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Image:Idefix westie.JPG

Hi. Could you please direct me to the archived discussion regarding the deletion of the above image, as I would like to study the arguments for and against its existence, especially as it was not an orphaned image? I cannot find it in the image deletion logs at all. If you are able to tell me why it was otherwise deleted, I would be interested to know, as it served a valid purpose in the article West Highland White Terrier. Thanks. Ref (do) 22:14, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

I have no axe to grind over the image - the article has suffered from too many in the past. The 'happy' expression, as described in the erstwhile caption for the image, is fairly unique to terriers such as Westies and Cairns, mostly due to the luxuriant moustache which the breeds possess. However, if the low-quality is a problem in Misplaced Pages, then so be it. There is a problem about notification of when an image is listed for deletion - if I had known about it, I would have posted this viewpoint into the discussion, as perhaps a Keep opinion. Thanks for your answer. Ref (do) 23:32, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the undeletion and relisting. I have been along and put in my two pennyworth. If the image is still deemed worthy of deletion, there would be no earth-shattering consequences to speak of. I'll wait to see the result before re-adding the image into the article (or not). Good editing to you. Ref (do) 00:49, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Image:Pig person.jpg

Could you please reconsider your deletion of Image:Pig person.jpg? http://en.wikipedia.org/Wikipedia:Images_and_media_for_deletion/2007_December_9#Image:Pig_person.jpg

• The person who nominated the image for deletion did not follow proper procedure. He never warned those of us who watch the article Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, in violation of the Misplaced Pages:Images and media for deletion specification, "If the image is in use, also add {{ifdc|Image:Image_name.ext|log=2007 December 22}} to the caption(s)." If this had been done I'm sure there would have been many more editors who participated in the debate and voted "keep". (At minimum, I think you should reverse the delete until a new time period has expired, now that the issue has become apparent to the editors who watch the article. Preferably a time period some time after Christmas so those who have a real life can participate - they are absent at the moment. :-)

• Of those who did participate in the debate, three voted "keep" and nobody voted "delete".

• The image has been a part of that article for almost two years. It was originally uploaded 9 February 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Special:Log&page=Image:Pig_person.jpg

• If you read the article, you will see that this image, although not one of the original 12 cartoons, was very important. In fact, it not being one of the original 12 cartoons is what makes it so important in understanding the machinations that resulted in the controversy becoming so unexpectedly violent and difficult for everyone to understand.

Thank you. --RenniePet (talk) 21:36, 22 December 2007 (UTC) --RenniePet (talk) 22:12, 22 December 2007 (UTC)

Thank you. --RenniePet (talk) 00:36, 23 December 2007 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Scene-it.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Scene-it.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 Misplaced Pages 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. Suggestions on how to do so can be found here.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Misplaced Pages:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Misplaced Pages policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

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 Misplaced Pages page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media 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. — pd_THOR | 04:58, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Organisms that are dangerous to humans

An article that you have been involved in editing, Organisms that are dangerous to humans, has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/Organisms that are dangerous to humans. Thank you. --BJBot (talk) 17:40, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

Mart Sander images

User:Zanderz has stated: "my name is Mart Sander, and I do hold copyright to each of the pictures that I have uploaded. These were made by the photographers who work for me, they have been paid for their work and resultingly I own the copyright. Uploading the pictures I do release them into public domain. If there are any problems, my e-mail is mart@martsander.com. See

Can the images be retrieved? -- Ssilvers (talk) 23:27, 26 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. I put back the QEII image. I'll let Zanderz put the others back if he sees fit. Best regards, -- Ssilvers (talk) 05:21, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Debbiedoesdallas.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Debbiedoesdallas.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Misplaced Pages:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Misplaced Pages:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Misplaced Pages policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 04:54, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Jimmy buffet.jpg

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If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 20:04, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:John kenneth galbraith.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:John kenneth galbraith.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Misplaced Pages:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Misplaced Pages:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Misplaced Pages policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 21:44, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Resolved. – Quadell 16:06, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Image:Ray J - Un-Kut.JPG

I think you may have deleted this image in error, due to my previous negligence. It was listed for deletion at Misplaced Pages:Images_and_media_for_deletion/2007_December_2#Image:Ray_J_-_Un-Kut.JPG, and I closed the debate as keep on December 8 here. It appears that I forgot to remove the IFD tag, though, and I think a bot may have relisted it. – Quadell 16:06, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Restore Image

 How about the other way around. If the decision is to keep the Commons image, Image:Verso250.gif
 can be restored at that time. -Nv8200p talk 01:11, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Mission accomplished, you can restore the image deleted in November, Commons kept the source Image:P52_verso.jpg as Public Domain per today's decision. - Athrash | 19:54, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use Image:Schlitterbahn-NewBraunfels.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Schlitterbahn-NewBraunfels.jpg. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under fair use, but its use in Misplaced Pages articles fails our first fair use criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please:

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2. On the image discussion page, write the reason why this image is not replaceable at all.

