User talk:DASHBot/Archive 1

Confusion

I'm confused as to why the logo for the User:RootSquared/Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust would be removed when logos for International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers or AFL-CIO or Reliant Energy are fine to leave posted...RootSquared 14:42, 19 February 2010

Heya

The cool thing about bots is that their cluelessness often makes me laugh. Thanks for that :) guillom 01:19, 3 February 2010 (UTC)

I would agree. ZooPro 05:45, 3 February 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the feedback, do you have specifics that were particularly 'clueless'? :) Tim1357 (talk) 03:20, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

Please bring down the hammer

Hey Dash, I appreciate your diligence, but it only goes halfway. You left me a message about non-free imagery on my user page, and that's nice, but the next step for you is to punish the perpetrator, the insidious and well-known troublemaker User:ChildofMidnight. I think a three-month topic ban and a year of barrel duty would be a good start. Thank you. Drmies (talk) 05:05, 3 February 2010 (UTC)

Umm, I don't think that is necessary at all. It was probably a mistake! : ) Tim1357 (talk) 03:20, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

It's MY Book: I Hold the Copyright

On my User Page, you removed the photograph of my own book, to which I hold the copyright!

If you want to use that Image on your talk page, then you have to release it under a Free License. Tim1357 (talk) 03:20, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

That is what I've done, as far as I can tell. Ephraem 16:29, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

Fair use images

Is it OK if I put links to the images, but not actually add the images themselves? Thanks and God bless! Master Frederique (talk) 03:13, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

Yep, thats fine! Tim1357 (talk) 03:20, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

DASHBot infringing Wikipedia:OUTING#Posting_of_personal_information

Hi. I am concerned that the 'log' aspect of DASHBot's operation is infringing Wikipedia:OUTING#Posting_of_personal_information in the Wikipedia:Harassment article. While I approve of the removal of non-free images and keeping a record of removed non-free images may be acceptable, I question linking them to the pages of users they were found on, and think this should stop as it is technically 'outing' and a harassment. I quote from the Harassment page: 'Posting another person's personal information is harassment, unless that person voluntarily had posted his or her own information, or links to such information, on Wikipedia.'

I see a link to my Userpage in the log. What say you? Caspar (talk) 20:37, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

To tell you the truth I never thought of it that way. Would it be better if the bot stored the log as a list of diffs, instead of listing the page as well? 67.142.130.39 (talk) 01:55, 20 February 2010 (UTC)

Glad to have bent your mind round to seeing it this way! And it sure does seem to be the case to me. So, by 'a list of diffs' do you mean to abbreviate 'differences' or are diffs in that context a Wikipedia tech term I'm unaware of? Basically what I was thinking was to just make sure no source page that the image was deleted from was recorded, either directly or indirectly, in the log. That would suffice to prevent an outing breach. Any other information logged would be fine, so long as it didn't conflict with this or other Wikipedia rules. In other words I think DASHBot is obliged to err on the side of discretion who it inflicts its business on. Although it is of course courteous to discreetly inform each offending user what DASHBot has done, on their own talk page. Caspar (talk) 03:10, 20 February 2010 (UTC)

Hey 67.142.130.39. This debate is hotting up on the bot's operator Tim1357's User_talk:Tim1357 page. I'm continuing it there. Caspar (talk) 13:40, 20 February 2010 (UTC)

Diva Page

The page was originally Diva (TV series) until User:Peparazzi moved it to Diva (Philippine TV series) and Diva (Philippines TV series). I just wanted to correct it because there is no other series in wikipedia that is called Diva, so the "Philippines" in the title, that Peparazzi added, is not needed. Can you help me find a solution to restore it to Diva (TV series), this isn't the first time this happened, Peparazzi also redirected First Time (TV series) to First Time (Philippine TV series), which I also tried fixing. Thank you, -- ISWAK3 (talk) 06:58, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Buzzkill

Buzzkill Lucas Duke (talk) 05:11, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

Great! Tim1357 (talk) 00:42, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

My biography of a living person

Today I have corrected the footnotes of the entry Hiroshi Miyazawa. (Johnkatz1972 (talk) 08:54, 10 February 2010 (UTC))

Cool, thanks for your help! Tim1357 (talk) 00:42, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Left on my page:

The following section was left on my page:

Unreferenced BLPs

Hello Pedant! Thank you for your contributions. I am a bot alerting you that 1 of the articles that you created is tagged as an Unreferenced Biography of a Living Person. The biographies of living persons policy requires that all personal or potentially controversial information be sourced. In addition, to ensure verifiability, all biographies should be based on reliable sources. if you were to bring this article up to standards, it would greatly help us with the current 944 article backlog. Once the article is adequately referenced, please remove the {{unreferencedBLP}} tag. Here is the article:

1. Louis Berger - Find sources: Google (books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL

Thanks!--DASHBot (talk) 00:10, 9 January 2010 (UTC)

Issues with the above

Your link: verifiability is a link to a redirect someone probably added in response to your code error.

Louis Berger, having been dead for 14 years, is no longer a living person. You can remove him from the backlog.

He's been dead longer than Wikipedia has existed, so his biography was never a BLP issue.

I left the article as a stub, because with all of the information I had available, it was still a stub. If I had added more info I would have referenced it.

Every fact in the article is presented on this page.

