User talk:Mr. Mephistopheles

Image source problem with Image:Charles lynch.jpg
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Fair use rationale for File:Hammer-mme myou.jpg
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Non-free use disputed for File:Mike_hammer-cast.jpg
Thanks for uploading File:Mike_hammer-cast.jpg. Unfortunately, I think that you have not provided a proper rationale for using this image under "fair use". 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 Non-free 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. Note that the image description page must include the exact name or a link to each article the image is used in and a separate rationale for each one. (If a link is used, automated processes may improperly add the related tag to the image.  Please change the fair use template to refer to the exact name, if you see this warning.)

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted after seven days according to our Criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Closedmouth (talk) 09:18, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

File:Mike_hammer-darren_mcgavin.jpg
I have tagged File:Mike_hammer-darren_mcgavin.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Closedmouth (talk) 09:19, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

Canadian News Hall of Fame
Good evening (or whatever time of day you're reading this); I note that you're a major contributor to the article about the Canadian News Hall of Fame, which states that the "Hall" is hosted by the Ontario Club. While poking around the related links, I found that the Ontario Club is closing and merged with the National Club, which leaves the fate of the News Hall of Fame up in the air. I can't tell whether or not it is being passed over to the National Club or not. Are you able to find out and update the article? Thanks in advance,  PK  T (alk)  23:09, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

File:Charles Lynch.jpg listed for deletion
A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Charles Lynch.jpg, has been listed at Files for deletion. Please see the to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Calliopejen1 (talk) 20:08, 8 August 2011 (UTC)

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Speedy deletion nomination of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1984 TV series)


A tag has been placed on Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1984 TV series) requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to be an unambiguous copyright infringement. This page appears to be a direct copy from https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXoypizjW3WknFiJnKLwHCnL72vedxjQkDDP1mXWo6uco/wiki/Mickey_Spillane's_Mike_Hammer.html. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites or other printed material as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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Speedy deletion nomination of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958 TV series)


A tag has been placed on Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958 TV series) requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to be an unambiguous copyright infringement. This page appears to be a direct copy from https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXoypizjW3WknFiJnKLwHCnL72vedxjQkDDP1mXWo6uco/wiki/Mickey_Spillane's_Mike_Hammer.html. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites or other printed material as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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Orphaned non-free image File:Tnmh title card.jpg
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Nomination of Teilhard Frost for deletion
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