Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimedia Ghana User Group/Wikimedia Branding Conversations

[Nkansah Rexford]

Hi Sandister,

The link to the Meta Page didn't seem to have come through.

Kindly reshare with us

Thanks.

On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 3:43 PM Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Good morning.
>
> As many community members globally continue to kick against the renaming
> of our movement's elements, we need to vote as a group on whether Wikimedia
> Foundation brand team should pause and listen to our concerns first, or go
> ahead. Deadline is 7 July 2020 23:59 GMT
>
> Steps to voting
>
> 1. Visit this meta page.
> 2. Log into your Wikimedia/Wikipedia acc
> 3. Scroll to the option you like. Support/Oppose/Undecided
> 4. Click the "Edit Source" which is on the same line with the option you
> like
> 5. Move to any unused asterisk symbol you see
> 6. Type 4 tilde symbols () beside the asterisk. Save the page.
>
> Best regards,
> Sandister Tei
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Re: [African Wikimedians] Our nominee for Movement Strategy

[Nkansah Rexford]

Yes Sandister, I support your nomination.

Looking forward to feedback from others.

On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 1:48 PM Sandister Tei 
wrote:

> I am more than happy to nominate myself if I can get the community's
> backing.
>
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> Sent Via My Galaxy
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> On Wed, 17 Jun 2020, 9:03 am Isla Haddow Flood, 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Sandister,
>>
>> Where do we nominate people? What is the process?
>>
>> Warmest
>> Isla
>>
>> > On 17 Jun 2020, at 10:36, Sandister Tei  wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > This just a reminder that we have to nominate someone for the next step
>> in the Movement Strategy.
>> >
>> > Asap.
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>> > Br
>> >
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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarship for 2020 Wikimania now open

[Nkansah Rexford]

FYI

WIkimania 2020 Scholarships are open till 17th March 2020

This year's event will happen in Bangkok, Thailand

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From: Gnangarra 
Date: Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:24 AM
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Scholarship for 2020 Wikimania now open
To: Wikimania general list (open subscription) <
wikimani...@lists.wikimedia.org>


Wikimania is fast approaching, this year it'll be held in Bangkok and as
always the Wikimedia Foundation has a limited number of opportunities to
assist people to attend. There are two types of scholarships the first
being a full scholarship which covers, travel, accommodation, and
registration, the second a  partial scholarship that covers accommodation
and registration.

This year for the first time East, South East Asia, and Pacific  (ESEAP) as
collaboration between the region we'll be your host for Wikimania.  The
region has placed a high importance on collaboration and knowledge sharing
this years Wikimania program will reflect that. Our theme is;
*Power of Diverse Collaboration*
*Sharing knowledge brings people together*

How does this impact on scholarship? ESEAP is looking for people who are
prepared to share their knowledge to help develop potential future
leaders.  We'll be looking for two broad areas of contributions, from those
who have successfully developed programs, and those  newer contributors who
want to develop their skills to do more but have never been to a Wikimania
to broaden their support networks.

As you apply please agree to share your details with the local affiliate
should they also have scholarships available. When answering questions if
you have urls to reports, dashboards, and events please provide them.
Rather than writing lots of words again let your past recordings speak.

On behalf of the ESEAP community, and the Scholarship committee we look
forward to seeing you in Bangkok in August.

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*Power of Diverse Collaboration*
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Wikimania Bangkok 2020
August 5 to 9
hosted by ESEAP

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Akan vs Twi Wikipedia - Next Steps?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Great.

That said, what are the next steps? Migrating the content from AK to TW?
Manually or there's a tool that can do the migration automatically?

Do we need to spread the word more about the migration and or switch to TW?

And finally, where or who do we reach out to, when ready to shut down the
ak.wikipedia.org (that's if it should even be shut down)?

rex

On Sat, Nov 9, 2019 at 9:32 PM Raphael Berchie  wrote:

> Thanks Rex,
>
> I think we are on the same page now. Count me in this and let me know if
> there is anything I can do to help.
>
> Warmest
>
> On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 8:10 AM Nkansah Rexford 
> wrote:
>
>> Good questions, Raphael
>>
>>
>>
>>- Will this new Twi Wikipedia be specific in terms of being Asante,
>>Akuapim or Fante?
>>
>>
>>
>> Yes, it’ll be specific to one, namely, Asante Twi. However, that raises
>> the question, ‘How about Akuapim or Fante?’, which is legit to ask.
>>
>>
>>
>> Encompassing all would have been ideal, but that will give in to chaos.
>> But, here’s a probable solution.
>>
>>
>>
>> Will it thus make sense to mix them, but not in-articles, in separate
>> articles? What I mean is, Person/Place A’s article could be labeled as
>> Akuapim, yet another article of Person/Place B labeled as Asante.
>>
>>
>>
>> So an article labeled as Akuapim will mean, whoever edits it, **must**
>> stick to Akuapim for that article. By default, every article will be in
>> Asante unless otherwise indicated
>>
>>
>>
>> That way, it doesn’t appear that the other dialects are sidelined. Just a
>> probable solution though there, **but**, the Twi will be Asante by
>> default.
>>
>>
>>
>>- Are we going to have one Wikipedia for all? Or we will be looking
>>at developing these individual Akan languages subsequently?
>>
>>
>>
>> So yeah, one for Asante, with room for article-specific dialect options.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From: *Raphael Berchie 
>> *Sent: *Friday, November 8, 2019 1:54 PM
>> *To: *Wikimedia Ghana User Group 
>> *Subject: *Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Akan vs Twi Wikipedia - Next Steps?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello Rex,
>>
>>
>>
>> I think this is a great initiative as a contributor to the Twi Wikipedia
>> I get confused a lot of time. I believe if we streamline one it will help
>> us all.
>>
>>
>>
>> I however have some concerns. Will this new Twi Wikipedia be specific in
>> terms of being Asante, Akuapim or Fante? Or it will encompass all? I am
>> asking this because although all these Akan languages look similar they are
>> different in many ways. I edit in Asante Twi and find it difficult to write
>> or even understand certain works in Fante and Akuapem.
>>
>>
>>
>> Are we going to have one Wikipedia for all? Or we will be looking at
>> developing these individual Akan languages subsequently?
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 3:27 AM Rexford  wrote:
>>
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>>
>> Currently there are two local Wikipedias related to the Akan language,
>> namely, tw.wikipedia.org (Twi) and ak.wikipedia.org (Akan)
>>
>>
>>
>> In Telegram (the African Wikimedia group), we’ve been having discussions
>> on going forward with both wikipedias. It is clear one of them needs to be
>> dropped. Which to drop, we to an extent agree it should be the
>> ak.wikipedia.org, and the tw.wikipedia.org maintained.
>>
>>
>>
>> First of all, is that a good step? Any objection(s) to that?
>>
>>
>>
>> The goal, if I understand clearly, of going forward with only one means
>> having a streamlined effort in editing. Managing a Wikipedia language space
>> is not easy, let alone two, and with the limited number of hands on deck
>> for the local language, a single point of contribution appears much more
>> worthwhile.
>>
>>
>>
>> There are articles on both wikipedias at the moment, when the
>> tw.wikipedia.org is the choice going forward (assuming there’s no
>> objection), the next step would be to merge the few articles on
>> ak.wikipedia.org into the tw.wikipedia.org
>>
>>
>>
>> When all of that is copied over and merged, we can put in a word to ask
>> for the ak.wikipedia.org can be shutdown (If that’s possible. I guess it
>> is)
>>
>>
>>
>> The above sounds like the way forward? Any thoughts?
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Akan vs Twi Wikipedia - Next Steps?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Good questions, Raphael



   - Will this new Twi Wikipedia be specific in terms of being Asante,
   Akuapim or Fante?



Yes, it’ll be specific to one, namely, Asante Twi. However, that raises the
question, ‘How about Akuapim or Fante?’, which is legit to ask.



Encompassing all would have been ideal, but that will give in to chaos.
But, here’s a probable solution.



Will it thus make sense to mix them, but not in-articles, in separate
articles? What I mean is, Person/Place A’s article could be labeled as
Akuapim, yet another article of Person/Place B labeled as Asante.



So an article labeled as Akuapim will mean, whoever edits it, **must**
stick to Akuapim for that article. By default, every article will be in
Asante unless otherwise indicated



That way, it doesn’t appear that the other dialects are sidelined. Just a
probable solution though there, **but**, the Twi will be Asante by default.



   - Are we going to have one Wikipedia for all? Or we will be looking at
   developing these individual Akan languages subsequently?



So yeah, one for Asante, with room for article-specific dialect options.



*From: *Raphael Berchie 
*Sent: *Friday, November 8, 2019 1:54 PM
*To: *Wikimedia Ghana User Group 
*Subject: *Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Akan vs Twi Wikipedia - Next Steps?





Hello Rex,



I think this is a great initiative as a contributor to the Twi Wikipedia I
get confused a lot of time. I believe if we streamline one it will help us
all.



I however have some concerns. Will this new Twi Wikipedia be specific in
terms of being Asante, Akuapim or Fante? Or it will encompass all? I am
asking this because although all these Akan languages look similar they are
different in many ways. I edit in Asante Twi and find it difficult to write
or even understand certain works in Fante and Akuapem.



Are we going to have one Wikipedia for all? Or we will be looking at
developing these individual Akan languages subsequently?



Regards.



On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 3:27 AM Rexford  wrote:

Hello all,



Currently there are two local Wikipedias related to the Akan language,
namely, tw.wikipedia.org (Twi) and ak.wikipedia.org (Akan)



In Telegram (the African Wikimedia group), we’ve been having discussions on
going forward with both wikipedias. It is clear one of them needs to be
dropped. Which to drop, we to an extent agree it should be the
ak.wikipedia.org, and the tw.wikipedia.org maintained.



First of all, is that a good step? Any objection(s) to that?



The goal, if I understand clearly, of going forward with only one means
having a streamlined effort in editing. Managing a Wikipedia language space
is not easy, let alone two, and with the limited number of hands on deck
for the local language, a single point of contribution appears much more
worthwhile.



There are articles on both wikipedias at the moment, when the
tw.wikipedia.org is the choice going forward (assuming there’s no
objection), the next step would be to merge the few articles on
ak.wikipedia.org into the tw.wikipedia.org



When all of that is copied over and merged, we can put in a word to ask for
the ak.wikipedia.org can be shutdown (If that’s possible. I guess it is)



The above sounds like the way forward? Any thoughts?

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Grant to Digitize Endangered Architectural Documents in Accra

[Nkansah Rexford]

> "It seeks to digitise extremely at risk and vulnerable architectural and
planning records in Accra, Ghana..."

So maybe not likely an FOP but the planning records might still be under
copyright.

In any case, we'll have to find out exactly what the resulting license will
be.

Unfortunately, I don't know her personally, but hoping someone in the
community might know her personally, and reach out to find out more.

Fingers crossed.

On Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 12:31 PM Justice Okai-Allotey 
wrote:

> Hi Rexford,
>
> This is great news only that the only problem would be which licensing
> regime would be used.
>
> Moreover buildings that are not 50+ years old would be affected by FOP
> issues.
>
> But this is something we could talk about, if you know her kindly initiate
> a conversation so we can talk to her about how we could help.
>
> Best,
> Justice.
>
> On Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 12:25 Nkansah Rexford 
> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Manful (https://twitter.com/Kuukuwa_) wins grant to digitise endangered
>> architectural documents in Accra [1]
>>
>> I'm not sure what the eventual license of the digitized documents will be
>> in. Just putting this news through here, perhaps the user group could
>> connect with Manful to learn more of the license, and see if can siphon
>> some (if not all) of the digitization content onto Wikimedia Commons.
>>
>> [1]
>> https://www.africanstatearchitecture.co.uk/post/manful-wins-grant-to-digitise-endangered-architectural-documents-in-accra
>>
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[Wikimedia-GH] Grant to Digitize Endangered Architectural Documents in Accra

[Nkansah Rexford]

Hello,

Manful (https://twitter.com/Kuukuwa_) wins grant to digitise endangered
architectural documents in Accra [1]

I'm not sure what the eventual license of the digitized documents will be
in. Just putting this news through here, perhaps the user group could
connect with Manful to learn more of the license, and see if can siphon
some (if not all) of the digitization content onto Wikimedia Commons.

