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Use the form below to upload files. To view or search previously uploaded files go to the [[Special:FileList|list of uploaded files]], (re)uploads are also logged in the [[Special:Log/upload|upload log]], deletions in the [[Special:Log/delete|deletion log]].
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!colspan=100% |<big>'''IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COPYRIGHT'''</big>
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| We respect the intellectual property of others and ask you to do the same. By choosing to upload this file, you attest to one of the following:  
*'''This image is free to use, per the creator.'''
:I can demonstrate that it is legally okay for anybody to use for any purpose.
*'''This image is copyrighted, but I believe it is Fair Use.'''
:I am prepared to explain how the use of this file meets the criteria of [https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/index.html Fair Use].


'''If you are uploading an image, we recommend you [[The (Image) Collective: Image Upload Directions|follow the guidelines of The (Image) Collective]].'''
and you agree to list the source of the original file and credit its original creator and/or copyright holder in the file summary.


If your file size is too large, and you need to make it smaller, you can use [http://www.jpegmini.com/main/shrink_photo JPEGmini].
Any content, trademark(s), or other material that may be found on 118Wiki remains the copyright of its respective owner(s). In no way does StarBase 118 PBEM RPG claim ownership or responsibility for such items.
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Use the form below to upload files, but read this entire page first.


===Preparing Your Upload===
* [[The (Image) Collective: Image Upload Directions|This useful guide from The (Image) Collective]] will help you prepare to upload images for use on the wiki.
* To help us optimize images for size, run your image through [https://tinyjpg.com/ TinyJPG] (also works on PNGs) first – it's fast and free.
* <font color=red>'''Do NOT crop attributions, watermarks or other copyright notices from an image.'''</font>
===Using Your Uploaded File===
To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:
To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.jpg]]</nowiki></tt>''' to use the full version of the file
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.jpg]]</nowiki></tt>''' to use the full version of the file
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.png|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]</nowiki></tt>''' to use a 200 pixel wide rendition in a box in the left margin with 'alt text' as description
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.png|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]</nowiki></tt>''' to use a 200 pixel wide rendition in a box in the left margin with 'alt text' as description
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:media}}<nowiki>:File.ogg]]</nowiki></tt>''' for directly linking to the file without displaying the file
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:media}}<nowiki>:File.ogg]]</nowiki></tt>''' for directly linking to the file without displaying the file
===Uploading New Image Versions===
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''If you are uploading a new version of an image, the new version may not appear for a while.'''</span>
* Try clearing your browser cache: CTRL+F5 (PC) or CMD+R (Mac)
* If that doesn't work, try purging the wiki's page cache by adding <code>&action=purge</code> to the URL of the page you are viewing. For example:
<code><nowiki>https://wiki.starbase118.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Starbase_118_Ops-logo.png</nowiki>'''&action=purge'''</code>
* If you're still not seeing the new image, head to our [https://chat.starbase118.net/ Discord chat server] and ask for help in the #wiki channel.
==See also: Logs==
* View or search previously uploaded files: [[Special:FileList|List of uploaded files]] (takes a long time to load)
* Re-uploads are logged in the [[Special:Log/upload|upload log]]
* File deletions are logged in the [[Special:Log/delete|deletion log]]
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Latest revision as of 16:53, 31 October 2021

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COPYRIGHT
We respect the intellectual property of others and ask you to do the same. By choosing to upload this file, you attest to one of the following:
  • This image is free to use, per the creator.
I can demonstrate that it is legally okay for anybody to use for any purpose.
  • This image is copyrighted, but I believe it is Fair Use.
I am prepared to explain how the use of this file meets the criteria of Fair Use.

and you agree to list the source of the original file and credit its original creator and/or copyright holder in the file summary.

Any content, trademark(s), or other material that may be found on 118Wiki remains the copyright of its respective owner(s). In no way does StarBase 118 PBEM RPG claim ownership or responsibility for such items.

Use the form below to upload files, but read this entire page first.

Preparing Your Upload

  • This useful guide from The (Image) Collective will help you prepare to upload images for use on the wiki.
  • To help us optimize images for size, run your image through TinyJPG (also works on PNGs) first – it's fast and free.
  • Do NOT crop attributions, watermarks or other copyright notices from an image.

Using Your Uploaded File

To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:

  • [[File:File.jpg]] to use the full version of the file
  • [[File:File.png|200px|thumb|left|alt text]] to use a 200 pixel wide rendition in a box in the left margin with 'alt text' as description
  • [[Media:File.ogg]] for directly linking to the file without displaying the file

Uploading New Image Versions

If you are uploading a new version of an image, the new version may not appear for a while.

  • Try clearing your browser cache: CTRL+F5 (PC) or CMD+R (Mac)
  • If that doesn't work, try purging the wiki's page cache by adding &action=purge to the URL of the page you are viewing. For example:

https://wiki.starbase118.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Starbase_118_Ops-logo.png&action=purge

  • If you're still not seeing the new image, head to our Discord chat server and ask for help in the #wiki channel.

See also: Logs


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