User talk:Gkaridis0
File tagging File:Logo of Corfu (white lines, blue ship).png
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User who nominated the file for deletion (Nominator) : Εὐθυμένης.
And also:
- File:Logo of Corfu (blue lines, transparent ship).png ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is missing evidence of permission. )
- File:Agios Prokopis.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is missing evidence of permission. )
- File:Flag of Paxoi Municipality.png ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is missing evidence of permission. )
- File:Logo of Corfu (blue lines, blue ship).png ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is missing evidence of permission. )
- File:Greek passport biodata page 2023.png ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is missing evidence of permission. )
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File:21st of May Parade in Corfu.jpg
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User who nominated the file for deletion (Nominator) : Εὐθυμένης.
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Please do not remove problem tags
Copyright violations
Hello Gkaridis0.
You have uploaded one or more files that are copyright violations. You have done so despite requests from editors not to do so, and despite their instructions. See Commons:Licensing for the copyright policy on Wikimedia Commons. You may also find Commons:Copyright rules by subject matter useful. This is your last warning. The next time you upload a file that violates copyright, you will be blocked. Please leave me a message if you have further questions. |
--Yann (talk) 08:41, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
- Hello Yann. Regarding the warning, I want to clarify that these are false allegations.
- For every single file I uploaded, I have explicitly provided the correct author, the correct source, and the correct copyright tag. It is deeply unfair to have my own original work targeted and deleted just because I had uploaded copyrighted material in the past when I was inexperienced. All those past files have already been deleted, and I have since complied with the rules.
- I removed the deletion templates because there was no actual review; the notices simply stated the files would be automatically deleted after 7 days. I tried to find another solution to prevent this unjust deletion but couldn't.
- Regarding Εὐθυμένης, who placed these mass tags: if you check their talk page, you will see they do not reply to anyone. They have ignored me in the past, so I did not even bother messaging them this time.
- This behavior discourages users and makes Commons a hostile environment. I am taking this matter very seriously and intend to report the lack of proper background checks. Due to this treatment, I have decided to leave Wikimedia permanently.
File tagging File:St. Spyridon Choir Suit (realistic sketch - female).png
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File tagging File:Philharmonic Society of Corfu Summer Suit (realistic sketch).png
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File tagging File:Philharmonic Society of Corfu Suit Helmet (coloured sketch).png
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File tagging File:Philharmonic Society of Corfu Winter Suit (coloured sketch).png
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File tagging File:Philharmonic Society of Corfu Suit Helmet (side-view).png
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File tagging File:Philharmonic Society of Corfu Winter Suit (realistic sketch).png
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File:Annunziata Bell Tower (with part of the destroyed church).jpg
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File source is not properly indicated: File:Corfu Pinia Drawing Pinecone 20251213.jpg
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User who nominated the file for deletion (Nominator) : Εὐθυμένης.
And also:
- File:Corfu Boschetto Park Sign 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Pinia Metal Pinecone 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu StSpyridon Casket Upright Closeup 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Boschetto Park Old Fortress Background 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Philarmonic Society (FEK) Building 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Church of Mandarkina View 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Anaktora St Michael Gate (St George & Michael Palace) 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Church Panagia ton Xenon 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu StSpyridon Casket Exit Procession (Basmata) 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Anaktora View (St George & Michael Palace) 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Boschetto Park Entrance 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Liston Winter 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Boschetto Park General View 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
- File:Corfu Anaktora Sir Frederick Adam Statue Pond (St George & Michael Palace) 20251213.jpg ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is a derivative work incorporating another work or works. While the source of this file has been identified, essential source information for all work incorporated in this file is missing. )
I'm a computer program; please don't ask me questions but ask the user who nominated your file(s) for deletion (shown above) or at our Help Desk. //Deletion Notification Bot 2 (talk) 09:38, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
File tagging File:Logo of Corfu (with text).png
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User who nominated the file for deletion (Nominator) : Εὐθυμένης.
And also:
- File:Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands Map (2019).png ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is missing evidence of permission. )
- File:Logo of Corfu.png ( Nominator : Εὐθυμένης | Reason : This media file is missing evidence of permission. )
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File source is not properly indicated: File:Corfu Kato Plateia (Spianada) Grass Field 20251213.jpg
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User who nominated the file for deletion (Nominator) : Εὐθυμένης.
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File source is not properly indicated: File:Diversion gr.svg
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User who nominated the file for deletion (Nominator) : Εὐθυμένης.
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Regarding copyright violations
Hello Yann. Regarding the warning, I want to clarify that these are false allegations.