[1]
https://www.africanstatearchitecture.co.uk/post/manful-wins-grant-to-digitise-endangered-architectural-documents-in-accra

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Zero still works?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Good to know.

Will keep in mind then.

Thanks

On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 3:34 PM Justice Okai-Allotey 
wrote:

> Hi Rexford
>
> Wikipedia zero was discontinued I think last year so no it doesn't work
> anymore.
>
> I think we communicated this news to the user group some time back, but if
> we escaped it then this is the time to do so. I would find the official
> release of that and share us well.
>
> Thanks for asking.
>
> Regards,
> Justice.
>
> On Thu, May 30, 2019, 15:30 Nkansah Rexford 
> wrote:
>
>> Hello MTN Ghana users here.
>>
>> Does Wikipedia Zero still work with MTN?
>>
>> I use primarily MTN these days. I don't see any Wikipedia Zero banner.
>>
>> So asking if it's still in place. Perhaps there was an update somewhere,
>> I might have missed it.
>>
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[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Zero still works?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Hello MTN Ghana users here.

Does Wikipedia Zero still work with MTN?

I use primarily MTN these days. I don't see any Wikipedia Zero banner.

So asking if it's still in place. Perhaps there was an update somewhere, I
might have missed it.

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Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

[Nkansah Rexford]

Hello Isaac,

> In this year edition alone, about USD 25,000 was spent on the contest but
only 8,983 photos were contributed. Many of them are either copyright
violations or unusable. I don't think this is an effective way of spending
donors fund and regrettably, the attitude of the organizers does not show
they understand the problem.

That's interesting. Was it a year or 2 ago that ~35k$ was requested?
Anyways, I remember there was a discussion to reduce the cost somewhere,
suggested by the WMF grants team.

The grants were then split into 3 or 4 parts, to be funded individually.
Didn't follow up with what they all amounted to.

25k$ is, frankly speaking, still high for an event like WLA. Wiki Loves
Monuments caps under 10k$, the last I checked.

> This does not in anyway stop any country from organizing a nationwide
photography contest on contents that are not adequately available for use
on Wikimedia projects.

Yep, but the big question is, will the WMF fund such nationwide photography
contest? Heck, will the WMF fund individual grants of professionals who
wanna help in such regards? Frankly speaking, will the WMF fund?

cheers,
rexford

On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 7:42 PM Isaac Olatunde 
wrote:

> Hello Ingo,
>
> It seems you were completely ignored by the organizers in December 2018.
> Sadly, this is not a good approach to solving problems.
>
> Let's be honest, the amount of donor's fund and community resources
> deployed for this contest does not equate to the value it's actually adding
> to bringing knowledge gap in Africa.
>
> In this year edition alone, about USD 25,000 was spent on the contest but
> only 8,983 photos were contributed. Many of them are either copyright
> violations or unusable. I don't think this is an effective way of spending
> donors fund and regrettably, the attitude of the organizers does not show
> they understand the problem.
>
> I honestly do not see any reason to continue to deploy donors fund on Wiki
> Loves Africa, with no tangle results. This does not in anyway stop any
> country from organizing a nationwide photography contest on contents that
> are not adequately available for use on Wikimedia projects.
>
> Regards,
>
> Isaac
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 29, 2019, 6:10 PM Ingo Koll 
>> Dear fellow Wikimedians, dear Florence,
>>
>> as the Wiki loves Africa 2019 competition is coming to its close I would
>> like to bring back the question which I raised already in December 2018:
>>
>> *1. Do others share my impression that images from the competition are
>> hardly ever used in wikipedia articles?*
>>
>> *2. Do others have the impression that the present approach for Wiki
>> Loves Africa does not help much to close the knowledge gap about Africa? *
>> When I posted in December some participants here voiced interest but
>> wanted to wait for a feedback fom the organizers. Such a feedback I have
>> not seen. So allow me to repeat some lines from my first post:
>>
>> *I was an early fan of the idea of "Wiki Loves Africa" but I have to
>> confess that my fan status has cooled over time. I cannot claim to have
>> done a comprehensive reseach but did some checks here and there.*
>>
>>
>> *So I have the impression that a) the competition has brought a number of
>> really beautiful photographs b) the competition has brought lots of images
>> which are not used anywhere in wikipedia articles (my short checks give me
>> the impression that could be the case for the vast majority of images
>> produced)*
>>
>> * and** I ask myself if the reason  may be that a lot of these mages is
>> frankly unusable.*
>>
>> * I remember that prize selected image showing some beautiful ladies in
>> Massai attire knitting under a tree  (the year of adornment) which was
>> selected in a winner category but is unusable for any purpose (unless you
>> want to document fake stereoptypes - the motive was fake...)*
>>
>> * There is a lot of nice looking images which I do not know how to use
>> because of their not clear labelling, unhelpful categories and useless
>> explanations. It helps me as author nothing to see an image and a text like
>> "traditional tools of Ghana/Malawi/etc". This is unusable and useless.*
>>
>> * I write this not from the point of view of a lover of beauty (my taste
>> is poor) but just simply from the view of a wikipedia author. I would love
>> to have some  thousand images (not necessarily beautiful) which just show
>> African villages. We know the criticism about the white spots on the
>> African maps of knowledge. Villages back home in Germany may have less than
>> 1000 inhabitants but 3 articles about the village, about its church and
>> about the sports club. Images are available and people look for them.*
>>
>> *I do not want to denigrate Wiki loves Africa but i would love to hear
>> from others how they see the value of the results as they have been so
>> far.  Why do we do it - what do we get from it? **How can images about
>> "play" be useful for closing the white spaces on the 

Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

[Nkansah Rexford]

> *1. Do others share my impression that images from the competition are
hardly ever used in wikipedia articles?*

Yes. I also do share your impressions.

> *2. Do others have the impression that the present approach for Wiki
Loves Africa does not help much to close the knowledge gap about Africa? *

Again, yes, I also do have the same impressions. Only difference might be
that, to me, I see the current approach of Wiki Loves Africa, probably a
symptom of a bigger, likely flawed approach (not *entirely* flawed) of
competitions and projects of the like across africa.

> *I was an early fan of the idea of "Wiki Loves Africa" but I have to
confess that my fan status has cooled over time. I cannot claim to have
done a comprehensive reseach but did some checks here and there.*

I was too. In fact, I was a part of the early days team that helped with
the Wiki Loves Africa, and I cannot say I'm excited today about WLA, as I
was in the beginning.

A team from the WMF are here in Ghana on a research, and I remember
mentioning about Wiki Loves Africa with regards to the impact (in terms of
actual usefulness of content generated via such competitions) in relation
to its cost (cost across board i.e volunteer time in relation to community
building, jury, reporting etc and also cost of funding)

Organizing such events involves a ton of work, funding, volunteers, and
effort. Thus, at the end, I believe the impact (again, in terms of actual
usefulness of content generated via such competitions) should be worth more
than the work involved (depending on who or what metrics used, WLA may be
terrifically successful, so...). I can't say that's the case in the recent
competitions, imho.

Inko, I think there's a broader (way broader than WLA) conversation that
needs to happen about events/competitions geared toward community building
and engagement etc happening here in Africa and the *true, real,
sustainable impactful* way forward. A healthy mix of community building and
content generation is highly important.

It appears community building now has a bigger share, with relatively less
emphasis on content contribution sustainability, quality, usefulness and
integration into relevant, related articles on Wikipedia or other WMF
project websites.

Sadly, I remember noticing number of tweets and or likes on FB were part of
success metrics for a previous Wiki Loves Africa (i.e social media
engagement) report.

Again, I see your (and mine too) impressions of the WLA at the moment
warrants a discussion of a symptom of a broader misdirection of approach.

> *I do not want to denigrate Wiki loves Africa but i would love to hear
from others how they see the value of the results as they have been so
far.  Why do we do it - what do we get from it? **How can images about
"play" be useful for closing the white spaces on the African map of
knowledge?*

I agree. I also wouldn't want to denigrate. I personally hope the drawing
board could be revisited related to WLA. I had high hopes. I truly did.
Can't say I do anymore.

I believe there can be better alternatives, or WLA could be restructured to
bring to fore all the goodness of events of the kind - building community
and contributing useful content, at a relatively lower cost, with precision
targets of sustainable content generation.

ps: I've taken a great deal of time to go through end-of-event reports of
WLA on their grant pages for the 3 recently completed ones.

cheers,
rexford

On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 5:10 PM Ingo Koll  wrote:

> Dear fellow Wikimedians, dear Florence,
>
> as the Wiki loves Africa 2019 competition is coming to its close I would
> like to bring back the question which I raised already in December 2018:
>
> *1. Do others share my impression that images from the competition are
> hardly ever used in wikipedia articles?*
>
> *2. Do others have the impression that the present approach for Wiki Loves
> Africa does not help much to close the knowledge gap about Africa? *
> When I posted in December some participants here voiced interest but
> wanted to wait for a feedback fom the organizers. Such a feedback I have
> not seen. So allow me to repeat some lines from my first post:
>
> *I was an early fan of the idea of "Wiki Loves Africa" but I have to
> confess that my fan status has cooled over time. I cannot claim to have
> done a comprehensive reseach but did some checks here and there.*
>
>
> *So I have the impression that a) the competition has brought a number of
> really beautiful photographs b) the competition has brought lots of images
> which are not used anywhere in wikipedia articles (my short checks give me
> the impression that could be the case for the vast majority of images
> produced)*
>
> * and** I ask myself if the reason  may be that a lot of these mages is
> frankly unusable.*
>
> * I remember that prize selected image showing some beautiful ladies in
> Massai attire knitting under a tree  (the year of adornment) which was
> selected in a winner category 

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

[Nkansah Rexford]

Yet another thread that interests me.

Glad I got to share my thoughts on that with the wmf team in Ghana.

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Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 5:10 PM
Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,
To: 


Dear fellow Wikimedians, dear Florence,

as the Wiki loves Africa 2019 competition is coming to its close I would
like to bring back the question which I raised already in December 2018:

*1. Do others share my impression that images from the competition are
hardly ever used in wikipedia articles?*

*2. Do others have the impression that the present approach for Wiki Loves
Africa does not help much to close the knowledge gap about Africa? *
When I posted in December some participants here voiced interest but wanted
to wait for a feedback fom the organizers. Such a feedback I have not seen.
So allow me to repeat some lines from my first post:

*I was an early fan of the idea of "Wiki Loves Africa" but I have to
confess that my fan status has cooled over time. I cannot claim to have
done a comprehensive reseach but did some checks here and there.*


*So I have the impression that a) the competition has brought a number of
really beautiful photographs b) the competition has brought lots of images
which are not used anywhere in wikipedia articles (my short checks give me
the impression that could be the case for the vast majority of images
produced)*

* and** I ask myself if the reason  may be that a lot of these mages is
frankly unusable.*

* I remember that prize selected image showing some beautiful ladies in
Massai attire knitting under a tree  (the year of adornment) which was
selected in a winner category but is unusable for any purpose (unless you
want to document fake stereoptypes - the motive was fake...)*

* There is a lot of nice looking images which I do not know how to use
because of their not clear labelling, unhelpful categories and useless
explanations. It helps me as author nothing to see an image and a text like
"traditional tools of Ghana/Malawi/etc". This is unusable and useless.*

* I write this not from the point of view of a lover of beauty (my taste is
poor) but just simply from the view of a wikipedia author. I would love to
have some  thousand images (not necessarily beautiful) which just show
African villages. We know the criticism about the white spots on the
African maps of knowledge. Villages back home in Germany may have less than
1000 inhabitants but 3 articles about the village, about its church and
about the sports club. Images are available and people look for them.*

*I do not want to denigrate Wiki loves Africa but i would love to hear from
others how they see the value of the results as they have been so far.  Why
do we do it - what do we get from it? **How can images about "play" be
useful for closing the white spaces on the African map of knowledge?*

Cheers, Ingo - "Kipala"
Jenga Wikipedia ya Kiswahili user group





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Re: [Commons-l] Photographer Sues for Failure to Provide Creative Commons-Required Attribution–Philpot v. WOS

[Nkansah Rexford via Commons-l]

That is a long list of sue cases.

