[WikiEN-l] Image:TrangBang.jpg and other copyright confusion

Wed Aug 18 19:17:13 UTC 2004

On 18 Aug 2004, at 21:08, wikien-l-request at Wikipedia.org wrote:

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> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 11:06:47 -0400
> From: "Michael Becker" <mbecker at jumpingjackweb.com>
> Subject: [WikiEN-l] Image:TrangBang.jpg and other copyright confusion
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> It seems that even though decisions have already been made by Jimbo on 
> the mailing list regarding free use of images, quite a lot of arguing 
> is still going on in wiki-space. Image:TrangBang.jpg was just deleted 
> due to votes on vfd. It was then reuploaded, and there seems to be a 
> conflict between the uploader and deleter. Also, there seems to be an 
> argument on Wikipedia talk:Fair use. I think that since Jimbo has 
> given his (i.e. the foundations) official stance on fair use, this 
> should be reflected by a policy of some sort in wiki-space. This would 
> help diffuse any further disputes on the fair use issue. Otherwise, I 
> don't see these disputes ever ending.
>

It's precisely because of this idiocy^W<swearword /> that I went ahead 
and emailed the Associated Press for permission re that picture.
Only way to settle this dispute, if you're asking me.
Sadly, I haven't heard back from them (so far).

Thanks and regards,
Jens Ropers

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ones who watch progress bars.
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