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Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Sfu ep24 Parker Claire.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Sfu ep24 Parker Claire.jpg. 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 07:08, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Sfu ep30 Claire Russel.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Sfu ep30 Claire Russel.jpg. 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 07:09, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

Fair Use

See: Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline - Necessary components

The main issue is that the uploader of an image must explain the rationale for why it is believed that the image is fair use in the context in which it is referenced. This rationale should be written so that another Wikipedia editor could make a reasonable inference about what other uses might be allowed or not allowed for the same image in other contexts.

In general, when talking about a movie or television program, it's permissible to use still photographs (especially publicity photographs distributed by the producers for that purpose) or screenshots in order to support and explain relevant points in the article. This means that the image has to be tied into the textual criticism or commentary in some meaningful way, and not used for mere illustration. This is a simple requirement to meet, since there's no way to show what a character looks like without taking a piece of the larger copyrighted work. If the article is a description of the characters, then it makes sense to show each one.

A claim of fair use is weakened as the amount or significance of the small piece increases. For example, a shot of the climactic scene of a movie is more likely to be an infringement than just a head shot of a character, just as reprinting the last few lines of a novel is more likely to be an infringement than reprinting a representative few lines that tie in to a review.

It's also good practice to reduce the size and resolution of the image to that necessary for the particular use for which you are making a claim of fair use, and you should note that in your rationale comment.

Zigamorph 01:16, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

Also, you must credit the copyright owner by name, something like "Copyright (c) HBO Television" or whomever, not just by providing a link to the source.

Fair use is inherently fuzzy, so Wikipedia deliberately tries to be considerably more restrictive than the minimum requirements imposed by United States legal concerns.

Zigamorph 01:29, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sfu ep24 Parker Claire.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Sfu ep24 Parker Claire.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 'image' 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 "Image" 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. BetacommandBot 02:37, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sfu ep30 Claire Russel.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Sfu ep30 Claire Russel.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 'image' 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 "Image" 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. BetacommandBot 02:37, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sfu ep24 Parker Claire.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Sfu ep24 Parker Claire.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 'image' 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 "Image" 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. BetacommandBot (talk) 20:45, 15 December 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sfu ep30 Claire Russel.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Sfu ep30 Claire Russel.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 'image' 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 "Image" 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. BetacommandBot (talk) 20:45, 15 December 2007 (UTC)