Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files/2008 June 6



June 6

 * The following discussion is an archived inquiry of the possible unfree image below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the media's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this section. 

Image:US Sevens Rugby Team in New Zealand.jpg
Krakatoa Katie  01:14, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Under the permission section of the summary the message is a copy that explicitly states the photographers willingness to allow it to be used on the article, I dont see how that can be disputed, but if you are not happy with this I will reemail the photographer asking for a lisence chnage if you are still not satisfied.  Taifarious1 03:44, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
 * In the permission section of the summary it says use in wikipedia article only - which I dont think is acceptable it has to be free use for any purpose. Need to send Wikipedia a copy of the email please refer WP:COPYREQ. MilborneOne (talk) 23:41, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
 * I have sent a copy of both emails asking for and the response by the author for permission to the Wikimedia Foundation about the validity of the permission granted, but if they find that wished expressed by the author does no suit Wikipedia guidelines, is it still possible to ask the author to license his photograph under a Wikipedia compatible license?  Taifarious1 00:44, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Yes, it's best to ask the author to release the work under a compatible license.  howcheng  {chat} 04:31, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Well I haven't heard back from the WF about the legitimacy of the permission but i have a feeling i may have to ask anyway.  Taifarious1 04:34, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
 * I work the OTRS permissions queue and I can tell you that's no good. Permission for Wikipedia is not the same as permission for anyone to use for any purpose -- the latter is what is required.  howcheng  {chat} 05:35, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
 * I have just mailed the photographer requesting that he add a creative-commons compatible Flickr license on the photo. So, am I right in the belief that if he does not wish to change it, that the image will be deleted?  Taifarious1 09:16, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Correct.  howcheng  {chat} 16:43, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
 * The photographer has now licensed it as a CC 2.0 license, how will that work out?  Taifarious1 08:49, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
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Image:Jeff Hardy Tag Team Champ.jpg
 iMa tth ew T.C. 01:17, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Kobe_Bryant_Lakers_Celtics.jpg
Flickr source shows all rights reserved. Sole photo uploaded by user (same name as Flickr uploader, by the way). Image orphaned. Kelly hi! 03:00, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:1950s_Tennis_at_Pinelands_Club,_Cape_Town.jpg
No indication the Filckr uploader is the photographer. Kelly hi! 03:24, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Mudkip.gif
Look at the image, seems to be well know, and the same of origaln OsamaK 11:34, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Speedy delete. So I hurd you liek copeerite violationz? ViperSnake151 17:16, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:38064235 bel celebrate300x300.jpg
Low resolution, no meta-data, border. Looks like it was taken from another website. J Milburn (talk) 14:50, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Bapu.jpg
Author makes a paltry claim that they created the foto, but it seems doubtful, the tagging is incorrect. Esprit15d • talk • contribs 16:11, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Tagging has been corrected. Let me know if there is still an issue.--rohitom (talk) 17:53, 6 June 2008 (UTC)


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Image:Villianc.svg
is a Google search for this, and from what I can tell it's a derivitive image of a copyrighted cartoon character. Therefore, it is non free and should only be used on claim of fair use. ...... Dendodge  .. Talk Help 16:31, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Speedy closed. Firstly, the image is on Commons, so there is nothing you can do here anyway. Second, we've already been through this: see. In summary, this is not Snidely Whiplash -- he's green for one thing -- and any similarity is a coincidence because both are based on stereotypical concepts of villains, with the handlebar mustache and whatnot.  howcheng  {chat} 23:47, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
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Image:Painting2.jpg
No evidence uploader is the painter of this image. Kelly hi! 19:50, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Hands.jpg
No evidence of PD status at given source. Kelly hi! 19:54, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Innovative Learning Logo.jpg
I doubt that the logo for a for-profit corporation is public domain. J Milburn (talk) 20:03, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:JohnGray.jpg
No evidence uploader is copyright holder. Kelly hi! 20:23, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:This Cruel World Album Cover.jpg
Corvus cornix talk  22:08, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Salmela Anssi 07 01 Tappara.jpg
Corvus cornix talk  22:12, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Avianca Airbus A320-200 F-MM BZ 3408.jpg
 MilborneOne (talk) 23:33, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
 * There's a user on Commons with the same name. He uploads images of Avianca aircraft with lots of different names of creators although mostly tagging them as PD-Self. The uploader here is known for uploading images with fake license or false statement of authorship. --Denniss (talk) 11:02, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Photosation_30_mar_2008_(4).jpg
A fan site is likely NOT the copyright holder of the image and therefore has no authority to release it under the GFDL.  howcheng  {chat} 23:42, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Well, for your information the copyright of the photo is held by the official fan club itself including all other photos of the singer, if you want to know. It is the singer's official group and the images have been released as GFDL. Why don't you contact them if you don't beleive me? The fanclub is the official copyright holder. And also, the websit eis NOT a fan site, it is inf act the singer's official website and all the picutes belong to the website itself.

Thank you for your cooperation. Blytonite (talk) 13:40, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Still, even if it's the singer's official fan club, they certainly still don't hold the copyright -- that belongs to the photographer or his/her employer. Now if the photographer is an employee of the management company, or if the photographer's contract with the singer explicitly grants copyright to the singer, that would be a different story. Simply owning a copy of the photo (physical or digital) is not the same as being the copyright holder.  howcheng  {chat} 05:37, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Hi, Howcheng, I'm a member of the singer's official website. I know the photographer (his name is David Abdullah) and I guess the copyright status is held by both the singer (Amal Hijazi) and her production company (Rotana). Rotana usually gives away the pictures or album artwork as a GFDL and even the photographer has released it under GFDL if you see the official website. Even still the picture is certainly released under GFDL and so are most of the singer pictrues as far as I know. If you really don't beleive me, Howcheng, you are free to either e-mail Rotana to ask the photographer, David, for the copyright status.

Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks! Sweet sarah 1984 (talk) 13:37, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

Well, for your information the photographer's contract with the singer explicitly grants copyright to the singer. This is IT! If you don't beleive me, please contact the singer directly from her official website or just contact her production company Rotana. I've wasted enough time arguing with you adminstrators. I upload pictures which are fully FREE and yet you guys delete them. Do you really enjoy doing this? But mind me, I will NOT give up until I have found justice!!!!! Thank you for your cooperation,

Blytonite (talk) 17:38, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

My dear Howcheng. I'm waiting for your reply. Kindly do enlighten me. Blytonite (talk) 10:07, 16 June 2008 (UTC)


 * Needs to be kept as an open problem until it has an OTRS ticket number - image page says that permission email was sent two-weeks ago. MilborneOne (talk) 11:53, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

Could I please know why this image has been deleted?!!!!! You have no right to do this, when the image is already a free one!!!!! This is complete injustice and discrimination!!!! Blytonite (talk) 12:38, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:98 Honda Integra Type R.jpg
"Released by Honda Motor Company" but no evidence of release provided. Angus McLellan (Talk) 23:55, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Image:Photosation_30_mar_2008_.284.29.jpg>
Well, for your information the copyright of the photo is held by the official fan club itself including all other photos of the singer, if you want to know. It is the singer's official group and the images have been released as GFDL. Why don't you contact them if you don't beleive me? The fanclub is the official copyright holder. Thank you for your cooperation. Blytonite (talk) 13:40, 8 June 2008 (UTC)