On 5/20/05, Erik Moeller erik_moeller@gmx.de wrote:
We have cleared this already on the Wikimedia Commons. In short, the terms of use are invalid, and the click-through declaration on the upload submission form of the site is what matters, since there is no transfer of rights to Stock.Xchng. If the uploader -- the copyright holder -- specifies that there are no usage restrictions on the photo, we can use it as such.
Ugh. Without a clear grant we have no right to use the images whatsoever. Copyright defaults closed not open. But I'll accept that the decision has been made and I will complain no more. ... and I will still replace at least the lower quality ones with GFDLed image as the opportunity presents itself.