Wikipedia:Files for deletion

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Files for deletion (FfD) is for listing images and other media files which are unneeded. Files that have been listed here for more than 7 days are eligible for deletion if either a consensus to do so has been reached or no objections to deletion have been raised. To quote the non-free content criteria, "it is the duty of users seeking to include or retain content to provide a valid rationale; those seeking to remove or delete it are not required to show that one cannot be created." For undeletion requests, first contact the administrator who deleted the file. If you are unable to resolve the issue with that administrator, the matter should be brought to deletion review.

If you have questions if something should be deleted, consider asking at Media Copyright Questions.

Examples of what you may request here

Obsolete – The file has been replaced by a better version.
Orphan – The file is not used on any pages in Wikipedia.
Unencyclopedic – The file doesn't seem likely to be useful in any Wikimedia project.
Low quality – The file is of an extremely low resolution, distorted, or has other physical image quality concerns.
Copyright violation – The file might be used in violation of copyright.
NFCC violation – The file is used under a claim of fair use but does not meet the requirements.

What not to list here[edit]

For speedy deletion candidates, do not use this page; instead use one of the speedy deletion templates. See the criteria for speedy deletion. These are: duplicates (where both files are on Wikipedia), thumbnails, broken files, non-existent files, non-commercial, "by permission" files and files which are not an image, sound file or video clip and have no encyclopedic use.
Files that have no source, have an unknown copyright, are unused or replaceable non-free, or are non-free without rationale can be marked so that they will be deleted after a week, and should not be listed on this page. Add one of the following to the file page:
1. {{subst:nsd}} if a file has no source indicated
2. {{subst:nld}} if a file has a source but no licensing information
3. {{subst:orfud}} if a file has a non-free copyright tag but isn't used in any articles
4. {{subst:rfu}} if a file has a non-free copyright tag but could be replaced by a free file
5. {{subst:dfu|reason}} if a file has a non-free copyright tag but the rationale isn't sufficient or is disputed
6. {{subst:frn}} if a file has no non-free use rationale
If the source or licensing information of an image marked as being freely licensed is disputed, please list the file on Possibly unfree files.
Redundant or duplicate files do not have to be listed here. Please use
1. {{isd|Full name of file excluding the "File:" prefix}} for speedy deletion if the other file is on Wikipedia, not on Commons
2. {{now commons|File:NEW FILENAME}} if the file now exists on Commons, or {{now commons}} for files with the same name on Commons. (Don't nominate protected images, they are usually locally uploaded and protected since they are used in an interface message or in a highly used template, thus they are high-risk.)
For blatant copyright infringements, use speedy deletion by tagging the file {{db-f9}}
Suspected copyright violations shouldn't be listed here.
1. If a file is listed as public domain or under a free license, but lacks verification of this (either by an OTRS ticket number or a notice on the source website), tag it as {{subst:npd}}.
2. For other suspected copyright infringements or licensing issues, use Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files.
Files that are hosted on Wikimedia Commons cannot be deleted via this process. Please use the Commons deletion page instead.
Description pages with no local file, even though they are in the file namespace, should not be listed here.
1. Redirects should be treated as in any other namespace: if no speedy deletion criteria apply, they should be listed at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion.
2. Local description pages for files hosted on Commons are usually speedy-deletable under criterion F2; use {{db-nofile}}.
3. Local description pages with no associated file are speedy-deletable under criterion G8; use {{db-imagepage}}.
4. Any other deletion of a description page with no local file should be listed at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion.
If a file is appropriately licensed and could be usable elsewhere, consider copying it to the Wikimedia Commons instead of listing it for deletion. Once copied to the Commons, it is eligible for speedy deletion per criterion 8 for files.
If you are the uploader of the image, tag it with {{db-author}}.