Please don't bot-post to my page if you can help it, it's annoying and never seems to be appropriate whenever it happens. User:Pedant (talk) 01:07, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

Pendant, Thanks for your comments! It should be a relief that you will not receive another notice; it was a one time thing! Additionally, if you believe the article no longer meets the criteria of an unreferenced Biogrophy of a Living Person, I suggest you remove the unreferencedBLP tag yourself, giving adequate rational in the edit summary, of course. Tim1357 (talk) 00:42, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Non-Free Image Removal

DASHbot removed use of a non-free image that was restored from a previous removal by SkierDude (?). The proper citations for use have already been posted, and this image needs to remain intact. Other pages using logos for oil & gas industry companies were inspected for proper citation before the past two restorations. If something else is missing, the bot and/or living editor needs to indicate exactly WHAT is wrong with the usage. 97.65.238.170 (talk) 21:52, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

The policy is pretty straight forward, any non free images must be in the article space. I suggest you use a place holder image while you work on it in your user-space. Thanks! Tim1357 (talk) 00:42, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Need More Info

Unreferenced BLPs

Information.svg Hello Pkeets! Thank you for your contributions. I am a bot alerting you that 1 of the articles that you created is tagged as an Unreferenced Biography of a Living Person. The biographies of living persons policy requires that all personal or potentially controversial information be sourced. In addition, to ensure verifiability, all biographies should be based on reliable sources. If you were to bring this article up to standards, it would greatly help us with the current 42,122 article backlog. Once the article is adequately referenced, please remove the

tag. Here is the article:

  1. Jody Linscott - Find sources: "Jody Linscott" – news · books · scholar · images

Thanks!--DASHBot (talk) 17:43, 17 January 2010 (UTC)

I need better information on what problems need fixing on this page. I'm not responsible for everything there, and am unable to reference info that other users have left. To me the article looks to be fairly well sourced. The personal info comes from an interview with Linscott and the professional info comes from standard listings. Also, I don't see the tag on the page. Pkeets (talk) 19:17, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

Not all images are swept

Resolved

 – Tim1357 (talk) 21:36, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Regarding this edit - it's a fair cop; I was testing out an infobox mod that I did a couple of days ago, and hadn't cleared up afterwards. However, I think that DASHBot has done what we in the trade call a "half-assed job"; the image in question was specified twice in the sandbox, using two different methods, and DASHBot only cleaned up the one. This is the image that it fixed:

{{Infobox concert tour |
  | image = [[Image:RogerWatersInTheFleshTour.gif|195px]]
}}

and this is the one that it skipped:

{{Infobox concert tour |
  | image_name = RogerWatersInTheFleshTour.gif
  | image_size= 195
  | alt= Alt Text
}}

The infobox template takes those three fields and assembles them into an image specifier thus:

[[Image:{{{image_name}}}|{{min|200|{{{image_size|}}}}}px|alt={{{Alt|}}}]]

which, after parameter substitution, gives:

[[Image:RogerWatersInTheFleshTour.gif|{{min|200|195}}px|alt=Alt Text]]

Is the 'bot designed that way; or is it not possible to code for that sort of thing? This is not the only infobox template which uses that technique. --Redrose64 (talk) 09:26, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

There are a bazillion ways that an image can be included in the page, so I fixed this particular instance. Thanks for that catch! Tim1357 (talk) 21:36, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

My Stuff!

You removed almost all of my scans....particularly of documents that are in my possession. I am a new user and don't understand why you would remove items from my sandbox without prior discussion. I have been adopted by Stinging Swarm, who has been extremely helpful in getting me to where my page WAS, and ensuring I was following all the appropriate guidelines....please sdvise. Belleami (talk) 18:44, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Hey Belleami, my bot removed those images because they are tagged as fair-use images. These images must meet the requirements set out on WP:NFCC, for legal reasons. Im sorry for any inconvenience. Tim1357 (talk) 00:42, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Resource

I've added a resource for the article you mentioned (Mario R. Ramil). Items in the article not included in the resource were not contributed by me. Thanks. Tarong (talk) 22:06, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Ok, Thanks! Tim1357 (talk) 01:09, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

Stop It

Will you stop with those blackouts my image on the page Gran Turismo Raceway--Diogo Maurício (talk) 14:35, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

As stated in the bot's message, these images were removed because they do not meet the legal criteria that all non-free images be used in the article space. Tim1357 (talk) 01:09, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

removing a logo from a userspace draft page

In this edit, DASHBot removed the logo from a userspace draft page. In this specific case, the draft article is unlikely to survive many hours in article space before being speedily deleted, so no great harm has been done. In general, though, it might be worthwhile to have DASHBot either ignore userspace pages tagged as {{userspace draft}} or to simply tag them as potential problems rather than delete a non-free image. I realize that a userspace draft page is not an article, but treating it as if it were reduces the risk of alienating a newbie. Eastmain (talk • contribs) 02:46, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

I am sorry to say that the policy on WP:NFCC are pretty straight forward. For legal reasons, all non-free images (logos included) must be used in the article-space. For the meantime, I suggest using a placeholder image of a similar size, just so you can get the formatting right. Tim1357 (talk) 01:09, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

Non free images

Hi

I just wanted to apologise for the non-free image in my userpage. I just totally forgot that when I created that box that I'd uploaded The Bill's image as being non-free. Trust me, I've been a Wikipedia editor of many a year now, never done it before, never will do it again, I just genuinely forgot how I'd uploaded the image and thought I could use it :)

Please accept my apologies --5 albert square (talk) 21:09, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Please do not worry. My own bot has removed images from my own userspace! Tim1357 (talk) 00:42, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Could I upload another screenshot related to The Bill and use that in the box? For example a screenshot of one of the policeman, say it's being used for promotional purposes only to be used on my userpage and use that image? I hope that makes sense! --5 albert square (talk) 21:14, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Hi Bot

I`m soory for Inserted non-free Images on my User Page. but allwas I have Upload files Problems.I want to make some of {{قوالب}}.but I dont Know What it mean in English.So Can you help me Please? Thanks.. Medhat Montasser (talk) 14:38, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Hey there Bot!

Thank you for your contributions! I am an editor, not a bot, alerting you that a bot message asking/telling/admonishing/warning/whatever: In the future, please refrain from adding fair-use files to your user-space drafts or your talk page[1] is more than a bit presumptious. If you were a person and not a bot, you would see that the particular image which you (quite properly) removed, wasn't put on my talkpage by me - it was put on my talkpage by another editor altogether as an attachment to a message they left.[2] Though I have not made a scientific survey, I would venture to guess that that is pretty much the typical situation when it comes to images on user talkpages - someone else put them there. I'm sure that exactly the opposite is true of userpages.

