Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL - Revision history

LIMAFOX76: Adding FR link

2020-04-01T12:13:58Z

Adding FR link

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	*[[Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights]]		*[[Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights]]
			[[fr:Battlestar Wiki:Pourquoi Battlestar Wiki n'utilise pas la GFDL]]

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: username correction

2007-03-16T03:05:27Z

username correction

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	==Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License==		==Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License==

	After researching the "copyleft" licensing, [[User:Joe.~~Beaudoin~~\|Joe Beaudoin]] came to the decision to adopt the [[Wikipedia:Creative Commons\|Creative Commons]] licensing scheme. It not only protected the rights of Universal Studios, but it also allowed for contributions to come under a less restrictive—and seemingly anachronistic—license.		After researching the "copyleft" licensing, [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.\|Joe Beaudoin]] came to the decision to adopt the [[Wikipedia:Creative Commons\|Creative Commons]] licensing scheme. It not only protected the rights of Universal Studios, but it also allowed for contributions to come under a less restrictive—and seemingly anachronistic—license.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	*[[Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights]]		*[[Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights]]

Shane: /* See Also */

2007-02-18T00:03:26Z

Mercifull: /* Why the GFDL doesn't work for Battlestar Wiki */

2007-02-06T15:48:37Z

Why the GFDL doesn't work for Battlestar Wiki

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	* '''Duplication'''. A copy of that license, plus the copyright notice of the document must be duplicated along with the work itself. In practical terms, this means that any fan website would have to post a copy of the GFDL alongside even a single article that was reposted.		* '''Duplication'''. A copy of that license, plus the copyright notice of the document must be duplicated along with the work itself. In practical terms, this means that any fan website would have to post a copy of the GFDL alongside even a single article that was reposted.
	* '''Combining'''. Documents combined with a GFDL-licensed work must also be released under the same license. Echoing the concerns of [~~http~~:~~//memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Main_Page~~ Memory Alpha]'s owners, Battlestar Wiki's owner thinks that it is unreasonable to expect fans to release all of their own work under the GFDL, simply to be allowed to use material from Battlestar Wiki.		* '''Combining'''. Documents combined with a GFDL-licensed work must also be released under the same license. Echoing the concerns of [[memoryalpha:Main Page\|Memory Alpha]]'s owners, Battlestar Wiki's owner thinks that it is unreasonable to expect fans to release all of their own work under the GFDL, simply to be allowed to use material from Battlestar Wiki.
	* '''Images'''. The GFDL makes no explicit mention of [[Wikipedia:Fair use\|fair use]] rules in its terms. Images and other documents that are added to a collection must be released under the GFDL, which requires the explicit approval of the owner of the copyright.		* '''Images'''. The GFDL makes no explicit mention of [[Wikipedia:Fair use\|fair use]] rules in its terms. Images and other documents that are added to a collection must be released under the GFDL, which requires the explicit approval of the owner of the copyright.
	* '''Commercial use'''. The GFDL explicitly allows commercial use of material distributed under said license. However, because ''Battlestar Galactica'' is owned by [[Wikipedia:NBC Universal\|Universal Studios]], commercial uses need to be explicitly forbidden.		* '''Commercial use'''. The GFDL explicitly allows commercial use of material distributed under said license. However, because ''Battlestar Galactica'' is owned by [[Wikipedia:NBC Universal\|Universal Studios]], commercial uses need to be explicitly forbidden.

Steelviper: - universal studios link (already linked to wikipedia above)

2006-06-13T15:07:23Z

- universal studios link (already linked to wikipedia above)

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	==Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License==		==Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License==

	After researching the "copyleft" licensing, [[User:Joe.Beaudoin\|Joe Beaudoin]] came to the decision to adopt the [[Wikipedia:Creative Commons\|Creative Commons]] licensing scheme. It not only protected the rights of [[Universal Studios]], but it also allowed for contributions to come under a less restrictive—and seemingly anachronistic—license.		After researching the "copyleft" licensing, [[User:Joe.Beaudoin\|Joe Beaudoin]] came to the decision to adopt the [[Wikipedia:Creative Commons\|Creative Commons]] licensing scheme. It not only protected the rights of Universal Studios, but it also allowed for contributions to come under a less restrictive—and seemingly anachronistic—license.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Steelviper: + NBC universal wikipedia link

