W11.2 May 17 (Fri)----ZHANG LINYUE

 1.Summary

Gallery vs. Category: Galleries are designed to showcase the best and most illustrative images on a topic, with annotated captions and logical organization, whereas categories serve as large containers for all relevant media files. It's crucial to add files to categories to prevent them from getting lost, as they can be more easily removed from galleries.

Licensing: All uploaded content must be either in the public domain or under a free license such as the GNU Free Documentation License or Creative Commons (CC BY/BY-SA). Users should not create new licenses. When uploading original work, users can release it into the public domain or under specific licenses using templates like `{{PD-self}}`.

Uploading Modified Works: Only the original creator or someone with the rights to license the work can do so. Modifying a work (such as scanning or editing) does not make it your own. You must adhere to the original work's licensing conditions.

Fair Use Content: Wikimedia Commons does not allow fair use content because it needs to be freely reusable worldwide, and fair use laws vary by country. This ensures that all content on Commons can be used without legal issues in any context globally.

Using Commons Content Elsewhere: You can use images and other files from Commons outside Wikimedia projects, provided you follow the licensing requirements, such as attributing the author and including the license information from the image description page.

Image Description and Credit: When uploading files, it is recommended to use the `{{Information}}` template to provide clear and structured descriptions. Proper attribution is necessary to give credit to photographers or creators, as required by many licenses.

These points help users navigate the rules and best practices for contributing to and utilizing the vast media repository that is Wikimedia Commons. For more detailed information.


2.Interesting point

Use of Galleries and Categories and so on These points not only help users understand the rules and best practices for contributing to and utilizing the vast media repository that is Wikimedia Commons but also emphasize the importance of copyright and content management, ensuring all content on Commons can be legally and freely used worldwide.


3.Question

How to ensure compliance with licensing requirements when using Commons content elsewhere?

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  1. JIA MENGZHUOJune 8, 2024 at 7:13 AM

    When using Commons content, it is crucial to ensure compliance with the licensing requirements. First, check the license information of the files to confirm the type of license and ensure that your usage complies with its requirements. Second, strictly adhere to the licensing requirements, which may include attributing the author’s name when using the content. Additionally, include the licensing information when using the content to provide usage conditions and appropriate attribution. Finally, when appropriate, attribute the author’s name to respect the original creator and comply with the licensing requirements. In summary, following these steps is key to ensuring that your usage is both legal and ethical.

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