[Wikimedia-l] photography restrictions at the Olympics

[Frederic Schutz]

On 24/07/12 11:43, Tomasz Ganicz wrote:

>> Has anyone from the Wikimedia community contacted the IOC on this matter?
>>
>> If not, WM CH could give it a try (their headquarters are in Switzerland,
>> actually less than 2km away from my place). I'm not overly optimistic, but
>> it may be worth a try.
>>
>
> According to what is written there:
>
> http://www.london2012.com/media-centre/
>
> It is actually too late to apply for press/photo accreditation :-(

Of course; I was thinking more in terms of discussing their policies, 
and trying a avoid a big fuss when (not if) another picture is posted 
under a license that allows commercial use (e.g. on commons).

Frédéric