2006-06-13T15:05:51Z

+ NBC universal wikipedia link

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	* '''Combining'''. Documents combined with a GFDL-licensed work must also be released under the same license. Echoing the concerns of [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Main_Page Memory Alpha]'s owners, Battlestar Wiki's owner thinks that it is unreasonable to expect fans to release all of their own work under the GFDL, simply to be allowed to use material from Battlestar Wiki.		* '''Combining'''. Documents combined with a GFDL-licensed work must also be released under the same license. Echoing the concerns of [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Main_Page Memory Alpha]'s owners, Battlestar Wiki's owner thinks that it is unreasonable to expect fans to release all of their own work under the GFDL, simply to be allowed to use material from Battlestar Wiki.
	* '''Images'''. The GFDL makes no explicit mention of [[Wikipedia:Fair use\|fair use]] rules in its terms. Images and other documents that are added to a collection must be released under the GFDL, which requires the explicit approval of the owner of the copyright.		* '''Images'''. The GFDL makes no explicit mention of [[Wikipedia:Fair use\|fair use]] rules in its terms. Images and other documents that are added to a collection must be released under the GFDL, which requires the explicit approval of the owner of the copyright.
	* '''Commercial use'''. The GFDL explicitly allows commercial use of material distributed under said license. However, because ''Battlestar Galactica'' is owned by [[Universal Studios]], commercial uses need to be explicitly forbidden.		* '''Commercial use'''. The GFDL explicitly allows commercial use of material distributed under said license. However, because ''Battlestar Galactica'' is owned by [[Wikipedia:NBC Universal\|Universal Studios]], commercial uses need to be explicitly forbidden.

	Because of these major restrictions, we have chosen to avoid the GFDL for all Battlestar Wiki content.		Because of these major restrictions, we have chosen to avoid the GFDL for all Battlestar Wiki content.

Shane at 06:07, 4 June 2006

2006-06-04T06:07:49Z

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	{{Project\|No GFDL\|shortcut=[[NO GFDL]]}}		{{Project\|No GFDL\|shortcut=NO GFDL}}

	: {{derivative\|URL=http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Memory_Alpha:Why_Memory_Alpha_doesn%27t_use_the_GFDL\|URL_TITLE=Memory Alpha\|LICENSE=[http://memory-alpha.org/graphics/CCL_somerights.gif Creative Commons]}}		: {{derivative\|URL=http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Memory_Alpha:Why_Memory_Alpha_doesn%27t_use_the_GFDL\|URL_TITLE=Memory Alpha\|LICENSE=[http://memory-alpha.org/graphics/CCL_somerights.gif Creative Commons]}}

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: shortcut to infobox

2006-05-29T19:21:21Z

shortcut to infobox

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	{{Project\|No GFDL}}		{{Project\|No GFDL\|shortcut=[[NO GFDL]]}}

	{{shortcut\|NO GFDL}}

	: {{derivative\|URL=http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Memory_Alpha:Why_Memory_Alpha_doesn%27t_use_the_GFDL\|URL_TITLE=Memory Alpha\|LICENSE=[http://memory-alpha.org/graphics/CCL_somerights.gif Creative Commons]}}		: {{derivative\|URL=http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Memory_Alpha:Why_Memory_Alpha_doesn%27t_use_the_GFDL\|URL_TITLE=Memory Alpha\|LICENSE=[http://memory-alpha.org/graphics/CCL_somerights.gif Creative Commons]}}

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License */ piping CC link

2006-05-29T19:20:06Z

Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License: piping CC link

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	==Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License==		==Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License==

	After researching the "copyleft" licensing, [[User:Joe.Beaudoin\|Joe Beaudoin]] came to the decision to adopt the [[Wikipedia:Creative Commons]] licensing scheme. It not only protected the rights of [[Universal Studios]], but it also allowed for contributions to come under a less restrictive—and seemingly anachronistic—license.		After researching the "copyleft" licensing, [[User:Joe.Beaudoin\|Joe Beaudoin]] came to the decision to adopt the [[Wikipedia:Creative Commons\|Creative Commons]] licensing scheme. It not only protected the rights of [[Universal Studios]], but it also allowed for contributions to come under a less restrictive—and seemingly anachronistic—license.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

CalculatinAvatar: touch-up

2006-04-27T02:18:21Z

touch-up

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	: {{derivative\|URL=http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Memory_Alpha:Why_Memory_Alpha_doesn%27t_use_the_GFDL\|URL_TITLE=Memory Alpha\|LICENSE=[http://memory-alpha.org/graphics/CCL_somerights.gif Creative Commons]}}		: {{derivative\|URL=http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Memory_Alpha:Why_Memory_Alpha_doesn%27t_use_the_GFDL\|URL_TITLE=Memory Alpha\|LICENSE=[http://memory-alpha.org/graphics/CCL_somerights.gif Creative Commons]}}

