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deletion of my page

Hello. My page "Ross MacLachlan" was just deleted. I created the page by using the template of another similar style musician http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Kaeshammer. I also looked at other band templates like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_stones http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatles I notice that all of these bands put in a link to their external site so I did the same. I realize now after reading your External Links policy that links to a personal site on other Wikipedia pages are not acceptable, however I thought because I was linking to music samples with no obligation to purchase, it would be okay: http://www.notjustragtime.com/samples.php

As a sidenote, I've been playing and composing ragtime and boogie-woogie for 25 years.

What can I do to have my own page reinstated like that of the bands above mentioned? Your comments would be appreciated. Ross MacLachlan —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rmaclachlan (talk • contribs) 14:07, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Ross - please see the notability guidelines at WP:MUSIC. The article should show how you meet these guidelines, this will prevent a speedy deletion. However, I should discourage you from writing an article on yourself, it's not recommended per our autobiography and conflict of interest guidelines. Best wishes - Videmus Omnia ^Talk 18:23, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the quick reply and reading materials. I will follow the guidelines suggested for any future posts. --Rmaclachlan 13:37, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Link please

I cannot find Ryulong's Rfc. I missed it completely, it must have been when I was out sick or otherwise distracted - do you have a link pls? thanks much. KillerChihuahua^?!? 00:55, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Here it is - Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Ryulong. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 01:03, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oh sheesh, I tried that.. must have typod his name. Thanks for giving the link without commentary, that was very kind of you. puppy goes off blushing to read the clearly named rfc KillerChihuahua^?!? 01:11, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Happens to the best of us. :) I sometimes mix up my kids' names and am never allowed to forget it. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 01:18, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

lol, you too? I used to quote Bill Cosby to them: 'you live here, and I'll find out who you are.' of course that doesn't apply now that I only have one left at home. KillerChihuahua^?!? 01:59, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've posted some thoughts at User talk:Ryulong that may (or may not) be of interest. Regards, Newyorkbrad 02:03, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I replied there, thank you. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 02:31, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Ryulong

His removing himself from the category doesn't really mean as much as you seem to think it does. Even if he was in the category, and even if there was a "successful" recall, he could simply decline to give up the admin bit. It's voluntary. Friday (talk) 20:47, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks - yes, it's apparently a completely useless category. (Well, it was useful to Ryulong in his RFA, but that's about it.) Videmus Omnia ^Talk 23:27, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Copyright concern

Hello again. I saw these images used on the reference desk and checked the licensing. They are both released as free images except I'm a little concerned that both of these images have logos in that are probably owned by the respective companies. What do you think?

Seraphim ^Whipp 18:45, 28 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for checking into it - I think they're fine though. The inclusion of the logo is incidental to the photograph of the product. I would tag them both with {{trademark}} and let it go at that. Thanks again for helping out with the non-free images! Videmus Omnia ^Talk 18:47, 28 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I really should get more done... Thanks for your help! :-)

Seraphim ^Whipp 18:52, 28 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Obvious

Brazil. Hacker. Obvious. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.3.12.216 (talk) 22:04, 28 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Alexz Johnson Picture

I see that this has been flagged for speedy deletion because of potential copyright concerns.

As far as I can tell, the picture was taken by the proprietor of an Alexz Johnson web site in Toronto, and is probably OK on the copyright. But I'll check into this further and seek proof. I have asked the originator to upload a high-res version, which should be available if it was taken with a digital camera.

I'm the main author of the text for the Alexz Johnson article, and have no involvement with the picture, except for the fact that I think it's a good picture, and that it adds a lot to the article.

In due course, I'll be getting other pictures from Epitome Pictures, the producers of Instant Star, under a Creative Commons licence, with documentary proof.

As I mentioned, I'll look further into the copyright status of the picture you flagged, and will update you on what I find.

User:JD_Fan 29 Sept 07

Thanks, I appreciate it. I've been seeing a lot of copyvio photos being uploaded to illustrate that article, most of them stolen from her MySpace page. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 06:59, 29 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Further Note on Alexz Johnson Picture

OK, I was able to chase down the source of the picture. The only place where it has appeared, as far as I can tell, is on the web site of the person who uploaded it and who claims that it is hers - a claim that I am inclined to believe for the time being.

