Thank you for all of the warm wishes and generally nice thoughts sent in my direction. I have retired from all Wikimedia projects and turned in all my extra tools as a security measure (we all appreciate those now, don't we?). For those few of you who were disappointed at not getting a whole ton of gossip out of my explanation for leaving (and didn't think to ask me privately, duh) I can only offer this cartoon as penance. Best of luck to all of you and feel free to keep in touch (see above). Shellbabelfish11:44, 5 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]
fair use text
Hi. I saw your comment on Elonka's talk page. Having not seen you before, I took a look at your userpage. You've got a quotation on it from a Douglas Adams book. Quotations of copyrighted text must be used under fair use, and WP:NFCC prohibits the use of fair use material outside of the main article namespace. Just a heads up. --Hammersoft (talk) 21:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
While fair-use images have historically been prohibited from user space, I don't believe there is any community precedent nor foundation mandate which supports your statement. If you can point me at any discussion that says otherwise, I'll be happy to take a look. Thanks. Shellbabelfish21:21, 1 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Wikipedia:NFC#Text notes how copyrighted text may be used. There's no question that Adams' works are copyrighted. WP:NFCC #9 prohibits the use of non-free content outside of the main article namespace. Foundation:Resolution:Licensing policy is the umbrella policy over non-free content usage. WP:NFCC is our local EDP, and that EDP as noted above does not permit the use of copyrighted material outside of the main article namespace. --Hammersoft (talk) 21:26, 1 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Maybe. But what does violating copyright by quoting Adams' copyrighted work on a userpage add to the project? Nothing. Why do it? --Hammersoft (talk) 22:02, 1 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Shell Kinney, can i ask what is/where can i find "OTRS 2008062710019753".. cus i would like to question this edit. Andrew Simmons has wrestled in various European countries and the cystic fibrosis he suffers from has resulted in him taking breaks away from his career on several occasions. Anyway, i just wanted to read up on this OTRS. Thanxs in advance. --- Paulley (talk) 15:03, 4 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Unfortunately, WP:OTRS is only accessible to people with permission. Two things about the statement though, one would be, is there a reference for it? There wasn't one about it in the article when I removed the sentence. The second would be, is this notable enough to need inclusion in the article given that its a rather personal fact? I'm not sure that reporting someone's medical conditions is the way to go unless there's something notable about them (Michael J. Fox's in relation to his fund-raising for example.) Shellbabelfish15:34, 4 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That's ok, i was just checking because i have never heard of the OTRS thing before. Yea i understand about the reference part, though i think if i do come across a valid reference for it depicting his many departures from his career due to the condition i would be inclined to mention it within the article. However until one comes up, i agree with the decision to remove it. --- Paulley (talk) 16:56, 4 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
