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Tip: Categorizing images

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Copyright status: File:025-Japan1893-Meiji-100.png

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Thanks for uploading File:025-Japan1893-Meiji-100.png. I notice that the file page either doesn't contain enough information about the license or it contains contradictory information about the license, so the copyright status is unclear. If you created this file yourself, then you must provide a valid copyright tag. For example, you can tag it with {{self|GFDL|cc-by-sa-all}} to release it under the multi-license GFDL plus Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike All-version license or you can tag it with {{PD-self}} to release it into the public domain. (See Commons:Copyright tags for the full list of license tags that you can use.) If you did not create the file yourself or if it is a derivative of another work that is possibly subject to copyright protection, then you must specify where you found it (e.g. usually a link to the web page where you got it), you must provide proof that it has a license that is acceptable for Commons (e.g. usually a link to the terms of use for content from that page), and you must add an appropriate license tag. If you did not create the file yourself and the specific source and license information is not available on the web, you must obtain permission through the VRT system and follow the procedure described there. Note that any unsourced or improperly licensed files will be deleted one week after they have been marked as lacking proper information, as described in criteria for deletion. If you have uploaded other files, please confirm that you have provided the proper information for those files, too. If you have any questions about licenses please ask at Commons:Village pump/Copyright or see our help pages. Thank you.

MGA73 (talk) 20:21, 5 July 2010 (UTC)

Hi! You added a OTRS for this image. Did you know that this permission only mention File:007-Japan1875-Meiji-100.jpg? --MGA73 (talk) 17:53, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

If you look at the file's category (category:Silver coins of Japan) you'll see that it is one of a series of images taken and uploaded by the same photographer (User_talk:Samuel_Ho). I don't have access to the OTRS system, I compared some of the files of the series and inferred they had the same OTRS number, which was an oversight on my part, and for which I apologize. However, I think you'd agree that the file appears to have been excluded from the OTRS permissions unintentionally. So if we can't keep it based on the permissions given to the other files in the series, then maybe on the basis that these are very old coins (should be in PD) and the photo is not creative by any means, and shouldn't be copyrighted in the first place. What do you think? Orionist (talk) 08:45, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

Hi! There are two copyrights. One for the coins themselves and one for the photos of them. We can only keep the photos if both copyrights are free. So the coins have to be PD-old or some law has to say that money from xxx is free of copyrights. Normally we do not say "this photo is to simple" (we can if the object is PD and it is 2D) so the photographer also has to release the photos as free (coins are 3D). I asume that should not be a problem but I prefer that the photographer adds a license instead of some other user asumes that the photographer would think license x is ok. There is no need for an OTRS for own work. An OTRS could be needed if the coins are not PD. --MGA73 (talk) 10:07, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for the clarification! The coins go back to the year 1893 so they are obviously in PD. The photographer uploaded the photos as his own work (indicated in the description at the time of upload), but apparently had the notion that OTRS was necessary, so he applied for an OTRS ticket for every single file he uploaded. As for this specific file, the original File:025-Japan1893-Meiji-100.jpg was first uploaded with an "OTRS pending" template here. Which tells you that the uploader did send an e-mail asking to register his permission, although it was unnecessary. I'd suggest removing all the OTRS tags and substituting with the licenses released by the uploader in his OTRS e-mails. Then I think we can safely apply these licenses to the files that were first uploaded with a "OTRS pending" tag, because the existence of that tag indicates that the uploader has already released it under the license mentioned in the e-mail. I hope this makes sense. Orionist (talk) 11:56, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

I think we should let the OTRS stay on the images the user send a permission for because that permission tells us which license to choose. Perhaps we could asume that user wanted the same license for the few images where no license was specified. But let's hope for a response :-) --MGA73 (talk) 20:17, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

I totally agree. I also hope we get a response, and maybe get this user to start contributing to commons again, since comprehensive coin collections are not easy to come by. If that does not happen, then maybe you can proceed and find a way to apply the license to the images that need it. You're the expert, and you know what to do ;-) --Orionist (talk) 18:35, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

New message

Hello User:Orionist, my name is Rahul, and I am currently known as User:BOLLYWOOD DREAMZ on Wikipedia. I came across your work on File:Genelia at HDIL India Couture Week.jpg. I have a couple of images that have the same watermark and was wondering if you could remove them. I have provided the links of the images so it is easier for you to locate them (File:Kapoor at Gitanjali launch.jpg, File:Kareena at 3I premiere.jpg, File:Saif-Kareena ramp walk.jpg & File:Kareena-Randhir at 3I premiere.jpg). Thanks & Best Regards -- Bollywood Dreamz ^talk 16:57, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

I moved the conversation to my Wikipedia user page to make it easier for you to follow. -- Orionist ★ talk 18:41, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

Flag of Palestine

Sounds like you have better research on it, so I'll leave it to you. Your plan sounds good. Sorry for reverting. Fry1989 (talk) 23:31, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

