User talk:Cjmarsicano/Oldintropage

Talk page intro
Aaah! A clean slate - the sequel! Old archives are here (inception to 12.20.05), here (12.20.05 to 2.2.06), and here (2.2.06 to 7.15.07). Wipe your feet, make yourself at home, but don't take the Morning Musume CD's off of the stereo or I'll go GG Allin on your ass. ;) --CJ Marsicano 17:53, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

GFDL
If you plan on contributing to this project, you have to do so under the GFDL. We cannot accept the license you have chosen for yourself. For now, this account is blocked indefinitely. I will post a notice of this block on one of the administrators' noticeboards.— Ryūlóng ( 竜龍 ) 18:57, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * The statement will be withdrawn only when Wikipedia's current policy against non-free images is suspended or wholly rewritten. --CJ Marsicano 19:12, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Your userpage notice
Please be advised that all contributions posted on Wikipedia are automatically licensed under the GDFL. This is a consequence of the notice displayed every time you post and this message will represent a further reminder of this fact. Your statement on your userpage that you do not accept such licensing is without effect and should be completely disregarded.

Moreover, because such statement is misleading and could be considered as a legal threat against those who may copy our content, which may include your contributions, I request that you remove it from your userpage immediately. Otherwise, the view could be taken that your contributions create a legal risk and that you should be blocked from editing, as has happened to other contributors making similar claims in the past. I trust that no matter what issues you may have with Wikipedia, you would not want this to happen. If there are any questions, please let me know. Newyorkbrad 18:59, 15 July 2007 (UTC)


 * The statement will be withdrawn only when Wikipedia's current policy against non-free images is suspended or wholly rewritten. --CJ Marsicano 19:12, 15 July 2007 (UTC)


 * FYI, Ryulong posted his comment just above at the same time I was typing this. Newyorkbrad 19:10, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * FYI, So what? --CJ Marsicano 19:12, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * So unless you change your position, you can't edit here. Newyorkbrad 19:15, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * On top of the previously stated reasons I gave earlier, I obviously cannot make that revision because I am blocked from doing so. Only a permanent unblocking can do that. --CJ Marsicano 19:17, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * If you suck it up and agree not to be obstinate about Non-free content (formerly Fair use), then you will be unblocked. If you persist that your edits are under the Creative Commons non-derivative, atribution, non-commercial license, then you can't edit, as that conflicts directly with the multiple licensing the Wikimedia foundation uses. That's why directly below the window I am editting it says "You agree to license your contributions under the GFDL*" and "GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, with no Front-Cover Texts, and with no Back-Cover Texts." If you disagree with the GFDL, you cannot click "Save page"— Ryūlóng ( 竜龍 ) 19:31, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Against my better judgment, I will allow these contributions under GDFL (but not solely under that as I still hold reservations about that particular license) for the indefinite time being, but that will not and never be the only license. I will determine a reasonable further multi-license (i.e. one I strongly agree with that falls within Wikipedia's boundaries) within the next 24 hours. That having been said, I still have my opinions about Wikimedia's flawed policies about so-called non-free images. If a solution is not found for these polices before Wikimedia becomes even more of an internet laughing stock, I cannot say with any certainty that there will be further major disagreements. CJ Marsicano 19:43, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * I'd say that this is a good statement for unblocking. However, what fair use policy is now is very unlikely to bend to the whims of a singular group, as it had been rewritten to conform with a decree by the Wikimedia Foundation's board of trustees. I'll try and figure out the autoblock, too.— Ryūlóng ( 竜龍 ) 20:09, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

A question
By the way, nothing directly to do with the block or the licensing of your own contributions, but how can Wikipedia's licensing policy on images violate the First Amendment? The First Amendment, as part of the U.S. Constitution, constrains only governmental action (originally by the federal government, and then, as extended, by the states). The Wikimedia Foundation, of course, is a purely private entity. I could understand your disagreeing with Wikimedia policies on this or any issue, or even arguing that the policy somehow violated the copyright statute, but I don't see how even in theory they could violate the First Amendment. Regards, Newyorkbrad 19:52, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Restricting free speech is pretty much a violation of the First Amendment. The Supreme Court's decision on Acuff-Rose vs. Campbell determined that fair use was protected free speech. --CJ Marsicano 19:55, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * First, the messages were removed by Gmaxwell. Second, like Newyorkbrad said, the Wikimedia Foundation is a private entity and the US Constitution only constrains actions by the government.— Ryūlóng ( 竜龍 ) 20:04, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Um, OK, but it still seems ridiculous. -- Ceej 20:12, 15 July 2007 (UTC)


