User talk:Goosetree

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Copyright problems with File:Choir 500x176.jpg

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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. XLerate (talk) 04:20, 20 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]