	Many wikiwikis (including Battlestar Wiki's "godparent", [[Wikipedia:Main Page\|Wikipedia]]) use the [[BW:GFDL\|GNU Free Documentation License]] to protect their work. The GFDL is a [[Wikipedia:copyleft\|copyleft]] license that is designed for the free distribution of software manuals and other similar documents.		Many wikiwikis (including Battlestar Wiki's "godparent," [[Wikipedia:Main Page\|Wikipedia]]) use the [[BW:GFDL\|GNU Free Documentation License]] to protect their work. The GFDL is a [[Wikipedia:copyleft\|copyleft]] license that is designed for the free distribution of software manuals and other similar documents.

	==Why the GFDL doesn't work for Battlestar Wiki==		==Why the GFDL doesn't work for Battlestar Wiki==
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	* '''Duplication'''. A copy of that license, plus the copyright notice of the document must be duplicated along with the work itself. In practical terms, this means that any fan website would have to post a copy of the GFDL alongside even a single article that was reposted.		* '''Duplication'''. A copy of that license, plus the copyright notice of the document must be duplicated along with the work itself. In practical terms, this means that any fan website would have to post a copy of the GFDL alongside even a single article that was reposted.
	* '''Combining'''. Documents combined with a GFDL-licensed work must also be released under the same license. Echoing the concerns of [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Main_Page Memory Alpha]'s owners, Battlestar Wiki's owner thinks that it is unreasonable to expect fans to release all of their own work under the GFDL, simply to be allowed to use material from Battlestar Wiki.		* '''Combining'''. Documents combined with a GFDL-licensed work must also be released under the same license. Echoing the concerns of [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Main_Page Memory Alpha]'s owners, Battlestar Wiki's owner thinks that it is unreasonable to expect fans to release all of their own work under the GFDL, simply to be allowed to use material from Battlestar Wiki.
	* '''Images'''. The GFDL makes no explicit mention of [[Wikipedia:~~fair~~ use\|fair use]] rules in its terms. Images and other documents that are added to a collection must be released under the GFDL, which requires the explicit approval of the owner of the copyright.		* '''Images'''. The GFDL makes no explicit mention of [[Wikipedia:Fair use\|fair use]] rules in its terms. Images and other documents that are added to a collection must be released under the GFDL, which requires the explicit approval of the owner of the copyright.
	* '''Commercial use'''. The GFDL explicitly allows commercial use of material distributed under said license. However, because ''Battlestar Galactica'' is owned by [[Universal Studios]], commercial uses need to be explicitly forbidden.		* '''Commercial use'''. The GFDL explicitly allows commercial use of material distributed under said license. However, because ''Battlestar Galactica'' is owned by [[Universal Studios]], commercial uses need to be explicitly forbidden.

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	==Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License==		==Why Battlestar Wiki uses the Creative Commons License==

	After researching the "copyleft" ~~licenseing~~, [[User:Joe.Beaudoin\|Joe Beaudoin]] came to the decision to adopt the [[Wikipedia:Creative Commons]] licensing scheme. It not only protected the rights of [[Universal Studios]], but it also allowed for contributions to come under a less restrictive -- and seemingly anachronistic -- license.		After researching the "copyleft" licensing, [[User:Joe.Beaudoin\|Joe Beaudoin]] came to the decision to adopt the [[Wikipedia:Creative Commons]] licensing scheme. It not only protected the rights of [[Universal Studios]], but it also allowed for contributions to come under a less restrictive—and seemingly anachronistic—license.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	{{Project\|No GFDL}}		{{Project\|No GFDL\|shortcut=[[NO GFDL]]}}

	{{shortcut\|NO GFDL}}

	: {{derivative\|URL=http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Memory_Alpha:Why_Memory_Alpha_doesn%27t_use_the_GFDL\|URL_TITLE=Memory Alpha\|LICENSE=[http://memory-alpha.org/graphics/CCL_somerights.gif Creative Commons]}}		: {{derivative\|URL=http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Memory_Alpha:Why_Memory_Alpha_doesn%27t_use_the_GFDL\|URL_TITLE=Memory Alpha\|LICENSE=[http://memory-alpha.org/graphics/CCL_somerights.gif Creative Commons]}}

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	*[[Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights]]		*[[Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights]]

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