Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Alzinous

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Files uploaded by Alzinous (talk · contribs)

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The uploader has a pattern of taking copyrighted photos, running them through artistic filters, and then uploading them as own work. Some of their uploads have already been deleted where the source photo was found. These all look to be the same type of deal, but the source photo hasn't been found yet. It feels safe to assume they are also copyvios though.

The Squirrel Conspiracy (talk) 04:31, 9 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @The Squirrel Conspiracy:
In most cases, the images I have uploaded are digital drawings that I have created using a tablet, or are illustrations made with markers and pencils that I have subsequently digitized. Although I used fragments of photographs as initial reference, these drawings go far beyond a simple filter application or modification. I firmly believe that they do not infringe copyright and that I can consider them original works in their entirety.
It is important to note that my use of these images has a pedagogical and educational purpose. I have used them to illustrate articles where an image was not available under a free use license. My goal is to enrich the learning experience of the community and provide visual content in situations where information is crucial.
Please let me know if there is any way to confirm the validity of these images and how I can help ensure their compliance with Wikimedia policies. I appreciate the opportunity to resolve any issues related to my contributions and am willing to make the necessary adjustments to comply with the platform's standards and policies.
I appreciate your attention and guidance in this matter.
Thank you. Alzinous (talk) 16:40, 9 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Alzinous, you have used that argument a bunch of times, but that's not how it works. Derivative works of copyrighted things, including drawings from photos and filters over photos, are still copyrighted. Also, just because they serve a "pedagogical and educational purpose" does not guarantee that they should stay when they're copyrighted. Also, I personally don't believe that they "go far beyond a simple filter application or modification" since they literally look like filters. reppoptalk 22:07, 9 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I've added some sources that I could find next to the listed images. reppoptalk 22:26, 9 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I've speedy-deleted the ones you could find sources for. The Squirrel Conspiracy (talk) 04:54, 10 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Deleted: per nomination. Many identified as clear COM:DW CV; no reason offered why the not yet identified should be assumed to be more reliable. --Infrogmation of New Orleans (talk) 15:30, 7 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

This deletion discussion is now closed. Please do not make any edits to this archive. You can read the deletion policy or ask a question at the Village pump. If the circumstances surrounding this file have changed in a notable manner, you may re-nominate this file or ask for it to be undeleted.

Files uploaded by Alzinous (talk · contribs)

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The uploader has a pattern of taking copyrighted photos, running them through artistic filters, and then uploading them as own work. Some of their uploads have already been deleted where the source photo was found. These all look to be the same type of deal, but the source photo hasn't been found yet. It feels safe to assume they are also copyvios though. I'm less confident about this batch than the previous batch, so I listed them separately

The Squirrel Conspiracy (talk) 04:34, 9 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @The Squirrel Conspiracy:
In most cases, the images I have uploaded are digital drawings that I have created using a tablet, or are illustrations made with markers and pencils that I have subsequently digitized. Although I used fragments of photographs as initial reference, these drawings go far beyond a simple filter application or modification. I firmly believe that they do not infringe copyright and that I can consider them original works in their entirety.
It is important to note that my use of these images has a pedagogical and educational purpose. I have used them to illustrate articles where an image was not available under a free use license. My goal is to enrich the learning experience of the community and provide visual content in situations where information is crucial.
Please let me know if there is any way to confirm the validity of these images and how I can help ensure their compliance with Wikimedia policies. I appreciate the opportunity to resolve any issues related to my contributions and am willing to make the necessary adjustments to comply with the platform's standards and policies.
I appreciate your attention and guidance in this matter.
Thank you. Alzinous (talk) 16:40, 9 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
In regards to these batch of photos, these seem to be from photos that may be in public domain, but if they are out of copyright, I would just question why they would be needed if the photos themselves could be uploaded instead of drawings from them. reppoptalk 22:13, 9 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@The Squirrel Conspiracy and Reppop: I would like to express my concern regarding the notices of possible copyright infringement that I have received. On several occasions I have responded to such notices, but it appears that my arguments are not valid. Unfortunately, however, I have rarely received a response from the team. Many times I have had the feeling that my images were being removed without any opportunity for reply or defence. I have also offered my cooperation in resolving any possible problems, however, my attempts have fallen on deaf ears. I am therefore surprised that the only response is the proposed blocking.
For my part, I have chosen to refrain from uploading any more drawings for some time now and have no intention of resuming this practice. I hope that this message will be taken as a sincere gesture of good faith and that the blocking will not materialise. Alzinous (talk) 06:55, 10 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Alzinous (talk) 07:15, 10 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Kept: images derivative of established PD sources; Deleted the others. --Infrogmation of New Orleans (talk) 15:34, 7 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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