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Possibly unfree File:Hitler jugend.jpg

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It certainly shouldn't be deleted as it's of historic significance (much cited example of Nazi attempts to brainwash the Third Reich's youth) though whether it needs the high res version User:Thisglad uploaded is another matter: there's an earlier 47K which may suffice. Anyhow I've replied/commented here.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:33, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

File:Fredcopeman.jpg listed for deletion

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Commented here. There was a flier with the picture and it appeared twice in the subject's autobiography which would be mean it qualifies as NFCC/promotional but this is so long ago I can't find the relevant bits. Feel free to craft something if you're interested.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:49, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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This seems to be entirely about French freedom of panorama thing and nothing to do with NFCC. I've no idea how newbies are supposed to respond to these templates when a short explanatory note would be better. Anyhow, I've tracked down the artist (David Petersen (sculptor)) and will see what he says about an OTRS release. The two dragon images probably need to have their histories merged as File:Welsh Dragon Memorial Mametz Wood (original).jpg and File:Welsh Dragon Memorial Mametz Wood.jpg are the same image for copyright purposes.  Roger Davies ^talk 14:15, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've deleted it: it was only created for use in a wikiproject drive in 2008 and is no longer needed.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:12, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've deleted it: it was only created for use in a wikiproject drive in 2008 and is no longer needed.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:13, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've deleted it: it was only created for use in a wikiproject drive in 2008 and is no longer needed.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:13, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've deleted it: it was only created for use in a wikiproject drive in 2008 and is no longer needed.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:14, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've deleted it: it was only a dummy mock up for a barnstar and is no longer needed.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:14, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've deleted it: it's no longer needed.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:15, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've removed the template and added "It's a composite of elements found in File:Emblem of India.svg and File:Ashoka Chakra.svg".  Roger Davies ^talk 13:19, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've removed the template and added "It's a composite of elements found in File:Emblem of India.svg and File:Ashoka Chakra.svg". Roger Davies ^talk 13:20, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

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I've removed the template and added "It's a composite of elements found in File:Emblem of India.svg and File:Ashoka Chakra.svg".  Roger Davies ^talk 13:21, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

Return to editing

Hi, Roger. It is more than a year since I voluntarily withdrew from the topic of climate change. As I put it back then, I'd like to dip my toes back into the water. I said at the time that I would seek a nod of approval from a member of ArbCom before doing anything, so here I am. What say you, sir? -- Scjessey (talk) 12:54, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

On the basis that you're a year older, and - I dare say - a year wiser, it sounds fine to me ;) However, restriction is permanent and you're instructed to abide by it, so you'll need ArbCom's collective okay before you edit in the topic. Best place to ask is here.  Roger Davies ^talk 13:06, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

I'm confused. If the restriction was voluntary, why do I need to seek ArbCom's collective okay? No sanction was imposed upon me. -- Scjessey (talk) 14:29, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

It was voluntary but, per standard ArbCom practice, it became binding. This is because some people (and I'm not saying you) withdraw one day and return the next. I did though mention this before the thing was finalised in this discussion, though that may have slipped your mind. I don't have the authority to okay your return to editing within the topic on my own.  Roger Davies ^talk 14:50, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

Okay. I didn't really understand that at the time, but no matter. I will do as you suggest :) -- Scjessey (talk) 14:56, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

Per your suggestion, I have requested amendment. Thank you for your help. -- Scjessey (talk) 15:35, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

The Bugle in the Signpost

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