Just to update all members that a new section has been integrated within the forum which allows members to upload and download documentation and other digital files which relate to Militaria.
A variety of digital formats are supported and it is hoped that the downloads will assist other members research or learn about our collective interest. To that end it is anticipated that the majority of the downloads will be shared for no charge. However GMIC does recognise that research can be a time consuming process and to compensate for that there is the ability for the members uploading documentation to charge a fixed price for the work to be downloaded. GMIC can facilitate that payment process, but as a consequence there will be a fair fixed percentage charge which is payable to GMIC for hosting and processing each download.
Please note that at his time the software is in development so there may be some small teething problems to start with.
I have outlined below some features of the project which should be of interest, I have also posted some guidance on what is acceptable to upload.
Documentation will initially be categorised by Country but if a particular area proves to be popular the categorisation will expand by use of further sub categories. A variety of digital formats are acceptable but members are asked to use PDF files whenever possible and GMIC can assist with converting files into a PDF Format. As an item is uploaded a topic will be automatically created to discuss the upload or for any queries to be raised with the author. Members uploading files should therefore provide a detailed description of the upload, which will be used as the the basis of the initial post for the support topic. The topic will sit within a relevant country section to the category chosen for upload. i.e. a document relating to Imperial Germany will be posted within the Imperial German Forum. For any queries in relation to charges for paid downloads and methods of payment please directly contact the Chairman prior to uploading files. Members should be aware of Intellectual Property and Copyright Laws when uploading information especially where payment is required. As a guidance UK copyright law will form the basis of standards to be applied, but members need to be aware of the laws of their own country. Plagiarism, the unattributed use of others work, and the use of images which are not owned by the author or where permission has not been sought and granted is not acceptable, especially where the member seeks payment. Any clear cut incidents of such behaviour will lead to the work being removed and if warranted the original copyright holder being informed. For further guidance see here