For every single file I uploaded, I have explicitly provided the correct author, the correct source, and the correct copyright tag. It is deeply unfair to have my own original work targeted and deleted just because I had uploaded copyrighted material in the past when I was inexperienced. All those past files have already been deleted, and I have since complied with the rules.
I removed the deletion templates because there was no actual review; the notices simply stated the files would be automatically deleted after 7 days. I tried to find another solution to prevent this unjust deletion but couldn't.
Regarding Εὐθυμένης, who placed these mass tags: if you check their talk page, you will see they do not reply to anyone. They have ignored me in the past, so I did not even bother messaging them this time.
This behavior discourages users and makes Commons a hostile environment. I am taking this matter very seriously and intend to report the lack of proper background checks. Due to this treatment, I have decided to leave Wikimedia permanently.
- Hi, You obviously do not understand how copyright works. Εὐθυμένης was absolutely right to tag your files. Making unfounded accusations won't help your case. So you won't be unblocked. Please read COM:L. Thanks, Yann (talk) 17:50, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
- Hello Yann. Your dismissive response continues the hostile behavior I mentioned earlier. I fully understand copyright rules (COM:L) and I have applied them correctly. Simply saying "you don't understand" is not a valid argument. I request that you provide a specific explanation for every single file stating exactly what you claim is wrong with them. I have provided correct sources and licenses. If you believe there are errors, point them out specifically for each file instead of making blanket accusations.
Appeal regarding procedural errors and unjustified block - User:Gkaridis0
Involved people
- Gkaridis0 (talk · contributions · Statistics · Recent activity · block log · User rights log · uploads · Global account information)
- Εὐθυμένης (talk · contributions · Statistics · Recent activity · block log · User rights log · uploads · Global account information)
- Yann (talk · contributions · Statistics · Recent activity · block log · User rights log · uploads · Global account information)
I am bringing this matter to the board because I believe there has been a significant procedural oversight and an unjustified use of administrative tools.
While my initial contributions during my learning phase included files that did not meet copyright standards, those have been removed, and I have since made a concerted effort to follow COM:L. It is important to note that even the most experienced contributors have faced similar learning curves. For instance:
- An early upload by Yann, File:Institut_de_France.jpg (2005), initially lacked proper author and license information.
- Εὐθυμένης uploaded File:Blason_ville_it_Castegnato.svg (2013), which was later deleted for copyright violations (CC-BY-NC-ND).
These examples illustrate that navigating complex copyright rules is a process where mistakes can happen even to dedicated users.
Failure to Provide Specific Feedback: A major issue in this dispute is the lack of specific communication from Εὐθυμένης. According to Commons guidelines, when tagging files, the uploader should be notified with specific instructions (e.g., using subst:image permission). Instead, Εὐθυμένης performed a mass-tagging without providing any individual explanation or guidance on what was allegedly missing. This "blanket tagging" makes it impossible for a user to address concerns, especially when the tags themselves are demonstrably incorrect.
Evidence of Incorrect Tagging: A clear example of this indiscriminate action is File:Corfu_Anaktora_View_(St_George_&_Michael_Palace)_20251213.jpg. Despite being tagged for "missing information," the very first version already explicitly included:
- Source: Own work
- Author: Gkaridis0
This proves that the files were tagged without a proper background check of the metadata, yet these incorrect reports were used as the basis for my block.
Pattern of Inappropriate Behavior and Disciplinary History by User:Εὐθυμένης
The actions taken against my uploads are part of a documented history of problematic behavior by Εὐθυμένης.
- History of Misuse: As documented in the Administrators' Noticeboard (Archive 102), multiple admins have criticized Εὐθυμένης for indiscriminate mass-tagging without checking file descriptions. They admitted to making mistakes due to high-speed tagging, which is exactly what occurred with my files.
- Block History: According to public logs (XTools), Εὐθυμένης has been blocked 4 times in the past (with the longest block lasting 32 days).
This history of disciplinary actions and recognized tagging errors proves that their reports should not be taken at face value without an independent review. In my case, this lack of review led to an unjustified block, as my metadata was correct from the start.
Timeline of my Block (User:Gkaridis0):
- I received a "last warning" on 08:41, 5 February 2026 (UTC) stating that a block would follow if I continued to upload infringing material.
- I performed no further actions or uploads after this warning.
- I was blocked shortly after anyway.
This contradicts the "last warning" protocol, as the block was issued despite my full compliance with the warning's instructions (i.e., not uploading anything further).
The claim that I "do not understand copyright" is a generic dismissal that is disproven by the logs. I request an objective review of this block and a fair evaluation of my recent contributions.
