[WikiEN-l] not sure what I should do

[Ray Saintonge]

Florence Devouard wrote:

>Well, I do believe it is a bit stupid though. There is not even a legal 
>problem really. 
>
Agreed.  The problem is not with the law; it's with extremist 
interpretations of internal rules.

>I doubt the copyright holders of that picture (hmm, 
>parents ?) would complain. They know their son loved Wikipedia, they 
>were happy that he left a legacy there and the picture is at the same 
>time acceptable but of poor quality.
>If I were just a anthere, I would try to suggest new rules so that every 
>user is allowed ONE non free image of himself on his user page :-) It 
>seems to me there should be room for negotiation on such matters.
>
>But a new policy proposed by the chair would cause all sorts of problems 
>and messes I am not willing to get in. Accusation of favoritism or abuse 
>of authority or all that kinda crap. Forget it.
>
Your delicate approach to potential conflicts of interest is duly noted 
and appreciated.  Would it were not the exception.

Wc