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== When should a CCI be started? == |
== When should a CCI be started? == |
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A CCI is a serious accusation, and doing so frivolously is a breach of [[WP:NPA|the "no personal attacks" policy]]. In general, if you have an on-going dispute with another editor, you should avoid filing a CCI case against that editor, and seek larger input at an appropriate forum (such as [[WP:ANI|the administrators noticeboard]] or [[WT:COPYCLEAN|the copyright cleanup project]]) |
A CCI is a serious accusation, and doing so frivolously is a breach of [[WP:NPA|the "no personal attacks" policy]]. In general, if you have an on-going dispute with another editor, you should do one of the following: |
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* avoid filing a CCI case against that editor, and instead seek larger input at an appropriate forum (such as [[WP:ANI|the administrators noticeboard]] or [[WT:COPYCLEAN|the copyright cleanup project]]), |
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* fully disclose the on-going dispute in the text of the filed CCI request, or |
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* wait six weeks with no interaction with the other editor before filing the CCI request. |
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As a rule of thumb, at least five instances of clear copyvios (copy/pasting of unlicensed third party material; clear [[derivative works]]) should be required to file a case. |
As a rule of thumb, at least five instances of clear copyvios (copy/pasting of unlicensed third party material; clear [[derivative works]]) should be required to file a case. In contrast with other Wikipedia procedures, for example, [[WP:ANI]], an editor filing a request for a CCI has no burden of attempting resolution of the copyvio issues through contacting the editor who is the target of the CCI case request. |
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== How should a case be filed? == |
== How should a case be filed? == |
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Accepted cases will lead to a contributor survey. A clerk or uninvolved admin will create the appropriate Contributor survey subpage and populate the contribution data. He or she will further notify any relevant Wikiprojects to ask for their assistance where appropriate and post a notice at [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard]]. Although a user found to be contributing copyrighted material may be subject to sanctions such as blocking in some cases, CCI is not concerned with these sanctions and they are left to other forums. |
Accepted cases will lead to a contributor survey. A clerk or uninvolved admin will create the appropriate Contributor survey subpage and populate the contribution data. He or she will further notify any relevant Wikiprojects to ask for their assistance where appropriate and post a notice at [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard]]. Although a user found to be contributing copyrighted material may be subject to sanctions such as blocking in some cases, CCI is not concerned with these sanctions and they are left to other forums. |
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If contributors have been shown to have a history of extensive copyright violation, it may be assumed without further evidence that all of their major contributions are copyright violations, and they may be removed indiscriminately, in accordance with [[Wikipedia:Copyright violations]]. When such indiscriminate removal may be controversial or cause considerable collateral damage, an effort will be made to assemble a volunteer force sufficient to evaluate problematic contributions within a reasonable time. If insufficient volunteers are available to manage |
If contributors have been shown to have a history of extensive copyright violation, it may be assumed without further evidence that all of their major contributions are copyright violations, and they may be removed indiscriminately, in accordance with [[Wikipedia:Copyright violations]]. When such indiscriminate removal may be controversial or cause considerable collateral damage, an effort will be made to assemble a volunteer force sufficient to evaluate problematic contributions within a reasonable time, that is, about three years. If insufficient volunteers are available to manage clean-up in a timely manner, presumptive wholesale removal may be the only choice. |
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To participate in clean up, follow the link to its listing page. '''All contributors with no history of copyright problems are welcome to contribute to clean up.''' Additionally, contributors listed are encouraged to contribute to clean up of their own materials. |
To participate in clean up, follow the link to its listing page. '''All contributors with no history of copyright problems are welcome to contribute to clean up.''' Additionally, contributors listed are encouraged to contribute to clean up of their own materials. |
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== Closed investigations == |
== Closed investigations == |
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Once accepted and opened, a CCI case may only be closed once each of the contributor of concern's edits, identified by the automated contributor survey tool, has been deleted, or had its source retrieved and compared to the article text by an editor acting as a CCI clerk. This process may take many years. During this period, the contributor of concern will have the case, identified by user name, available in indexed project space on the CCI project page. |
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==Responding to a CCI case== |
==Responding to a CCI case== |
Revision as of 03:51, 5 December 2012
Contributor copyright investigations is a process intended to identify users who have repeatedly introduced copyright violations into many articles or uploaded many copyrighted images, typically over a long period of time, and to systematically remove this infringing material. The process begins with the filing of a CCI by an editor who notices a large-scale pattern of copyright violation by an individual contributor, and if approved, will lead to a survey of their complete contributions followed by indiscriminate removal of any material suspected to be infringing. This process is intended only for large-scale systematic copyright violations. To list individual media files or articles for evaluation, see Wikipedia:Copyright problems or Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files.