Here's my note on all this.

Let's give this a bit of time before any action to delete this photo. As I mentioned, if the uploader doesn't get back to me soon, I will check it out with CTV and the producers of the show.

JD Fan 01:20, 2 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds good - thanks for staying on top of this. The best thing would be for the photographer to contact OTRS with a written permission. One thing that makes me a little skeptical is the lack of camera metadata on the photo, but that doesn't always mean the photo is not legit. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 01:28, 2 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fair use rationale for Image:Msn2.png, Image:Stars_Are_Blind_music_video.jpg and Image:Confessions_of_an_Heiress.jpg

I have added fair use rationale for these images: Image:Msn2.png, Image:Stars_Are_Blind_music_video.jpg and Image:Confessions_of_an_Heiress.jpg.

Have a nice day :D. JohnBiancato ^talk 15:16, 29 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Videmus Omnia ^Talk 15:16, 29 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cascading protection

For your examination, the following pages have cascading protection and which affects all pages listed on them:

Overdue apology

Because I'm the only one in your block log, here goes:

I'm sorry that I initially blocked you in mid-June for perceived sockpuppetry for which I was completely wrong.
I'm sorry for the way I acted towards you when you came to me on IRC to request an unblock.
I'm sorry for having blocked you for your much needed work in checking copyrights on images, but still utilizing the same message well over 100 times for three administrators, and not having warned you beforehand.
I'm sorry for being really defensive the past couple of days, and accusing you of acting in bad faith.

So, let's let what happened in the past be just that, and work to improve this encyclopedia in the ways we each know how.—Ryūlóng (竜龍) 21:27, 29 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Reply

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Thank you so much for the pretty blue barnstar, Videmus! I'm really glad you like the variety of templates, and if you'd like your own, I'd be more than happy to make you some! ^Ariel♥Gold 08:31, 30 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

overuse of non-free images

Hey, Viddy. What was that template for articles with more non-free image than could reasonably pass NFCC#3? I came across Johnny 5, but forgot how to tag it. All the best, – Quadell ^{(talk) (random)} 16:14, 30 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Quadell - it's {{non-free}}. Cheers! Videmus Omnia ^Talk 16:32, 30 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Keane-On a Day Like Today.ogg

Thanks for uploading Image:Keane-On a Day Like Today.ogg. 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 Wikipedia: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 Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia 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 08:51, 1 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Randall images

Hi Videmus. I just recieved about 20 bot messages for Image:RandallHopkirk10.jpg and th eothers. Can you see a problem with this 10 point rationale? ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 10:07, 1 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It looks like they were just missing the article title in which they were to be used. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 00:20, 2 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK. Can you please tell User:Staeckerbot/Suspicious images that the Bollywood blog images are legal. It seems to have begun tagging new uploaded images thanks ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 16:28, 2 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Look I'm getting tired of receiving bot messages for Randall and Hopkirk. What is wrong with Image:LateLamentedPartner.jpg ? Please respond on my talk page thanks ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 18:39, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Right so it is the name that is needed then?. Because it certainly meets the 10 point rationale. I just don't want to be drilled a 50 kb beta bot command for the tagging again . Thanks ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 19:02, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I was looking for a way to do that - I knew I could somehow. Could you add this for Template:Filmrationale - its just I do so much work on here i need it to be as efficient as possible and not have to expect bot messages again. Could you add it? ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 19:08, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I don;t think so its just a long term problem that needs sorting. All I need it a Rationale for fair use in ..... title for this rationale so I can add the title where appropriate on each page and it not affect the actual template. Whatever you can do to rectify the problem would be superb ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 19:14, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

E.g [1] - how can I modify it so I can add the relevant title in the space on each image and it not affect the template each time? ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 19:18, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

