Thanks for uploading File:CCVFD1251A.JPG. I noticed that while you provided a valid copyright licensing tag, there is no proof that the creator of the file agreed to license it under the given license.

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If the person or bot who tagged this for deletion would take a look at the name of the webmaster, and the aricle the image is attached to, he'd be able to see that the image(which has been renamed File:Chaires-Capitola VFD - Air, Power & Light Trailer.jpg) belongs to the person who posted it. ----DanTD (talk) 22:14, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

CCVFD, hi there. The problem with this image is, it says the origin is "Department Photo", and therefore we need to know that you are in a position to release it under the licence given. The best way to do this is, if you could send an email through the OTRS system, using the specific text in User:Chzz/help/myboilerplate (filling in the actual name of the uploaded pic, and your name/date), to permissions-commons@wikimedia.org

If you can do that, please let me know the email is on its way, on my own talk page. Cheers,  Chzz  ►  19:45, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I just tried to contact the uploader through their website, and they don't have an e-mail address. But they do have a phone number. It should still be pretty easy to figure out that "CCVFDWebmaster" is either the chief or a volunteer of the Chaires-Capitola Volunteer Fire Department. ----DanTD (talk) 13:04, 24 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

UPDATE - I called the fire department about this image this morning, and just receieved a return call from them a few minutes ago. I tried to explain the situation, and they said they know who posted this and should send the evidence of permission today. So don't delete this just yet. ----DanTD (talk) 21:30, 26 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

UPDATE #2' - This could've been saved, but obviously no administrators were paying attention. ----DanTD (talk) 01:31, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:White Ford F-Series Brush Truck - Chaires-Capitola VFD.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the file's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the file description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at the discussion if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. --Acather96 (talk) 16:33, 6 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Red Ford F-Series Brush Truck - Chaires-Capitola VFD.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the file's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the file description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at the discussion if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. --Acather96 (talk) 06:38, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. I noticed that your username, CCVFDWebmaster, may not meet Wikipedia's username policy because it represents a group or organisation. If you believe that your username does not violate our policy, please leave a note here explaining why. As an alternative, you may file for a change of username, or you may simply create a new account and use that for editing. Thank you. Acather96 (talk) 07:04, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because your username, CCVFDWebmaster, does not meet our username policy.

Your username is the only reason for this block. You are welcome to choose a new username (see below).

A username should not be promotional, related to a "real-world" group or organization, misleading, offensive, or disruptive. Also, usernames may not end in the word "bot" unless the account is an approved bot account.

You are encouraged to choose a new account name that meets our policy guidelines. Alternatively, if you have already made edits and you wish to keep your existing contributions under a new name, then you may request a change in username by:

1. Adding {{unblock-un|your new username here}} on your user talk page. You should be able to do this even though you are blocked, as you can usually still edit your own talk page. If not, you may wish to contact the blocking administrator by clicking on "E-mail this user" on their talk page.
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If you feel that you were blocked in error, you may appeal this block by adding below this notice the text {{unblock|Your reason here}}, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first. -- Cirt (talk) 06:25, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

CCVFDWebmaster (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

Greetings: I am the Executive Board President for the Chaires-Capitola Volunteer Fire Department. This account was created to allow indicate any changes made to the page representing the Chaires-Capitola VFD to be considered credible and accurate. I only found out about the block during a routine annual deep search of the web about our department. I would request that the name be restored and the images that were removed also be restored. We do not plan to use Wikipedia to be a promotional device, we are solely concerned that the department's information be presented as accurately as possible.

Decline reason:

No, I'm sorry. The name appears to represent (and fairly obviously does represent) an organisation. It therefore fails WP:USERNAME. Before you request a new name that does not appear to represent the organisation, I would ask you if you understand that accounts at Wikipedia are for individuals only, and must not be used by more than one person. Peridon (talk) 16:39, 15 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without a good reason (see the blocking policy). Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

CCVFDWebmaster (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Requested username:

CCVFD12-05 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Decline reason:

Sorry, I don't think you've got it. The webmaster bit wasn't mentioned specifically, although it ought to go as it implies possible authority here (even though so far as I know we don't actually have one - many people wouldn't know that. The bit objected to was 'CCVFD' (or any similar reference to the department). I would like an answer to my other point above, too, please. I would point out too that anyone may edit the article, and that this may lead to information that you and the Board don't like being there - so long as it is duely referenced. The images were removed because they are believed to be copyright, or at least of unknown status. I'm no expert on images, so when we get the rest of this sorted I'll find someone who is expert to explain. Peridon (talk) 19:47, 15 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

unblock-un|VFD-LT-12-05 | This should eliminate any references to representing any particular organization. As VFD indicates that I am just a member of ANY volunteer Fire Department, LT indicates I hold a Lieutenants rank in whatever department I am in and 12-05 is my badge #. I understand that Wikipedia is a site that is maintained by the public at large, but it is our intent to assure that only accurate and verifiable information is provided. I am not concerned with the specific details of the information just that it is factual. Insofar as the pictures are concerned they are photos of our vehicles that have been taken by the department and the department allows the use of the photos in any public venue that represents our department this includes news articles, media distributions, advertising, websites, etc.

Snag is, we can only use copyright stuff if it's licensed to us under Creative Commons - see WP:COPYVIO for more details. If you took some pics yourself and uploaded them as your own work, I think that's OK. So long as they don't appear on the Dept's site before they're here. After they're here, you can use them there as we're freely licensed. Silly, isn't it? But lawyers make a lot of money oyt of things like this. Peridon (talk) 20:50, 15 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If you accept the unblock request, replace this template with the following:

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

CCVFDWebmaster (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Requested username:

VFD-LT-12-05 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

Let me talk with our board tonight, I will look into donating some of the photos under your copyright policy. What is the status of releasing the user name as posted above with the name VFD-LT-12-05

Accept reason:

Allowing username change to requested username. Please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. Elen of the Roads (talk) 23:16, 15 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I have unblocked the account - please make a request at Wikipedia:Changing username to get the username changed. Thanks for the offer to release some photographs - we are always grateful to get good quality photographs. If you follow the steps at WP:IOWN this will explain how to confirm the release to us. Elen of the Roads (talk) 23:18, 15 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

CCVFDWebmaster (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Requested username:

VFD-LT-12-05 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

Still unable to edit, states account is blocked from editing even on the change name page, Please check.

Accept reason:

Allowing username change to requested username. Please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. Sorry about that, you should be unblocked now. Glad to have some North Florida pix coming. :) The Bushranger _{One ping only} 06:54, 16 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. A bureaucrat or clerk has responded to your username change request, but requires clarification before moving forward. Please follow up at your username change request entry as soon as possible. Thank you. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 05:38, 17 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]