Forum:"Image License Required" Talk Page Box

Not too long ago, the Image Copyright Policy was rewritten, an effort which was spear-headed by Bond, in order to more clearly state image copyright restrictions and rules. However, many images are still uploaded without adequate licensing, an offense which, according to our own image upload warning, breaks the law in many countries.

I propose that a "Licensing Required" Or the like box be made that can be placed on the talk page of those who upload images without source citations. These messages would have a prewritten message about the importance of licensing images, as well as a basic list of the license types and a list of image that the user uploaded that need citations. This could allow for a uniform warning message that could warn uploaders about the dangers of skipping licensing and allow for an easy way to count licensing offenses.

Also, a reinstatement of the "File copyright violations" block under BF:BLOCK to further reduce image copyright violations. Of course, several warning would be instated before a light block is issued and continued image copyright violations would result in a loss of an ability to upload images and/or continualy increasing block lengths.

Shortly, I will have a basic prototype of one of these warnings drawn up in one of my sandboxes, but in the meantime, please discuss your opinion on the matter below.

Cheers - 03:01, February 17, 2012 (UTC)