Template talk:Credit

This template was considered for deletion on 2008 July 22. The result of the discussion was "Keep".

This template was considered for deletion on 11 February 2011. The result of the discussion was "keep".

Purpose?

I fail to see the point of this template. An image description page provides the exact same information? -- Longhair\^talk 04:37, 29 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fairly obviously, the difference is where the attribution takes place: hidden behind a mouse click, or actually visible in some meaningful form. We're long overdue for a proper discussion about how to comply with "attribution" requirements of free images. Stevage 13:55, 29 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. I've never really understood Wikipedia's seeming non-fulfilment of the "attribution" license - credit should be given where credit is due, and in a straightforward way to boot. I only wish there was a way of inserting the credit into a corner of the photo when it is generated (by php) - this would be the most non-pollutive method, and wouldn't interfere with the photo's caption - but short of that, I do think this template could and should be put to wide use. Cheers. THEPROMENADER 10:48, 2 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]