User talk:Thegreek147

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Image copyright problem with Image:HanlonLees1979.jpg
Thank you for uploading Image:HanlonLees1979.jpg. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the image. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

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Unspecified source for Image:HanlonLees1979.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:HanlonLees1979.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, then you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, then their copyright should also be acknowledged.

As well as adding the source, please add a proper copyright licensing tag if the file doesn't have one already. If you created/took the picture, audio, or video then the GFDL-self tag can be used to release it under the GFDL. If you believe the media meets the criteria at Fair use, use a tag such as or one of the other tags listed at Image copyright tags. See Image copyright tags for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their source and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following [ this link]. Unsourced and untagged images may be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If the image is copyrighted under a non-free license (per Fair use) then the image will be deleted 48 hours after 12:16, 22 February 2008 (UTC). If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 12:16, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:Dart Drug pricetag.jpg
Thank you for uploading Image:Dart Drug pricetag.jpg. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the image. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. Sdrtirs (talk) 07:49, 14 July 2008 (UTC)

File source problem with File:Taso Stavrakis.jpg
Thanks for uploading File:Taso Stavrakis.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, their copyright should also be acknowledged.

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Hello, you used the helpme tag but you did not post a question. Please write out your question and when you are done, place back the tag. I or someone else will be along to help. Alternatively, you can join the #wikipedia-en-help IRC help channel to get real-time assistance. (Click here for instant access). Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • (Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP) 01:12, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

OK, let's try this again (assuming that this is where I should be typing my question...): Why am I having such a hard time understanding the copyright restrictions on image use (or conveying the simple fact that the photos I'm uploading are either permissible for such use or created by me personally, or both)? I've tried inputting relevant data such as "promotional photo, OK for reference use" and so forth, but my images are consistently (and constantly) deleted by the photo police. Is there no easy way to type "I HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THIS @#$%!! PHOTO, LEAVE IT ALONE" in an obvious place to prevent its "speedy deletion" by overzealous martinets? (*Hrmph.*) Thank you. (Whoops! Forgot to sign it again: Thegreek147 (talk) 01:20, 27 February 2009 (UTC))
 * Okay. First of all, if it's a promotional picture of a living person, it generally shouldn't be used. There are exceptions, though. If you did indeed take the photo yourself, you should be able to select something that says "I made this image". Then in the upload wizard, after you upload the file there should be a menu that allows you to select a license. One of them should say "I own this image and release it into the public domain" or somesuch. This license should only be used if you yourself own the image. If it's a promotional image, it's probably going to get deleted anyway. Ten Pound Hammer  and his otters • (Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP) 01:25, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

OK, thanks for the speedy reply. So even an image created for the sole purpose of promotion (i.e., an actor's headshot) is unsuitable for use in an article? In other words, a headshot I personally took of my brother is no good, but a snapshot of him (also taken by me) is OK, so long as I relinquish all rights to that particular image? How does ANY image remain on Wikipedia with such stringent guidelines? Also, the "I made this image myself" part isn't easy; I tried it with a scan of a 30-year-old pricetag and it was STILL removed because I apparently did not enter the correct information. Whomever is in charge of such things should really try to make it at least slightly accessible to the common folk by replacing the enigmatic "sandbox" entry form with pushbuttons or something... (P.S. My apologies if this no longer qualifies as a "help me" topic, but I'm not sure how else to respond. Thanks for your patience and assistance. All my best to the otters.) Thegreek147 (talk) 01:33, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Well, if you took the promotional image, then it should be okay so long as you tag it with a license. As for the rest I'll get back to you. Ten Pound Hammer  and his otters • (Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP) 01:37, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

Much obliged. Thegreek147 (talk) 01:40, 27 February 2009 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I used admin privileges to look at the deleted revisions of the other images you'd uploaded, and the problem was that you didn't specify any license. That's all. DS (talk) 01:47, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

So as long as I continue to type in this area, someone will read my posts and respond if they so choose? I tried to specify license info (particularly with the "Dart Drugstore" price tag scan) and was unable to enter the proper information into the little blank box, hence its deletion. Is there perhaps a page that simplifies the image-license-information-inputting process? Thegreek147 (talk) 05:35, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

Never mind, I think I found it... Thegreek147 (talk) 05:37, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for File:Taso-zorro.jpg
Thanks for uploading or contributing to File:Taso-zorro.jpg. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the file description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. &mdash; neuro  (talk)  06:07, 4 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Yeah, that one's another boilerplate message that was probably left automatically. I'll have a look, see what I can do. DS (talk) 16:46, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

File copyright problem with File:Taso Stavrakis.jpg
Thank you for uploading File:Taso Stavrakis.jpg. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the file. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their license and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following this link.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. –Drilnoth (T • C • L) 16:32, 21 May 2009 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation
 Karl Atticus, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created. The article has been assessed as Stub-Class, which is recorded on the article's talk page. You may like to take a look at the grading scheme to see how you can improve the article. You are more than welcome to continue making quality contributions to Wikipedia. Note that because you are a logged-in user, you can create articles yourself, and don't have to post a request. However, you may continue submitting work to Articles for Creation if you prefer. Thank you for helping improve Wikipedia! 78.26  (I'm no IP, talk to me!) 21:59, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
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Speedy deletion nomination of File:Taso-zorro.jpg


A tag has been placed on File:Taso-zorro.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a non-free file with a clearly invalid licensing tag; or it otherwise fails some part of the non-free content criteria. If you can find a valid tag that expresses why the file can be used under the fair use guidelines, please replace the current tag with that tag. If no such tag exists, please add the Non-free fair use tag, along with a brief explanation of why this constitutes fair use of the file. If the file has been deleted, you can re-upload it, but please ensure you place the correct tag on it.

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Deletion discussion about Christian Stavrakis
Hello, Thegreek147,

I wanted to let you know that there's a discussion about whether Christian Stavrakis should be deleted. Your comments are welcome at Articles for deletion/Christian Stavrakis.

If you're new to the process, articles for deletion is a group discussion (not a vote!) that usually lasts seven days. If you need it, there is a guide on how to contribute. Last but not least, you are highly encouraged to continue improving the article; just be sure not to remove the tag about the deletion nomination from the top.

Thanks, Sulfurboy (talk) 03:46, 29 October 2013 (UTC)

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Your draft article, User:Phasmos/Christian Stavrakis


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Proposed deletion of File:Hanlon-lees.jpg


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Concern regarding Draft:Christian Stavrakis
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File source problem with File:Hanlon-lees.jpg
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