Week 11 Wikipedia edits- CHEN SIWEN 진사문

 1.summmary

Wikimedia Commons is a freely accessible media repository maintained by volunteers that serves all Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia. Anyone can upload multimedia files such as images, audio, and video, as long as the content is under a free license (like CC BY or CC BY-SA) and suitable for Wikimedia projects.

Commons does not accept copyrighted files with restrictions or “fair use” content. Its goal is to create a globally accessible platform where media can be freely used and remixed. When uploading files, contributors must provide essential information such as the author, source, and license type.

Beyond uploading, Commons offers a system of file categorization and galleries to help users better organize and discover media resources.

2.interesting points

Wikimedia Commons’ openness is truly impressive—any user with copyright or a free license can upload works, contributing to global knowledge sharing. Unlike many platforms, Commons does not allow “fair use” restricted copyrighted content, ensuring that all files can be freely used, modified, and commercially exploited. Additionally, Commons focuses on multimedia files and does not accept pure text or application uploads. Once the upload license is set, it cannot be revoked, guaranteeing the long-term free circulation of content. Technically, Commons supports high-resolution image uploads and automatically generates thumbnails, though it imposes pixel limits on PNG images. Overall, these features reflect Commons’ management philosophy that balances openness with clear regulations.

3.discussion

How can we strike a balance between protecting creators’ copyright and promoting free use in an open-sharing environment, ensuring both original rights and widespread knowledge dissemination?

Comments

  1. YU JIEMay 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM

    In an open and shared environment, balancing creators' copyrights with the free use of resources requires establishing a fair use system to safeguard public interests in areas such as education, research, and commentary without harming creators' core rights.

    Furthermore, copyright awareness education should be strengthened to guide the public in using content legally. By leveraging technologies such as digital watermarks and blockchain, the efficiency of copyright protection can also be enhanced. Through the integration of institutions, technology, and culture, a win-win situation can be achieved in terms of rights respect and knowledge dissemination.

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  2. wu wenhaoMay 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM

    Hi Siwen,
    Thanks for sharing your blog! Your summary offers a clear and informative overview of Wikimedia Commons, and I especially appreciated your emphasis on its open-access philosophy and licensing rules. One suggestion I’d like to offer is to consider adding a brief example—such as a notable public domain or Creative Commons image that has been widely reused on Wikipedia—to illustrate how Commons supports knowledge dissemination in practice. This could make your explanation even more engaging and relatable for readers who may be unfamiliar with the platform. Great work overall!


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