Please help me to understand why [[:File:Jibberjabber.jpg|this]] file is a derivative work and the license applied when it was uploaded 10 years ago are not appropriate. I'm not familiar with the topic and I don't understand why an unaltered photograph of an item is derivative. Thanks. -- <span style="color: #000080;">Mufka</span> [[User:Mufka|<sup>(u)</sup>]] [[User talk:Mufka|<sup>(t)</sup>]] [[Special:Contributions/Mufka|<sup>(c)</sup>]] 12:23, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
Please help me to understand why [[:File:Jibberjabber.jpg|this]] file is a derivative work and the license applied when it was uploaded 10 years ago are not appropriate. I'm not familiar with the topic and I don't understand why an unaltered photograph of an item is derivative. Thanks. -- <span style="color: #000080;">Mufka</span> [[User:Mufka|<sup>(u)</sup>]] [[User talk:Mufka|<sup>(t)</sup>]] [[Special:Contributions/Mufka|<sup>(c)</sup>]] 12:23, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
:Hello [[User:Mufka|Mufka]] - the toy itself is copyrighted. See [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Derivative_works#I_know_that_I_can't_upload_photos_of_copyrighted_art_(like_paintings_and_statues),_but_what_about_toys?_Toys_are_not_art! this link] for an explanation. [[User:Kelly|<span style="color:#060;font-family:Monotype Corsiva;cursor:help">'''Kelly'''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Kelly|hi!]]</sup> 13:09, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
Several editors asked you to stop and talk, but you decided to blunder ahead anyways without resolving the issue. To prevent further damage to the encyclopedia's content, and community, and wastage of other editors time and effort, I may block your account until such time as the above disputes are resolved. If you agree to stop the disputed actions until the dispute is resolved, you may be unblocked. JehochmanTalk11:13, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Exactly. You don't understand. You need to stop and talk until there's a consensus. Do you agree? I haven't hit the block button yet and would prefer not to. JehochmanTalk11:51, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Any block of me you make based on the above is likely to be controversial. You should probably go seek consensus before doing so. In the meantime I'm going to continue the same work I've been doing here for over eight years. And exactly what am supposed to seek consensus on regarding the above? I just did reach some consensus on Talk:Mentmore and Crafton Studs. Or is the warning that files uploaded by Giano are off-limits? You probably need to be more clear. Kellyhi!11:57, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
That's a good idea. Don't touch any of Gianos work. You've been bombing his talk page with notices. You've been harassing him, and at least three other editors besides him oppose what you are doing. As for me blocking you, nobody has objected except you. I will watch what you do and then decide whether to proceed. JehochmanTalk12:03, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Oh please. If you and others believe I'm violating policy then go raise it in an appropriate forum. In the meantime, I'll give your block threat all the consideration it deserves. Kellyhi!12:07, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
The forum has come to you. Here's an easy solution. You've done more then a few deletion nominations that have been disputed. Wait and see how they shake out before doing any more. That way you don't waste your time or anybody else's on a lot of unsuccessful nominations. Ok? JehochmanTalk12:13, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Just to be clear, that applies to Giano's uploads or others in the same situation (obsolete or unused files with {{KeepLocal}}). I'll continue with others, particularly WP:F8, as that's the majority of the work I do. Kellyhi!12:18, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I think that's right. Wait for existing disputed moms to resolve before making any more of the same type. Different type shouldn't be an issue if they aren't being disputed by reasonable editors. JehochmanTalk12:38, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Jehochman: If you read the rest of that conversation, you know that I did. And I'm sure you're perfectly aware of Wikipedia history. So don't pretend you're riding in on a white horse preserving the sanctity of the Five Pillars. Giano is equally capable of following the rules. If you're only giving block threats to one party, you're a hypocrite. I understand that Giano is unblockable, but by the same standard his opponents are unblockable as well. Kellyhi!14:59, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Oh how very interesting. You know all about me do you. Let you come trolling for trouble on my talk page. That is fascinating and tells us so much. Giano(talk)17:13, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
File permission problem with File:Cisaruv Slavik.jpg
Hi Kelly. Thanks for your message about Cisaruv Slavik.jpg. The procedure is too complicate for me. Please try to explain me exactly what I have to do. The photography is entirely mine, made with my Petax K30 or Benq camera (I don't remember), but it's the cover of a ultra-rare record impossible to find today.
