An article I wrote was based heavily on an academic study that has since left the web. I emailed the author asking if it was "just moved" and that It was very useful for wikipedia.
The reply was :- "Hi Mike
I did have the report on the **** web site but **** has sadly closed about a year ago. The report should go on the new research institute's web site **** but that is taking a while to get set up. I am happy to have the report on wikipedia and have attached an amended version of it (I think the original version had names of those interviewed in and I did guarantee them confidentiality).
Hope this helps
Jo" (**** relates to other projects)
Now, I think the good Dr probably doesn't understand our GFDL system, and I am very loathe to use any of the suggested templates (no wonder researchers turn us down), do you think that I could use a licence based on this email?
Mike