Commons:Deletion requests/File:Scribbly Silver the Hedgehog.svg
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Was nominated for speedy deletion by Grandmaster Huon, but I'm appealing by nominating this with a regular deletion request. I argue that while art that hugely replicates the look of Silver would be copyright infringement (like this), this rendition of him is really abstract to the point it can be argued it's only inspired by his look, not copying it (better argument of mine below). PrincessPandaWiki (talk) 19:02, 21 September 2024 (UTC)
- Still derivative of the character design and is also named Silver the Hedgehog. Borderline infringement in my view.
Delete per COM:PCP.
Keep. Yes, the drawing is based on a copyrighted character design, but it is so abstractified that it can be considered legally distinct from the original design. The combination of a Mickey Mouse-style muzzle, long cartoon animal nose, and chest fur can't be attributed to only one design, and so do the depiction of Silver's quills; they're too vague to be considered only belonging to Silver's original design. When picking this image, I was trying to choose one that doesn't have many elements that scream only "Silver", while still keeping the essence of him. Also, names are not copyrighted. PrincessPandaWiki (talk) 03:49, 24 September 2024 (UTC)
- Still seems borderline to me, but you gave substantial reasoning to help your appeal. I'll let it pass this time.
I withdraw my nomination. Grandmaster Huon (talk) 19:25, 1 October 2024 (UTC)
- Still seems borderline to me, but you gave substantial reasoning to help your appeal. I'll let it pass this time.
