User talk:Medlat

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Possibly unfree Image:E17-fetus.gif
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 * I replied to your comment at Possibly unfree images. Note that (1) requests for permission must be sent to, preferrably with the request and grant together in one e-mail; (2) the copyright owner must know that the image may be modified, redistributed, and used in any other way including, but not limited to, commercial uses; and (3) if the image is used by permission, then it is , not . --Iamunknown 21:41, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Another brainmaps images
I listed Image:NeuronGolgi.png on February 1st. You seem to have some sort of power at brainmaps.org; see if it can be released into the public domain. --Iamunknown 23:25, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * This image is a screenshot and thus in the public domain according to their terms of use. Medlat 23:30, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * It's a different color than the one on the screenshot. Furthermore, I'm uncomfortable with these images being released into the public domain. The clause could be revoked at any time and Wikimedia sued. The terms of use has been blocked from being archived as per http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.brainmaps.org/index.php?p=termsofuse, so it cannot be used as a record. I'd much prefer the CC-by license. --Iamunknown 23:52, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * The screenshots are now CC-ed. Medlat 00:46, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Despite the change in terms, this image is still not free. The new terms just claim it is licensed under the Creative Commons license, but doesn't mention which CC license.  Not all CC licenses are considered free by WP (some prohibit commercial use or derivitives).  Not to mention the WP description of the image in question still shows PD, not a CC license. If you need to choose a license, use either GFDL or explicitly one from  WP's list of free licenses (cc-by-2.5 would be good if you want to use CC).—RP88 04:58, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Medlat, it's true that the image is still not free. I tried to help, but I made the mistake of not explicitly disclaiming that I am not a lawyer (IANAL) and am not qualified to give legal advice. That said, though I suggested the screenshots be released under the CC-by-2.5, I do not know the legal obligations on the part of BrainMaps.org to license the images as such. I do not know if merely saying "these images are licensed under X license" where "X" is an appropriate free licenses is appropriate, or if there are other obligations. You may wish to contact  to explicitly allow just the few images on http://brainmaps.org/index.php?p=screenshots to be used on Wikipedia under an appropriate license. You may need to contact them multiple times. That is my final suggestion. I am sorry this mess is not finished yet. Just remember that I am wary to give any more advice because IANAL. --Iamunknown 06:41, 20 February 2007 (UTC)


 * They are now as free as can get. They are released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License.  Medlat 16:35, 20 February 2007 (UTC)


 * I have updated the summary and license of both Image:E17-fetus.gif and Image:NeuronGolgi.png to reflect that they are licensed under cc-by-2.5. Thank you very much Medlat, we appreciate your persistence and patience.  —RP88 19:29, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Again, thank you. I apologize for my inconsistencies. --Iamunknown 19:58, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

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Nomination of Shawn Mikula for deletion
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