What I'm looking for is to convert it to something like Template:Non-free use rationale but requires minumum of effort to add the title etc. So the template will give automatic details of the ten point rationale and terms of use etc in this nice looking box. PLease try to do something this evening thanks ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 19:50, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This is what I have in mind but at present this template is in the form of a nav box. PLease can you get this to be recxognized by the bot and please help convert it to whatever. All I want is a box I can copy everytime and just add the titles source to it 10:43, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

HI Tim you haven't answered my question. If you think the rationale I have added to Image:Una giornata particolare).jpg is good, I can continue uploading images with a box like this. ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 17:15, 4 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK tanks. I tried to have a go at converting it to a template with parameters but got too confusing. If my current design as a navigation plate stylewhich gives a full rationale and cites the article and date etc prevents the bot from drilling me messages this is all I want. Any editor looking at that can't contact me about it as invalid now . Let me know if you have any further developments Regards ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 17:33, 4 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Image:Victorias-secret-embrace.JPG

There is no guideline during upload what size it should be on. Please enlighten me since I am not very familiar with image guidelines. Number1spygirl 04:10, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Normally for non-free images the guideline is the size needed for display in the article, or 0.1 megapixels, whichever is larger. You shouldn't need to resize it yourself, there are several volunteers with decent graphics software who normally work the resize requests. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 04:15, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Messages to User:Collard

Just a heads-up - Collard wasn't the original uploader of those Enterprise pics, he just does a lot of image resizing. You may want to check the image history to find the real uploader(s). Good find on the free pics, by the way. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 20:08, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I was getting around to it, leaving them one at a time. Thanks for the heads up, though, Oh, and you'd be amazed how many good pictures the government has on actors. I just overhauled the image description page for Image:PatrickStewart2004-08-03.jpg. Taric25 20:40, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tagging Image:Expander.png

Betacommandbot tagged it as disputed rationale, which is wrong since it's free. You changed that to a "no source" tag, but it's a free image. Is there a documented requirement that free images must explicitly provide a source? In any case, the source of that image is clear enough: it's a screenshot of a particular free program. EdC removed the no source tag and I agree with that. — Carl (CBM · talk) 21:33, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WP:IUP says that images need to have a source, this is so the copyright status can be verified by others (as the 'no source' tag says). It should be sufficient to specify what software this is a screenshot of (see WP:IUP rule of thumb #2). Videmus Omnia ^Talk 21:37, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, looks like he specified the source when he removed the tag. I reformatted it into the {{Information}} template. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 21:44, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the fast replies. I asked because I just looked through IUP yesterday and was unable to find any firm requirement for a source (there is an explicit requirement of sources for nonfree images at WP:NFCC#10). "Rule of thumb" may be the problem - I would interpret that phrase to mean "suggestion", not "requirement", and many of the bullets in that section are actually suggestions, or are vague enough to be nonactionable. I have generally not added much information for GPL images I create and upload myself. I think the issue here is that IUP needs to be more clear about the source requirement, if there actually is one in practice. — Carl (CBM · talk) 21:47, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think the main thing to keep in mind is that someone has to be able to verify the image is free. If you specify the software the screenshot comes from, and someone can Google that software and find out that it's free, that should satisfy the requirement. You're right, the policy could use some clarification. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 21:50, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

PD-UA images

Your retagging of PD images will be reverted as disruption. talk first, tag second. --Irpen 16:20, 4 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Whoa!

Hold your horse buddy. I was looking into the military insignia issue in my upload log :) --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{walkie-talkie | tool box} 18:13, 4 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK, no problem. I'm trying to clean up the licensing issues for images using the deprecated {{Military-Insignia}} template. I'll hold off for now. Cheers - Videmus Omnia ^Talk 18:14, 4 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah I see that and thanks for your patience. I accept that there was a copyright violation regarding the Air force and Navy pics. But I the one who create Commissioned Officer ranks of Military ranks and insignia of the Sri Lanka Army. If you look closer to this page then you will notice what I'm talking about. If you are going to delete all my military insignia images, then I would like you to recommend to delete my above mentioned pics too. Happy editing --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{walkie-talkie | tool box} 18:42, 4 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Tim. What if I change my military rank pics into fairuse as this one? --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{walkie-talkie | tool box} 16:34, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Lahiru - the problem with that particular image is that it's copyvio from here (the filename is even the same). It might be valid if an equivalent image came from a Chinese government source as opposed to uniforminsignia.net (which claims copyright on its images) - I need to do some research on Chinese copyright. It may even be PD coming from the right source. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 16:43, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

