Timwi wrote:
Erik Moeller wrote:
Directmedia put the collection itself under the GFDL
What does this mean, considering each individual image is purportedly public domain? Is this the "selection is a form of creative expression too" problem again?
I wouldn't see it as a problem. I agree that selection is a form of creative expression, and also that GFDL does not change the nature of what is already in the public domain. There could, nevertheless, be residual matters in their collection that MAY be still copyright, but where the status is not clear. This just helps us to get around such problems, and would at least provide some support for our actions in any possible future problems.
Ec