User talk:Mothbloke

Photo of Peter Marren?
Good day! I'm not sure if you'll see this, but it's worth a try. I wonder if you might be able to help us source a photograph of Peter Marren for use in that article, please? If so, and you are able to upload it to Wikimedia Commons with the appropriate rights/permissions granted, I can add it straight to the article. Thank you very much. 45154james (talk) 12:12, 3 March 2023 (UTC)


 * I have a pic or two which I can send to your email address. I'm curious to know who wrote the Wikipedia piece, not that I mind at all - most flattered! My email is: peter.marren7@btinternet.com 2A00:23C8:2608:7901:D88B:46D1:A610:24AF (talk) 12:18, 3 March 2023 (UTC)
 * I wrote the article. I've admired your writing for a long time and you seemed a notable omission. I hope there is nothing too offensive! As you're probably aware, Wikipedia generally has to be based on published secondary sources, which often limits biographies to odd "patchwork quilts" of whatever we can find.
 * As for the photo, the simplest and easiest way to do it is for you to upload a photo you've taken yourself or one to which you own the copyright. The uploading is really simple and you just have to tick a few boxes to grant the appropriate rights/permissions. You just go to File_upload_wizard, sign in with your Wikipedia credentials, and follow the prompts. Ideally, please upload the biggest resolution you have and the software will generate smaller sizes automatically. Alternatively, you could indeed email a photo, but then we have to go through a process of getting a documented copyright release form from you; without that, the photo will be promptly deleted. This second process isn't onerous either, but more bureaucratic. The first process is generally easier.
 * I made a note of your address in case you wish to use the second option. You might want to redact it from this page for privacy?
 * With thanks and best wishes. 45154james (talk) 09:48, 4 March 2023 (UTC)