Instructions for listing files for deletion

To list a file:

1	Edit the file page. Add `{{ffd\|log=2015 April 22}}` to the file page.
2	Create its FfD subsection. Follow this edit link and list the file using `{{subst:ffd2\|File_name.ext\|Uploader= \|Reason= }} ~~~~` Leave the subject heading blank. If the file has been replaced by another file, name the file that replaced it in your reason for deletion. Refer below for a list of other common reasons. For listing additional files with the same reason, edit the first file section and use `{{subst:ffd2a\|File_name.ext\|Uploader= }}`
3	Give due notice. Inform the uploader by adding a message to their talk page using `{{subst:fdw\|File_name.ext}}` Remember to replace "File_name.ext" with the name of the image or media For multiple images by the same user, use `{{subst:fdw-multi\|First_file.ext\|Second_file.ext\|Third_file.ext}} ~~~~` (can handle up to 26) If the image is in use, also consider adding `{{ifdc\|File_name.ext\|log=2015 April 22}}` to the caption(s), or adding a notice to the article talk pages. Consider also notifying relevant WikiProjects of the discussion.

State the reasons why the file should be deleted. Some common reasons are:

Obsolete - The file has been replaced by a better version. Indicate the new file name (often abbreviated OB)
Orphan - The file is not used on any pages in Wikipedia. (If the file is only available under "fair use", please use {{subst:orfud}} instead). Please consider moving "good" free licensed files to Commons rather than outright deleting them, other projects may find a use for them even if we have none; you can also apply {{Copy to Wikimedia Commons}} . (often abbreviated OR, not to be confused with original research which generally doesn't apply to images)
Unencyclopedic - The file doesn't seem likely to be useful in this encyclopedia (or for any Wikimedia project). Images used on userpages should generally not be nominated on this basis alone unless the user is violating the Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not policy by using Wikipedia to host excessive amounts unencyclopedic material (most commonly private photos). (often abbreviated UE)
Low quality - The image is of an extremely low resolution, distorted, or has other physical image quality concerns. (often abbreviated LQ)
Copyright violation - The file might be used in violation of copyright. (often abbreviated CV)

These are not the only "valid" reasons to delete a file. Any properly explained reason can be used. The above list comprises the most common and uncontroversial ones.

Since abbreviated deletion reasons will not be familiar to most Wikipedians, especially newbies, please consider using full words. A few extra keystrokes now can save paragraphs of explanation to a panicked uploader wondering what's wrong with their image.

If you remove a file from an article, list the article from which you removed it so there can be community review of whether the file should be deleted. This is necessary because file pages do not remember the articles on which the file were previously used.

Administrator instructions

Instructions for discussion participation[edit]

In responding to the deletion nomination, consider adding your post in the format
* '''View''' - Reasoning ... -- ~~~~
where "Delete", "Keep", "Comment", or something else may replace "View". In posting their reasoning, many editors use abbreviations and cite to the following:

Wikipedia:NFCC#1 – Free equivalent is/is not available
Wikipedia:NFCC#8 – Significance
Wikipedia:Non-free content#Images 2 – Unacceptable image use

Remember that polling is not a substitute for discussion. Wikipedia's primary method of determining consensus is through editing and discussion, not voting. Although editors occasionally use straw polls in an attempt to test for consensus, polls or surveys sometimes impede rather than assist discussion. They should be used with caution, and are no more binding than any other consensus decision.

Also remember that if you believe that an image is potentially useful for other projects and should be moved to Wikimedia Commons, in lieu of responding '''Move to Commons''', you can move it there yourself. See Wikipedia:Moving files to the Commons for instructions.

Instructions for closing discussions[edit]

Nominations should be processed for closing after being listed for 7 days following the steps here.

Old discussions[edit]

The following discussions are more than 7 days old and are pending processing by an administrator:

This page has a backlog that requires the attention of one or more administrators.
This notice is automatically updated by AnomieBOT (talk) and will no longer be displayed when the backlog is cleared.

Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2015 March 7 - 1 remaining
Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2015 April 11 - 6 remaining
Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2015 April 12 - 2 remaining
Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2015 April 13 - 15 remaining
Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2015 April 14 - 13 remaining

For older nominations, see the archives.

