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Orphaned non-free media (File:CCMP - Decryption and Decapsulation.gif)

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Orphaned non-free image File:CCMP - MAC Header.gif

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Thanks for uploading File:CCMP - MAC Header.gif. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Skier Dude (talk) 02:27, 8 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Picture explanation

The pictures were added for an article I have submitted for creation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/AES-CCMP

All the images are used in this article. If the article is not approved, because a more generic article already exists

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CCMP

I will update the CCMP article and include the images.

Hope this helps.

Pointdexter5

Replaceable fair use File:CCMP - MAC Header.gif

Thanks for uploading File:CCMP - MAC Header.gif. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under a claim of fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails the first non-free content criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could be found or created that provides substantially the same information or which could be adequately covered with text alone. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please:

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I believe the same to be true of the other images in your upload log. Most diagrams originating from copyrighted sources can be re-created from the raw data without too much difficulty, and either published under a free licence or released into the public domain; their non-free originals are therefore replaceable. Super Mario Man 16:36, 8 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your messages - I think that you were typing on my talk page at the same time as I was typing on yours! I am not referring to cost; by "non-free", I mean "not free content". The ultimate objective of the Wikipedia project is to use free content, whenever possible, as a substitute for non-free content. If, conceivably, non-free media can be replaced by a freely-licensed or public-domain alternative that would adequately convey the same information, it can be deemed replaceable and therefore eligible for deletion under criterion for speedy deletion F7.

Diagrams, maps, charts and graphs are just a few examples of types of images from which free alternatives can be created. File:Euclid flowchart 1.png, used to illustrate the Algorithm article, is one example. Since it is a chart consisting exclusively of text and lines, re-creation is fairly straightforward; there is no need to use a non-free version from a third-party source. You may find it useful to read the guideline at WP:NFCCEG.

I hope that this clarifies things. If not, or if you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. Regards, Super Mario Man 17:41, 8 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Just found the reply to posts article. Not clear yet if there is a way to address replies to specific users, so still looking for that. --Pointdexter5 (talk) 04:06, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I'd suggest simply uploading the re-creations to Wikipedia itself under a different file name (perhaps something like "File:CCMP - MAC Header 2.gif"). Free Wikipedia files are continually re-assessed for suitability for transfer to Wikimedia Commons.

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I'm sorry that Wikipedia's policies on images can seem very confusing. But don't worry about being blocked — blocks are applied when a user behaves disruptively and ignores all warnings issued against them, not when a new user is just trying to find their feet here. Regards, Super Mario Man 17:29, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, so you are recommending me uploading them just to Wiki for now, not to commoms (even though they may automatically end up there one day), regardless of the fact that they may be close to non-free work. I created JPG files, so I was going to give them the same name but use .JPG instead of .GIF. My main concern was the fact that they are self-made copies of original work. The are not 100% identical, but contain the exact same data. --Pointdexter5 (talk) 18:03, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, I asked the same question at Wikimedia Commons, and I got these replies:

Yes, you should create your own graphics, so they could be accepted. Yann (talk) 07:29, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Looking at en:File:CCMP - MAC Protocol Data Unit (MPDU).gif, I really see nothing original or creative about it, so I would say it's ineligible for copyright protection ({{PD-ineligible}}). It's just a standard tabular representation of a well-known data structure. Not too "inspiring" really. :) If all the illustrations you have in mind are similarly simple, you could either upload the original versions to Commons or upload your own versions (preferably in SVG format rather than GIF). —LX (talk, contribs) 07:37, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Does this change anything? Obviously different opinions, and these even indicate the originals are not a big deal in regard to copyright protection. but then again, I have my own created now, so may as well use them.--Pointdexter5 (talk) 18:21, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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I'm new to all of this, so I'm still learning. I just found the page showing how to reply. Not sure how you get notified that I responded to you, but we'll give this a try --Pointdexter5 (talk) 04:04, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

When I edit here, do you get notified because you posted the question on my talk page? --Pointdexter5 (talk) 04:47, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation

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Thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia! Aaron Booth (talk) 03:02, 17 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to Wikipedia! Need a hand?

Hello! Pointdexter5, I noticed your article was declined at Articles for Creation, and that can be disappointing. If you are wondering or curious about why your article submission was declined please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! SarahStierch (talk) 02:28, 18 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/AES-CCMP concern

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Your article submission AES-CCMP

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Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. HasteurBot (talk) 19:00, 2 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]