So, the message strikes me as a wee off-putting and officious, nothwithstanding that I am certain that it was not intended that way.

Perhaps, being a nice little bot that is simply trying to do its job, you could advise your master that the message might be reworded just a wee bit when it's dealing with talkpages?

Thanks so much. Keep up the good work. Fladrif (talk) 15:37, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

If you want to change the bot's message, you may edit the template here. Tim1357 (talk) 01:54, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

Not flagging itself as a bot

Being rather active with Twinkle in the image arena I find I have a lot of images on my watchlist, but I find that when hiding bot edits DASHbot is still showing up. How come it's not being flagged as a bot? --Fred the Oyster (talk) 11:47, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

I edited with the bot flag turned off because I thought the edits belonged in the watch list. Bots can edit with the flag on or off, just like 'minor edit'. Which edits do you believe need to have the bot flag turned on? Tim1357 (talk) 20:17, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

Spelling error in bot message...

Please fix this bullet point in your "Orphaned non-free image" message:

• If you recieved this notice... Should be "received". – ukexpat (talk) 01:34, 14 March 2010 (UTC)

 Fixed Tim1357 (talk) 01:54, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

RE: Orphaned non-free image File:RhythmParadise.jpg

I just thought it would be useful to include both box arts within the article.

Ok? Tim1357 (talk) 01:54, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

I understand why Taz.png will be deleted in a few days...

I uploaded the file first, but it got updated later by AEMoreira042281. Now that I know that an SVG file of the Tasmanian Devil has been uploaded and placed in the article, I understand.
~~LDEJRuff~~ ^{(see what I've contributed)} 13:32, 14 March 2010 (EDT)

Ok, great!

Ritz bitz

Hi

I thought I should mention this because I don't know if this is a technical glitch with Wikipedia or something with DASHBot.

Earlier I marked this page for speedy deletion. Now I'm assuming that I added the speedy delete template at the same time as the page was deleted because for some reason the page became re-created but all it displayed was my speedy delete notice and a reason why it couldn't find the page!

Two minutes later and DASHBot patrolled the page. However I would've thought that the page should've been deleted not patrolled. I think that bots are able to delete pages if need be so thought I should report this --5 albert square (talk) 00:53, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Hi 5 albert square, the bot patrols pages that are marked for deletion so other new page patrollers do not waste their time by going to the page under the assumption that it has not been reviewed yet. Tim1357 (talk) 01:42, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Hypen moving

Hi there! Can you get dashbot to do some endash moving for the event articles in the subcategories of Category:Athletics at the Pan American Games? Cheers. Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits)^{Join WikiProject Athletics!} 11:01, 17 March 2010 (UTC)

Creating Wikiproject pages in the article namespace

Hello. Your bot is creating Wikiproject subpages in the article namespace (i.e. its not adding the Wikipedia: on some of them). --Nick—^Contact/_Contribs 03:08, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I have finished moving the pages into the project space and tagged the article space redirects for speedy deletion. Since they won't show up in your bot's contributions anymore, here is a list of the articles should you need it to help diagnose the problem:

02:41, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Kenya/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list)  (top)  [rollback] [vandalism]
02:41, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Tanzania/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [vandalism]
02:40, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Burkina Faso/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [vandalism]
02:40, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Rwanda/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [vandalism]
02:40, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Theatre/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [vandalism]
02:39, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Lacrosse/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [vandalism]
02:39, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Africa/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [vandalism]
02:39, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Niger/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [vandalism]
02:38, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) Nm WikiProject Burundi/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [vandalism]
02:38, 18 March 2010 (hist | diff) m WikiProject College football/Unreferenced BLPs ‎ (Updating list) (top) [rollback] [rollback] [vandalism]

--Nick—^Contact/_Contribs 03:28, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Damn. That was an error on the request page here. I fixed it. Tim1357 (talk) 03:36, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Great! Thanks for the quick response. Cheers, Nick—^Contact/_Contribs 03:38, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

File copyright problem with File:Mother_earth.jpg

Thank you for uploading File:Mother_earth.jpg. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the file. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their license and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following this link.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. Chris G Bot (talk) 00:16, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

[ link]

I think that the review link of an album should still be formatted like this "[www.allmusic.com link]", because it makes it easier to click. Rather than having to go down to the references section. Portillo (talk) 08:53, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (File:Msurjvol3iss1.png)

Thanks for uploading File:Msurjvol3iss1.png. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 21:46, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

Added a source for (File:Dancing logo usa.jpg)

I added a source it may be obtained from BBC Entertainment like the owner of the logo. Please don't delete it has a source now. Enoxod (talk) 03:19, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned image

Hi... the image called File:Killer1982.jpg must be removed since it was wrongly named. The correct name (File:Killer 4th edition 1998.jpg) was properly atributed to the current image on Killer (role-playing game). What should be done, then? Nothing! just wait April 11 and the final deletion of the image. Thank you for your time ! Kintaro (talk) 19:02, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

Regarding Halloween II

Hey, there were some unconstructive edits by an IP who had removed all images from the page. I have returned it back to previous form. Ashton 29 (talk) 02:44, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

April 2010

Hello Mr.DASHBot, Thanks for the advice, thank you, goodbye my frinds . --ER-HP-11 (talk) 03:10, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Can you fix the subheading language?