File:Flag of Palestine.svg

I don't think that the geometry of the image file you uploaded is very usual except in the head-of-state flag or presidential flag, or whatever it's called (see http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ps.html http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ps^presi.html etc.)... AnonMoos (talk) 12:29, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

You're right, it isn't usual, but neither is the version that was already there. The moment I saw the flag I thought that the triangle was too short, and that what incited me to look for an official source, let me quote from my earlier reply to Fry1989 on the same matter:

... My change was based on the wikisource:Constitution_of_Palestine_(1994) 1994 Basic Law which says the triangle should be half the length of the flag. However, I did more research and I found that neither the 1994 or 1995 law drafts were passed. Instead, another draft was passed in 1997 and signed into law in 2002. A comprehensive amendment followed in 2003, and a minor one in 2005. That version stated: "The flag of Palestine shall be of four colors and in accordance with the dimensions and measurements approved by the Palestine Liberation Organization." Now that could be the flag of 1964, with the triangle 1/4 the length of the flag. But it could have been changed since in one of the PLO's conferences, as it doesn't even show on their logo. After more research I came to these links: Law No. 22 for the year 2005 on the Sanctity of the Palestinian Flag which has a description of the flag that matches the 1964 decree (It's height equals half its base). The other link is Law No. 5 for the year 2006 amending some provisions of Law No. 22 for the year 2005 on the Sanctity of the Palestinian Flag which changes the triangle dimensions (again!) to "its base equals the breadth of the flag, and its height equals one third of the length of the flag." A definitive answer, at last! The weird thing is that I found these links on FOTW, they are in the "Description and Construction Sheet" section, and still they didn't apply the changes! Now I can read Arabic and they probably can't, but Google Translate can get them at least the right ratios! I've seen all the three versions being displayed, the 1/3 version is the one I've seen the most over the years (and it is also the version used by the Ba'ath party), the 1/4 version comes second, I've seen it mostly printed, and lastly the 1/2 version, which I've seen only on very long flags. ... Now my plan is the following: I'll overwrite the file with a version showing the triangle at 1/3 of the length flag. I'll also upload the other two flags as variants/historical flags, I'll name them something like "Flag of Palestine short triangle" and "long triangle", or maybe "triangle fourth length" and "triangle half length"...

Apparently different versions were used at different periods and maybe simultaneously. Which is enough to cause confusion. I was about to upload the new versions (as mentioned above) when I saw your message. I hope you don't mind me carrying on. As for the presidential flag, I'll try to search for updated sources. Regards, -- Orionist ★ talk 15:23, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

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As long as you don't re-upload the extra-wide version http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/0/00/20100810201049%21Flag_of_Palestine.svg to File:Flag of Palestine.svg, then feel free to do whatever you want; because I don't think that the extra-wide version represents common usage, but don't have any special knowledge beyond that... AnonMoos (talk) 21:56, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Licensing tutorial

Hi, and thank you for volunteering to provide feedback on the draft designs of the licensing tutorial. Unfortunately, it was too late for this phase, but I'll keep you posted for the phase 2 designs (hopefully by the end of the week). guillom 17:08, 19 October 2010 (UTC)

I'm glad I could help on the phase 2 designs! -- Orionist ★ talk 14:10, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

Category:Dubai_Marriott_Harbour_Hotel_&_Suites

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84.61.153.119 15:42, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

Cheeky request

Hi Orinonist,

Thanks for your SVG conversion to the Greater Manchester flag. I was wondering if I could be cheeky enough to ask if you'd be willing and able to do the same for File:County Flag of Tyne & Wear.png? There are loads of English county flags that need SVG conversion, but this one is probably the easiest. I'd be very greatful, and won't ask again! :S Jza84 (talk) 15:00, 24 December 2010 (UTC)

Hi Jza84. Request to your heart's content! I have no problem as long as you don't mind my time frame, since I tend to have a backlog most of the time. However, simple requests can be done quickly. This one will be done by tomorrow. Best regards and happy holidays! -- Orionist ★ talk 12:26, 26 December 2010 (UTC)

Hi, and thanks for getting back to me. No problem with the time frame at all, I'm just greatful that we're raising the standard for our readers. Thanks again and happy holidays also. Jza84 (talk) 12:49, 26 December 2010 (UTC)

Done as promised: File:County Flag of Tyne & Wear.svg. Regards, -- Orionist ★ talk 12:30, 27 December 2010 (UTC)

Very kindly done. Thanks again and happy 2011 :) Jza84 (talk) 14:54, 28 December 2010 (UTC)

could you visit the AFD and elaborate please?

I "want" to keep the turtle image! I'm sensitive to both the appearance and substance of blowing off copyright. That said, I really don't think this thing is questionable morally or in liability. And I think it would be a mistake to not allow at least fair use (but my impression is the rules types won't allow it). They will say it's not "nescessary" (crucial as opposed to thoughtful and additive) and not really consider the sliding scale of usefulness versus amount of damage done (I really think I could put that pic in a coffee table book and be safe).

