User talk:Govind
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Question
So when did this site start? Can we use it for articles that got deleted for lacking notability on Wikipedia? Mathewignash 07:01, 3 July 2011 (MDT)
- Yes, you can. We're a very new wiki; currently in the process of writing our policies and guidelines, and how they differ from Wikipedia's, but the general idea is that we do not have notability requirements and original research is not forbidden. If you have any further questions, feel free to reply below. Govind 11:10, 3 July 2011 (MDT)
- Well, I wrote a bunch of articles about minor league fictional characters that got deleted on Wikipedia, and more are being nominated for deletion there, so if it's okay, I'll keep putting them here. Feel free to keep copying articles that are under deletion nomination on Wikipedia to here. Mathewignash 13:44, 3 July 2011 (MDT)
- You are certainly welcome to preserve these articles on WikiAlpha. Govind 13:59, 3 July 2011 (MDT)
- Well, I wrote a bunch of articles about minor league fictional characters that got deleted on Wikipedia, and more are being nominated for deletion there, so if it's okay, I'll keep putting them here. Feel free to keep copying articles that are under deletion nomination on Wikipedia to here. Mathewignash 13:44, 3 July 2011 (MDT)
Licensing problems; discussion at Wikipedia regarding this site
There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia regarding licensing of Wikipedia content for this site. The exact issue is regarding the release of content on this site into the public domain, which is not an issue for non-Wikipedia content. However, Wikipedia content is licensed under the GFDL, which requires a "share-alike" agreement, meaning that all subsequent uses must also be licensed under the GFDL, even if the original content was deleted or otherwise altered (as the license is irrevocable once issued). The discussion can be found here, and I invite you, as one of the site administrators, to comment and participate there. I hope this can be resolved in a manner that is satisfactory to everyone. Cheers. Elektrik Shoos 12:01, 4 July 2011 (MDT)
- An addendum: all written Wikipedia content is also licensed under a CC-BY-SA 3.0 license, and can be used under that as well. Elektrik Shoos 12:14, 4 July 2011 (MDT)
- Hi, it appears that Richard is addressing the concerns on that discussion. Thank you for letting us know. Govind 23:21, 4 July 2011 (MDT)