Hi, the MoS requires headings to be in sentence, not title case (no caps after the opening letter); and "non-free" to be hyphenated. Please tweak the output? Tony (talk) 02:12, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

After resizing

Hi. After resizing fair use images, can you please add a {{non-free reduced|~~~~~}} tag to the description page? This helps the administrators to delete the original image or see whether the new image if appropriate for use. If there is an existing {{non-free reduce}} tag, you can replace it and help removing the backlog at Category:Non-free_Wikipedia_file_size_reduction_request. Thanks. --Sreejith K (talk) 06:01, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

Date formats

Could you please use unambiguous date formats in the header notices generated by this bot. For example, Wikipedia:WikiProject Canada/Unreferenced BLPs uses the format {{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONDAY2}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}}, generating a date such as 4/10/2010, which is not clear. A format such as 2010-04-10 is more desirable. Thanks. Mindmatrix 18:39, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Hey there Mindmatrix! I invite you to make all changes you want to the bot's message template at User:DASHBot/WIKIMSG. Thanks! Tim1357 (talk) 23:34, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Correct link typo. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk)

I reverted this DASHBot edit for WP:CANADA as it's clearly wrong. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 23:58, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Yes, the ISO date is certainly unambiguous, although I'd be quite happy with either of the two standard date formats (mdy or dmy), which are easier for most editors and readers. No big deal, though. Tony (talk) 03:35, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

UnRef'd BLPs reporting mechanism

Hi. I'm a bit confused about this edit to a header template. The old version was fine, and correctly reported the appropriate articles, but the revised one referenced a template which didn't exist and hence generated zero results.

I tried to correct this by applying the correct template at the page specified (User:DASHBot/Wikiprojects/Templates), but then looked at the related 'subprojects' page (User:DASHBot/Wikiprojects), and found that WP:THOMAS was still there. Hence we now have entries on both pages.

Could you work out an appropriate solution please? -- EdJogg (talk) 22:34, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

Eek. Having entries on both pages is not a good idea, as one bot run updates the page, and then the next one comes along and modifies the template! Flip-flop, flip-flop! Both mechanisms (category and template) clearly work. Which is your preferred method for this mechanism? -- EdJogg (talk) 12:55, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

Image Problem

You send me a message about File:Star jalsha.PNG. The image is not required anymore i had uploaded another image. you can delete this image now form database. Thank You.--Kkm010^as© 03:56, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

user-space drafts

Hiya Dashbot (also left for your owner) -- Why would fair use images not be appropriate for user-space drafts? Those drafts certainly qualify for the basic fair use criteria. We do need a better quarantine system for media that hasn't been confirmed to be under an appropriate license, or that is only around for fair use... but until a technical solution exists, I wonder why you are worrying about this particular corner case. –SJ+ 22:17, 28 April 2010 (UTC)

Leave me alone!!!

stop spamming my talk page with notifications about non-free use files. I don't have any files! non-free use or otherwise J (talk) 16:41, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

Just be aware that you just told a bot, which is not human to stop, which can't respond to your requests, you can tell the owner though. ptmc2112 (talk | contributions) 15:01, 6 May 2010 (UTC)

Adamson University – College of Nursing

A tag has been placed on Adamson University – College of Nursing, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a redirect from an implausible typo.

Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself. If you believe that there is a reason to keep the redirect, you can request that administrators wait a while before deleting it. To do this, affix the template {{hangon}} to the page and state your intention on the article's talk page. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this. Abductive (reasoning) 03:58, 10 May 2010 (UTC)

File copyright problem with File:2005SECChamplogo.png

Thank you for uploading File:2005SECChamplogo.png. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the file. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their license and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have created in your upload log.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. Image Screening Bot (talk) 04:34, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Herald.png

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Thanks for uploading File:Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Herald.png. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of "file" pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Image Screening Bot (talk) 05:38, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:Hydro-Québec Logo.svg

The file is no longer orphaned. Some mindless bot delinked the correct version of the logo here on en and replaced it by a candidate for deletion on Commons. I have reverted the edit and the above-mentioned picture is no longer orphaned. Thanks for letting me know of the screwup. Bouchecl (talk) 19:43, 14 June 2010 (UTC)

Sure. Tim1357 ^talk 22:42, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

stop inserting hyphens into ISBNs

You're screwing up links to pics of book covers. TIA. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.209.53.55 (talk) 01:02, 17 June 2010 (UTC)

Meker-Fisher burner

Please look at User:Terra89/Meker-Fisher burner and determine if it can be moved to Meker-Fisher burner although as a "stub". Peter Horn User talk 22:45, 17 June 2010 (UTC)

The artist formally known as "Love Symbol #2"

This bot edit doesn’t strike me as supportable. Per this, at Prince (musician)#Stage names, the artist used that symbol as his legal name from 1993 through 2000 and also copyrighted it in 1997 because he had used it on the cover of one of his albums released in 1992. Accordingly, whether or not it is fair use to use the image depends on whether one is referring to the album, or is referring to the artist as he was known during the 1993–2000 time frame. It would be nice if DASHBot could be told to seek human guidance instead of automatically deleting all use of this symbol in talk pages. I was referring to the artist 14px as he was legally known in the 1993–2000 time frame, in my post. Greg L (talk) 22:41, 14 June 2010 (UTC)

Hmm. Lets bring this to The Media copyright questions page and see what they have to say, because I must admit, I have no idea what policy says for this type of instance. Tim1357 ^talk 22:39, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

YAdded new section to WP:MCQ. Tim1357 ^talk 22:39, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

I got a response. Tim1357 ^talk 00:57, 16 June 2010 (UTC)

Does “fair use” mean it is OK to discuss the artist by that name on talk pages? Greg L (talk) 03:53, 16 June 2010 (UTC)

If you mean, "can I use the image on talk pages", then the answer is no per our non-free content criteria. VernoWhitney (talk) 11:35, 22 June 2010 (UTC).