 * And thirdly, Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. is a ruling that commercial parody is not presumptively unfair use. It's got absolutely nothing to do with Wikipedia, and nothing to do with the First Amendment. --Carnildo 21:55, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Wrong on all counts. I know more about that case than you do. That case is solid enough grounds for backing up fair use of copyrighted material as constitutionally protected free speech. It has more to do with the issue at hand than you are willing to admit, and that includes this website and how its run. -- Ceej 01:59, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

GFDL licensing
Greetings! My attention was brought to your userpage due to the issues with licensing. I've altered your statement on your user page to reflect what it seems from the discussions you've had that you meant to say; stating that you are licensing "partially" under the GFDL is misleading if you intended to dual- or multi-license your contributions. (Please note that this means that anyone who wishes to reuse them may do so under either the terms of the GFDL or whichever CC license you choose, and only has to abide by the terms of one or the other.) Thanks, Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 22:26, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Email address
I suggest you encode your email address or write it in a nonstandard format (i.e. toughshit at cjmarsicano dot com) to avoid spambots, unless you're hardcore and don't care about spam. hbdragon88 02:05, 16 July 2007 (UTC)
 * I have a very good spam filter on my Mac, but thanks for the advice. -- CJ Marsicano 02:22, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use Image:Watt_missingmen.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Watt_missingmen.jpg. I notice the 'image' page specifies that the image is being used under fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first fair use criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed image could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information. If you believe this image is not replaceable, please:


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Hey!
I agree completely with your image rants. That's exactly why I left wikipedia quite some time ago. Too bad we're losing so many good users because of this.  abarry  ✓ 14:34, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Agreed. Wikipedia's overly zealous and mostly superfluous stringency on copyright issues with fair use on images is diminishing the site's overall value. A rethink is needed. User:Buried Alien 11:00, 19 July 2007 (PDT)

Your page
That divbox that is currently on my user page DOES NOT BELONG ON MY TALK PAGE. Please respect my space or I will bring the matter up with admins, some of whom I've made nice with in the past couple of days

About that, well when I saw that you left because of the BS image policies, my initial reaction was to lash out against the "image Nazis" that caused you to abandon what you once loved. You may recall my run-in with Chowbok that happened last fall. I embroiled myself into a dispute over the photo of Mike Watt, which was sent by the man himself, yet was still tagged. I had my images tagged by Chowbok as well,so that's how that happened.

When, I got your message, I felt horrible that I got on your bad side to say the least. As for me editing your page, seriously never happening again. Nuff said. --Adamv88 04:41, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Fair enough. Apology accepted. CJ Marsicano 04:42, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Jandek
You're right. Only one ref on the whole web, but it looks legit. How weird - a user that creates real and fake albums. I'll remove it from the AfD. E LIMINATOR JR TALK  18:52, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Unspecified source for Image:Bgc97a.jpg
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Fair use rationale for Image:Bgang98c.gif
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Fair use rationale for Image:TheGoneWait.jpg
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Sorry! agh
Oh, sorry, it was a mistake; I haven't been on wikipedia in awhile and am a bit of a newb with it now. *sigh* I just wanted to say I agree with your rant, I didn't mean to copy and paste it to your talk page *dead*  abarry   ✓ 10:13, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Ronald Reagan
I share your frustration with the Ronald Reagan article. I agree with you that the Ronald Reagan article is pov rose colored glasses Reagan in many ways. However, it would help to have you point to specific things so that your complaints are much harder to dismiss. I have been trying to outline specific pov problems with the article, it would be great to have your help on the featured article discussion page: Featured article candidates/Ronald ReaganWikipediatoperfection 01:05, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use Image:Hellride01a.jpg
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Morning Musume image
Hi there! Can you please contact the claimed copyright owner of Image:Momusu live2007.jpg? I tried mailing him, but I got a permanent error (DNS error). Someone found apparently the original image, and we need to know if he cropped the original image, or if he took the original image himself. Thanks. -- ReyBrujo 17:14, 28 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Bad thing. Well, we will have to nominate the image for deletion at Commons, since the image presented by the anonymous user is pretty convincing. -- ReyBrujo 19:54, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

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Orphaned non-free media (Image:Jandek0749.jpg)
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Replaceable fair use Image:Flipper-band.jpg
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Image:Recationaries78a.jpg
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Replaceable fair use Image:Hurley-watt04a.jpg
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Would you take a look?
An image used in the article on the first Bangladeshi pornstar Jazmin, Image:WorshipThisBitch3.jpg, the cover of the DVD that made her the selling point, a first for a Bangladeshi, is up for deletion here. You may be interested to take a look. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aditya Kabir (talk • contribs) 21:45, 16 December 2007 (UTC)

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Disputed fair use rationale for Image:GG YGLABN.jpg
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If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 14:56, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Germslexicon7.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Germslexicon7.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 23:00, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:JoyEP.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:JoyEP.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 23:37, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Wattfrompedrologo.jpg
Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Wattfrompedrologo.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Breno talk 10:29, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image (Image:ThaCarterII Chopped.jpg)
 Thanks for uploading Image:ThaCarterII Chopped.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Rappingwonders2 (talk) 00:43, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

Unspecified source for Image:Helloproject.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Helloproject.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, then you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, then their copyright should also be acknowledged.

