[wp-docs] hyperlinking images to Codex

[Lokrin]

Lorelle VanFossen wrote:

> I've deleted five images in the past two weeks as "inappropriate image 
> for the Codex". I've recently found out that these images are being 
> used as gravatars and signature links on chats all over the web. 
> People post these images where they can, and the openness of wikis is 
> a prime target, and then link from there to the chats where the image 
> is viewed as part of their messages and signature. This "hotlinking" 
> then uses our bandwidth and not theirs. The trend appears to be 
> growing on the WordPress Codex.
>
> Setting up an anti-hotlink feature in the Codex's .htaccess could help 
> prevent this in the future, but until this is done, please keep an eye 
> out for such "inappropriate images" and either delete them or let one 
> of the admins know. In general, the images tend to not be "offensive", 
> but we need to keep on top of such inappropriate use since editors and 
> authors use the image galleries often to find images to add to their 
> articles and why clutter things up with pictures of angels, flowers, 
> and fairies dancing in the woods.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lorelle
>
Suggestion - Create a small image something to the effect of

"This image illegally hotlinked"

and replace theirs with it, then leave it for a couple of days before 
deleting it.  Just keep a note of each time you replace the original 
image so you remember when to delete it later..

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