Robert Brockway wrote:
I said "I'd like to use a picture in the
[Wikipedia] article. Would you be
able to provide a picture of Schapelle that can be legally used in the
Wikipedia article (ie, without copyright concerns)? If such a picture is
available just email it back to me".
Mercedes Responded (in part): "Attached is a photo taken at Schapelle's
cell. This was taken by our camera.. Also if you are able to find the
photo on the web of Schapelle, brother James and 2 freinds Katrina and
Ally that was taken by Mums camera at the Brisbane airport so that one is
fine to use aswell."
Attached to the email from Mercedes were 2 of the 3 images I uploaded to
Wikipedia, the 3rd being the mentioned group image which I did locate.
After reviewing the wording of my request and Mercedes' response it is my
contention the pictures are licenced under the GFDL.
I think this is not sufficient. We need a clear statement, preserved by
you, and posted along with the image, that the photos are released _by
the copyright holders_ under the GNU FDL.
"It's fine to use this" is not enough.
--Jimbo