Philpot, I guess, must be busy in court than actually taking photos
anymore!?

On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:59 PM Federico Leva (Nemo) via Commons-l <
commons-l@lists.wikimedia.org> wrote:

> See
> <
> https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2019/04/photographer-sues-for-failure-to-provide-creative-commons-required-attribution-philpot-v-wos.htm
> >
>
> This was briefly discussed also at
> 
>
> I tried to make a list of some of Philpot cases (attached).
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimedia Foundation is visiting Ghana (April 22 to May 3)

[Nkansah Rexford]

Good to know and thanks for the heads up.

> WMF will be conducting research in Ghana between April 22 to May 3. The
research focuses on movement organizers.

Any specific targets for this research regarding the "movement organizers"?
What would/does the WMF want to know as per the research about the movement
organizers here in Ghana?

Are there any pointers we should be aware of? Perhaps a link about the
research goals?

And by the "WMF", I'm guessing at least half a dozen of the WMF team (in
relation to the research) will be here, in Ghana, *in person*?

Glad to also learn the research spans almost 2 weeks. Looking promising
already.

cheers.
rex

On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 10:39 AM Sandister Tei 
wrote:

> WMF will be conducting research in Ghana between April 22 to May 3. The
> research focuses on movement organizers.
>
> *Movement organizers* here mean those who organize activities, bring
> people together and form communities to teach others how to meaningfully
> contribute their knowledge to the Wikimedia projects and participate in the
> larger movement (whether as readers, editors, or allies).
>
> The group's contact persons were asked to give names of people who fit
> specific descriptions and have served as organizers. We have submitted
> about 14 names.
>
> An email will be sent to those WMF choose.
>
> Dumisane of Monitoring & Evaluation/Affcom made the team aware of the
> different actors in the Ghanaian space. This list includes those who
> organize for Wikimedia Ghana only. This is to avoid any overlap.
>
> I'll keep you updated.
>
> All questions are welcome.
>
> ––
> Regards
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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Commons-l] FW: [Wikimedia-l] +28K images freed from Israel archives and uploaded to commons

[Nkansah Rexford]

Impressive!

FYI

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Subject: [Commons-l] FW: [Wikimedia-l] +28K images freed from Israel
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TOPIC: [Wikimedia-l] +28K images freed from Israel archives and
uploaded  to commons

Hello,

It is a great pleasure for me to let you all know that wikimedia Israel had
developed a web scraper that crawled in various archives in Israel and
uploaded more than 28K free images to commons.

The tool (https://github.com/wmil-1946/wikiscraper) was developed to crawl
the web site (list below) and clean them, remove water marks, etc.

Only images taken before 1946 were uploaded, as per the law in Israel and
United states.

Many volunteers had joined the effort by categorizing, linking and using
the images once uploaded.

It even got coverage on Israeli media (here (
https://www.calcalist.co.il/internet/articles/0,7340,L-3749654,00.html))

Commons categories containing the files:
[1 (
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Files_from_JNF_uploaded_by_Wikimedia_Israel)
2 (
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Files_from_ISA_uploaded_by_Wikimedia_Israel)
3 (
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Files_from_Moshe_Sharett_Archive_uploaded_by_Wikimedia_Israel)
4 (
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Files_from_Palmah_Archive_uploaded_by_Wikimedia_Israel)
5 (
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Files_from_GPO_uploaded_by_Wikimedia_Israel
)]

Thanks to all the people involved in this gigantic effort and enjoy using
historical images from the holy land! :)

Matanya
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] September, new year and re:publica updates

[Nkansah Rexford]

Hello Sandi,

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the report.

Rex

On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 2:51 PM Sandister Tei 
wrote:

> Hello all.
>
> 1. September marked the end of year as a usergroup.
>
> It's October so happy new year to you all.
>
> 2. This coming week, Georgina, Justice and I will finish the report.
>
> I will encourage you all to read it when it comes out. It won't be long.
>
> 3. Moving forward into our new please know that we will have an annual
> meeting in early November to plan for this new year.
>
> Stay tuned for the date.
>
> 4. Those who volunteered to assist with re:publica, you'll be added to a
> WhatsApp group shortly.
>
> If you are not added, draw my attention.
>
> Thank you.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Sandister Tei
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 in Ghana launched

[Nkansah Rexford]

Thanks for the update

On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 9:17 AM Sandister Tei 
wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> The annual photo contest to capture historical and cultural monuments and
> sites throughout the month of September is on.
>
> While the competition started on the September 1st, those who are
> traveling to sites on WMF grants would have to start this week because our
> grant agreement has now been finalized.
>
> To find out how to participate please see this page
> .
>
> Also repost this
> 
> on Facebook and retweet
>  this on
> Twitter so others can join the contest. Also follow the group on Instagram
> . We will be putting up our
> posters shortly.
>
> Thank you for your patience and thanks for supporting the user group with
> your membership.
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Safe Journey to those going for the Wikimania in Cape Town

[Nkansah Rexford]

Ooh okay. No worries though.

The last I checked, there are airplane stations supermarkets in the air.
You can get amarula from there too, in case Namibia Air don't have one
aboard.

Just walk into any supermarket in the air when the plane makes a quick stop
over the south atlantic ocean.

On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 11:32 PM Justice Okai-Allotey 
wrote:

> Thanks for the message but I am going with Air Namibia though so I might
> miss the Amarula.
>
> I can't wait to go learn useful things and bring back to Wikimedia Ghana
> User Group.
>
> Best,
> Justice.
>
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2018, 23:17 Nkansah Rexford 
> wrote:
>
>> Safe journey to the 6 Wikimedians from Ghana going for the Wikimania
>> event in Cape Town. So far I think that's the largest number of attendees
>> from Ghana ever!
>>
>> Now that's amazing!
>>
>> I'm sure you'll enjoy the conference, and Kaapstad in general. Bring back
>> all the experience, and can't wait to be enlightened when you guys return.
>>
>> Safe journey, and see you soon.
>>
>> ps: There's Amarula aboard SAA, for those who might need one (it is
>> usually hidden from plain sight, unless one requests )
>>
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[Wikimedia-GH] Safe Journey to those going for the Wikimania in Cape Town

[Nkansah Rexford]

Safe journey to the 6 Wikimedians from Ghana going for the Wikimania event
in Cape Town. So far I think that's the largest number of attendees from
Ghana ever!

Now that's amazing!

I'm sure you'll enjoy the conference, and Kaapstad in general. Bring back
all the experience, and can't wait to be enlightened when you guys return.

Safe journey, and see you soon.

ps: There's Amarula aboard SAA, for those who might need one (it is usually
hidden from plain sight, unless one requests )

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[Desktop-packages] [Bug 843038] Re: Inkscape linker issue on x86_64

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On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue.
Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04.

Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape,
Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something.

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Title:
  Inkscape linker issue on x86_64

Status in gtkmm2.4 package in Ubuntu:
  Invalid
Status in inkscape package in Ubuntu:
  Invalid

Bug description:
  The Inkscape package is linker dependencies. This prevents Inkscape
  from starting.

  Looks like libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 and libgdkmm-2.4.so.1 are not being found
  even though the 64 bit library appears to be installed.

  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10
  Package: inkscape 0.48.2-0ubuntu1
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-10.16-generic 3.0.4
  Uname: Linux 3.0.0-10-generic x86_64
  Architecture: amd64
  Date: Tue Sep  6 12:26:20 2011
  ProcEnviron:
   PATH=(custom, user)
   LANG=en_US.UTF-8
   SHELL=/bin/bash
  SourcePackage: inkscape
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

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[Ubuntustudio-bugs] [Bug 843038] Re: Inkscape linker issue on x86_64

[Nkansah Rexford]

On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue.
Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04.

Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape,
Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something.

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Title:
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Status in gtkmm2.4 package in Ubuntu:
  Invalid
Status in inkscape package in Ubuntu:
  Invalid

Bug description:
  The Inkscape package is linker dependencies. This prevents Inkscape
  from starting.

  Looks like libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 and libgdkmm-2.4.so.1 are not being found
  even though the 64 bit library appears to be installed.

  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10
  Package: inkscape 0.48.2-0ubuntu1
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-10.16-generic 3.0.4
  Uname: Linux 3.0.0-10-generic x86_64
  Architecture: amd64
  Date: Tue Sep  6 12:26:20 2011
  ProcEnviron:
   PATH=(custom, user)
   LANG=en_US.UTF-8
   SHELL=/bin/bash
  SourcePackage: inkscape
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[Bug 843038] Re: Inkscape linker issue on x86_64

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On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue.
Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04.

Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape,
Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something.

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[Bug 842564] Re: Inkscape missing libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 dependency

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*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 843038 ***
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/843038

On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. 
Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. 

Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape,
Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something.

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[Desktop-packages] [Bug 842564] Re: Inkscape missing libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 dependency

[Nkansah Rexford]

*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 843038 ***
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/843038

On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. 
Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. 

Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape,
Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something.

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  Inkscape missing libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 dependency

Status in gtkmm2.4 package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed
Status in inkscape package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  I've clean installed Oneiric Ocelot beta 1 (x64). After installing
  Inkscape, it doesn't start. Running it from the terminal I get:

  "inkscape: error while loading shared libraries: libgtkmm-2.4.so.1:
  cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory"

  However, package libgtkmm-2.4-1c2a is pulled in. Any ideas?

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[Ubuntustudio-bugs] [Bug 842564] Re: Inkscape missing libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 dependency

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*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 843038 ***
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/843038

On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. 
Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. 

Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape,
Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something.

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Title:
  Inkscape missing libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 dependency

Status in gtkmm2.4 package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed
Status in inkscape package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  I've clean installed Oneiric Ocelot beta 1 (x64). After installing
  Inkscape, it doesn't start. Running it from the terminal I get:

  "inkscape: error while loading shared libraries: libgtkmm-2.4.so.1:
  cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory"

  However, package libgtkmm-2.4-1c2a is pulled in. Any ideas?

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WMCON / User group communication modes / Challenges

[Nkansah Rexford]

Sandister, I knew I wouldn't win this WhatsApp discussion thing with you,
but at least I had to try.

> Finally please *@Rexford* pay attention to the group. Have a thorough
(non selective) interest in what we do and our welfare.

I'll just take this quote for now, and coil back to my shell. And because
I'm not able to assist with any tasks these days doesn't necessarily
translate to the fact that I don't 'pay attention to the group' and that I
have 'a selective interest'. Well...

At least messages that come through the mailing list, I see and take note.

In my shell now, with a telescope overlooking my surroundings, including
the mailing list.

On Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 10:04 AM, Sandister Tei 
wrote:

> *@Raphael* Add this to Justice's reply
>
> WMCON does have requirements for how delegates are selected. Read
> 
>  please.
> And I posted these requirements as well.
>
> And no, the previous years we have not had a democratic way of choosing.
> It is only last year, that I initiated the conscious, group selection of
> delegates.
>
> *@Rexford*
>
> I have had a conversation about Whatsapp groups and mailing lists with
> Asaf a while back.
>
> Let me just say that for all who said they wanted to be part of the
> group/remain in the group following this mailing list
> 
> call for membership are on our Whatsapp group.
>
> *Every single one of them*.
>
> *@Georgina*
>
> Please refer to the answer I gave Rexford. For now it is not about
> Whatsapp's effectiveness.
>
> The *sole reason *we bother with Whatsapp is that, *all the 37 members
> who answered to this mailing list
> 
>  call
> for membership are on our Whatsapp group*.
>
> *@Joy*
>
> We have some recruits from Barcamp Accra. I have asked Justice to add them
> to the mailing list. When that is done, I will post the link to the
> membership registration again.
>
> The reason why membership has had to be a bit more intimate than mass is
> because we get many requests concerning the identification of our members.
> And an organisation that doesn't have a record of members is a backward one.
>
> Membership is processed these days. People even have membership IDs.
>
> You missed the first because you had things to attend to. It's the same
> with the group's volunteers. We don't register people every day. We also
> have things to do.
>
> We register in batches solely because of the movement-wide problem of
> relying on volunteers to do things that normally paid staff should be doing.
>
> *@Justice*
>
> When you add your BC recruits, let me know.
>
> Finally please *@Raphael @Rexford* pay attention to the group. Have a
> thorough (non selective) interest in what we do and our welfare.
>
> Don't wait till moments like this before you start asking questions.
> Because more often than not, you'd be asking questions that have already
> been answered.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Sandister Tei
>
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> linkedin.com/in/sandister-tei
>
> On Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 2:46 AM, Raphael Berchie 
> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone happy new year and a belated Wiki birthday to us all.
>> So I chanced on this https://meta.wikimedia.or
>> g/wiki/Wikimedia_Conference_2018/Participants%27_List and realized
>>  Sadat is the one representing us at this year’s WMConn. Congrats to him I
>> have no shred of doubt that he will fully represent us and I have no
>> problem about his eligibility and competence.
>>  My problem however is mode of selection. Was it decided us a community
>> or it was an individual’s decision because as far as I am concerned the
>> mailing list is the official place for having such discussions and I have
>> seen no such discussions here.
>>
>> Again in previous years we have had consultatative talks and we have all
>> known who was representing us so what changed this year?
>>
>> Lastly as a Usergroup we were allocated two slots for participation. How
>> come it is only one person.
>>
>> I need some answers.
>>
>> Regards
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>> Change Activist,Blogger 
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>> Ghana
>> +233243882047
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WMConn representative.

[Nkansah Rexford]

> And with the mailing being our official communication, you can attest to
the fact that, it's been dormant for a lot of months now and that the
WhatsApp platform is much more active and reaches every member.

This might not be the right thread to chip this in, and as much as I hate
to bring this up, WHY is the un-official so-called WhatsApp platform, which
was neither created for us as a UserGroup by the WMF, in *any* way "much
more active" than the mailing list?

Why do I feel that is an intentional, deliberate approach to make that
scenario come through?

What happened to sending emails, via an email, using email?

Whatever communications that happened within the WhatsApp group, now *no
one* not part of the group can, *in no* way can verify. However, every
communication on the mailing list, one can and will be able to verify.
Every communication is archived for future reference.

> you can attest to the fact that...

Yes, I can, because that's how it seems to have been schemed to go. The
mailing list has *always* worked. Not sure why it's lost interest over
time.

Seriously, I find the WhatsApp group to be a distraction, considering those
of us not part of the group can't know anything anymore, in terms of
ongoing discussions. And we don't expect Asaf or Alex or Katherine to join
*a* whatsapp group just to get informed on our activities.

On Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 7:15 AM, Justice Okai-Allotey  wrote:

> Hello Raphael,
>
> Let me attempt to answer your questions with some of the facts I know
> regarding this. So with the selection process Sandister sent this message
> to the WhatsApp since most of our members are and active after we had
> worked on our eligibility requirements.
>
>
> *Happy New Year To Everyone*
>
>
>
> *Before anything else, Wikipedia turns 17 on January 15, 2018. There are
> no special activities planned, it's just for your information.This year the
> key theme will be local relevance – activities that are relevant to our
> Ghanaian context, and relevant to our user group and relevant to our
> contributors – with the underlying principle of working within capacity –
> the capacity we have.*
>
> *It's going to be a fulfilling year.*
>
> *Schedules*
>
> *It is hard to give any schedules because our activities are planned
> around when grants are approved and when they arrive.*
>
>
>
>
>
> *Due to late report writing and and lateness in returning unspent grant
> money back to the group on the part of the Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 team,
> we will have to wait to start anything this year.When WMF gives the green
> light, I'll let you know. Activity guide*
>
>
>
> *I am putting together a guide for our work this year which will include
> everything from pending events, WiR, upcoming travels, our annual and by
> laws meeting meeting etc to help us all stay on the same page.Wikimedia
> also nudged us towards Wikidata and Wikipedia New Readers – we need to do
> more towards these.*
>
> *Travels*
>
>
>
> *Please take note of the
> deadlines: Indaba: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2018
> *
>
>
>
> *WMCON 2018: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Conference_2018
> Wikimania
> 2018: https://wikimania2018.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania
> *
>
> After this message was sent Sadat and Georgina  were the only once who
> expressed interest in wanting to represent the group. The selection was
> made based on their interest and the criteria that has been stipulated by
> the WMCON.
>
> So actually it should be Sadat and Georgina representing us so I don't
> know why Georgina's name hasn't yet been put on there.
>
> And with the mailing being our official communication, you can attest to
> the fact that, it's been dormant for a lot of months now and that the
> WhatsApp platform is much more active and reaches every member.
>
> This are some of the things I know or privy to and not the official
> position of the group. I expect you to get an official group position soon
> on your concern.
>
> Best,
> Justice.
>
>
>
> On Jan 18, 2018 2:46 AM, "Raphael Berchie"  wrote:
>
> Hello everyone happy new year and a belated Wiki birthday to us all.
> So I chanced on this https://meta.wikimedia.or
> g/wiki/Wikimedia_Conference_2018/Participants%27_List and realized  Sadat
> is the one representing us at this year’s WMConn. Congrats to him I have no
> shred of doubt that he will fully represent us and I have no problem about
> his eligibility and competence.
>  My problem however is mode of selection. Was it decided us a community or
> it was an individual’s decision because as far as I am concerned the
> mailing list is the official place for having such discussions and I have
> seen no such discussions here.
>
> Again in previous years we have had consultatative talks and we have 

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Usage Stats of Wikipedia Zero in Ghana

[Nkansah Rexford]

"MTN both times there was a bit of deduction but very minimal."

Is there supposed to be a deduction at all?

On Saturday, December 2, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey <owulakpa...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello Rexford,
>
> I think this is a great ask, a few weeks back a Wikimedian doing a
> research was in Ghana doing some research and we had an opportunity to test
> Wikipedia zero on our MTN both times there was a bit of deduction but very
> minimal.  He asked me to do further research into what we where suspecting.
> But from then till date I haven't had the time to do that. Maybe we can
> write to MTN through the User group if they can help with that. Would be
> great though.
>
> Best.
> Justice.
>
> On Dec 1, 2017 4:27 PM, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Wikipedia zero has been operational inGhanaa for some time. Are there any
>> stats related to how many are making use of it, and if so, where can they
>> be found?
>>
>> rexford
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[Wikimedia-GH] Usage Stats of Wikipedia Zero in Ghana

[Nkansah Rexford]

Hi,

Wikipedia zero has been operational inGhanaa for some time. Are there any
stats related to how many are making use of it, and if so, where can they
be found?

rexford
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[African Wikimedians] Nigeria Wikipedia Ads

[Nkansah Rexford]

I have a confession to make.

The Wikipedia awareness ads from Nigeria are the best Wikipedia ads I've
seen so far, especially the one involving the 'god' known as Wikipedia.

Very relatable and I'm sure will definitely make an impact and bring about
awareness!

Kudos to the team behind!

https://blog.wikimedia.org/2017/09/21/nigeria-wikipedia-awareness/
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[Wikimedia-GH] Nigeria Wikipedia Ads

[Nkansah Rexford]

I have a confession to make.

The Wikipedia awareness ads from Nigeria are the best Wikipedia ads I've
seen so far, especially the one involving the 'god' known as Wikipedia.

Very relatable and I'm sure will definitely make an impact and bring about
awareness!

Kudos to the team behind!

https://blog.wikimedia.org/2017/09/21/nigeria-wikipedia-awareness/
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[Wikimedia-GH] Grant Applicants ready for action?

[Nkansah Rexford]

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/
Wiki_Loves_Monuments_Ghana_2017

The grants applicants are up to and ready to answer questions
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[Bf-committers] Build blender for Arm architecture

[Nkansah Rexford]

I understand only 3 platforms are supported for blender now.

As a learning experience, I wanna build blender for arm (specifically a Pi
3 model). I currently have the source code and builds all succeed fine!

End goal is to build blender targeting arm architecture as a python module
on my ubuntu box, then run the headless module on the Pi.

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[African Wikimedians] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined

[Nkansah Rexford]

If your visa application was denied this year for Wikimania, guess what!

You're automatically joining next year's Wikimania. Now you know you've
been accepted to Wikimania 2018 in South Africa, I think we all have 365
days to get our Visa.

I'm yet to learn any embassy in the world with more than a year visa
application waiting time. ZA it is!

Nice move from the WMF. Thanks Katherine.

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From: *Andy Mabbett* 
Date: Friday, August 11, 2017
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined
To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" <
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wikimedi...@lists.wikimedia.org>


Katherine Maher just announced at Wikimania 2017 that all scholarship
recipients who were unable to obtain a visa, will be automatically
granted a scholarship for Wikimania 2018.

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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined

[Nkansah Rexford]

If your visa application was denied this year for Wikimania, guess what!

You're automatically joining next year's Wikimania. Now you know you've
been accepted to Wikimania 2018 in South Africa, I think we all have 365
days to get our Visa.

I'm yet to learn any embassy in the world with more than a year visa
application waiting time. ZA it is!

Nice move from the WMF. Thanks Katherine.

-- Forwarded message --
From: *Andy Mabbett* 
Date: Friday, August 11, 2017
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined
To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" <
wikimani...@lists.wikimedia.org>, Wikimedia Mailing List <
wikimedi...@lists.wikimedia.org>


Katherine Maher just announced at Wikimania 2017 that all scholarship
recipients who were unable to obtain a visa, will be automatically
granted a scholarship for Wikimania 2018.

--
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@pigsonthewing
http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

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Re: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined

[Nkansah Rexford]

Great news.

I hope Maher added too that the WMF would start from today assisting such
individuals to obtain visa come 2018 unless the WMF wants to be
automatically granting scholarships each year to some applicants from some
countries.

On Friday, August 11, 2017, Andy Mabbett  wrote:

> Katherine Maher just announced at Wikimania 2017 that all scholarship
> recipients who were unable to obtain a visa, will be automatically
> granted a scholarship for Wikimania 2018.
>
> --
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> @pigsonthewing
> http://pigsonthewing.org.uk
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Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

[Nkansah Rexford]

In addition, providing this *true assistance* won't be for *all* attendees.
In many cases, only a select few of the total attendees will have the
visa-related issues.

Thus, say out of 100 applicants, just less than 20 individuals might need
the assistance beyond the letter at their local embassies. And over and
over again, we know these countries that yearly present visa troubles for
applicants.

