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Blanking pages

I did not blank the image from the Shakira page, someone entered a dead link to an image that does not exist, I simply removed the dead link from that page. Should I refrain from removing dead links from now on? Also, you could go about it a different way of informing me that I made a mistake than a threatening post, it was a simple mistake that I deleted the second image, I am EXTREMLY sorry for ANY inconvenience that I may have POSSIBLY caused ANYONE in the world that used Misplaced Pages from my menial trivial mistake.

Fan Sites

Okay well never knew fan sites couldnt be added,dont own any here by the way.

Atul83 05:22, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Links

I am well aware of what the content of the external links section should contain, having read WP:EL already. Under WP:EL it states: On articles about topics with many fansites, including a link to one major fansite may be appropriate, marking the link as such. All of the articles I added such links to are articles with many fansites. I added a link to one major fansite and marked it as one.

Oh, and I'm not a newbie. 70.48.166.140 19:09, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

My IP has changed but this is the same person as above. I thought I'd let you know that I re-added the fansites to those articles (Shakira, Kirsten Dunst, Beyoncé and Rihanna) as it is well within the guidelines of WP:EL. 67.68.139.179 16:36, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Speedy deletes

A better reason for speedys (like the one you had on Don kretch) is WP:CSD#A7 (what I deleted it under). Just thought you might want to know for future reference). —— Eagle (ask me for help) 22:51, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Sara Evans image

As you said in your message to me regarding this topic, the image does not appear on the site, this is not entirely true, yes it does not appear on www.dancingwithsara.com but it does appear on a subpage:

http://www.dancingwithsara.com/MeetSara/tabid/57/Default.aspx

I have changed the image information to reflect that, is it now settled?

Faris b 23:22, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

No, you also need to prove that this is a promotional image. The terms of use (http://www.dancingwithsara.com/MeetSara/tabid/57/ctl/Terms/Default.aspx) state that all contents are copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This implies that this image is not part of a promotional kit, as you have been claiming, and that we cannot use the image on the Misplaced Pages. Additionally, the license requires that you provide a detailed fair-use rationale which you have not yet done (though as noted, I do not believe we can use this image). --Yamla 23:25, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, but I'm not up on all these terms and such, if it's not promotional, what would you call it then? Can you at least try to work with me on this instead of poo pooing everything when I try to help? No offense intended. What would you call it? Music sample or something rather? Sara Evans doesn't have any photo gallery on any of her sites, so I figured that was a promo image in a way.

Faris b 23:28, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Well, according to the license, we are not permitted to use the image at all. I cannot see any license that would be appropriate for this image. As a general rule, Misplaced Pages tries to avoid copyrighted images, preferring free images instead. I'm sorry I can't be more help but I cannot see any license that would be appropriate for this image. --Yamla 23:34, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Fine, I understand your're angle now, but I'm sure your familiar with the user Ebegoun, he's been blocked at least twice for uploading images all the time, I've had talks with him and he won't listen, personally, I was fine with the old, old image that's been on the page forever but he keeps putting current ones that he's finding on google and listing several sites as the copyright holders when they aren't, I did this in an attempt to at least find one correct image and have it stay that way, as he keeps doing this and I'm tired of seeing the page with 1 pic for a few days then it's gone the next, I did this in an attempt to stop all these deletes from happening.

Yes, I'm monitoring Ebegoun's actions. --Yamla 23:40, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Also, why do we even need to fuss with all these liscensings? It's for an encyclopedia so why do we need it? It's not like we're priting out the images and selling them so why does it affect that site?

Well, copyright law doesn't permit the use of copyrighted images except under fair-use, even for non-commercial sites. But note that Misplaced Pages actually is (at least planning to) burn DVD's with the images and distribute them, possibly technically for profit. --Yamla 23:40, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

I though so, so why not block Ebegoun permanently? He doesn't strike me as the type to learn from past mistakes.

We are assuming good faith (see WP:AGF) and dealing with the matter using escalating blocks. --Yamla 23:45, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Ok, well, that's complicated I'm sure, but why does Wiki want to burn DVD's with images and sell them? That sounds kind of odd to me.

Faris b 23:43, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Many people do not have access to the Internet. A complete snapshot of the Misplaced Pages along with (perhaps a subset of) the images could be quite useful. The DVDs would likely be distributed at a very low cost, only enough to cover distribution costs or perhaps to help support Misplaced Pages generally. However, either would likely fall into the legal definition of "distribution for profit". --Yamla 23:45, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Ok, well, how many more blocks does he have left before the last one? Just wondering.

Really? Just about everyone has internet these days it seems, who are these who don't have it? So, is it a DVD of just images or complete off line web pages?

Faris b 23:48, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Long-Overdue RfA Thanks from Alphachimp

Thanks for your support in my not-so-recent RfA, which was successful with a an overwhelmingly flattering and deeply humbling total of 138/2/2 (putting me #10 on the RfA WP:100). I guess infinite monkey theorem has been officially proven. Chimps really can get somewhere on Misplaced Pages. With new buttons come great responsibility, and I'll try my best to live up to your expectations. If you need assistance with something, don't hesitate to swing by my talk page or email me (trust me, I do respond :)). The same goes for any complaints or comments in regard to my administrative actions. Remember, I'm here for you. (Thanks go to Blnguyen for the incredible photo to the right.) alphaChimp 01:20, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

I know I like chimps :) (oh wait...) alphaChimp 01:20, 4 September 2006 (UTC)