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Image:KrausCCA.jpg

Hello. Should this image be up for deletion? Hasn't it has been properly donated to the public domain by the uploader? Happy New Year! -- Ssilvers (talk) 18:35, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sidney sheldon.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Sidney sheldon.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Misplaced Pages under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Misplaced Pages. 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 Misplaced Pages (see our policy for non-free media).

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Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame images question

I hope things are good with you! Check out my userpage, things have changed with me. I was wondering if you would give your "expert" opinion about three images related to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Please add your opinion to the discussion on my talk page here. Thanks! Royalbroil 04:41, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

In reply to your question on Royalrroil's talk page (I was the one who brought his attention to the photo:
Here is the original uncropped version of the photo in question (Image:GreenBayPackerHallOfFameEntrance.jpg), and here is an alternate picture that Royalbroil has that I think would stand up to copyright a lot better than the other. That would total 3! Thanks for your opinion on this matter and good luck editing!
Gonzo fan2007 21:46, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

Why are you computer hacking James Evans' information? I am James Evans, and I thought Misplaced Pages was legitimate. Please do not prove my belief incorrect. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.172.224.182 (talk) 10:30, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

MLWGSGIS.jpg

Just go ahead and delete the image now. There is no longer any way to contact whoever took the picture. -- stillnotelf is invisible 15:11, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Deletion of Image:The Office Convention 10-07 021a.jpg

As I see the discussion regarding the deletion of the image above has ended with the descision being that it was to be kept, I would like to ask if the "ifd|log=2008 January 2" tag should be removed from the image description page. Thank you. Polarbear97 (talk) 21:37, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:US Marshals.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:US Marshals.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Misplaced Pages:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Misplaced Pages:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Misplaced Pages policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 07:11, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

I sort of get the feeling

that all images of sculpture are now considered possible copyright violations and thus should be removed, just in case. I have begun slashing out some of the hundreds of these shots that I have posted, but i must say that this new development is a disappointment to me. Carptrash (talk) 01:32, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

There is a line of reasoning, legal reasoning, that feels that a well taken photo - regardless of the subject - is a work of art in its own right, but the wikipedia photo police have not chosen to go that route. So I'm pulling my contributions out before you, or someone else does. It is somehow, more satisfying that way. There is a nice symetery to it. Though, unlike you, I'm not looking for new subjects. I am a sculpture historian and was happy to share here, but sharing where I'm not wanted is . . . ....... silly at best. But thanks for your speedy reply. Carptrash (talk) 01:46, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Lyor Cohen

Hi. You closed the image discussion stating "Image deleted on Misplaced Pages." But the image still shows on the page. Am I missing something? --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 04:11, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

(bear with me please) So if the pic is still in the article, in what practical way did you remove it from wikipedia? --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 04:41, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

ok, then, do you have any recomendation on how I am supposed to get rid of the pic. I delete it from the article and another editor (or one of his sockpuppets) reverts it. It's only us two, so it's hard to get any sort of concensus. --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 19:51, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Deletion Review for Image:Seoulsubway.jpg

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Image:Seoulsubway.jpg. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article, speedy-deleted it, or were otherwise interested in the article, you might want to participate in the deletion review.Crossmr (talk) 06:08, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

image = Michael Q. Schmidt at wrap party for Yesterday Was A Lie.jpg

You removed this image in error, as it was originally uploaded with proper citation and with my permission as copyright holder. I had even stated so on the IfD page for this image. If you cannot return it, please let me know how I might get it returned. Thank you MichaelQSchmidt (talk) 19:28, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

You are correct in your quotation, and I apologize for suggesting you moved too hastily. In the quoted discussion, I explained that the image was not the copyright violation that had been claimed, but I was so angry about what I percieve to be a continued bad faith attack on myself and my carreer, that (in a nutshell) I said I would rather have everything about me deleted if I was going to be made a laughing stock subject to vandalism. Cooler heads prevailed and showed that such actions do not always have an unhappy result, so I recanted and agreed to stay. If you erred at all, it was on the side of caution. So... is there any way to get the images returned? Thank you for your courtesy. MichaelQSchmidt (talk) 18:29, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

NHL and NRHP

Since all National Historic Landmarks are on the National Register of Historic Places (except for the White House), the NHL lists are sub-categories of the NRHP lists. Once the correct NHL category is put in the article, the NRHP category should be deleted, since it is redundant. For example, look at Category:Registered Historic Places in Rhode Island. The NHL sub-category is listed near the top of the page. That sub-list contains all of the NRHP that are also NHLs. The 51 pages below do not repeat the NHLs.--Appraiser (talk) 23:33, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Harry Binswanger image

In an edit summary to Harry Binswanger, you wrote "remove image per WP:IFD. So I looked at WP:IFD, expecting to find a discussion of whether to remove the image titled Image:hb0516.jpg . It isn't there. Where is the discussion? Michael Hardy (talk) 06:29, 19 January 2008 (UTC)