As well as adding the source, please add a proper copyright licensing tag if the file doesn't have one already. If you created/took the picture, audio, or video then the GFDL-self tag can be used to release it under the GFDL. If you believe the media meets the criteria at Fair use, use a tag such as or one of the other tags listed at Image copyright tags. See Image copyright tags for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their source and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following [ this link]. Unsourced and untagged images may be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If the image is copyrighted under a non-free license (per Fair use) then the image will be deleted 48 hours after 10:54, 12 January 2008 (UTC). If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. OsamaK 10:54, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Jandek0769.jpg
Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Jandek0769.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Wizardman 16:19, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:ThePlace Jandek.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:ThePlace Jandek.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 05:31, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:SOIA EP.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:SOIA EP.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 05:07, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Berryz mini album2.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Berryz mini album2.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 03:56, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Berryz3EP.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Berryz3EP.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 18:01, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Bootstrappers.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Bootstrappers.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 19:02, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Ethan James.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Ethan James.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 21:49, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Hank3 Sth.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Hank3 Sth.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 23:14, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:JT EveofDestruction.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:JT EveofDestruction.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 23:24, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:JT InTheFlesh.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:JT InTheFlesh.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 23:25, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:JT LiveMKC79.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:JT LiveMKC79.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 23:26, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Image:DevoLive1980.jpg
I have tagged Image:DevoLive1980.jpg as no rationale, because it does not provide a fair use rationale. If you believe the image to be acceptable for fair use according to Wikipedia policy, please provide a rationale explaining as much, in accordance with the fair use rationale guideline, on the image description page. Some examples can be found at Use rationale examples. Please also consider using or one of the other tags listed at Image copyright tags/Non-free. Thank you. Project FMF (talk) 01:01, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

Image:Jandek_on_Corwood.jpg
I have tagged Image:Jandek_on_Corwood.jpg as no rationale, because it does not provide a fair use rationale. If you believe the image to be acceptable for fair use according to Wikipedia policy, please provide a rationale explaining as much, in accordance with the fair use rationale guideline, on the image description page. Some examples can be found at Use rationale examples. Please also consider using or one of the other tags listed at Image copyright tags/Non-free. Thank you. Project FMF (talk) 01:41, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Ballhogortugboat.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Ballhogortugboat.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it may be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 06:19, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use Image:MerleAllin.gif
Thanks for uploading Image:MerleAllin.gif. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under a claim of fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first non-free content criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please:


 * 1) Go to the media description page and edit it to add, without deleting the original replaceable fair use template.
 * 2) On the image discussion page, write the reason why this image is not replaceable at all.

Alternatively, you can also choose to replace this non-free media by finding freely licensed media of the same subject, requesting that the copyright holder release this (or similar) media under a free license, or by taking a picture of it yourself.

If you have uploaded other non-free media, consider checking that you have specified how these images fully satisfy our non-free content criteria. You can find a list of description pages you have edited by clicking on [ this link]. Note that even if you follow steps 1 and 2 above, non-free media which could be replaced by freely licensed alternatives will be deleted 2 days after this notification (7 days if uploaded before 13 July 2006), per our non-free content policy. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Kelly hi! 02:07, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Image:Elmarcuratodo_wk2.jpg
I have tagged Image:Elmarcuratodo_wk2.jpg as no rationale, because it does not provide a fair use rationale. If you believe the image to be acceptable for fair use according to Wikipedia policy, please provide a rationale explaining as much, in accordance with the fair use rationale guideline, on the image description page. Some examples can be found at Use rationale examples. Please also consider using or one of the other tags listed at Image copyright tags/Non-free. Thank you. MECU ≈ talk 01:20, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Possibly unfree Image:Watt-in-the-studio-040216.jpg
An image that you uploaded or altered, Image:Watt-in-the-studio-040216.jpg, has been listed at Possibly unfree images because its copyright status is disputed. If the image's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the image description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. MECU ≈ talk 01:21, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

W3: Faithful
A proposed deletion template has been added to the article W3: Faithful, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice should explain why (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the  notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page.

Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised because even though removing the deletion notice will prevent deletion through the proposed deletion process, the article may still be deleted if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria or it can be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. Do you want to opt out of receiving this notice? Mdsummermsw (talk) 20:13, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Melon Kinenbi 2007.jpg)
Thanks for uploading Image:Melon Kinenbi 2007.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 12:32, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:Chungkingcansuckit.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:Chungkingcansuckit.jpg. You've indicated that the image is being used under a claim of fair use, but you have not provided an adequate explanation for why it meets Wikipedia's requirements for such images. In particular, for each page the image is used on, the image must have an explanation linking to that page which explains why it needs to be used on that page. Can you please check


 * That there is a non-free use rationale on the image's description page for each article the image is used in.
 * That every article it is used on is linked to from its description page.

