User talk:Partygecko

Hi Partygecko! Thanks for contributing to Wikipedia. Be our guest at TheOriginalSoni (I'm a Teahouse host ) talk) 01:17, 28 May 2013 (UTC)[reply ]

Hello. Concerning your contribution, File:Jerome-Flynn-2.jpg, please note that Wikipedia cannot accept copyrighted text or files obtained from other web sites or printed material, without the permission of the author(s). This user page, article or file appears to be a direct copy from https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-51104316. As a copyright violation, File:Jerome-Flynn-2.jpg appears to qualify for deletion under the speedy deletion criteria. File:Jerome-Flynn-2.jpg has been tagged for deletion, and may have been deleted by the time you see this message.

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However, for textual content, you may simply consider rewriting the content in your own words. While we appreciate contributions, we must require all contributors to understand and comply with our copyright policy. Wikipedia takes copyright concerns very seriously, and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. Thank you. TheGreatestLuvofAll (talk) 12:00, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Partygecko! While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, it's important to understand and adhere to guidelines about using information from sources to prevent copyright and plagiarism issues. Here are the key points:

• Limited quotation: You may only copy or translate a small portion of a source. Any direct quotations must be enclosed in double quotation marks (") and properly cited using an inline citation. More information is available on the non-free content page. To learn how to cite a source, see Help:Referencing for beginners.
• Paraphrasing: Beyond limited quotations, you are required to put all information in your own words. Following the source's wording too closely can lead to copyright issues and is not permitted; see Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing. Even when paraphrasing, you must still cite your sources as appropriate.
• Image use guidelines: In most scenarios, only freely licensed or public domain images may be used and these should be uploaded to our sister project, Wikimedia Commons. In some scenarios, non-freely copyrighted content can be used if they meet all ten of our non-free content criteria; Wikipedia:Plain and simple non-free content guide may help with determining a file's elegibility.
• Copyrighted material donation: If you hold the copyright to the content you want to copy, or are a legally designated agent, you may be able to license the text for publication here. Please see Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials.
• Copying and translation within Wikipedia: Wikipedia articles can be copied or translated, however they must have proper attribution in accordance with Wikipedia:Copying within Wikipedia. For translation, see Help:Translation § License requirements.

It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices. Persistent failure to comply may result in being blocked from editing. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. Whpq (talk) 13:39, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]