Wikipedia:Files for deletion/Replaceable fair use/File:HP Compaq t5000 thin client.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.

Replaceable fair use disputed
From Fair use:

Promotional material

Fair use on Wikipedia only applies if it is not possible to replace such promotional image with a free image Promotional—for an image freely provided to promote an item, as in a promotional photo in a press packet

A free alternative does not exist (at least, I can't find one), and the image was clearly attributed to an HP press kit.

At the time the image was uploaded, the policies (and consensus) seemed to indicate press photos where okay, especially when no free versions existed, and they were used to illustrate articles about them. Foofy 00:51, 26 November 2006 (UTC)


 * This policy did not used to be enforced. It is now. 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) 16:23, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
 * ''The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it.