File talk:Deep Space 9 ops 2369.jpg

Are we allowed to use this image? --Alan del Beccio 19:59, 4 Dec 2005 (UTC)


 * I think the text in the template tag is misleading. It should be fair use; in that respect, we have as much right to use it as any screencap, but I doubt someone got explicit permission to use it. --Vedek Dukat Talk 20:01, 4 Dec 2005 (UTC)


 * For some reason, it seems that actual screencaps from various povs of ops would be more appropriate, but maybe thats just me...--Alan del Beccio 20:07, 4 Dec 2005 (UTC)
 * You're right, but in the absence of such screencaps, this gives a nice overview of the layout at least. --Vedek Dukat Talk 20:10, 4 Dec 2005 (UTC)
 * Not sure why you would think this was fair use, its taken directly from the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual -- and as such is a violation of copyright. -- Captain Mike K. Barteltalk
 * How is that more of a copyright violation than a screencap, cover of a book, etc? Roar 21:42, 4 Dec 2005 (UTC)
 * A screencap is a scene from an episode -- you can see the episode for free on syndication. As long as you don't reproduce long video or audio clips, you aren't infringing the episode creator's right to sell or broadcast their product.
 * A cover of a book is used to sell the book -- you can review it any time through a bookseller -- by reproducing it you aren't infringing the book creator's right to sell their product
 * A book's interior text and artwork should only be available to someone who has paid for the book -- copying or republishing artwork for free without permission infringes the rights of the artist and publisher to continue to sell the product. -- Captain Mike K. Barteltalk 00:36, 5 Dec 2005 (UTC)