Pattern of Administrative Misconduct by User:Yann
The reactive nature of my block by Yann—issuing a block after a "last warning" despite no further uploads—is consistent with a documented history of administrative misconduct.
- Administrative Blocks: As seen in the Administrators' Noticeboard archives, Yann has been officially blocked in the past (e.g., by user 1989) for "misuse of sysop tools, performing involved actions, and hostile behavior."
- Issues with Objectivity: Fellow administrators and contributors have previously raised concerns about Yann's tendency to base admin decisions on personal sentiments and "disrespect for fellow contributors."
- Procedural Failures: In that archive, it was noted that Yann's actions were "punitive rather than preventive" and lacked "sufficient warning"—exactly the same procedural error I am currently reporting, where I was blocked without a new violation occurring after the final warning.
This suggests that the block against me was not a neutral application of copyright policy, but a subjective decision influenced by a pattern of behavior that has been sanctioned by the community before.
Procedural Requirement: Since this appeal explicitly challenges the actions and conduct of both Yann and Εὐθυμένης, it is a matter of policy that this discussion must be reviewed and closed by an uninvolved, third-party administrator. According to the involved administrators policy, administrators should not use their tools in a dispute where they are a party or where their own conduct is under review. Therefore, I request that User:Yann refrains from closing this appeal to ensure a fair and objective evaluation by an independent party.
A copy of this text has been sent to info-commons@wikimedia.org
Category:Reviewed requests for unblock#Gkaridis0You should only use your talk page to request unblocking, or your talk page access will be revoked. Yann (talk) 21:19, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
- Procedural Requirement: Since this appeal explicitly challenges the actions and conduct of both Yann and Εὐθυμένης, it is a matter of policy that this discussion must be reviewed and closed by an uninvolved, third-party administrator. According to the involved administrators policy, administrators should not use their tools in a dispute where they are a party or where their own conduct is under review. Therefore, I request that User:Yann refrains from closing this appeal to ensure a fair and objective evaluation by an independent party. Gkaridis0 (talk) 21:21, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
Unblock request declined by User:Taivo (reply)
Hello Taivo,
This request is not just about the block, but about the factually false premise that led to it.
1. The Accusation is Demonstrably False: The block was issued because I supposedly persisted in uploading files without "Source" or "Author". This is objectively untrue.
- Every single one of my recent uploads explicitly included Source and Author.
- The mass-tagging performed by User:Εὐθυμένης claimed this information was missing, but the file histories prove it was there from the very first revision.
- Therefore, labeling these uploads as "copyright violations" or "missing info" is a result of blind tagging, not actual policy violation. You are blocking me for "ignoring warnings" about missing info, when the info was actually present.
2. Procedural Flaw (The 2024 Warning): Regarding your note on the warning from April 25, 2024:
- That warning is nearly two years old. In any fair administrative process, a warning from 2024 is considered "stale" and cannot justify a summary block in 2026, especially when I complied fully with the *current* warning of Feb 5, 2026.
- As you admitted: "Without that warning your unblock request would be justified" - Taivo.
Conclusion: The files had the correct data. The "violation" is based on false tagging. The "history" cited is 2 years old. I request that you check the file revisions yourself to verify the metadata was present, and unblock me based on the facts. Gkaridis0 (talk) 23:17, 6 February 2026 (UTC)
- You argue, that two years old warning does not count. This claim is false. Warning has no expire date. Although I do not count more than 5 years old warnings with same value as warnings from last week, but maybe half-value, by principle even 10 years old warnings are still warnings. Anyway, 2 years old warnings are quite recent and I count them at full value.
- At second you claim, that you did not upload copyright violations at all, because all your uploads had correct author and source. Of course, having correct author and source is essential, but this is not enough. Commons accepts only free media, non-free media is not accepted. Simply uploading them into Commons constitutes copyright violation, irrespective of whether they have correct source and author or not. You uploaded a lot of files from agios-spyridon.com. The webpage has no copyright message and you uploaded the files under CC-zero. This is incorrect. If the page has no copyright message, this means "All rights reserved". It is prohibited to upload such files into Commons and CC-zero was wrong license anyway. You need written permission from agios-spyridon.com to upload its content into Commons. Εὐθυμένης correctly tagged the files not as having incorrect source and author, but as having incorrect permission. Taivo (talk) 09:00, 8 February 2026 (UTC)
Your uploads
Hi, I undeleted your uploads. Could you please add the information provided by Nard: . What is the permission about? I don't think there is really a need for one, so either complete it, or remove it. Thanks, Yann (talk) 11:55, 21 February 2026 (UTC)