Tim Starling wrote:
I've implemented an extension to the [[MediaWiki:Bad image list]] feature. You can now specify a list of exceptions, i.e. articles where the image is allowed to be displayed inline. The typical format is:
- [[:Image:Penis.jpg]] except on [[Penis]]
The text "except on" is ignored, it is not special. Only the links are relevant.
I've documented the format at:
/me imagines that this will be quite useful for enforcing "fair use" restrictions (cc-ed to wikien-l)
On 9/25/06, Alphax (Wikipedia email) alphasigmax@gmail.com wrote:
/me imagines that this will be quite useful for enforcing "fair use" restrictions (cc-ed to wikien-l)
This is a good point! However, how well does the bad image list scale? I mean, right now there are what, 6-7 images so it isn't a problem, but if we include fair use restrictions on this and the list grows to the thousands, how much drain will this be on the servers? After all, the feature wasn't designed for that.
If server drain isn't much of a problem however, I think it would be a very good idea to discuss how/if we should use this for fair use questions.
--Oskar