And since it can be relatively easier for individuals with relatively high
travel history to get visas, the actual people who might need this
dedicated assistance can drop further.

rex

On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Well, the goal won't be to *influence* or whatnot. That isn't gonna work.
> The goal is to provide extra details and answer questions that might come
> up.
>
> Some systems aren't entirely closed. From the outside, it looks closed,
> but a closer look reveals there's the option for recognized organizations
> (keyword is "recognized") to stretch a hand.
>
> Not all embassies in varied countries run the same. But the question is,
> has there been any attempt (stunt) of that sort pulled off ever?
>
> And after spending a load ton of effort in organizing, if the
> invitees don't get to come, does that not bring us to where we began?
>
> It ain't an easy or going to be an easy task. However, trying to dodge
> that also opens the opportunity for rejections easily.
>
> Of course, it feels like a lottery. However, if there's anything one could
> do to tip the chances of 'winning' the lottery a bit to the bright side,
> won't that be a worthwhile effort, no matter how hard?
>
> rex
>
> On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Stuart Prior <stuart.pr...@wikimedia.org.uk
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','stuart.pr...@wikimedia.org.uk');>> wrote:
>
>> Lodewijk, AFAIK we've never kept track of rejections, but I could find
>> out. My gut feeling is that there hasn't been a massive variation over the
>> past 4 years, I think Mexico City was the most open to everybody (?)
>>
>> Rexford, possibly (and yeah Wiki = Wikileaks is *always* a problem lol).
>> But some visa systems are very closed and bureaucratic and it's hard to
>> bring any influence or assistance to bear beyond supporting documentation,
>> i.e you can't even talk to a human being about it.
>>
>> To *truly assist* some of it would involve building political contacts
>> beforehand to advocate for visas (i.e your local representative can help
>> sometimes), that's a possibility but may create other problems, capacity
>> for a start.
>> The logistics of organising travel/accomm for hundreds of people from
>> hundreds of locations is already onerous, adding an intensive visa support
>> process into that it when some visa systems feel like a lottery would be
>> easy to overpromise and underdeliver.
>>
>> What strikes me here is that visas are a problem for people from our
>> developing communities, but they are one of many factors in deciding a
>> Wikimania location.
>> One country that might be visa-friendly to one, is prohibitively
>> expensive to get to/stay in for another.
>> So while Australia might be relaxed in terms of visas (I'm not confident
>> of this btw) it's also objectively remote/expensive.
>>
>> Whether a location has achieved that balance is always a question, and I
>> can't think of one Wikimania where everyone's agreed it has ;-)
>>
>> Stuart
>>
>> On 22 June 2017 at 12:12, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It is easy to conclude the location hinders visa application acceptance.
>>> As much as it appears to be so, I strongly believe if there's good enough
>>> Visa support and assistance from the Wikimania Team/WMF, rejected cases
>>> could be low.
>>>
>>> Obviously, an applicant should have documents intact and good, and
>>> submit all the necessary details the embassy wants, including the
>>> invitation letter. However, in some countries, that ain't enough.
>>>
>>> In 2012, the invitation letter I submitted to the consular at the US
>>> embassy here in Ghana, she didn't read, and I could see from her face how
>>> nonsense it looked to her. Heck, anybody anywhere could conjure such a
>>> sheet of paper with black ink on, any time any day. Plus, the consular had
>>> NO idea what Wikimedia was. There was no way I could explain what Wikimedia
>>> is in the few seconds I had in front of the teller-like counter.
>>>
>>> Wiki? WikiLeaks? Duh!
>>>
>>> As much a mere letter of invitation is form

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

[Nkansah Rexford]

Well, the goal won't be to *influence* or whatnot. That isn't gonna work.
The goal is to provide extra details and answer questions that might come
up.

Some systems aren't entirely closed. From the outside, it looks closed, but
a closer look reveals there's the option for recognized organizations
(keyword is "recognized") to stretch a hand.

Not all embassies in varied countries run the same. But the question is,
has there been any attempt (stunt) of that sort pulled off ever?

And after spending a load ton of effort in organizing, if the
invitees don't get to come, does that not bring us to where we began?

It ain't an easy or going to be an easy task. However, trying to dodge that
also opens the opportunity for rejections easily.

Of course, it feels like a lottery. However, if there's anything one could
do to tip the chances of 'winning' the lottery a bit to the bright side,
won't that be a worthwhile effort, no matter how hard?

rex

On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Stuart Prior <stuart.pr...@wikimedia.org.uk>
wrote:

> Lodewijk, AFAIK we've never kept track of rejections, but I could find
> out. My gut feeling is that there hasn't been a massive variation over the
> past 4 years, I think Mexico City was the most open to everybody (?)
>
> Rexford, possibly (and yeah Wiki = Wikileaks is *always* a problem lol).
> But some visa systems are very closed and bureaucratic and it's hard to
> bring any influence or assistance to bear beyond supporting documentation,
> i.e you can't even talk to a human being about it.
>
> To *truly assist* some of it would involve building political contacts
> beforehand to advocate for visas (i.e your local representative can help
> sometimes), that's a possibility but may create other problems, capacity
> for a start.
> The logistics of organising travel/accomm for hundreds of people from
> hundreds of locations is already onerous, adding an intensive visa support
> process into that it when some visa systems feel like a lottery would be
> easy to overpromise and underdeliver.
>
> What strikes me here is that visas are a problem for people from our
> developing communities, but they are one of many factors in deciding a
> Wikimania location.
> One country that might be visa-friendly to one, is prohibitively expensive
> to get to/stay in for another.
> So while Australia might be relaxed in terms of visas (I'm not confident
> of this btw) it's also objectively remote/expensive.
>
> Whether a location has achieved that balance is always a question, and I
> can't think of one Wikimania where everyone's agreed it has ;-)
>
> Stuart
>
> On 22 June 2017 at 12:12, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> It is easy to conclude the location hinders visa application acceptance.
>> As much as it appears to be so, I strongly believe if there's good enough
>> Visa support and assistance from the Wikimania Team/WMF, rejected cases
>> could be low.
>>
>> Obviously, an applicant should have documents intact and good, and submit
>> all the necessary details the embassy wants, including the invitation
>> letter. However, in some countries, that ain't enough.
>>
>> In 2012, the invitation letter I submitted to the consular at the US
>> embassy here in Ghana, she didn't read, and I could see from her face how
>> nonsense it looked to her. Heck, anybody anywhere could conjure such a
>> sheet of paper with black ink on, any time any day. Plus, the consular had
>> NO idea what Wikimedia was. There was no way I could explain what Wikimedia
>> is in the few seconds I had in front of the teller-like counter.
>>
>> Wiki? WikiLeaks? Duh!
>>
>> As much a mere letter of invitation is formal to some extent, to what
>> extent is the WMF also willing to support visa applications outside just
>> the letter?
>>
>> Not saying WMF should do exactly same, but I know other organizations
>> that pick up the phone, and call the local embassy of the invitee way ahead
>> of time to initialize conversations and to explain to *what extent* whoever
>> they've invited fits in the about-to-happen event.
>>
>> The embassy in many cases, asks questions they won't otherwise ask the
>> applicant, but would, to the inviting organization.
>>
>> This visa issue, until the WMF *truly assist*, some countries will still
>> struggle getting accepted visa.
>>
>> It is not easy, and it ain't something just a letter wipes away.
>>
>> rex
>>
>> PS: I know cases where rejected visa are reconsidered and approved just
>> because the inviting organization literally stepped in, and got serious
>>

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

[Nkansah Rexford]

It is easy to conclude the location hinders visa application acceptance. As
much as it appears to be so, I strongly believe if there's good enough Visa
support and assistance from the Wikimania Team/WMF, rejected cases could be
low.

Obviously, an applicant should have documents intact and good, and submit
all the necessary details the embassy wants, including the invitation
letter. However, in some countries, that ain't enough.

In 2012, the invitation letter I submitted to the consular at the US
embassy here in Ghana, she didn't read, and I could see from her face how
nonsense it looked to her. Heck, anybody anywhere could conjure such a
sheet of paper with black ink on, any time any day. Plus, the consular had
NO idea what Wikimedia was. There was no way I could explain what Wikimedia
is in the few seconds I had in front of the teller-like counter.

Wiki? WikiLeaks? Duh!

As much a mere letter of invitation is formal to some extent, to what
extent is the WMF also willing to support visa applications outside just
the letter?

Not saying WMF should do exactly same, but I know other organizations that
pick up the phone, and call the local embassy of the invitee way ahead of
time to initialize conversations and to explain to *what extent* whoever
they've invited fits in the about-to-happen event.

The embassy in many cases, asks questions they won't otherwise ask the
applicant, but would, to the inviting organization.

This visa issue, until the WMF *truly assist*, some countries will still
struggle getting accepted visa.

It is not easy, and it ain't something just a letter wipes away.

rex

PS: I know cases where rejected visa are reconsidered and approved just
because the inviting organization literally stepped in, and got serious
with the embassy.

On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Bodhisattwa Mandal 
wrote:

> Hi,
>
> The main topic of discussion among the scholarship recipients from global
> south this month is the high visa rejection rate by Canadian embassies from
> these countries.
>
> This year, we had 7 scholarship recipients from Bengali community, 4 from
> India and 3 from Bangladesh. Already 3 out of 4 scholarship recipients from
> Indian part of the communities got their visa rejected, others are waiting.
> Although I am hoping for the best for all the scholarship recipients, but
> may be news of more rejections are coming soon.
>
> Wikimania should be organised in a visa friendly country, and not in those
> countries where global south citizens are not allowed to enter even for a
> 6-days conference. Otherwise, a global community is not truly presented.
>
> Best wishes,
> Bodhisattwa
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Additional Social Media Volunteer

[Nkansah Rexford]

Eeerm..

Please, how did you arrive at picking Emerald Adjei?

On Monday, May 29, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey  wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> We have our new social media volunteer in the person of Emerald Adjei who
> would be partnering me Justice in working on our various social media
> accounts.
>
> Since she was the first female to express interest in partnering me to
> work on the groups social media pages.
>
> Congratulations again Emerald Adjei
>
> Thanks to all who expressed interest.
>
> Regards
> Justice.
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>
> Mobile: +233 (054) 039 4970
>
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> |
>
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> 
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Re: [Commons-l] Minimum resolution image for Commons

[Nkansah Rexford]

You might wanna consider the recommended guidelines for here too:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Image_guidelines#Quality_and_featured_photographic_images

Although the guidelines apply to quality and featured images, I think the
underlying reasons check.

At least, a 2MP resolution can be considered the minimum. I don't know if
any image below that threshold will look good enough these days on screens.

rex

On Sunday, May 21, 2017, Flor Méchain  wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I am in touch with a museum that is thinking of uploading images to
> Commons. They are a bit uncertain about uploading high resolution, but I
> told them the resolution they need to upload just needs to be good enough
> for illustrating articles without being pixellated. The thing is, I am
> unsure about the minimum size of such an image. I tried poking around the
> instructions but didn't find a direct answer.
>
> Do you know which size is "the minimum" that can be accepted on Commons?
>
> Thanks a lot for your help!
>
> Warm wishes,
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[Wikimedia-GH] How to Use the Wikimedia GH Mailing List

[Nkansah Rexford]

Hello all,

If you're new to the mailing list thing, here's a quick crash course (or
might wanna share with a friend who's new to the list or wanting to join):

*How to Subscribe:*

   - Click https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh
   - Then follow the on-screen instructions (the instructions are in
   English)

*How to Send Message to Mailing List:*

Sending a message to the Wikimedia Gh mailing list is just as sending a
message to your friend via email. To send message to the list,

   - Compose your email, then send to the email address:
   wikimedia-gh@lists.wikimedia.org

If any of the steps above are still challenging for you, I have an article
that goes through the steps one by one with visuals.

Get in touch offlist, and will share the article with you.