That commons gallery

Aha! I think I found out what's going on on that porn star's gallery. The user is the person in question. Here: [2]. I have no idea what's the appropriate response, though. But the page is protected for now. – Quadell ^{(talk) (random)} 01:26, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Actually I think it's someone who thinks they're helping the person in question - Sasha Grey's username is User:Madjabuds (though I think she also used some socks when that username got blocked for vandalism on Commons.) I've corresponded with her via MySpace - she doesn't care about the other photos being present on Commons so long as the one she donated is used on the article. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 01:32, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Weird. I feel like you're our "Ambassador to the stars", Wikipedia's representative to those alien creatures we call "celebrities". Or maybe you're more of a naturalist, trying to understand their strange behavior, social customs, courtship displays and rituals. "This vandalism looks like celebrity spoor -- one was here less than an hour ago." :) – Quadell ^{(talk) (random)} 01:43, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Heh - most of the "stars" I correspond with are of a pretty low order of magnitude...I remember how cool I thought it was the first time I got a response from one (it was Kelli Maroney) but now it's just routine...and some of them are downright annoying.

So are you saying I'm the Steve Irwin of B- and C-list celebrities? Crikey - I hope I don't share his fate! :) Videmus Omnia ^Talk 01:50, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Image:Abbundando.jpg

Regarding the status of Image:Abbundando.jpg, I have left a message at the image's talk page. Please note, this image is a mugshot and falls into public domain. The copyright holder has been expressly stated as the New York Police Department in the image summery, and fuffils the criteria listed in {{mugshot}}. 71.184.39.125 09:38, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not disputing any of that, but why do you keep removing the {{non-free reduced}} tag? Videmus Omnia ^Talk 12:19, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WP:FUR expedited request

I see you participate in WP:FUR debates. In fact, you seem to be the big cheese at WP:FUR. I would like to call your attention to an expedited evaluation request at Wikipedia:Fair_use_review#October_5. I have contacted many page participants and think you should keep an eye on this case.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/tcfkaWCDbwincowtchatlotpsoplrttaDCLaM) 14:48, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Images

Following your request I've removed the nonfree images from my user page. I don't get it why rules apply to some images and not to others, even if they're all in the same category comic covers or panels. I usually provide enought information but some of my images still get deleted. Copycat989 18:10, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re:Quickimgdelete bug

Hi! I just noticed your problem on Howcheng's talk page. While I can't fix the template immediately, I can offer you a simple workaround: in URLs which have an equals sign in them, replace each = with = . That way the template doesn't get confused by the equals (which it tries to associate with a parameter) while retaining a viable URL. Hope this helps you out. ObfuscatePenguin 03:37, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Videmus Omnia ^Talk 03:39, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Having looked at it properly, the problem is with the underlying parser functions and their treatment of =, rather than with the template; it was already capable of handling URLs with = in them, but instructions were lacking, so I've provided some instead of even thinking about messing with the deep-level juju of the parser functions. Basically, you don't need to replace each = with =, so long as you add url= before the URL, which, thankfully, is much easier. ObfuscatePenguin 04:36, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'll try that - thank you! Videmus Omnia ^Talk 04:38, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Note

[3] Just left a comment on the page you might like to read. :) Jmlk 1 7 03:44, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

my pics

Why are you deleting all the pics that I have uploaded?

get a life man

Mercenary2k 10:53, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes...

I get the message. You can leave me alone now and I'll see if I can find out more about the copyright of the 19 images previously of no source. jnothman ^talk 14:53, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

delete request

Hi! Could you delete picture please? I don't have enough privileges to delete it myself. And also if you're an admin I would like to ask you to delete my userpage too. I'm kind of done with this fascist wikipedia. Copycat989 17:11, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
PS: If you're not an admin could you please direct me to one. Thanks.

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Rationale for fair use in The Bugle Sounds
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