[Wikipedia-l] Re: GFDL Clarification

Anthere anthere9 at yahoo.com
Sat May 28 00:30:34 UTC 2005



Robert Brockway a écrit:
> Hi all.  The file SchapelleCorbyInCell.jpg which is used in article 
> [[Schapelle Corby]] has been flagged for removal.  I am surprised at this 
> as it had previously been tagged with "non-free permission to use".
> 
> I was the one who obtained permission to use this image (and two others) 
> from Mercedes Corby, Schapelle's sister.  I had intended to get the status 
> of the images clarified but I must admit I had not considered it a high 
> priority as I felt we had at least the equivalent of fair use.
> 
> Anyway I now reproduce part of the conversation between Mercedes Corby and 
> myself in which she allowed permission for the images to be used:
> 
> I said "I'd like to use a picture in the [Wikipedia] article. Would you be 
> able to provide a picture of Schapelle that can be legally used in the 
> Wikipedia article (ie, without copyright concerns)? If such a picture is 
> available just email it back to me".
> 
> Mercedes Responded (in part): "Attached is a photo taken at Schapelle's 
> cell. This was taken by our camera.. Also if you are able to find the 
> photo on the web of Schapelle, brother James and 2 freinds Katrina and 
> Ally that was taken by Mums camera at the Brisbane airport so that one is 
> fine to use aswell."
> 
> Attached to the email from Mercedes were 2 of the 3 images I uploaded to 
> Wikipedia, the 3rd being the mentioned group image which I did locate.
> 
> After reviewing the wording of my request and Mercedes' response it is my 
> contention the pictures are licenced under the GFDL.
> 
> Comments?
> 
> Rob

Hi

I think you made a mistake. You should post such mails to 
wikien-l at wikimedia.org

Thanks

Ant






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