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Godspeed to all the ladies, then.

rexford

On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thats the main purpose of doing so I guess, getting them more involved in
> the movement.
>
>
> Justice
>
> On 4 May 2017 at 17:22, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> I believe the FEMALES in the group are a little reluctant to lead so
>> giving them more opportunities like this would go a long way in improving
>> Female participation which we lack already.
>>
>> That's an interesting way to look at it. I hope more opportunities = more
>> participation.
>>
>> rex
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wyzzlew...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> I believe the FEMALES in the group are a little reluctant to lead so
>>> giving them more opportunities like this would go a long way in improving
>>> Female participation which we lack already.
>>>
>>> I believe the FEMALES should step up and take charge.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 4 May 2017 at 17:09, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership?
>>>>
>>>> Why FEMALE? Or it is yet another way of fixing gender inequality?
>>>>
>>>> I don't really care what gender gets the partnership going, however,
>>>> your emphasis on the 'FEMALE' makes me wonder.
>>>>
>>>> rexford
>>>>
>>>> On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Good evening everyone.
>>>>>
>>>>> We have been talking to Vodafone and Surfline on the possibility of
>>>>> Wikipedia Zero. We linked them to WMF team and they were sent some
>>>>> explainers.
>>>>>
>>>>> I met one of the bosses of Busy 4G. She is keen on listening to what
>>>>> Zero is about.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership?
>>>>>
>>>>> Also I remember someone offered to handle partnerships of this sort.
>>>>>
>>>>> I will really like to speak with you on the way forward with Vodafone
>>>>> and Surfline.
>>>>>
>>>>> You don't have to be in Accra. Initial meetings involved picking
>>>>> contacts physically which I have done.
>>>>>
>>>>> So far the rest it's been electronic communication only.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Sandister Tei
>>>>>
>>>>> New Media+Journalism | Wikipedia | Purple People
>>>>> linkedin.com/in/sandister-tei
>>>>>
>>>>> Via Samsung Mobile
>>>>>
>>>>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

[Nkansah Rexford]

I believe the FEMALES in the group are a little reluctant to lead so giving
them more opportunities like this would go a long way in improving Female
participation which we lack already.

That's an interesting way to look at it. I hope more opportunities = more
participation.

rex

On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I believe the FEMALES in the group are a little reluctant to lead so
> giving them more opportunities like this would go a long way in improving
> Female participation which we lack already.
>
> I believe the FEMALES should step up and take charge.
>
>
>
> On 4 May 2017 at 17:09, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership?
>>
>> Why FEMALE? Or it is yet another way of fixing gender inequality?
>>
>> I don't really care what gender gets the partnership going, however, your
>> emphasis on the 'FEMALE' makes me wonder.
>>
>> rexford
>>
>> On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','sandister...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Good evening everyone.
>>>
>>> We have been talking to Vodafone and Surfline on the possibility of
>>> Wikipedia Zero. We linked them to WMF team and they were sent some
>>> explainers.
>>>
>>> I met one of the bosses of Busy 4G. She is keen on listening to what
>>> Zero is about.
>>>
>>> Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership?
>>>
>>> Also I remember someone offered to handle partnerships of this sort.
>>>
>>> I will really like to speak with you on the way forward with Vodafone
>>> and Surfline.
>>>
>>> You don't have to be in Accra. Initial meetings involved picking
>>> contacts physically which I have done.
>>>
>>> So far the rest it's been electronic communication only.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Regards,
>>> Sandister Tei
>>>
>>> New Media+Journalism | Wikipedia | Purple People
>>> linkedin.com/in/sandister-tei
>>>
>>> Via Samsung Mobile
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership?

Why FEMALE? Or it is yet another way of fixing gender inequality?

I don't really care what gender gets the partnership going, however, your
emphasis on the 'FEMALE' makes me wonder.

rexford

On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Good evening everyone.
>
> We have been talking to Vodafone and Surfline on the possibility of
> Wikipedia Zero. We linked them to WMF team and they were sent some
> explainers.
>
> I met one of the bosses of Busy 4G. She is keen on listening to what Zero
> is about.
>
> Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership?
>
> Also I remember someone offered to handle partnerships of this sort.
>
> I will really like to speak with you on the way forward with Vodafone and
> Surfline.
>
> You don't have to be in Accra. Initial meetings involved picking contacts
> physically which I have done.
>
> So far the rest it's been electronic communication only.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Sandister Tei
>
> New Media+Journalism | Wikipedia | Purple People
> linkedin.com/in/sandister-tei
>
> Via Samsung Mobile
>
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Updates: We need a Wiki Loves Coordinator

[Nkansah Rexford]

>
> Doris you can ask them when I put the names up. I am not their
> spokesperson.
>

"When I put the names up", meaning you *do* have the names, or?

If so, anywhere we may know those who've put up their names so far?

@all If you showed interest but haven't responded to the call on the
mailing list, but have done on other platforms, perhaps you can update us
here on the mailing list too.

rex


>
>
> On 3 May 2017 11:53 am, "Kafui Doris Anson-Yevu"  > wrote:
>
> Can you share the names of members who expressed interest in leading?
>
> How come they didn't respond to this thread directly?
>
> Or was there a form for the application process?
>
>
> On 3 May 2017 8:53 a.m., "Sandister Tei"  > wrote:
>
> This thing had been in the mailing list for a while, perhaps you should
> have started the conversation and naturally proceeded to lead.
>
> Because unfortunately, some people have come forward already, some of
> which were involved in the 2016 one you held. And to ensure continuity,
> what I can do is to put them (the names I have) in a group, point them to
> your project report and you are free to advise them on what to do.
>
> You can all work together somehow.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Sandister Tei
>
> New Media+Journalism | Wikipedia | Purple People
> linkedin.com/in/sandister-tei
>
> On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 3:38 PM, Raphael Berchie  > wrote:
>
>> Hello Sandister,
>> Felix myself and some members from Wikimedia Usergroup Ghana and some
>> volunteers from OFWA organized it last year. As it stood we had some few
>> more places to cover based on the plans for  last year.
>> Judging from from the experience last year , we learnt a lot and I
>> believe that will best  places me to lead it this year since it will be a
>> continuation of what we started last year.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> On May 2, 2017 11:57 AM, "Sandister Tei" > > wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all, we received a message from the Wiki Loves Monuments team via
>>> the mailing list some time back.
>>>
>>> I think we need to assign local organisation to someone to lead. Anyone
>>> here who has desired to lead a Wikimedia project but has never done so
>>> before?
>>>
>>> Let me know. You don't need any experience, just enthusiasm and time.
>>>
>>> What you will do is just follow up on the dates, lead discussions on
>>> what we can bring to the project this year, draw up a grant (I will help
>>> you), lead publicity etc.
>>>
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>>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Add

[Nkansah Rexford]

You're already added.

On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, elizabeth kosine 
wrote:

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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] Apply for your WLM 2017 grant request by March 14

[Nkansah Rexford]

FYI

-- Forwarded message --
From: *Lily* 
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Subject: [Wiki Loves Monuments] Apply for your WLM 2017 grant request by
March 14
To: Wiki Loves Monuments Photograph Competition <
wikilovesmonume...@lists.wikimedia.org>


Hi all,

A quick reminder that if you're planning to apply for Project Grants, the
deadline is in a week. Make sure you don't miss this deadline if you expect
to need more than $2000 for organizing Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 in your
country.

Best,
Lily

On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 12:58 AM, Lily > wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> If you are planning to apply for grants with value more than USD 2000 for
> your WLM 2017 contest, please make sure you read this call for
> announcement
> 
> and apply no later than March 14. If your request is approved, you will
> receive funding in June 2017. Note that if you miss this deadline, the next
> round of grant requests will give you grants in December 2017, which may be
> too late for your WLM 2017.
>
> And, of course, if you are planning to apply for grants with value no more
> than $2000, rapid grants
>  are your best
> choice, and for this kind of grant you will have more time to prepare.
>
> Best,
> Lily
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia goes data free in Iraq, what about your country?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Even in Ghana, I don't think the other networks joined MTN with the
wikipedia zero thing.

Are talks still ongoing to rope the others in? If they would join, I guess
they might have already.

The MTN, can anyone confirm it is still working?

On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Sounds like good news
> 
> .
>
> Wikimedia Ghana UG in our own small way have been talking to local telcos
> about Wikipedia Zero since MTN joined.
>
> Any other conversations going on in your countries about Zero? I know SA
> is in already. How is it moving along?
>
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>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

[Nkansah Rexford]

This is an update to the rapid grant application. The rapid grant
application was not funded.

You may check the talk page of the Grant application for details:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants_talk:Project/Rapid/Nkansahrexford/BarcampTravels#Not_funded

Really appreciate your support and feedback.

best,
rexford

On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Social media purposes? Haha.
>
> Yes, will do, don't worry.
>
> If you have any specific places or whatnot, in mind you'll like targeted,
> you can share and I'll add to my checklist of targeted content.
>
> Thanks for taking the time to take a look.
>
> Rexford.
>
> On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wyzzlew...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> I think its a great idea I was just hoping you would sometimes share the
>> video and certain pictures with us for social media purposes.
>>
>> Thats all I have to say at the moment hope to give more insights later.
>>
>> Thank You
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Justice
>>
>> On 21 February 2017 at 09:11, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I'll move my rapid grant application[1] to proposed mode before the end
>>> of today.
>>>
>>> @Justice, was hoping to hear a feedback from you on the meta.
>>>
>>> 1. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Nkan
>>> sahrexford/BarcampTravels
>>>
>>> rexford.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Nkansah Rexford <
>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> @Justice. Sure, hope to hear your feedback.
>>>>
>>>> @Enock. Will check back later then.
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>> rexford
>>>>
>>>> On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Enock Seth Nyamador <
>>>> kwadzo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Check talk page later for my comments.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>>
>>>>> - Enock
>>>>>
>>>>> 2017-02-18 10:34 GMT+00:00 Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>
>>>>> :
>>>>>
>>>>>> Great Idea Rexford, I would check the details and get back with a
>>>>>> precise opinion.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank You.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 18 February 2017 at 00:20, Nkansah Rexford <
>>>>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm working on a Rapid Grant and will love to know your thoughts.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Short Story*
>>>>>>> This year, I'll be joining the Barcamp Ghana team as their 'video
>>>>>>> guy' on a volunteer basis for all the upcoming Barcamp events for this
>>>>>>> year, at least.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I hope to ride on the opportunity to be in the 10 regions of Ghana
>>>>>>> before the end of this year to gather as much multimedia content as
>>>>>>> possible and share onto Commons related to tourist sites, monuments,
>>>>>>> landmarks, flora and fauna, parks, museums, culture, personalities and
>>>>>>> anything in between.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The document is currently in my workspace and I hope to move to
>>>>>>> proposal later on if all sounds good.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Find the link to the document here: https://meta.wikimedia.o
>>>>>>> rg/wiki/User:Nkansahrexford/barcamptravel
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I hope to hear feedback from you all what they think of it, and if
>>>>>>> it worth proceeding with. More details of what the results of the 
>>>>>>> project
>>>>>>> is expected to be are in the link.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If it doesn't look right and or there's something that's missed,
>>>>>>> please share.
>>>>>>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Local language Wikipedia on radio

[Nkansah Rexford]

Is there anywhere we could hear the discussion, perhaps as a podcast?

rexford

On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Happy Mother Language Day to you all,
>
> Today on Tech & Social Media Trends on the Citi Breakfast Show, I spoke
> about the availability of Akan Wikipedia and Ewe Wikipedia:
> ak.wikipedia.org and ee.wikipedia.org respectively.
>
> The timing is right because it's only this week we are trying to get more
> people editing the two local language wikis.
>
> A reminder of local language activities is that some members who showed
> interest are going to join the 16 African Women Translate-a-thon
> ,
> local activities.
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

[Nkansah Rexford]

Social media purposes? Haha.

Yes, will do, don't worry.

If you have any specific places or whatnot, in mind you'll like targeted,
you can share and I'll add to my checklist of targeted content.

Thanks for taking the time to take a look.

Rexford.

