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CanyonChaser edit

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Copying for other sources edit

Hi CanyonChaser, I am worried that you seem to have borrowed some text from another website (this one: [1] ). Just because something is freely available on the web, it doesn't mean wikipedia can re-use it - copyright laws still apply. Would you mind removing anything which you have copied directly, or even better rewriting it in your own words? Kappa 03:27, 17 September 2006 (UTC)Reply

Commercial use of Image:Mtsvstiger.jpg edit

 

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Image copyright problem with Image:IMG 5007.JPG edit

 
Image Copyright problem

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If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. Sdrtirs (talk) 22:48, 28 June 2008 (UTC)Reply

Image without license edit

Unspecified source for Image:Ccsscr.jpg edit

 

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Speedy deletion nomination of Olympia Moto Sports edit

 

A tag has been placed on Olympia Moto Sports requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about an organization or company, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for organizations and companies.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the page does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that they userfy the page or have a copy emailed to you. RadioFan (talk) 20:59, 27 August 2009 (UTC)Reply