If is it possible to resolve the problem well, otherwise I can provide you another of my original photos of this record that I own. Regards. Paolippe (talk) 12:49, 1 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]
If they edit the page, sure. I'll revert the edit and ask them to please refrain from making further edits (for what it's worth, it's a request, not a warning). I didn't ask them, because I got the feeling they were simply replying to you... SalvioLet's talk about it!09:25, 2 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Kelly,
Could you take a look at this article? Hullaballoo Wolfowitz just showed up and deleted all the images that I was using to illustrate the various stages of the artist's development. How could I muster Wikipedia support to get these images reinstated? Nicola Mitchell (talk) 21:29, 13 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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My wife took the picture, I processed it and then released it under Creative Commons. The image is therefore in the public domain. Zerbey (talk) 15:24, 10 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Non-free image
Hi there. You dropped a note on my page yesterday about an image that needs a non-free rationale but haven't continued the conversation I responded on my talk page. I'm guessing you're just not checking back there. Anyway the image in question is File:Ben W Bell Choya 05 June 2007.jpg. I'm curious as to why it's suddenly been tagged, after 10 years, of needing a non-free rationale and why it needs a non-free rationale in the first place when it's a photograph that I took. Thanks. Canterbury Tailtalk10:41, 10 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hi@Canterbury Tail:...it's because the photo is a derivative work of copyrighted product packaging, see {{non-free product cover}}. For an example of this type of rationale, see File:Lemon Coke bottle.jpg. However, a rationale for the article Umeshu probably wouldn't be accepted, as it could be replaced by a photo of umeshu without copyrighted elements. It could be used in an article about Choya, though. This link might also be helpful in explaining. Kellyhi!11:19, 10 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, that's one example where things can get complicated - the original Coca Cola logo is old enough that the copyright has expired, but newer Coke product logos like the Lemon Coke logo above are still under copyright protection. Commons also still has a ton of images of copyrighted product packaging that nobody has got around to deleting, as this example is not widely understood. Kellyhi!11:49, 10 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Okay. So here is the muddle. Wikipedia's servers are in the US. The photo is of a Japanese product, purchased in Japan with a photo taken in Japan and then uploaded from the UK. Does Japan's free use non-profit copyright laws apply here or the US's? Just trying to make sense of it. Canterbury Tailtalk12:08, 10 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, thanks for the addition to the Grade II* listed buildings in Greater Manchester article. A quick query: this [1] tells me that the architect was Thomas Taylor, with Toft doing the sculpture. I wonder if they should have a joint credit in the "Architect" column? I've tried something on these lines at the War Memorial's own page. See what you think.
Hello, Kelly! I've been asked how to deal with a problem image, and I thought I would ask you, since you are an admin both here and at Commons, and you know how things work. The image is called "File:League of the South new logo.jpg". That is a fake name; it is actually a gross picture of a toilet full of feces, with "League of the South" pasted over it. It was inserted into the article League of the South and promptly deleted, but I am wondering if it should also be deleted from Commons? I guess being gross is not a valid reason for deletion from Commons, but maybe the fake name? And I don't know if the copyright status ("own work"?) is valid. I'm not familiar enough with how things happen there so I thought I would (with apologies) ask you to see if anything needs to be done with it. Thanks! --MelanieN (talk) 03:41, 12 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I appreciate your edit regarding copyright designation for the following image (see link below). However, I am very confused by your designation of it as public domain in relation to US instead of Canadian copyright law--I just wanted to clarify. I also believe that the banner claiming that the image should not be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons is inaccurate.
The image was created in Canada under Crown Copyright prior to 1966, and is, according to the source, public domain in Canada. The source is the City of Vancouver Archives (in Canada--just to be clear, and no ill judgment intended, not Vancouver, Washington, which would be an understandable error).
The author was a Canadian (he worked for the Vancouver Archives https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._S._Matthews ), and several other images published by this individual are found in the same article, all of which are credited as public domain under Canadian law with the file banner / template: {{PD-Canada-Crown}}
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Please help me to understand why this file is a derivative work and the license applied when it was uploaded 10 years ago are not appropriate. I'm not familiar with the topic and I don't understand why an unaltered photograph of an item is derivative. Thanks. -- Mufka(u)(t)(c)12:23, 12 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]