On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I think its a great idea I was just hoping you would sometimes share the
> video and certain pictures with us for social media purposes.
>
> Thats all I have to say at the moment hope to give more insights later.
>
> Thank You
>
> Regards,
>
> Justice
>
> On 21 February 2017 at 09:11, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I'll move my rapid grant application[1] to proposed mode before the end
>> of today.
>>
>> @Justice, was hoping to hear a feedback from you on the meta.
>>
>> 1. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Nkan
>> sahrexford/BarcampTravels
>>
>> rexford.
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> @Justice. Sure, hope to hear your feedback.
>>>
>>> @Enock. Will check back later then.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> rexford
>>>
>>> On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Enock Seth Nyamador <kwadzo...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Check talk page later for my comments.
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>>
>>>> - Enock
>>>>
>>>> 2017-02-18 10:34 GMT+00:00 Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>:
>>>>
>>>>> Great Idea Rexford, I would check the details and get back with a
>>>>> precise opinion.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank You.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 18 February 2017 at 00:20, Nkansah Rexford <
>>>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm working on a Rapid Grant and will love to know your thoughts.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Short Story*
>>>>>> This year, I'll be joining the Barcamp Ghana team as their 'video
>>>>>> guy' on a volunteer basis for all the upcoming Barcamp events for this
>>>>>> year, at least.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I hope to ride on the opportunity to be in the 10 regions of Ghana
>>>>>> before the end of this year to gather as much multimedia content as
>>>>>> possible and share onto Commons related to tourist sites, monuments,
>>>>>> landmarks, flora and fauna, parks, museums, culture, personalities and
>>>>>> anything in between.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The document is currently in my workspace and I hope to move to
>>>>>> proposal later on if all sounds good.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Find the link to the document here: https://meta.wikimedia.o
>>>>>> rg/wiki/User:Nkansahrexford/barcamptravel
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I hope to hear feedback from you all what they think of it, and if it
>>>>>> worth proceeding with. More details of what the results of the project is
>>>>>> expected to be are in the link.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If it doesn't look right and or there's something that's missed,
>>>>>> please share.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope to hear your thoughts.
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

[Nkansah Rexford]

I'll move my rapid grant application[1] to proposed mode before the end of
today.

@Justice, was hoping to hear a feedback from you on the meta.

1.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Nkansahrexford/BarcampTravels

rexford.

On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> @Justice. Sure, hope to hear your feedback.
>
> @Enock. Will check back later then.
>
> Best,
> rexford
>
> On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Enock Seth Nyamador <kwadzo...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','kwadzo...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Check talk page later for my comments.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> - Enock
>>
>> 2017-02-18 10:34 GMT+00:00 Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>:
>>
>>> Great Idea Rexford, I would check the details and get back with a
>>> precise opinion.
>>>
>>> Thank You.
>>>
>>> On 18 February 2017 at 00:20, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> I'm working on a Rapid Grant and will love to know your thoughts.
>>>>
>>>> *Short Story*
>>>> This year, I'll be joining the Barcamp Ghana team as their 'video guy'
>>>> on a volunteer basis for all the upcoming Barcamp events for this year, at
>>>> least.
>>>>
>>>> I hope to ride on the opportunity to be in the 10 regions of Ghana
>>>> before the end of this year to gather as much multimedia content as
>>>> possible and share onto Commons related to tourist sites, monuments,
>>>> landmarks, flora and fauna, parks, museums, culture, personalities and
>>>> anything in between.
>>>>
>>>> The document is currently in my workspace and I hope to move to
>>>> proposal later on if all sounds good.
>>>>
>>>> Find the link to the document here: https://meta.wikimedia.o
>>>> rg/wiki/User:Nkansahrexford/barcamptravel
>>>>
>>>> I hope to hear feedback from you all what they think of it, and if it
>>>> worth proceeding with. More details of what the results of the project is
>>>> expected to be are in the link.
>>>>
>>>> If it doesn't look right and or there's something that's missed, please
>>>> share.
>>>>
>>>> Hope to hear your thoughts.
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

[Nkansah Rexford]

@Justice. Sure, hope to hear your feedback.

@Enock. Will check back later then.

Best,
rexford

On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Enock Seth Nyamador <kwadzo...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Check talk page later for my comments.
>
> Best,
>
> - Enock
>
> 2017-02-18 10:34 GMT+00:00 Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wyzzlew...@gmail.com');>>:
>
>> Great Idea Rexford, I would check the details and get back with a precise
>> opinion.
>>
>> Thank You.
>>
>> On 18 February 2017 at 00:20, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I'm working on a Rapid Grant and will love to know your thoughts.
>>>
>>> *Short Story*
>>> This year, I'll be joining the Barcamp Ghana team as their 'video guy'
>>> on a volunteer basis for all the upcoming Barcamp events for this year, at
>>> least.
>>>
>>> I hope to ride on the opportunity to be in the 10 regions of Ghana
>>> before the end of this year to gather as much multimedia content as
>>> possible and share onto Commons related to tourist sites, monuments,
>>> landmarks, flora and fauna, parks, museums, culture, personalities and
>>> anything in between.
>>>
>>> The document is currently in my workspace and I hope to move to proposal
>>> later on if all sounds good.
>>>
>>> Find the link to the document here: https://meta.wikimedia.o
>>> rg/wiki/User:Nkansahrexford/barcamptravel
>>>
>>> I hope to hear feedback from you all what they think of it, and if it
>>> worth proceeding with. More details of what the results of the project is
>>> expected to be are in the link.
>>>
>>> If it doesn't look right and or there's something that's missed, please
>>> share.
>>>
>>> Hope to hear your thoughts.
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Deadline for Wikimania Scholarships is 20 February

[Nkansah Rexford]

Deadline is in 10 days.

FYI

-- Forwarded message --
From: *DerHexer* 
Date: Friday, February 10, 2017
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Deadline for Wikimania Scholarships is 20 February
To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" <
wikimani...@lists.wikimedia.org>


Hi all,

Scholarship applications for Wikimania 2017 which is being held in
Montréal, Canada on August 9–13, 2017 are now being accepted. Applications
are open until Monday, 20 February 2017 23:59 UTC.

Applicants will be able to apply for a partial or full scholarship. A full
scholarship will cover the cost of an individual’s round-trip travel,
shared accommodation, and conference registration fees as arranged by the
Wikimedia Foundation. A partial scholarship will cover conference
registration fees and shared accommodation.

Applicants will be rated using a pre-determined selection process and
selection criteria established by the Scholarship Committee and the
Wikimedia Foundation, who will determine which applications are successful.
To learn more about Wikimania 2017 scholarships, please visit:
https://wikimania2017.wikimedia.org/wiki/Scholarships

To apply for a scholarship, fill out the multi-language application form
on: https://scholarships.wikimedia.org/apply

It is highly recommended that applicants review all the material on the
Scholarships page and the associated FAQ ( https://wikimania2017.wikime
dia.org/wiki/Scholarships/FAQ ) before submitting an application.

If you have any questions, please contact:
>
or leave a message at:
https://wikimania2017.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Scholarships

Please help us spread the word!

Best regards,
for the Scholarship Committee
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Is now on LinkedIn

[Nkansah Rexford]

On LinkedIn? Wikimedia Ghana User Group on LinkendIn?

Wow1

1. http://i.imgur.com/WrKPhfd.gif

On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey 
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am glad to finally tell you that the Wikimedia Ghana User Group is now
> on LinkedIn. Find link Here
> .
>
> So all members can follow and add us to their professional networks now.
>
>
> Thank You.
>
> Regards,
> Justice Okai-Allotey.
>
>
> --
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>
> Mobile: +233 (054) 039 4970
>
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> |
>
> |Linkedin: Justice Okai-Allotey
> 
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rebecca Akuffo-Addo Interchange photos needed.

[Nkansah Rexford]

As we think of the interchange, I hope we keep Ghana's First Lady in mind
too.

There's no picture of Rebecca attached to her article at the moment.

On Monday, January 16, 2017, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Remind me to ask my colleagues at work if they want to donate. someone has
> a drone footage even.
>
> Regards,
> Sandister Tei
>
> Via mobile
>
> On 16 Jan 2017 4:28 p.m., "Enock Seth Nyamador"  > wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Anyone got pictures of Kwame Nkrumah Interchange[1] as of December 2016?
>> Kindly upload to commons.wikimedia.org
>>
>> Use category [2].
>>
>> Or if you're near why not take a shot? :)
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwame_Nkrumah_Interchange
>> 2. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kwame_Nkrumah_Ci
>> rcle_Road_(Accra)
>>
>> - Enock
>>
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[African Wikimedians] Big Thanks to Wikimedia Netherlands for Historic Images

[Nkansah Rexford]

So I went to the Ghana Wikiproject today and noticed a message.1

tl;dr: The Wikimedia Netherlands has donated some 2,000 historic images,
going back as far as almost a century related to Africa, South America and
Southeast Asia.2

Specifically to Ghana, I doubt those images (very old) could be found
anywhere, such as this 1953 image of Fort Amsterdam.

3

I am impressed and really thankful for such a generous donation to
Wikimedia Commons relating to Ghana's history.

Now I guess it's about time we put those images to use!

I hope more are shared as and when they become available. Kudos, WMNL.

Checkout the category to find images about your country too. I've seen
Guinea Bissau in there somewhere.

1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Ghana#Media_upload_of_historical_photographs_of_Ghana
2 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Temminck_Groll_Collection
3
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Fort_Kormantin#/media/File:Fort_Amsterdam,_schietgat_bastion_-_20652263_-_RCE.jpg
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[Wikimedia-GH] Big Thanks to Wikimedia Netherlands for Historic Images

[Nkansah Rexford]

So I went to the Ghana Wikiproject today and noticed a message.1

tl;dr: The Wikimedia Netherlands has donated some 2,000 historic images,
going back as far as almost a century related to Africa, South America and
Southeast Asia.2

Specifically to Ghana, I doubt those images (very old) could be found
anywhere, such as this 1953 image of Fort Amsterdam.

3

I am impressed and really thankful for such a generous donation to
Wikimedia Commons relating to Ghana's history.

Now I guess it's about time we put those images to use!

I hope more are shared as and when they become available. Kudos, WMNL.

Checkout the category to find images about your country too. I've seen
Guinea Bissau in there somewhere.

1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Ghana#Media_upload_of_historical_photographs_of_Ghana
2 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Temminck_Groll_Collection
3
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Fort_Kormantin#/media/File:Fort_Amsterdam,_schietgat_bastion_-_20652263_-_RCE.jpg
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Re: [African Wikimedians] Fwd: Press Release

[Nkansah Rexford]

By the way, I just went with the banner on WikiIndaba page, unless you want
a different image used.

Shared: http://www.theafricandream.net/wiki-indaba-kickstarts-accra-ghana/

On Sunday, January 15, 2017, Nkansah Rexford <seanmav...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Any image to go with the press release?
>
> On Sunday, January 15, 2017, Raphael Berchie <rberc...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rberc...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Finally Wiki Indaba is happening next week in Accra.
>>
>> Please find attached the  Press release for onward circulation.
>>
>> Warmest.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [African Wikimedians] Fwd: Press Release

[Nkansah Rexford]

Any image to go with the press release?

On Sunday, January 15, 2017, Raphael Berchie  wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Finally Wiki Indaba is happening next week in Accra.
>
> Please find attached the  Press release for onward circulation.
>
> Warmest.
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimania 2017 in Canada

[Nkansah Rexford]

Thanks for sharing.

I remember a lady got mad at me (up till today), simply because she didn't
notice a message like yours in the mailing list calling for scholarship
applications some years ago.

Glad you shared. I was just about to.

On Thursday, January 12, 2017, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Hello all,
>
>
> The global annual conference is receiving applications. Please this is
> open to all, and no selected delegates needed. Please apply to attend
> .
>
> Here is more info on Wikimania 
> and this year's Wikimania
> .
>
>
> Regards,
> --
> Sandister Tei
> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian
> Community (Gh)
>
> *Letters to Marissa  | Wikipedian
> Community (Gh)  | Purple People
> *
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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] News regarding Wikimania 2018

[Nkansah Rexford]

Congrats to the Wikimedia South Africa team.

Cape Town, it is!

