User talk:Dexterwu

May 2016

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for violating copyright policy by copying text or images into Wikipedia from another source without verifying permission. You have been previously warned that this is against policy, but have persisted.

Please take this opportunity to be sure you understand our copyright policy and our policies regarding how to use non-free content. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by first reading the guide to appealing blocks, then adding the following text to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.  Laser brain (talk) 13:31, 13 May 2016 (UTC)

Addendum: This block is not infinite, just indefinite. Since you seem to be here mostly to add promotional information about bands, I'll assume you are an industry employee or contractor. Before you can be unblocked, you'll need to indicate some understanding of our policy on copyright violations and our image use policy. See Wikipedia:Copyright violations and Wikipedia:Image use policy. In short, you have repeatedly uploaded copyrighted images despite being told not to. --Laser brain (talk) 13:37, 13 May 2016 (UTC)

August 2018

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Dexterwu (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

I have studied the policy on copyright violations and have gained a thorough understanding and will not attempted to upload infringing content. I would like to be reinstated and have a second chance. Thank you!

Decline reason:

You will need to convince us that you actually understand our copyright policy. Please explain in your own words:

• Why does copying stuff from outside websites harm Wikipedia?
• When can you copy stuff from outside websites?
• What changes will you make to your editing?

MER-C 10:37, 18 August 2018 (UTC)

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This user is asking that their block be reviewed:

Dexterwu (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

Hello administrators, MER-C in declining my unblock request asked that I elaborate on and demonstrate my understanding of the following in my own words.

Why does copying stuff from outside websites harm Wikipedia? Copying copyrighted works (including images, sound or video recordings, literary works) from outside websites infringes on the the copyright of the works's right holder(s). As the whole of Wikipedia's content is licensed to the public at no cost, all material on the site must also be free of copyright restrictions, be properly licensed from the right holder, or there is a irrefutable case for fair use of the material. Uploading copyrighted material to Wikipedia without the appropriate grant of license from the right holder(s) opens Wikipedia up to liability. This makes Wikipedia vulnerable to right holders who can seek damages for infringement on their works. In order to keep Wikipedia free and functioning it is imperative that editors protect Wikipedia from this liability.

When can you copy stuff from outside websites? There are some instances where material can be copied from outside websites, some of which were touched on above. The most common instances are material in the public domain (whether due to right holder(s) releasing the work or by the term of the copyright expiring) and by material licensed under creative commons. Additionally, a grant of a license for a work can be requested from the copyright holder. If the right holder grants an appropriate license the work could be copied from an outside website, provided the editor provides verification that the rights have been granted. It is always best to utilize and abundance of caution when copying content from outside sites, particularly if the copyright status is unclear. In these instances it is best to avoid the use or in the case of text rewrite the content.

What changes will you make to your editing? Moving forward I will exercise an abundance of caution with copyrighted material. Particularly in regards to uploading images which precipitated my blocking. For the time being, I plan to avoid uploading any images and will limit my contributions to original text.

I look forward to your decision and thank you for your consideration. I hope to have a second chance to contribute to this project/community.

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{{Unblock on hold |1=blocking administrator |2=Hello administrators, [[User:MER-C|MER-C]] in declining my unblock request asked that I elaborate on and demonstrate my understanding of the following in my own words. '''Why does copying stuff from outside websites harm Wikipedia?''' Copying copyrighted works (including images, sound or video recordings, literary works) from outside websites infringes on the the copyright of the works's right holder(s). As the whole of Wikipedia's content is licensed to the public at no cost, all material on the site must also be free of copyright restrictions, be properly licensed from the right holder, or there is a irrefutable case for fair use of the material. Uploading copyrighted material to Wikipedia without the appropriate grant of license from the right holder(s) opens Wikipedia up to liability. This makes Wikipedia vulnerable to right holders who can seek damages for infringement on their works. In order to keep Wikipedia free and functioning it is imperative that editors protect Wikipedia from this liability. '''When can you copy stuff from outside websites?''' There are some instances where material can be copied from outside websites, some of which were touched on above. The most common instances are material in the public domain (whether due to right holder(s) releasing the work or by the term of the copyright expiring) and by material licensed under creative commons. Additionally, a grant of a license for a work can be requested from the copyright holder. If the right holder grants an appropriate license the work could be copied from an outside website, provided the editor provides verification that the rights have been granted. It is always best to utilize and abundance of caution when copying content from outside sites, particularly if the copyright status is unclear. In these instances it is best to avoid the use or in the case of text rewrite the content. '''What changes will you make to your editing?''' Moving forward I will exercise an abundance of caution with copyrighted material. Particularly in regards to uploading images which precipitated my blocking. For the time being, I plan to avoid uploading any images and will limit my contributions to original text. I look forward to your decision and thank you for your consideration. I hope to have a second chance to contribute to this project/community. |3 = ~~~~}}

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