[Commons-l] Problems with derivative works

[geni]

On 25/10/2007, Padraic Ryan <padraic.j.ryan at gmail.com> wrote:
> It seems to me a great first step to solving this problem is having an
> option at [[Commons:Upload]] page like "It is a derivative work of a media
> file already on the Commons" (perhaps also explaining what qualifies as a
> derivative work). This would allow (1) automatically insert some kind of
> template designed to indicate and keep track of derivative works, should one
> be made and more importantly (2) automatically check that the newly uploaded
> work is under the appropriate license - preventing someone from licensing a
> derivative of a GFDL file as CC-BY-SA or PD, etc. I have no technical
> knowledge in this area but that seems possible.
>
> Just my two cents...first time poster.
> Padraic
> http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Padraic


The first is doable. The second might just be possible through some
really weird template setups but I doubt it.

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geni