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== Rules of thumb == | == Rules of thumb == | ||
Here's a quick | Here's a quick check list of rules for use of images. After the list, a more detailed discussion explains the reasoning behind them. | ||
*Keep [[Tardis:Copyrights | copyrights]] in mind when uploading images. | *Keep [[Tardis:Copyrights | copyrights]] in mind when uploading images. | ||
*'''Always tag your image with one of the image [[Tardis:Copyright tags | copyright tags]].''' | |||
*Use the image description page to describe an image and its copyright situation. | *Use the image description page to describe an image and its copyright situation. | ||
*Use a clear, detailed title. Note that if any image with the same title has already been uploaded, it will be replaced with your new one. | *Use a clear, detailed title. Note that if any image with the same title has already been uploaded, it will be replaced with your new one. | ||
*Upload a high-resolution version of your image whenever possible, and use the automatic thumbnailing option of the Wiki image | *Upload a high-resolution version of your image whenever possible, and use the automatic thumbnailing option of the Wiki image mark-up to scale down the image. Wiki accepts photos up to 2 MB in size. Do not scale down the image yourself, as scaled-down images may be of limited use in the future. Preferably use thumbnails less than 35 kilobytes in size (70 kB at most). | ||
*Edit the images to show just the relevant subject. | *Edit the images to show just the relevant subject. | ||
*Don't put photo credits in articles or on the images themselves; put them on the description page. | *Don't put photo credits in articles or on the images themselves; put them on the (image) description page. | ||
*Use JPEG format for photographic images, and PNG format for icons, drawings, maps, flags, and such. Use GIF format for animations. Do not use Windows BMP format images; they are uncompressed and take up too much space. | *Use JPEG format for photographic images, and PNG format for icons, drawings, maps, flags, and such. Use GIF format for animations. Do not use Windows BMP format images; they are uncompressed and take up too much space. | ||
*Add a good alternative text for images. | *Add a good alternative text for images. | ||
*There should really be no need for images of a sexual nature on this site. (One possible exception may be the [[Katy Manning]] [[Dalek]] photos.) Think carefully if offensive pictures are really necessary. Consider providing a link to the picture, and a warning of the picture's contents, rather than place it directly in the article. If you have concerns regarding the appropriateness of an image, discuss it on the relevant article talk page. | *There should really be no need for images of a sexual nature on this site. (One possible exception may be the [[Katy Manning]] [[Dalek]] photos.) Think carefully if offensive pictures are really necessary. Consider providing a link to the picture, and a warning of the picture's contents, rather than place it directly in the article. If you have concerns regarding the appropriateness of an image, discuss it on the relevant article talk page. | ||
*Do not uplaod personal images; personal images for use on profile pages. (Some allowances may be made to aid community building, however as a general rule, no personal images should be uploaded.) | |||
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''Please note: the following is not the official copyright policy - it is merely a reminder and also gives some additional tips.'' | ''Please note: the following is not the official copyright policy - it is merely a reminder and also gives some additional tips.'' | ||
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=== Use of images from newsgroups, message boards, and the like === | === Use of images from newsgroups, message boards, rumour sites and the like === | ||
Use of images posted to various internet discussion communities is probably not wise, as one cannot be sure of their copyright status. Most such ''Doctor Who''-related images are promotional in nature, and would seem to be covered by fair dealing and fair use doctrines. However, images are sometimes taken from the personal, copyrighted websites of [[Doctor Who]] actors, writers, production crew members, fans, and other persons without their permission. Others are images for which the BBC or other persons or entities initially gave permission for distribution but, for reasons of their own, have since rescinded that permission. Consider carefully before using images from these types of sources. ''Never take and use an image you found on someone else's website unless you have obtained their permission or they have already done so in the content of their site.'' | Use of images posted to various internet discussion communities is probably not wise, as one cannot be sure of their copyright status. Most such ''Doctor Who''-related images are promotional in nature, and would seem to be covered by fair dealing and fair use doctrines. However, images are sometimes taken from the personal, copyrighted websites of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' actors, writers, production crew members, fans, and other persons without their permission. Others are images for which the BBC or other persons or entities initially gave permission for distribution but, for reasons of their own, have since rescinded that permission. Consider carefully before using images from these types of sources. ''Never take and use an image you found on someone else's website unless you have obtained their permission or they have already done so in the content of their site.'' | ||
=== Wikipedia Images === | === Wikipedia Images === | ||
Wikipedia has a large resource of [[Wikipedia:Public domain images| public domain images]] which may be used on this site. Images from NASA are | Wikipedia has a large resource of [[Wikipedia:Public domain images| public domain images]] which may be used on this site. Images from NASA are sometimes good for articles relating to planets, galaxies, and other astronomical phenomena which are mentioned in the ''Doctor Who'' universe. Be sure to note on the image description page that you obtained the image from Wikipedia, provide a link to the original Wikipedia image page, and include a GFDL tag. | ||
[[Category:TARDIS_Index_File_Wiki]] | [[Category:TARDIS_Index_File_Wiki]] | ||