Discussions approaching conclusion

Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2015 April 15 - Discussions with at least 6 full days since nomination. After 7 days, they may be closed.

Recent nominations[edit]

April 16[edit]

File:Global Distribution of Wealth v3.jpg[edit]

The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the media below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the media's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this section.

The result of the discussion was: Wrong forum. The file is on Commons. Please nominate it for deletion there if you still feel it should be deleted. AnomieBOT ⚡ 03:01, 16 April 2015 (UTC)

Inacurate, poor source, conflicts more reliable source --Zojj t c 02:17, 16 April 2015 (UTC)

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the media's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this section.

File:Flag of Utica, New York.jpg[edit]

Potential file copyrights and non-free status prevents implementation of an SVG flag based upon this screenshot. Buffaboy ^talk 16:19, 16 April 2015 (UTC)

April 17[edit]

File:OomphRadio Davao.jpg[edit]

The file is now available on Commons in PNG format & slightly different name (File:Oomph Radio Davao.png); thus an orphan. the enjay 36 03:01, 17 April 2015 (UTC)

Delete. per nom. Theenjay36, please categorize the Commons image. Thanks, Reh man 10:52, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

April 18[edit]

File:MacBook (2015) gold.svg[edit]

Violates WP:NFCC#1, obviously replaceable with a user-authored photo of the product B (talk) 00:00, 18 April 2015 (UTC)

This is a user-authored SVG rendering, as seen here. I have received explicit permission from the author via email correspondence, although it appears as though he hasn't uploaded it himself. I can send you a copy of the email if you wish, or I can direct you to where you may contact the author themselves. Owleaf (talk) 06:20, 18 April 2015 (UTC)

As long as that permission is only valid for Wikipedia, as you indicated on the image page, and doesn't constitute a fully free license for re-use by others, it is unfortunately quite irrelevant for us. You declared the image to be non-free; if that's what it is, it's unuseable. Fut.Perf. ☼ 07:23, 18 April 2015 (UTC)

@Owleaf: Please see WP:CONSENT for the kind of permission that Wikipedia requests, the statement of permission that we would ask to have on file from the author, and the email address where it should be sent. If the author would like to donate this image under licensing terms acceptable to Wikipedia, that page has the instructions. WP:COPYREQ gives a more detailed overview and may be useful as well. If the permission is submitted, then I or another OTRS volunteer will look at it and tag the image appropriately. --B (talk) 00:31, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

April 19[edit]

File:Craignewischav.jpg[edit]

Orphaned, unencyclopedic B (talk) 06:27, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

Delete. Orphaned and non-eneyclopedic, per nom. Reh man 10:46, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

File:Craignewis.jpg[edit]

Orphaned, unencyclopedic B (talk) 06:27, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

Delete. Orphaned and non-eneyclopedic, per nom. Reh man 10:46, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

File:Craigplenn.jpg[edit]

Orphaned, unencyclopedic B (talk) 06:28, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

Delete. Orphaned and non-eneyclopedic, per nom. Reh man 10:46, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

File:Balangoda Ananda Maiterya Thero.jpg[edit]

Violation of WP:NFCCP#3a - "Multiple items of non-free content are not used if one item can convey equivalent significant information". This is one of two non-free files of the same individual used on Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Thero (the other being File:Agga Maha Pandita Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Thera.jpg). This has been discussed at WP:NFCR where non-involved editors deemed it inappropriate to have two non-free images. obi2canibe^{talk contr} 11:40, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

Keep. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Thero was a leading personality of Theravada Buddhism in the twentieth century, who wrote many books on Buddhism, meditation and languages. Some of his books are considered as text books for students. This rare photograph which was taken while he was involved in literary work increases the value of the section 'Survey of writings' in the article. This file does not violate WP:NFCCP#3a, bacause it is used to illustrate Thero's literary works, an aspect which is not covered by the other item. --SWR2.9 (talk) 04:26, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

File:Denzil Kobbekaduwa , Vijaya Wimalaratne & Sarath Fonseka.jpg[edit]

This non-free file has been added to three biographical articles (Sarath Fonseka, Denzil Kobbekaduwa and Vijaya Wimalaratne) all of which have other free or non-free files to illustrate the individual. The only reason this file has been used is that it shows all three individuals together. obi2canibe^{talk contr} 12:00, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

File:Young artist.jpg[edit]

The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the media below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the media's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this section.

