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==Photo Upload Restrictions== | ==Photo Upload Restrictions== | ||
| − | There are restrictions on the type of photos you can add. You cannot add photos to an object if they do not represent it, this applies to photos which are too vague or negligible in authenticity. In addition, you cannot add photos as a means to illustrate or demonstrate the function of a place if there is no direct association whatsoever. | + | There are restrictions on the type of photos you can add. You cannot add photos to an object if they do not represent it, this applies to photos which are too vague or negligible in authenticity. In addition, you cannot add photos as a means to illustrate or demonstrate the function of a place if there is no direct association whatsoever. The following types of imagery are forbidden: |
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# '''Obscene photos'''. Explicit/shocking photos of death, blood, gore etc. | # '''Obscene photos'''. Explicit/shocking photos of death, blood, gore etc. | ||
# '''Nudity & Pornographic photos'''. Strictly unacceptable examples of vulgarity. This includes suggestive photos that exhibit blatant innuendos. | # '''Nudity & Pornographic photos'''. Strictly unacceptable examples of vulgarity. This includes suggestive photos that exhibit blatant innuendos. | ||
| + | # '''Politically-charged, racist or anti-religious photos'''. Hateful or slanderous photos with intent to offend. | ||
| + | # '''Copyright photos'''. Licensed photos which have been used without permission and/or attribution. ''(See [[Photos#Copyrighted_Photos.2C_Attribution_.26_Watermarking|below]])'' | ||
# '''Duplicates photos'''. Copies of same photo in one tag and photos taken with the same/similar camera angle. | # '''Duplicates photos'''. Copies of same photo in one tag and photos taken with the same/similar camera angle. | ||
# '''Spam photos'''. Same photo repeated in several tags. | # '''Spam photos'''. Same photo repeated in several tags. | ||
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# '''Non-relevant photos'''. Pointless images used to "decorate" an object. These include but are not limited to: | # '''Non-relevant photos'''. Pointless images used to "decorate" an object. These include but are not limited to: | ||
## Personal photos, portraits, passport photos etc. | ## Personal photos, portraits, passport photos etc. | ||
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## Celebrities, sport personalities, models etc. | ## Celebrities, sport personalities, models etc. | ||
## Religious symbols and pictures used to bless, adorn or revere an object or its religious significance. | ## Religious symbols and pictures used to bless, adorn or revere an object or its religious significance. | ||
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| + | Please note that users who upload images that fall under 1 to 3 '''will''' be restricted or banned '''immediately'''. Users who repeatedly upload images which fall under 4 to 7 will be restricted or banned depending on the case. | ||
==Copyrighted Photos, Attribution & Watermarking== | ==Copyrighted Photos, Attribution & Watermarking== | ||
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Photos are an integral part of describing a geographic location and this is apparent in sites like Flickr and Panoramio and applications such as Google Earth and Picasa. Wikimapia enables you to enjoy photos of places by allowing you to upload them to their respective objects so that they will help describe places and make Wikimapia tags even more worthwhile and interesting.
As per the neutral point of view philosophy of Wikimapia (NPOV), photos which are compatible with our principles are essential to illustrate marked objects. Photos should also be relevant to its host object. If a photo does not accurately represent a place, then its portrayal is false and violates the tenets of Wikimapia. Photos that are not neutral, inaccurately depicted and do not provide a neutral or authentic source of information if challenged, may be deleted.
Priority is given to primary photos, which show objects explicitly both externally and internally. However, the interpretation of photos in general can be a tricky business because the depiction of themes and compositions can be very broad indeed. With this in mind, we welcome the inclusion of secondary photos which do not directly depict an object but are nonetheless pertinent to its description. These secondary photos, which may have a lesser significance to an object than a primary photo, are allowed as long as there is a direct connection with a host object.
Examples of secondary photos:
- company logos; emblems, coat of arms & flags belonging to localities, counties & states; armed forces & emergency services insignias etc.
- unique products originating or sold from businesses e.g. restaurant dishes, clothes displayed by mannequins/models, products packaging etc. These should be unique to the object.
- people at work to demonstrate the function of the object e.g. craftsmen/women showing a unique/rare skill, teachers & students in a classroom or assembly, tourists outside a popular point of interest etc. The object must be visible in the background.
It is important to remember that secondary photos are better than no photos, so they should not be removed unless they are replaced with primary photos. You should not remove a photo if you are uncertain about its validity. Instead, you should always seek advice in the forum.
Photo Upload Restrictions
There are restrictions on the type of photos you can add. You cannot add photos to an object if they do not represent it, this applies to photos which are too vague or negligible in authenticity. In addition, you cannot add photos as a means to illustrate or demonstrate the function of a place if there is no direct association whatsoever. The following types of imagery are forbidden:
- Obscene photos. Explicit/shocking photos of death, blood, gore etc.
- Nudity & Pornographic photos. Strictly unacceptable examples of vulgarity. This includes suggestive photos that exhibit blatant innuendos.
- Politically-charged, racist or anti-religious photos. Hateful or slanderous photos with intent to offend.
- Copyright photos. Licensed photos which have been used without permission and/or attribution. (See below)
- Duplicates photos. Copies of same photo in one tag and photos taken with the same/similar camera angle.
- Spam photos. Same photo repeated in several tags.
- Non-relevant photos. Pointless images used to "decorate" an object. These include but are not limited to:
- Personal photos, portraits, passport photos etc.
- Cartoons, clip arts, Gifs etc.
- Celebrities, sport personalities, models etc.
- Religious symbols and pictures used to bless, adorn or revere an object or its religious significance.
Please note that users who upload images that fall under 1 to 3 will be restricted or banned immediately. Users who repeatedly upload images which fall under 4 to 7 will be restricted or banned depending on the case.
Copyrighted Photos, Attribution & Watermarking
If you have permission to use an photo or its license permits you to use it in Wikimapia, you should adhere to its conditions for redistribution. If you need to provide attribution or any other associated copyright information, you can enter the necessary details in the comments section of the photo in question. This procedure is especially necessary for copyrighted photos with watermarks. Please note, if you are a registered user then your name will be displayed beside the photo when it is enlarged (click on it), so that makes it a little easier to associate a photo with a comment.
You can also provide your own personal photos with or without watermarks. However, you should be aware that by uploading photos you agree to the requirements of Wikimapia's Terms of Reference.
