User talk:Erik Swanson/Archive 1

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Phoenix Inn Suites

I have removed the speedy tag from Phoenix Inn Suites and I want to explain why. I am cleaning it up (I agree it was a bad article) but high-end hotels have sufficient notability that a speedy is not appropriate. If you continue to be unhappy about a lack of notability then an AfD is the way to go (I shall abstain if you submit one because of this involvement). Please get straight on to me with any queries. TerriersFan 01:46, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Since you're cleaning it up, that's perfectly fine with me. I have no personal objection to there being an article (singular) about the chain, I just acted on my belief that the articles' prior state was worse than nothing. Also, I happen to live near one of the locations and could probably find time to take a quick exterior photo of it, if you think that'd help the article. Erik Swanson 03:23, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for this reply. A photo would most certainly help. TerriersFan 03:28, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Kirkland Signature

It'd be more helpful if you would actually take a look at what the link is pointing to and possibly work out a replacement link, instead of just reverting valid removals, which is arguably redundant and common knowledge. Kenimaru 03:34, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Reply by Erik Swanson at User Talk:Kenimaru

hmph!

since i can't use the picture of nicky hilton, then please find one that is suitable!! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Schabik728 (talk • contribs) 2007-01-03T00:49:13.

Look for an image released by her publicity agent that is explicitly designated as being for press/publicity use. Photos taken by press photographers, such as the Associated Press, are generally not okay for use on Wikipedia. Please read Wikipedia:Copyright FAQ for more information. Erik Swanson 01:01, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Daniel Carter

this is regarding the Image of Dan Carter..The picture is from he official site and is of fair-use and check out Richie McCaw , Rico Gear and Caleb Ralph..thry use the same guideline from ht esame site but I dont see you deleting their images.. so Please stop bothering me cause I know what Iam Doing..thanx...--Cometstyles 03:47, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

As the message left on your talk page by Mecu [1] states, the image fails to meet the first requirement for qualifying as acceptable free use on Wikipedia because the subject still exists, and therefore, a free replacement could be created. Because free replacements of the photos could be created, use of these photos is not acceptable on Wikipedia.

Furthermore, please take the time to actually read the tag which Mecu placed on the image. Specifically, the part where it says "Do not remove this tag." Erik Swanson 06:29, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

XIcedEarthX's Response to Image Confusions

Response: Then delete the pictures you mentioned. It is of no concern to me. I just figured I would put actual pictures onto those sites but people make it a giant ordeal here. Instead of making people read through miles and miles of red tape, perhaps you should make a simpler process of knowing what is accepted or not. Making an "online encyclopedia of the people" should also mean any person can edit it with relatively little hassle. I was merely trying to help this site, not get a nasty amount of messages from you making me into some "vandal". In response to those pictures however, if there was an option for the person who uploaded the pictures (ie. me) to delete them, then this wouldn't even be a conversation, would it?--XIcedEarthX 16:00, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

I myself do not have the access to delete said images—the maintenance tags serve in part to signal to those who do that there are problems with the images that need to be addressed. Also, I understand that you are trying to help, and apologize for coming on harshly to you, but you do need to realize that the "miles and miles of red tape" are necessary because of copyright law—Wikipedia must respect others' copyrights in order to succeed in its own goal of being an "online encyclopedia of the people." I hope that you will continue to contribute to Wikipedia, but unless you feel eager to tackle the red tape, would advise against contributing photographs created by anyone other than yourself. Erik Swanson 16:32, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:IFMSA logo.png)

Thanks for uploading Image:IFMSA logo.png. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot 18:00, 10 October 2007 (UTC)