 23:53, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

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Tim1357 (talk) 00:09, 5 November 2009 (UTC)