Non-Free Image Bot question

Does your bot not honor Category:Wikipedia non-free content criteria exemptions? I added Wikipedia:Contributor copyright investigations/Arab League to that category as it is being used to evaluate non-free images but DASHBot removed them anyways. Do I just need to tell DASHBot to scram for now? VernoWhitney (talk) 11:10, 20 June 2010 (UTC)

For now, yes. To keep DASHBot away from your page just put {{bots|deny=DASHBot}} somewhere on the page that the bot is editing. I am away from my main computer, so short of that, or killing the bot altogether, there is not all that much I can do for the time being. Tim1357 ^talk 22:18, 22 June 2010 (UTC)

Okay, thanks for the confirmation! VernoWhitney (talk) 00:24, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned Image

Why you are giving me those messages if you removed or delete those images then it would be difficult to find a logo of that particular political party. I had properly taged. The images are quite important for that party.--Kkm010^as© 05:34, 22 June 2010 (UTC)

Because of the Non-free contenet policy, those images must be used in an article. I suggest finding an appropriate article in which to put the images, so that they no longer violate WP:NFCC#9. Tim1357 ^talk 22:21, 22 June 2010 (UTC)

Hi

Hi, what you told me about the non-free files are allowed in user space previously, i created the userbox. Is thar better? Trikster87 (Talk), 16:29, June 30, 2010 (UTC)

Unreferenced BLPs

Hi, Is it possible to run this again for individual article creators as many editors seem to have not noticed or forgotten since 8 January. See this thread, [3], comment by Dr Blofeld. –– Jezhotwells (talk) 17:43, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Anton Schlueter Muenchen

Hello DASHBot, I got Your messages, regarding the redirects of Anton Schlueter Muenchen. This article was launched by myself. By you I got the notice that a redirection just would be accepted if it redirects to a mainspace page. So I am going to create a mainspace article. Furthermore, I would like to add another question, refering to copyright and restrictions. Would it be allowed, to use existing photos of a German article for using them as well within the English translation? I would be glad if You could give me an answer this "doubts". Kind regards, --Peão de estância (talk) 15:30, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

shorter image deletion warning message?

Can you please shorten the messages that this bot leaves on talk pages, and possibly teach it to leave messages about multiple images in one talk page section? Currently the notices it places are gigantic and clutter up users talk pages far more than necessary. –jacobolus (t) 17:47, 25 June 2010 (UTC)

I don't have enough time right now to do that, but I invite you to try and condense the bot's message, which can be modified here. I'll put combining messages on my to do list. Thanks -- Tim1357 ^talk 21:17, 25 June 2010 (UTC)

One other question: is it possible to block DASHBot from particular images for a while? There are some reverts back and forth about an image, and it keeps leaving multiple large messages on my page about it each time the image disappears from the article namespace. –jacobolus (t) 07:16, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

The text {{bots|deny=DASHBot}} keeps the bot from editing the page. Tim1357 ^talk 09:51, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:Soka Gakkai Logo.gif

The reference to the logo has been added to the article Soka Gakkai. Please review and approve the removal of the orphan tag from File:Soka Gakkai Logo.gif —Preceding unsigned comment added by Siddhartha.lahiri (talk • contribs) 05:01, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

The bot did automatically. Tim1357 ^talk 09:22, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

The bot must be more careful about that it is doing

I am writing article in userspace before I will put it into public, and the needed pictures were there just for a couple of days, not for a while. The only "non free" part of my material is the logo on the website I am describing. Even Wikipedia logo is equally "non free". I think that such "contribution" of your bot makes more harm than use as development of the article in the private space is actually encouraged as a recommended policy. I suggest that the bot should better put the delete tag on the pages it does not like. In my case, I have also provided the fair use rationale but the program seems not looking into such things at all. The bot should allow at least temporary usage of such images in articles that are under preparation. It could check the dates for instance, and delete pictures for articles that are "in preparation" only if they have not been moved into main space for a month or about Audriusa (talk) 08:49, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

Audriusa, I completley agree with you, but unfortunatly what you are proposing has previously been discussed and was not passed. Unfortunatly for now, we all have to comply with WP:NFCC#9, which is verry clear that no fair use images be used in the userspace (and that includes userspace drafts). -- Tim1357 ^talk 09:21, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

(Coppied from edit to User talk:DASHBot/unrefs)
I am writing article in userspace before I will put it into public. The only "non free" part of my material is the logo on the website. I think that such "contribution" of your bot make more harm than use as development of the article in the private space is actually encouraged as a recommended policy. If you find no time to look that your bot is doing, why others must have time to reupload material you have removed in automatic and unchecked way ? I suggest that the bot should at most put the delete tag on the pages it does not like. Audriusa (talk) 08:49, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

Audriusa, this is a quote from WP:NFCC, which states:

9. Restrictions on location. Non-free content is allowed only in articles (not disambiguation pages), and only in article namespace...

Im sorry, but even that logo in your userspace draft falls into the category of non-free. If you feel the need, you may take this "public", (WP:ANI is a good place to go), but Im fairly confident that they will say the same thing as I. Good luck, Tim1357 ^talk 09:44, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

Strange results

Hi, Today's run on Wikiproject India's unreferenced BLP list has dropped nearly 500 articles. They are still unreferenced, but somehow dashbot has missed them. Please check.--Sodabottle (talk) 05:59, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

Your message

The article I created was based on information from other wikipedia articles (like Charles Napoleon). Emperor001 (talk) 22:03, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (File:How_to_kill_a_vampire.jpg)

Thanks for uploading File:How_to_kill_a_vampire.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

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Removal of non-free images from User space

Hello I am currently working on a major expansion of an article in my user space and have added a few non-free images (with fair use rationales and licences) to User:Anotherclown/Draft1. Dashbot removed them with in a few hours of me adding them. I will of course be moving the article into main space shortly but I would appreciate it if the bot didn't undo hours of my work again before that occurs. Thank you. Anotherclown (talk) 07:44, 15 November 2010 (UTC)

Bot patrolling sub standard new pages as suitable for the encyclopedia

Can anyone explain how DashBot can patrol inadequate articles such as Sudarshana Model School as suitable for the encyclopedia? See: Tag filter:

• 16:30, 19 September 2010 DASHBot (talk | contribs) marked Sudarshana Model School patrolled
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--Kudpung (talk) 07:32, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

Solved. Kudpung (talk) 08:17, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for File:Los_Prisioneros.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to File:Los_Prisioneros.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use. Suggestions on how to do so can be found here.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. 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.

