Wikipedia:Files for deletion/Replaceable fair use/File:Maroon5Promotional.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.

I do not believe this image should be deleted or considered un-free. It is freely available to the public on the Maroon 5 website as a computer desktop wallpaper and therefore fully viewable by the public. It does not cost money to download and use. You do not need to create an account in order to download the image. People are encouraged to inform others and to distribute the wallpaper. Maroon 5 and their associated label are not losing any revenue as a result of the use of the image on this Wiki article. Richardmhenry 11:08, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

The image, in accordance with the Wikipedia guidelines, illustrates "the person(s), product, event, or subject in question". In addition, this is a freely distributed promotional image as I explained above. Richardmhenry 11:12, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Considering it's now tagged for deletion, I'd like to respond briefly to your comments. The vast majority of copyrighted images are available freely to the public to view and download without cost or registration. If the site states with the image that commercial distribution is allowed (or encouraged), a link to that may be sufficient to keep the image, however, I doubt that is the case. And while it is probably true that no one is losing money over the use of this image in Wikipedia (and even all the mirror sites that pick it up), it does not void the fact that it is a copyrighted image. Lara Love  T / C  06:28, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Discussion from WP:PUI
Result: Discussion removed at 17:13 on June 16, 2007 by Garion96 without action.


 * Image:Maroon5Promotional.jpg - Was originally tagged as a screen shot from a music video, which I don't believe it to be. Upload summary states it's a "Wallpaper" from the band's website. Considering they are living people who still tour, a free image of the group could easily be obtained. Additionally, the image is not depicting anything specific. Am I right in thinking this image should be deleted? -- Lara Love T / C  19:32, 21 May 2007 (UTC)
 * I do not believe this image should be deleted or considered un-free. It is freely available to the public on the Maroon 5 website as a computer desktop wallpaper and therefore fully viewable by the public. It does not cost money to download and use. You do not need to create an account in order to download the image. People are encouraged to inform others and to distribute the wallpaper. Maroon 5 and their associated label are not losing any revenue as a result of the use of the image on this Wiki article. Richardmhenry 11:08, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
 * The image, in accordance with the Wikipedia guidelines, illustrates "the person(s), product, event, or subject in question". In addition, this is a freely distributed promotional image as I explained above. Richardmhenry 11:12, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
 * The image clearly illustrates the band and each band member, which live images do not do well at all. Especially since James Valentine and Mickey Madden have a habit of looking very similar from a distance. I think this is a case of 'perhaps a better image could be found'. But I feel this image need not be deleted, it is not 'un-free' and not a violation of US copyright law or International copyright law. Richardmhenry 11:12, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, as the image is simply used to depict living persons it is considered fully replaceable and therefore not eligbile for inclusion under the terms of fair use. Madmedea 11:32, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
 * ''The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it.