I have sent the reply below to a contributor regarding copyright and images.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Ivor Williams" ivorw-openguides@xemaps.com To: jf2g-5smj@spamex.com Sent: 06 October 2004 00:26 Subject: Re: Images on St Paul's Cathedral London Openguides node

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Hi Ivor.

I note you've removed the photo I linked in for this page (you'll need to remove it from Millenium Bridge too). However, I'm not clear on the basis of the change. I see you also modified the Wiki Etiquette to discuss this.

Problem is, I see no reason that this image causes any problems. It is linked with an <img> tag rather than copied somewhere else. If the owner of the original image doesn't want it linked from elsewhere, there are simple technical measures that can be taken to prevent it.

So can you explain your rationale here?

The reason for this change is owing to the statements on the source website Urban75 which should be self evident.

see http://www.urban75.com/copy.html

In my view, the guidelines for use of this image are not compatible with the Creative Commons Licence that applies to the Open Guide to London. see:

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0/

If you are connected with the Urban75 website and are giving permission for the London OpenGuide to use the picture, this is fine. If this is the case, the picture can be reinstated without a problem, and you should add some text to this effect.

Hope this clarifies matters. I am forwarding a copy of this email to the London Openguides mailing list (http://openguides.org/mm/listinfo/openguides-london), where you will be able to see and/or contribute to any further discussion.

Ivor.