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Image copyright problem with File:1934 299p. PSM - Patriotic Publishing Co..png

Thanks for uploading File:1934 299p. PSM - Patriotic Publishing Co..png. You've indicated that the image is being used under a claim of fair use, but you have not provided an adequate explanation for why it meets Wikipedia's requirements for such images. In particular, for each page the image is used on, the image must have an explanation linking to that page which explains why it needs to be used on that page. Can you please check

• That there is a non-free use rationale on the image's description page for each article the image is used in.
• That every article it is used on is linked to from its description page.

This is an automated notice by FairuseBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. --FairuseBot (talk) 05:51, 30 January 2011 (UTC)

Daytona USA:Cars 1-40

No, DASHbot. I don't agree. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Talker26 (talk • contribs) 06:25, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Dalia Zafirova

I made the Dalia Zafirova page as a redirection to an article that is obviously meant to represent an article about the tennis player. I have noted there are some pages about Bulgarian tennis player with funny names, including Zafirova. The deletion is OK. It is surely better than having an article like this. --MarizzaRojas (talk) 14:57, 8 February 2011 (UTC+1)

Orphaned non-free image (File:Civ2.png)

You've uploaded File:Civ2.png, and indicated that it's used under Wikipedia's rules for non-free images. However, it's not presently used in any articles. Wikipedia policy requires that non-free images be either used or deleted, so if this image isn't used in an article in the next week, it will be deleted.

This is an automated notice by FairuseBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. 23:00, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

Hezbollah Flag in War on Terror infobox

Why did you remove the File:Hezbollah Flag.jpg from the infobox from the war on terror, despite the fact that the flags of other terrorist groups are there? Did some Hezbollah sympathizer on Wikipedia get upset with the idea of the organization being labeled a terrorist group? ----DanTD (talk) 03:48, 12 February 2011 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with File:Die-zeit-1s.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:Die-zeit-1s.jpg. You've indicated that the image is being used under a claim of fair use, but you have not provided an adequate explanation for why it meets Wikipedia's requirements for such images. In particular, for each page the image is used on, the image must have an explanation linking to that page which explains why it needs to be used on that page. Can you please check

• That there is a non-free use rationale on the image's description page for each article the image is used in.
• That every article it is used on is linked to from its description page.

This is an automated notice by FairuseBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. --FairuseBot (talk) 11:23, 12 February 2011 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with File:El amante Bilingue, film poster.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:El amante Bilingue, film poster.jpg. You've indicated that the image is being used under a claim of fair use, but you have not provided an adequate explanation for why it meets Wikipedia's requirements for such images. In particular, for each page the image is used on, the image must have an explanation linking to that page which explains why it needs to be used on that page. Can you please check

• That there is a non-free use rationale on the image's description page for each article the image is used in.
• That every article it is used on is linked to from its description page.

This is an automated notice by FairuseBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. --FairuseBot (talk) 11:29, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

Non-free use disputed for File:OldManandtheSea21.png

Thanks for uploading File:OldManandtheSea21.png. Unfortunately, I think that you have not provided a proper rationale for using this image under "fair use". 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:Non-free 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. Note that the image description page must include the exact name or a link to each article the image is used in and a separate rationale for each one. (If a link is used, automated processes may improperly add the related tag to the image. Please change the fair use template to refer to the exact name, if you see this warning.)

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted after seven days according to our Criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. If the file is already gone, you can still make a request for undeletion and ask for a chance to fix the problem. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 12:53, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

posters of the Chinese films - wikicommons

Hi DASHBot , please next time upload the posters of the Chinese films to the wikicommons. That would also good if you upload the posters again to the wikicommons.

--Fihsdf (talk) 12:22, 24 February 2011 (UTC)

posters of the Chinese films - wikicommons

sorry

Bonjour, Dash , I am sorry for my error. Thank for bringing that to my attention.--Geneviève (talk) 12:05, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

Actinium RSC

Now the image is not used in articles. (I don't know what was going on the last time.) Lanthanum-138 (talk) 12:41, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

A bug?

The bot has bypassed redirects in this nav template; however, the redirects were there per WP:INTDABLINK. Not sure whether this is by design or if it's a bug. Please take a look. Thanks.—Ëzhiki (Igels Hérissonovich Ïzhakoff-Amursky) • (yo?); March 4, 2011; 15:25 (UTC)

but...

I think we could keep the thornofhate page because it dosen't mean anything, and the only thing that has maning for it is my name. Please LEt me keep the page. -- thornofhate (talk) 05:41, 11 March 2011 (UTC)

Re-Wikipedia:Speedy deletion nomination of User archive- 1

It's O.K., I stored it under a correct page name and wanted the old one cut. thank you bot! Wipsenade (talk) 10:01, 20 March 2011 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (File:Motmlogo2011.jpg)

Thanks for uploading File:Motmlogo2011.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 05:31, 25 March 2011 (UTC)

Resize function errors

Dashbot is occasionally forgetting to replace the {{Non-free reduce}} template with the {{Non-free reduced|~~~~~}} template after doing resizes. Also, by the time I reached the page listing all the pending resizes, there were 150 waiting and the bot hadn't been around in two days. Something might be wrong with the bot. Just letting you know, Sven Manguard Wha? 22:31, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

Amanda Holden – Actress

A tag has been placed on Amanda Holden – Actress, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a redirect from an implausible typo.

Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself. If you believe that there is a reason to keep the redirect, you can request that administrators wait a while before deleting it. To do this, affix the template {{hangon}} to the page and state your intention on the article's talk page. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this. Abductive (reasoning) 07:29, 12 May 2011 (UTC)

P:EG

Obviously the bot can't read talk pages, but I did explain that this redirect points to "Portal:East Germany" which is currently being created in userspace by agreement with WikiProject Germany. The portal is is likely to go live happen within the next week. --Bermicourt (talk) 06:04, 15 May 2011 (UTC)

Re: Orphaned non-free image File:Babacar promo.jpg

I uploaded File:Babacar promo.jpg for this article Babacar. This is the second time it has been removed by User:Δ. If this user is justified in removing it from the article, then by all means delete it. Shaneymike (talk) 23:08, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:Shoutmon ?5B t.gif

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Thanks for uploading File:Shoutmon ?5B t.gif. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 11:35, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:Shoutmon ?4B.jpg

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Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 11:36, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Shoutmon ?2 t.jpg

A tag has been placed on File:Shoutmon ?2 t.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F2 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is an image page for a missing or corrupt image or an empty image description page for a Commons-hosted image.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, contest the deletion by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion," which appears inside of the speedy deletion ({{db-...}}) tag (if no such tag exists, the page is no longer a speedy delete candidate). Doing so will take you to the talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 11:36, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Bequisan

I agree with speedy deletion of Bequisan. Biscuittin (talk) 18:06, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian roads/Unreferenced BLPs

A tag has been placed on Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian roads/Unreferenced BLPs, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia for multiple reasons. Please see the page to see the reasons. If the page has since been deleted, you can ask me the reasons by leaving a message on my user talk page.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, contest the deletion by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion," which appears inside of the speedy deletion ({{db-...}}) tag (if no such tag exists, the page is no longer a speedy delete candidate). Doing so will take you to the talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, you can contact one of these administrators to request that the administrator userfy the page or email a copy to you. naveenpf (talk) 04:47, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:Charisma carpenter playboy.jpg

Thanks for telling this news and I'll to do this as soon as possible. Thanks again. RoadHouse (talk) 19:17, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Archery at the 2012 Summer Olympics - Qualification

A tag has been placed on Archery at the 2012 Summer Olympics - Qualification, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done for the following reason:

there was a dash error now this page is useless

Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not meet basic Wikipedia criteria may be deleted at any time.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, contest the deletion by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion," which appears inside of the speedy deletion ({{db-...}}) tag (if no such tag exists, the page is no longer a speedy delete candidate). Doing so will take you to the talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, you can contact one of these administrators to request that the administrator userfy the page or email a copy to you. Intoronto1125TalkContributions 14:12, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

robert wintner

Hi. With respect to Snorkel Bob, I don't have much I can offer you. I started it because I figured it would be a good thing to have an article on the man (he's kind of a fascinating dude), but I didn't have any more to contribute than I did at the time. Thanks for letting me know, though. ... aa:talk 04:22, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (File:Joseph_Luns.jpg)

Thanks for uploading File:Joseph_Luns.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Calliopejen1 (talk) 18:57, 3 August 2011 (UTC)

You have not answered

What is the problem, why constantly rewriting my user page? Where is the problem in this logo? 40px --7even.up (talk) 13:57, 5 August 2011 (UTC)

He is a bot, he does not speak. Take it up with his operator. Although it'd hazard a guess that it removes the logo from your page because it's copyrighted.Jasper420 04:46, 14 August 2011 (UTC)

Erroneous removal

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ACampus_Ambassadors%2FGreat_Lakes&action=historysubmit&diff=446268756&oldid=446241970

The file was originally uploaded as copyrighted yesterday, but the author chimed in immediately and released it under a Creative Commons license. Bob the WikipediaN ^{(talk • contribs)} 17:35, 23 August 2011 (UTC)

File:Marilyn Manson by Gottfried Helnwein Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.jpg

Erroneous removal. Fixed it. -Red marquis (talk) 04:11, 27 August 2011 (UTC)

gone wrong

Hi. It looks like this one has gone wrong. I corrected the page. [4]. -DePiep (talk) 23:21, 1 September 2011 (UTC)

Criteria on Graphic Lab replacements

What does DASHBot look for when making Graphic Lab replacements, swapping images for NFCC placeholders? I saw this edit that the bot made, where it switched the images, even though they had the PD-text license tag. I did leave the fair use rationales on them for now (because I didn't have time to change them to a proper free image format), but I would think that the bot should see the free license tag and move along. Curious to know - thanks! SchuminWeb (Talk) 02:22, 30 August 2011 (UTC)

Also tagging images with PD-text tag where the fair use rationale template was never removed. This is incorrect. Please fix. Thanks! SchuminWeb (Talk) 19:08, 6 September 2011 (UTC)

Erroneous removal of school logo

This bot has tagged File:Pacific buddhist academy logo.png for deletion as 'orphaned,' yet the logo is still in use on the school's Wikipedia page ( See Pacific_Buddhist_Academy ) Kawiki808 (talk) 22:03, 6 September 2011 (UTC)

I've stopped the bot from performing any more "orphaned" taggings until a few concerns about how it operates are addressed. I've reverted the bot, and it shouldn't re-tag the image. SchuminWeb (Talk) 14:22, 7 September 2011 (UTC)

I noticed the same problem. The reason for the problem is that the code for Template:Infobox school was being cleaned up, and the conditional coding for images using underscores instead of just spaces was removed. And since the image no longer displayed correctly, the bot was going through and tagging non-free images used in the infobox as no longer used in an article. The coding has since been restored and images should now display in the article infoboxes correctly. If the bot could be run to remove the deletion templates it placed on the schools articles on September 6, that would be helpful. Rreagan007 (talk) 17:55, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use File:Reesecover.JPG

Thanks for uploading File:Reesecover.JPG. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under a claim of fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first non-free content criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information or which could be adequately covered with text alone. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please:

1. Go to the media description page and edit it to add {{di-replaceable fair use disputed}}, without deleting the original replaceable fair use template.
2. On the image discussion page, write the reason why this image is not replaceable at all.

Alternatively, you can also choose to replace this non-free media by finding freely licensed media of the same subject, requesting that the copyright holder release this (or similar) media under a free license, or by taking a picture of it yourself.

