User talk:Gary Alpert

License tagging for Image:Myrmica-rubra-colony.jpg
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Photo usage
Hi, I'm working on an educational videogame with which I'm trying to build a bridge between animal awareness and Pokemon fans among others. It started out as something small and I contacted you before, but it's getting bigger and more professional, I want to make sure you're ok with it. So, I saw one of your pictures: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:American-cockroach.jpg

And I would like your permission to use it under that license with the following attribution: Gary Alpert, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Gary_Alpert

Also, because I want to make sure there's no misunderstanding, you are the original photographer correct? It sometimes happens that another person simply takes a picture from somebody else and uploads it to wikipedia with a license to distribute. That is why I'm asking.

There is more information on the game here, including a short video that tells a little bit about the background: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/238178285/animalalbum

I also have a demo version of the game available so you can see for yourself in what way the pictures are presented: http://dromedarydreams.com/index/demo/0-8

Please let me know if I have your permission, if the picture is yours and if you want a different attribution.

With kind regards, Sjors Jansen (all.animalalbum@gmail.com) Garfunkel Jansen (talk) 15:58, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

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Hello, I'm Materialscientist. I wanted to let you know that I removed an external link you added to the page Ant, because it seemed to be inappropriate for an encyclopedia. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page, or take a look at our guidelines about links. Thank you. Materialscientist (talk) 01:06, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

Linking to your own site
This is generally frowned upon. Thanks Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) (if I write on your page reply on mine) 13:50, 3 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Please note that we are not a collection of external links but rather we are trying to create an encyclopedia. Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) (if I write on your page reply on mine) 13:54, 3 July 2013 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use File:Woodland Pool Mosquito - Aedes canadensis.jpg
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File permission problem with File:Cimex lectularius feeding.jpg
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