Wikipedia:Files for deletion/Replaceable fair use/File:Johnhoeven.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 ) 12:15, 12 December 2006 (UTC) This image simply cannot be replaced. Getting the Governor of North Dakota to sit down for a publicity photo just so we can GFDL it would be virtually impossible, given that he has already done this one. -- AlexWCovington  (talk) 23:21, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * He could license this one under the GFDL, or someone could photograph him at a speech or other public appearance. &mdash; Chowbok  ☠  23:26, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * That critique is theoretical in basis. There is presently no other suitable photograph that is GFDL.  -- AlexWCovington  (talk) 23:51, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Nonetheless, current Wikipedia policy is that fair-use images can only be used if a free image could not be created. Whether one currently exists is irrelevant. &mdash; Chowbok  ☠  00:06, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

What's the difference between his picture, and all the other ND governor pictures. Sinner and Shaefer (talk)
 * Well, if somebody is dead, it's a lot harder to get a free picture of him. But living former governors should also be tagged in this fashion. &mdash; Chowbok  ☠  00:38, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Oh really? I'd say that a picture of Art Link taken today is virtually worthless illustrating him as Governor.  Why don't you bother editors from your own neck of the woods? -- AlexWCovington  (talk) 07:39, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Please be assured that I am not doing this simply to bother you. &mdash; Chowbok  ☠  08:14, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, your refusal to remove the tag at this point is a pointless bother. Your proposal is simply without merit without a free-licenced file uploaded or ready to upload.  I agree with you that eventually, an attempt should be made to get a free picture, or to get the state to release under the GFDL, but you provide no immediate alternatives, and the fair use rationale is firm.  This image has no basis for deletion on the grounds you have nominated it for. -- AlexWCovington  (talk) 08:26, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
 * If that's the case, then you have nothing to worry about, since the admin won't delete it. &mdash; Chowbok  ☠  08:56, 3 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) 14:31, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it.