On 11/05/12 11:13, WereSpielChequers wrote:
I'm assuming it refers to stuff built in those
countries whilst they
were part of the Portuguese empire. Much of that will be well out of
copyright as the Portuguese Empire peaked centuries ago.
I think it would be sensible to do something similar for the British
Empire, but with the slight issue that as the Empire covered a quarter
of the globe less than seventy years ago there will be some stuff that
is still in copyright.
I'll ask the UK chapter by cc if they'd be willing to fund a prize for
"monumental legacy of the British Empire" - obviously there may be some
sensitivities on this so any suggestions as to how not to do this would
be appreciated. But potentially this could give a participation route
for people in large parts of the world that might not otherwise be
covered by WLM.
I'm thinking along the lines of:
No target database.
You still need a database, th elist of monuments of the British
Empire.
Anyone may enter.
Sure. I don't think most national contests restrict which citizens can
participate (Nor do I think they should).
Any image loaded to Commons in Sept 2012 would
qualify, provided it is
of a building or monument built during the era of British rule in a
former part of the British Empire.
Just for being old? That seems a too broad definition, specially
considering it's recentish.
OTOH, a rule like "any Mayan buildings are accepted", which would be a
much rule, might be ok.
I guess the UK itself should be excluded.
I
agree. But would you exclude legacy built abroad? (eg. present in the
British Museum)