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File:Artlinkletterskids42764.png

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File:HoestSunday52073.jpg

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Non-free use disputed for File:Familyfoursome111531.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:Familyfoursome111531.jpg. Unfortunately, I think that you have not provided a proper rationale for using this image under "fair use". 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:Non-free 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. Note that the image description page must include the exact name or a link to each article the image is used in and a separate rationale for each one. (If a link is used, automated processes may improperly add the related tag to the image. Please change the fair use template to refer to the exact name, if you see this warning.)

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted after seven days according to our Criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. If the file is already gone, you can still make a request for undeletion and ask for a chance to fix the problem. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 15:23, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:FromRussia1959.jpg listed for deletion

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:FromRussia1959.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. – Quadell ^(talk) 14:18, 22 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Bokfsf.jpg

I have tagged File:Bokfsf.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 15:28, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Witzend11pearson78.jpg

I have tagged File:Witzend11pearson78.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 15:34, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Cliffsterrett.jpg

I have tagged File:Cliffsterrett.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 15:37, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:PollyHerPals032358.jpg

I have tagged File:PollyHerPals032358.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 15:38, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Intamosnat501945.jpg

I have tagged File:Intamosnat501945.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 15:47, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Napoleon2434.jpg

I have tagged File:Napoleon2434.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:04, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Leeliasblackcat.jpg

I have tagged File:Leeliasblackcat.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:09, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use File:Friday122040helenadailyindependent.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:Friday122040helenadailyindependent.jpg. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under a claim of fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first non-free content criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information or which could be adequately covered with text alone. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please:

1. Go to the media description page and edit it to add {{di-replaceable fair use disputed}}, without deleting the original replaceable fair use template.
2. On the image discussion page, write the reason why this image is not replaceable at all.

Alternatively, you can also choose to replace this non-free media by finding freely licensed media of the same subject, requesting that the copyright holder release this (or similar) media under a free license, or by taking a picture of it yourself.

If you have uploaded other non-free media, consider checking that you have specified how these images fully satisfy our non-free content criteria. You can find a list of description pages you have edited by clicking on this link. Note that even if you follow steps 1 and 2 above, non-free media which could be replaced by freely licensed alternatives will be deleted 2 days after this notification (7 days if uploaded before 13 July 2006), per our non-free content policy. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:18, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Captaineasy061133.jpg

I have tagged File:Captaineasy061133.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:18, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Bgoogle11037.jpg

I have tagged File:Bgoogle11037.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:21, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Julietjones121066.jpg

I have tagged File:Julietjones121066.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:21, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Davisspikerca.jpg

I have tagged File:Davisspikerca.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:24, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Barngoogle31126.jpg

I have tagged File:Barngoogle31126.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:24, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Goldenageterry.jpg

I have tagged File:Goldenageterry.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:28, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

File:Shortaribs050662.jpg

I have tagged File:Shortaribs050662.jpg as a disputed use of non-free media, because there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please clarify your fair use rationale on the image description page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 16:31, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use File:Vax780 small.jpeg

Thanks for uploading File:Vax780 small.jpeg. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under a claim of fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first non-free content criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information or which could be adequately covered with text alone. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please:

1. Go to the media description page and edit it to add {{di-replaceable fair use disputed}}, without deleting the original replaceable fair use template.
2. On the image discussion page, write the reason why this image is not replaceable at all.

Alternatively, you can also choose to replace this non-free media by finding freely licensed media of the same subject, requesting that the copyright holder release this (or similar) media under a free license, or by taking a picture of it yourself.

If you have uploaded other non-free media, consider checking that you have specified how these images fully satisfy our non-free content criteria. You can find a list of description pages you have edited by clicking on this link. Note that even if you follow steps 1 and 2 above, non-free media which could be replaced by freely licensed alternatives will be deleted 2 days after this notification (7 days if uploaded before 13 July 2006), per our non-free content policy. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Alex Spade (talk) 17:26, 28 September 2011 (UTC)

FFD notification

See Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2011 October 11#Various Denver Public Library images. Thanks! SchuminWeb (Talk) 19:44, 11 October 2011 (UTC)

Nuggette55's Message to you of Complaints

Why Did you Removed My things in there? It's like your a noob, Deleting My Things That are Precious To me! Put my Things back where it was! or You'll be Reported by Law P.S. Don't try to Delete my Account, Not a thing

Nuggette55 (talk) 21:30, 21 October 2011 (UTC)

STOP!!

This Terror-Bot, against free "fair use" remove constantly big pictures by Rescaling and exchanges them with Stamp without all details. Examply: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Slam_Tilt_(1996)(21st_Century)(AGA)_All_Tables.PNG is now 325px, however where is now the original collection which contained 4 monitor fullscreens in 3250px? --IrrtNie (talk) 21:23, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

File:Falk.jpg listed for deletion

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Falk.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Calliopejen1 (talk) 02:10, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Image removal

Hello, DASHBot. You have new messages at Benzband's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Let's see if bots can read.  :)

Section 11. Non-free files in your user space. - Benzband (talk) 08:47, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use File:JoeBobBriggs.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:JoeBobBriggs.jpg. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under a claim of fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first non-free content criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information or which could be adequately covered with text alone. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please remove the tag.

Alternatively, you can also choose to replace this non-free media by finding freely licensed media of the same subject, requesting that the copyright holder release this (or similar) media under a free license, or by taking a picture of it yourself.

If you have uploaded other non-free media, consider checking that you have specified how these images fully satisfy our non-free content criteria. You can find a list of description pages you have edited by clicking on this link. Note that even if you follow steps 1 and 2 above, non-free media which could be replaced by freely licensed alternatives will be deleted 2 days after this notification (7 days if uploaded before 13 July 2006), per our non-free content policy. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Melesse (talk) 02:45, 29 October 2011 (UTC)