User talk:Slackhalyard

License tagging for Image:QueensCup.gif
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Well, as the deletion log says you are infringing on another's copyright. The page was a direct copy of, which is a copyrighted website. You are welcome to create a page on this yacht race, but you need to submit original content, not copyrighted content from other websites. Natalie (talk) 20:55, 18 November 2007 (UTC)
 * There are various options if you have the copyright and are willing to release the information. Understand that no one is doubting the truth of the information, but Wikipedia can't simply assume any random person who registers a screen name is in fact the copyright holder of something or we'd have people claiming to be the copyright holder of everything and anything. More verifiable methods are required when someone claims copyright on a particular piece of writing and wishes to release it for Wikipedia. You have a few options:
 * The material can be rewritten in a way that does not utilize copyrighted information.
 * The copyright on the website can be changed to a compatible copyleft license, such as the GNU Free Documentation License or the Creative Commons Share Alike license. The owner of the copyright and/or their lawyer will want to review these licenses carefully before making such a decision, as the licenses are not revokable.
 * The material can be released into the public domain. This is also a non-revokable action, so it should not be considered lightly.


 * You mentioned that you are one of the people who wrote the original content for the website. Assuming you wrote this content as part of your job, it is probably considered a work-for-hire, in which case you do not possess the copyright of the work. I would suggest consulting with the designated agent for the South Shore Yacht Club, which is listed as the copyright holder on the website. Natalie (talk) 02:50, 19 November 2007 (UTC)
 * I didn't assume that was the case. I just mentioned it because it seemed likely. You seem a little touchy about this entire thing - I'm sorry if I've inadvertantly offended you somehow, but please remember to assume good faith of other contributers. Natalie (talk) 03:37, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:QueensCup.gif)
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Orphaned non-free media (Image:QueensCupLogo.gif)
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