Wikipedia:Files for deletion/Replaceable fair use/File:Gov Romney2HRes.jpg


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of a fair use image as a replaceable image. Please do not modify it. 

The result was to delete the image.

Shyam ( T / C ) 12:46, 12 December 2006 (UTC) I noticed the attempt of an editor to remove this picture. It clearly meets the standards for "Fair Use" and is the most appropriate image for he info box. In keeping Governor's pages in line with Senators, US Representatives, the President, and other cabinet officals, this is the correct photo to use, and for these reasons it cannot be replaced by another. This image should not be deleted.--PhotographerLens 16:17, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't see why it's necessary to use this particular photo when a free replacement could easily be created. The only reason we use the official headshots of federal officials is that they're public domain. &mdash; Chowbok  ☠  17:46, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

I disagree with the idea that this picture is easily replaceable. It is not. This is the official headshot of the Governor. It is used in official documents and other credible encyclopedias. Its presence on this page gives wikipedia credibility. Other photos cannot accomplish this. If other encyclopedias use it why shouldn't wikipedia? It is legitimately posted under "fair use" laws and is the most appropriate picture for an info box. I think you are way off base on this one and you haven’t proved the need to remove this widely used and accepted photo.--Megatropolis 18:51, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia has very different goals from other encyclopedias. We aim, as much as possible, to be freely redistributable. (That's what the "free" in "The Free Encyclopedia" in the logo means.) Every fair use image we have is a hinderance to that goal. In some cases, using fair-use images is unavoidable, but certainly not here. &mdash; Chowbok  ☠  18:55, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

You seem to have launched a "jihad" against the official governor's portraits. Your actions are heavy handed and unwarranted. Most of the headshots do qualify as "fair use" images and there for are not appropriate candidates for "speedy deletion." You are not the leader of wikipedia. You will have to get the opinion of other wikipedians on talk pages like this before you act in a dictatorial manner.--Megatropolis 21:45, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Add me to the growing list of editors that disagree with the deletion of this image. It is here under correct legal terms. Romney's offce releases these for public distribution to the public and places like wikipedia. There is no basis for a "speedy deletion because the photo here under "fair use" terms.--Cliffhanger7 02:39, 4 December 2006 (UTC)


 * We can only use "fair use" images if they cannot be replaced. This one can. &mdash; Chowbok  ☠  02:54, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

And how do you know this? Do you have an image that you would like to share with us? You seem to have a lot of theories, but not alot of answers.--Cliffhanger7 03:09, 4 December 2006 (UTC)


 * Our fair use policy forbids using a non-free image if a free image could be created that could be used in its place. See criterion #1 and counter-example #8. In this case, it would be possible to create a free image; therefore this non-free image may not be used. Whether a free replacement image exists or not at this time is not relevant. – Quadell (talk) (random) 14:11, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it.