This is an automated notice by FairuseBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Media copyright questions. --23:26, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:HWSr. 40GH.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:HWSr. 40GH.jpg. You've indicated that the image is being used under a claim of fair use, but you have not provided an adequate explanation for why it meets Wikipedia's requirements for such images. In particular, for each page the image is used on, the image must have an explanation linking to that page which explains why it needs to be used on that page. Can you please check


 * That there is a non-free use rationale on the image's description page for each article the image is used in.
 * That every article it is used on is linked to from its description page.

This is an automated notice by FairuseBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Media copyright questions. --FairuseBot (talk) 11:40, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Steve Reed (musician)
An article you created has been recommended for deletion. Please see the article and WP:PROD for how to dispute this. Boleyn (talk) 18:11, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of The Real Oh My
I have nominated The Real Oh My, an article you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Articles for deletion/The Real Oh My. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.  Sandstein  12:42, 24 October 2008 (UTC)    Sandstein   12:42, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

New image project
Hi. This little form letter is just a courtesy notice to let you know that a proposal to merge the projects WikiProject Free images, WikiProject Fair use, WikiProject Moving free images to Wikimedia Commons and WikiProject Illustration into the newly formed WikiProject Images and Media has met with general support at WikiProject Council/Proposals/Files. Since you're on the rosters of membership in at least one of those projects, I thought you might be interested. Conversation about redirecting those projects is located here. Please participate in that discussion if you have any interest, and if you still have interest in achieving the goals of the original project, we'd love to have you join in. If you aren't interested in either the conversation or the project, please pardon the interruption. :) Thanks. Moonriddengirl (talk) 16:09, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

No personal attacks
Welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia, we would like to remind you not to attack other editors. Please comment on the contributions and not the contributors. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. - SummerPhD (talk) 18:20, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Notification of the upcoming Wikimedia relicensing
In case you are not aware, the Free Software Foundation has added terms to the GFDL 1.3 allowing the relicensing of certain content under the CC-BY-SA 3.0, and the community has approved with 75.8% in favor that this permission be used to dual-license all Wikimedia wikis under both licenses. On June 15, 2009, this change will take effect. This note is to let you know that WikimediaNoLicensing does not affect the relicensing of your contributions in this manner, as you cannot deny the terms of the GFDL. If you have any comments, please join the discusion at Village pump (policy). Anomie⚔ 16:56, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

fac
FG has been nominated for FAC can you review--Pedro J. the rookie 20:17, 10 December 2009 (UTC)
 * By FG, he means the Family Guy article that you had previously reviewed. The new nomination is here. Ω  pho  is  14:50, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

WIkiProject Mac
Hello ,

There hasn't been much activity at WikiProject Mac lately, and I saw your name on the list of active participants. If you are willing to jump in again, please consider helping to revive the project!


 * Put WikiProject Macintosh on the talk pages of articles involving Macintosh and Apple. This helps to categorize articles!
 * Write, cleanup, or expand an article about Macintosh/Apple
 * Source a Biography of a living person living in, born in, or otherwise affiliated with Macintosh/Apple
 * Help spread the word about the project
 * Update the project page or the portal
 * Watchlist or check the project talk page for updates

If you know anyone who might be interested in Macintosh/Apple, please pass this message along to them! If you are still interested in the project but aren't currently active, please add yourself to the list of inactive participants at the bottom of this list. Thanks!

On behalf of the project, iBen 21:32, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

WikiProject Macintosh Revival
Hello, ! You've listed yourself as an active member of WikiProject Macintosh, which is currently seeing very little activity. We are trying to revive the project and your help would be appreciated. To see who is active and who is not, we will be listing all active members under "status pending" in the project's participant list. Please move your name to either the "former members" section or "active" section. Hope to see you in the "active" column! For more information on how to help the project, visit the How to help section at our project page! &middot; EdwardsBot (talk) 02:31, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

WikiProject Macintosh Role Call
Hello, ! You've listed yourself as an active member of WikiProject Macintosh, which is currently being revived. Your help would be appreciated! To see who is active and who is not, we will be listing all active members under "status pending" in the project's participant list. Please move your name to either the "former members" section or "active" section. The role call will end May 31; please move your name now if you are still interested. For more information on how to help the project, visit the How to help section at our project page! &middot MonoBot04:16, 2 May 2010 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for File:Benson-A5020.jpg
Thanks for uploading or contributing to File:Benson-A5020.jpg. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the file description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 13:44, 14 May 2010 (UTC)