Coasterpedia:Forum archive/Image Policy

As most of the active users have seen, we have had to remove all the images from RCDB recently due to copyright issues. In order to avoid situations like this, I suggest we create an image policy. Please leave your ideas and thoughts below.--Chapapapapa 17:34, March 16, 2012 (UTC)

Well... What I think is most important is leaving a note below the picture saying where you got it from. This means we can see where it came from, and if the website it came from is copyright, we could just delete it. Lachlan5963 18:57, March 25, 2012 (UTC)
To get us started, we need three main sections:
1: Explain what is allowed.
2: Show how to give credit, if needed.
3: List good websites to use.

Please make your edits to the section below! MontagnaMagica|Talk 20:54, March 25, 2012 (UTC)

Are we allowed to take images from Coaster Image, yet? If so, we can get a few images back. Ruler of the Coasters 09:49, March 26, 2012 (UTC)

Image Policy

To avoid the uploading of copyrighted images, this image policy had been created. All images uploaded to the wiki must follow these rules or they will be challenged and possibly removed. If you need help, just ask the admin.

What to Include

All images uploaded to the wiki must state:

  • A clear, descriptive name, so that others can find the photo when it's needed.
  • What is in the image (Example: This is Kumali at Flamingo Land). Remember to link to pages mentioned if necessary.
  • Who owns the image and any copyright notes (See Below).

How to Credit Photos

  • Copy the URL of the page containing the image.
  • Record the photographer's name.
  • Upload your photo.
  • Click "Edit" and enter the following: This photo was taken by photographer name from [[URL|website name]]

Websites We May Use

Here are some websites that can be used. Use theese sparingly however as they are still technically not our pictures!

RCDB may not be used. Even though they have many photos, they are copyright and not for reuse.

The image policy can now be seen at Coasterpedia:Image PolicyLachlan5963 (Talk)16:47,2/10/2012