Forum:Image Policy

Since this seems to come up over and over again, I want to move the discussion about the image policy in SW1ki:Policies here, so we can find out what the consensus is overall, instead of on a case-by-case basis. Please Sign your name ( --~ ) with your opinion, and give a sentence or two of explanation. --Lolkje 01:02, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Original art
Should hand-drawn images of SW1 characters by SW1 players, or commissioned by SW1 players, be allowed? I don't think there's really much debate on this one, but I'm including it for completeness. Examples: Simone Drake?, Lara Grayson, Ayam Kor, Twila Virda, Snarl

YES

--Lolkje 01:02, 6 May 2007 (UTC) - It's completely original effort specifically for SW1.

NO

Other Star Wars art
Should other Star Wars art from the internet be allowed? Examples: Kitryyhnarro, Xar'on Tanner, Cypher? (if there was ever a Jawa char who wanted to use this pic)

YES

--Lolkje 01:02, 6 May 2007 (UTC) - It's Star Wars. We're "borrowing" the whole story of Star Wars from Uncle George anyway.

NO

Live action
Should images of actors in (making public appearances, acting in other sci-fi genres, or acting in other roles) be allowed, as long as they don't contain obviously non-"Star Warsey" elements? Does this qualify as "fair use?" Examples: Rasi Praddhan Cen, Johanna Siri te Danaan, Vaughan.jpg, Starwind2.jpg, Im-yohko.jpg

YES

--Lolkje 01:02, 6 May 2007 (UTC) - This is why we have the "don't name an image after the actor's name" policy. We argue that we're "borrowing" it, not asserting ownership or affiliation.

NO

Animation
Should animated art be allowed, as long it doesn't contain obviously non-"Star Warsey" elements? Does this qualify as "fair use?" Examples: Keline Nelhrn, Cade Vaughan, Cyy.jpg

YES

--Lolkje 01:02, 6 May 2007 (UTC) - The Matrix debate over Cade's image aside, the examples that have passed muster are tasteful and don't suspend the SW illusion for me.

NO

Modification
Should some modification of live action images or animated art to more suit the character or the theme be required? Examples: Arise Omondra, Vaa'lirah 2.jpg, Serenella Jordain.jpg, Gene Malantean copy.jpg, Rebecca.jpg

YES

--Lolkje 01:02, 6 May 2007 (UTC) - I like to see it when people put some effort into customizing their pic. I would add modification as a condition to my opinions above.

NO