If we have misunderstood de minimus (I just jumpd to thinking it meant like the laptop screens in the airplane photo), then please upgrade our thinking. Obviously surviving a Commons AFD would be most helpful to me.

and actually I agree that the design AS A DESIGN, while seen is not as important as the sign and it's context. I can show more blown up things, like with sign only, or even design only, in other articles. So maybe there is something here we are missing. Would really apprecaite your sophistication (not just for this pic, which I LOVE, but also for the issue and our future benefit.)

Respectfully,

TCO (talk) 04:06, 6 January 2011 (UTC)

Christopher Levett title page

Hello, just wanted to say thank you for your two fixes to that title page. Much appreciated! Best, MarmadukePercy (talk) 11:11, 30 January 2011 (UTC)

No problem! Thanks for the nice note! -- Orionist ★ talk 12:35, 30 January 2011 (UTC)

SVG flag request

Hi Orionist,

Just wondered if you'd be willing and able to redraw File:County Flag of Merseyside.png as an SVG? If so, then it would be more stylistically correct to use crowns derived from this version (it is a little cruder, but uses crowns that appear more precisely on the corresponding coat of arms). I'd be very greatful if you could do this one (there's no immediate rush). Jza84 (talk) 01:04, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

Hi Jza84, sure, I'll do it in the coming week. Regards, -- Orionist ★ talk 21:45, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

Done as promised: File:County Flag of Merseyside.svg. There could be very slight deviations as I regularized the shapes. I hope you like it. Regards! -- Orionist ★ talk 12:43, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

Wow! It's perfect! Just like the official version and the coat of arms. Great work! Jza84 (talk) 13:20, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

File:POL Gdynia COA.svg

Hey! You uploaded incorrect Gdynia Coat of Arms - please look at bottom fish on tail. LeinaD dyskusja 23:07, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

Ah! Thanks for catching that! I don't know how it escaped me (both puns intended :P). It's fixed now. Regards, -- Orionist ★ talk 00:06, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

File:DYK Tutorial.pdf

I have a good knowledge of many aspects of PostScript (see Category:Generated by PostScript), but I'm really not a big PowerPoint or Desktop Publishing type, sorry, and I never heard of Scribus before (though "Scribus 1.3.3.7" sounds 'Leet... ). -- AnonMoos (talk) 03:45, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

File:St_Michael_logo.svg

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Philafrenzy (talk) 17:34, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

New message

Hello, User:Orionist. How are you? I have come to ask a favor from you. Several months before, you helped me remove the watermark from some images. Recently, I uploaded two new images (File:Kapoor IIFA10.jpg & File:KareenaatIIFA10.jpg) and I was wondering if you could do the same for me. I would really appreciate it if you could help me out with this. Please and thank you. Regards -- Bollywood Dreamz ^talk 19:49, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

Hello Bollywood Dreamz. I'll be busy for a few days, but I'll try to fit these in my next week's schedule. Regards, -- Orionist ★ talk 17:46, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

Uploading a photo

Hi Orionist. As you have helped me before, I was wondering if could bother you again. A photo I once uploaded of Mordechai Rotenberg which I used with the permission of his family was deleted. He has now sent me an explicit e-mail authorizing its use. How do I go about restoring it or uploading it again?--Gilabrand (talk) 07:20, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

Black line

Hi Orionist,

Just wondered if you could remove the black line around the border of File:County Flag of Greater Manchester.svg, so that it matches File:County Flag of Greater Manchester.png? Reason being that this seems to be the commonest format and like that which is being sold and flown. Hope you can help, Jza84 (talk) 06:39, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Tip: Categorizing images

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Hello, Orionist!

Tip: Add categories to your files

Thanks a lot for contributing to the Wikimedia Commons! Here's a tip to make your uploads more useful: Why not add some categories to describe them? This will help more people to find and use them.

Here's how:

1) If you're using the UploadWizard, you can add categories to each file when you describe it. Just click "more options" for the file and add the categories which make sense:

2) You can also pick the file from your list of uploads, edit the file description page, and manually add the category code at the end of the page.

[[Category:Category name]]

For example, if you are uploading a diagram showing the orbits of comets, you add the following code:

[[Category:Astronomical diagrams]]

[[Category:Comets]]

This will make the diagram show up in the categories "Astronomical diagrams" and "Comets".

When picking categories, try to choose a specific category ("Astronomical diagrams") over a generic one ("Illustrations").

Thanks again for your uploads! More information about categorization can be found in Commons:Categories, and don't hesitate to leave a note on the help desk.

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Morning Sunshine (talk) 16:33, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

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Darwin ^Ahoy! 23:25, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

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 Ronhjones  ^(Talk) 17:50, 25 December 2012 (UTC)

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Fry1989 ^eh? 02:48, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

Re:File:Yeomenposter1997.jpg

Hi Orionist! No problems for me and sorry for mistake. Done? Regards. Érico Wouters ^msg 17:10, 23 March 2013 (UTC)

No problems . Cheers. Érico Wouters ^msg 00:54, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

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