TCB007

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Don't mention it. ffm ^yes? 21:20, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Image problem

Hi. You recently uploaded Image:Crystal Lo.JPG. You specify a source but the image does not appear on that URL. Were you perhaps claiming that you yourself took this picture with your own camera? If so, please note that you must license your contributions under the GFDL, not the CC license. If this is the case, please correct the license and make a note that you, the uploader, took this image with your own camera. Thanks. --Yamla 16:57, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Hello. Yes, I took this image with my own camera, but it was originally published online at that URL from 2005-2006. Also, I'm a bit confused regarding the GFDL vs. CC licensing - I read up on my options before uploading and according to Wikipedia:Image copyright tags#For image creators I have a choice between the two (with GDFL designed more for software, documentation)? As the author, I wish to permit free use, including commercial use, as long as any use attributes me as the creator. As I'm sure you can tell; I'm quite new to all this so any help would be appreciated. TCB007 21:59, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Glad to hear that you took the image. I was concerned but thought it likely. As to licenses, I believe that all contributions to the Wikipedia must be licensed under the GFDL. It gets a bit confusing with images as we allow CC licensed non-original contributions. I believe that original images (that is, images for which you own copyright) must be licensed under the GFDL. Certainly, that's what it states at the bottom of my page whenever I'm editing any article. You can read the license itself at WP:GFDL. Please let me know if you believe (even if you aren't sure) that this license would be unsuitable for your image uploads and I'll check into the matter further. Happy editing! --Yamla 22:05, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:DTP07 posterb.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:DTP07 posterb.jpg. I notice the 'image' page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. 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 any fair use images lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Yamla 16:58, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

I see. I've been learning how to use wikipedia mainly by observing others and not actually by reading through the overwhelming libraries of documention as I should be (I'm just a casual user). I guess I've already picked up some bad habits. I just went through most of the schools in the Greater Vancouver Regional District and it seems that most either have just the boilerplate fair use template or no image at all. I'll endeavour to read up on explanation or rationale unless you can provide me with a "shortcut" example of what would qualify an image like this to constitute as fair use.

PS - the same also applies to most of my other image uploads; including the one below TCB007 22:09, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:STONEY CREEK LOGO.gif

Thanks for uploading Image:STONEY CREEK LOGO.gif. I notice the 'image' page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. 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 any fair use images lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Yamla 16:58, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Nomination of Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article. TBrandley 16:55, 21 December 2012 (UTC)