When should a CCI be started?A CCI is a serious accusation, and doing so frivolously is a breach of the "no personal attacks" policy. In general, if you have an on-going dispute with another editor, you should do one of the following:
As a rule of thumb, at least five instances of clear copyvios (copy/pasting of unlicensed third party material; clear derivative works) should be required to file a case. In contrast with other Wikipedia procedures, for example, WP:ANI, an editor filing a request for a CCI has no burden of attempting resolution of the copyvio issues through contacting the editor who is the target of the CCI case request. How should a case be filed?A new case should be filed using the template {{subst:CCI-request}}, which is to be placed underneath the requests header below. {{subst:CCI-request |user = the user subject to the CCI |evidence = your reasoning for opening the case }} Remember to remain civil. Some contributors violate copyright from misunderstanding of copyright policies or laws. While it may be necessary to intervene to prevent future copyright issues, it is not necessary or helpful to treat individuals listed here discourteously. Good faith requests are welcome even if they should prove mistaken. However, please remember that this is a serious allegation and should not be made without evidence. Requests without evidence may be interpreted as harassment. After submitting a case, notify the contributor by adding Role of CCI clerks and adminsTo verify:
To follow with one of three actions:
Accepted casesAccepted cases will lead to a contributor survey. A clerk or uninvolved admin will create the appropriate Contributor survey subpage and populate the contribution data. He or she will further notify any relevant Wikiprojects to ask for their assistance where appropriate and post a notice at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard. Although a user found to be contributing copyrighted material may be subject to sanctions such as blocking in some cases, CCI is not concerned with these sanctions and they are left to other forums. If contributors have been shown to have a history of extensive copyright violation, it may be assumed without further evidence that all of their major contributions are copyright violations, and they may be removed indiscriminately, in accordance with Wikipedia:Copyright violations. When such indiscriminate removal may be controversial or cause considerable collateral damage, an effort will be made to assemble a volunteer force sufficient to evaluate problematic contributions within a reasonable time, that is, about three years. If insufficient volunteers are available to manage clean-up in a timely manner, presumptive wholesale removal may be the only choice. To participate in clean up, follow the link to its listing page. All contributors with no history of copyright problems are welcome to contribute to clean up. Additionally, contributors listed are encouraged to contribute to clean up of their own materials. Closed investigationsOnce accepted and opened, a CCI case may only be closed once each of the contributor of concern's edits, identified by the automated contributor survey tool, has been deleted, or had its source retrieved and compared to the article text by an editor acting as a CCI clerk. This process may take many years. During this period, the contributor of concern will have the case, identified by user name, available in indexed project space on the CCI project page. After completion, any CCI case, including those dismissed, will be moved to the archive subpage where it will remain for all time and become part of the permanent record of Wikipedia. Responding to a CCI caseIf a user has requested evaluation of your contributions here, please remember that the purpose of this process is not to harass or embarrass you, but to ensure that Wikipedia remains compliant with copyright laws. You can best help by assisting, rather than hindering, investigation. If you believe that your contributions have not constituted a copyright problem under Wikipedia's policies, please succinctly provide your rationale. If it should prove that the contributor who made the request is mistaken, this will be noted and the section archived. If, on the other hand, concerns are substantiated, you may best demonstrate a willingness to comply with copyright policies by helping to identify and address problems. Once an investigation has opened, you are advised to watch the investigation subpage if you are interested in what actions are taken. You should not expect to receive individual notices of articles or images that are deleted or blanked for copyright concerns in the course of a CCI. |