Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wikipedia Day/Photos

Disappearing photos on Wikipedia

 * file disappeared
 * MORAL: if you don't watch the files you are interested in, they may disappear forever - even the uploader may not be notified


 * Minimal Free use rational
 * MORAL: Make sure to fully complete the FUR, AND the License info (even if there is no license)


 * disappearing license
 * MORAL:Your copyright license may disappear, then your files disappear!


 * Proper license added, but 1 more step needed
 * MORAL: even if you state that you took the photo, AND later add the license, your photo may disappear.


 * New Year's Eve notification Gone by Jan. 7.  These files included at least one from 2004, identified by uploader as being taken by self.  But you (now) need a copyright notice (license) as well.
 * MORAL: you may have to fight to keep your photos on Wikipedia, no matter how long they've already been there.

OVERALL MORAL - use Commons instead of Wikipedia for photos - and watch what is happening with them.