The result of the discussion was: Delete; deleted as F5 by NawlinWiki (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) AnomieBOT ⚡ 04:02, 22 April 2015 (UTC)

Unused personal image. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 14:39, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

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File:Young Thin Vexin.JPG[edit]

Unused personal image. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 14:40, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

File:"Shubham.jpg".jpg[edit]

Unused personal image? Sfan00 IMG (talk) 14:50, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

File:With my anigo.jpg[edit]

Unused personal image. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 16:50, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

File:Headcrabhat.PNG[edit]

Fails NFCC. An image of a toy that was sold online is certainly replaceable. Vaypertrail (talk) 21:55, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

April 20[edit]

File:Choanocyte Cell.png[edit]

Cell diagram used under a claim of fair use. Could obviously be replaced with a freely licensed image. B (talk) 02:29, 20 April 2015 (UTC)

File:Structure of a Choanoflagellate.png[edit]

Image showing structure of a Choanoflagellate used under a claim of fair use. It could be replaced with a freely licensed diagram. B (talk) 02:33, 20 April 2015 (UTC)

File:Nermal the Kitten.svg[edit]

The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the media below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the media's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this section.

The result of the discussion was: Delete; deleted as G7 by Ricky81682 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) AnomieBOT ⚡ 00:01, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

Poorly done trace from a comic strip. If a picture is needed, then surely cropping him out of the strip would be a better idea. Ten Pound Hammer • ^{(What did I screw up now?)} 03:15, 20 April 2015 (UTC)

Yup, one of my early, early uploads. No opposition to it being deleted. Connormah (talk) 03:26, 20 April 2015 (UTC)

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the media's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this section.

File:Applebees logo.svg[edit]

Old logo, violates WP:NFCC#8. RJaguar3 | u | t 05:42, 20 April 2015 (UTC)

April 21[edit]

April 22[edit]

File:Zelezara Smederevo traka.jpg[edit]

Unused montage... Sfan00 IMG (talk) 10:16, 22 April 2015 (UTC)

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If the current date's page has been started without the header, apply {{subst:Ffd log}} to the top of the day's page.

Please ensure "===April 22===" is at the very top of the new page so that internal page links from the main Files for deletion page (the one you're on now) work.

Wikipedia:Files for deletion

What not to list here[edit]

Contents

Instructions for discussion participation[edit]

Instructions for closing discussions[edit]

Old discussions[edit]

Discussions approaching conclusion

Recent nominations[edit]

April 16[edit]

File:Global Distribution of Wealth v3.jpg[edit]

File:Flag of Utica, New York.jpg[edit]

April 17[edit]

File:OomphRadio Davao.jpg[edit]

April 18[edit]

File:MacBook (2015) gold.svg[edit]

April 19[edit]

File:Craignewischav.jpg[edit]

File:Craignewis.jpg[edit]

File:Craigplenn.jpg[edit]

File:Balangoda Ananda Maiterya Thero.jpg[edit]

File:Denzil Kobbekaduwa , Vijaya Wimalaratne & Sarath Fonseka.jpg[edit]

File:Young artist.jpg[edit]

File:Young Thin Vexin.JPG[edit]

File:"Shubham.jpg".jpg[edit]

File:With my anigo.jpg[edit]

File:Headcrabhat.PNG[edit]

April 20[edit]

File:Choanocyte Cell.png[edit]

File:Structure of a Choanoflagellate.png[edit]

File:Nermal the Kitten.svg[edit]

File:Applebees logo.svg[edit]

April 21[edit]

April 22[edit]

File:Zelezara Smederevo traka.jpg[edit]

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