-- Forwarded message --
From: *Ellie Young* 
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Subject: [Wikimania-l] News regarding Wikimania 2018
To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" <
wikimani...@lists.wikimedia.org>, Wikimedia Mailing List <
wikimedi...@lists.wikimedia.org>, Staff All 


All,

On behalf of the Wikimania Steering Committee and the Wikimedia Foundation,
 I am pleased to announce that we have decided to explore having Wikimania
 2018 located in Cape Town, South Africa. It would be hosted by a team
 led Douglas Scott with
support of the Wikimedia ZA chapter and the WMF. The proposal will be
further vetted by the WMF staff in the coming months, after which time we
hope to confirm the award.

This past Fall there were a total of four teams
 that expressed interest in
hosting in 2018.   We would also like to thank the people from South
Africa, Armenia, Thailand, and Perth for all their effort in putting
together materials for our consideration and their time spent discussing
the possibilities.   As a volunteer-led movement, it is very  encouraging
to have so many who want to support Wikimania.

Please join us in congratulating the South African team.   If any of you
would like to get involved or have questions/suggestions, please
contact Douglas
Scott  douglas.i.sc...@gmail.com


Sincerely,


Ellie Young

WMF Events Manager

On behalf of the Wikimania Steering Committee and Wikimedia Foundation
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Day 2017 / Happy Birthday Wikipedia

[Nkansah Rexford]

For me, in celebration, I visit the ak.wikipedia.org project, and do some
translations i.e medical articles etc.

I did one about Malaria some time back. I hope to continue.

On Monday, January 9, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey 
wrote:

> I think I side with Enock we can use this opportunity to organise and
> edit-a-thon and work on all political related posts about the elections and
> a possible create new accounts for notable politicians. And during the edit
> session we can do a little celebration if we have the means.
>
> Also we can start a social media campaign where everyone who is part of
> WMGH preaches why they are grateful to Wikipedia and recommend same to
> others with the hashtag #Wikipedia16.
>
> We can be a bit creative about it by using influencers online who are part
> of WMGH.
>
> Regards,
>
> - Justice
>
> On 9 January 2017 at 14:07, Enock Seth Nyamador  > wrote:
>
>> What can we do?
>>
>> I suggest an edit-a-thon. It can be joined remotely or physically to put
>> politics and elections in Ghana on Wikipedia to good shape.
>>
>> I don't see much done by us these days on Wikipedia.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> - Enock
>>
>> 2017-01-09 9:53 GMT+00:00 Sandister Tei > >:
>>
>>> Hello all.
>>>
>>> Sunday January 15, 2017 is Wikipedia day
>>> 
>>> – the wiki's 16th birthday!
>>>
>>> Last year we had a party. This year we can try something different. Any
>>> ideas? You can share with the community.
>>>
>>>
>>> Please try and nominate people for the awards. See forwarded email below.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> --
>>> Sandister Tei
>>> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian
>>> Community (Gh)
>>>
>>> *Letters to Marissa  | Wikipedian
>>> Community (Gh)  | Purple People
>>> *
>>>
>>> -- Forwarded message --
>>> From: Sandister Tei >> >
>>> Date: Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 5:13 PM
>>> Subject: Happy new year / important updates
>>> To: Planning Wikimedia Ghana Chapter >> >
>>>
>>>
>>> *2016 end of year awards for outstanding members*
>>>
>>> Please check this page
>>> 
>>> and leave your nominations there. See the *End of the year award*
>>> section.
>>>
>>> *– What do you want the user group to focus on in 2017?*
>>>
>>> For example in 2016 the focus was on Wikipedia. You can also use this
>>> opportunity to capture your needs as a member by requesting the group to
>>> focus on things that'll meet your needs.
>>>
>>> Share them here
>>> 
>>> .
>>>
>>> *– Confirm your 2017 membership*
>>>
>>> It's usually a practice to have a public list of user group members.
>>> Since 2012, people have joined the group but we have never heard of them
>>> during events, elections etc.
>>>
>>> Please put your name on the 2017 list here
>>> 
>>> if you still are with us and wish to declare it. Just add your username is
>>> ok (privacy issues). In case anyone especially from the global community
>>> (or anyone) wants to contact you (in the capacity of a Wikimedia Ghana User
>>> Group member), they can easily find your user talk page via this list.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> --
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>>> Community (Gh)
>>>
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[African Wikimedians] Challenges open for Submissions

[Nkansah Rexford]

>From the Commons homepage, a link leads to here:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Photo_challenge#Challenges_open_for_submission

Does WLAf by any qualify to be listed in the list of open photo
challenges/contests ongoing?
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Re: [African Wikimedians] WLA : I need your help

[Nkansah Rexford]

@Flo,

Your mention of "cost invested per picture collected" sounds intriguing to
me, and I'm on my way to read more on that. First time hearing that.

WMF, just wow!

On Thursday, December 15, 2016, Florence Devouard 
wrote:

>
>
> Le 15/12/2016 à 16:51, Olatunde Isaac a écrit :
>
> Hi Flo,
>
> "I guess you have little idea how much time we spend organizing this contest 
> to say that."
>
> "I guess it may not matter to you so much that the ratio Dollars Spent / 
> Pictures Collected skyrocket."
>
>
> I understand how you felt about the situation and I do sincerely share your 
> feelings but directing the above comment to me is ad hominem.
>
> I hold you in high esteem and you know I am disappointed that you have 
> needlessly decided to make a personal remark about me.
>
>
> Best,
>
> Isaac
>
>
> I apology if you felt offended Isaac. I am sorry of that. I'd like to ask
> you to forgive me please. Sorry.
>
> Yes, I feel really wronged today. Maybe you do understand in truth. I am
> not sure everyone does though. Probably not. And that is fine. I
> understand.
>
> Perhaps a tiny bit of background on my last comment. When we started the
> photo contest back in 2014, it took us quite a lot of time and energy to
> get the funding. And after the first event was done, we were given outcome
> ratios of "cost invested per picture collected". And informed we were
> basically having the worst rating of all photo contests so far. I
> understand WMF needs figures to estimate if an event is worth investing in
> or not. And a cost per picture is just one ratio amongst others that can
> help answer that question. And yes, Wiki Loves Monuments ratio is clearly
> way above ours. Many participants to WLM are old contributors, photograph
> amators (or professionnals), when they get to a building, they shoot it
> from every angle. Then, even though they select the best pictures, that
> makes a fair amont of pictures in the end. And they usually have little
> limitations of bandwidth to upload them. Our users are not in the same
> situation for sure.
> And the goal is just as much a goal of outreach and opportunity to do
> things all together than it is a goal of getting pictures in the bucket.
> Still, it is easier to "measure" the success of an event based on the
> number of pictures and the cost/picture ratio. So yeah, this is damage. Bad
> figures into Commons. Bad figures when we report at the end of the contest.
> Bad figures to communicate to outsiders and community afterwards.
>
> This is also damage when we consider the outreach and visibility. With a
> banner set up at "10 views of the banner maximum"... well... at least
> indeed... there will be no user fatigue ;)
>
> We are facing unique challenges than most wikipedians can not begin to
> imagine.
>
> Let me give you one example of the challenges we are facing that any
> Europeans would GAP at.
>
> We have not yet been able to send its event money to Zimbabwe.
>
> WMF sent the money just fine. We started working on the money transfer one
> month before the beginning of the contest. For most countries, it worked
> fine and I guess they had time to organize.
> In other countries, such as Algeria, we again had some issues to get the
> money to the team because the bank was not accepting the currency. In
> another, the bank itself provided an incorrect IBAN (yeah). Oh well.
> But we made it.
>
> Not for Zimbabwe... Money sent is turned back... with 10 days delays ...
> completely broken monetary system. We are waiting to see what happen with
> the last attempt and if again rejected, we will move into doing through
> Western Union. Hoping that it will work. In Europe, a monetary transfer
> would take... a couple of minutes to do and a couple of days to be credited
> at most. For Zimbabwe... yuck. I do not envy them.
>
> I think there are enough challenges, that we do not need unexpected ones
> such as the site notice.
>
> Flo
>
>
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Florence Devouard  
> 
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[Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

TL;DR
The event will happen, just not this year, but somewhere early February as
school resumes. According to Madam Mary, the university's Dean plans to
rope entire university in on the day of the meetup. We'll see about that.

So, we have some 2 months to prepare.

Will keep all updated.

On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> That's a good question,
>
> I guess they plan to have us use an auditorium or so.
>
> Indeed, a classroom would be fine though. Let's wait to hear from Mary  by
> end of this week. If finding a spot for the venue theyre looking at will be
> hard, we can dropdown to something simpler and easier to book.
>
> On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','abo...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Interesting.
>>
>> What venue have they been looking at?
>>
>> A classroom should surely suffice and should be easy to get?
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 1:49 AM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> A bit late but the event ain't coming on today too.
>>>
>>> The reason? The venue the school plans to allocate for us is busy, so
>>> I'm told we'll get feedback before end of this week when and where it'll
>>> happen next week.
>>>
>>> It'll come on, just like the Legon event, will just take a bit of time
>>> for things to fall in line.
>>>
>>> Will keep all updated.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Great
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Sandister Tei
>>>>
>>>> Via mobile
>>>>
>>>> On 26 Oct 2016 12:10 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello all,
>>>>
>>>> The event discussed below won't be happening today nor tomorrow.
>>>> There's an ongoing something-week at Poly so the letter has been sent in
>>>> indicating the date to be the 2nd of November, 2016.
>>>>
>>>> Probable time given us is 12 noon. Will communicate further details as
>>>> and when I get it.
>>>>
>>>> At least, an extra week to prepare, I think.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, October 21, 2016, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Amen.
>>>>>
>>>>> The doc is open to all to edit, so I hope others join in to help. Will
>>>>> be great.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Friday, October 21, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <
>>>>> wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Let get home and look at it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 21 Oct 2016 22:05, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> @All,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Will love to have a helping hand on the letter of proposal to KTU:
>>>>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lIZ717xZKPJIQQSozP
>>>>>>> Oz1U8oOSK2jVqItupxsKXy-Y/edit
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I wasn't good at writing in school (I did run away from english
>>>>>>> class almost all the time)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The letter now has a structure. Will appreciate completing it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> @Justice, could you help me on it?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <
>>>>>>> wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Also do not forget to give me a heads up so I can properly address
>>>>>>>> it on our social media pages when a concrete date and time is agreed.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thank You
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <
>>>>>>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics.
>>>>>>>>> The letter is mo

[Touch-packages] [Bug 1584509] Re: hybrid CDs/DVDs not mounted in xenial

[Nkansah Rexford]

I have 2.27.1-6ubuntu3.1 and it is still not fixed.

LTS without working CD-ROM pretty feels ridiculous, to say the least.

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Title:
  hybrid CDs/DVDs not mounted in xenial

Status in util-linux package in Ubuntu:
  Fix Released
Status in util-linux source package in Xenial:
  Fix Released

Bug description:
  * Impact
  some CDs are not listed in the desktop UIs

  * Test case
  under unity7 insert a video DVD in your drive, you should get prompted about 
it and have the device listed in the launcher/nautilus

  * Regression potential
  check that devices keep being correctly listed/mounted

  

  This bug affects both the X64 and X32 bit versions of the latest
  ubuntu 16.04 it does not occur with ubuntu 15.10 or earlier.  The
  problem is when a known good CD-R is placed in the drive, it is not
  mounted automatically.  However, if it is a bootable CD-R and you
  select the boot option of the BIOS it will function normally.

  Also, When a blank CD-R is inserted into the drive, it is mounted
  automatically, but disk creation software reports an erroneous amount
  of free space available.  Such as 247 MB or 512 MB when the disk is a
  700 MB disk.  However, if you proceed to record to the disk, even with
  an ISO image greater than the supposed available capacity, it records
  just fine.

  Other disk types such as DVD, audio, small cd-r work fine.  This only
  seems to affect the larger, full size cd-r's

  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04
  Package: linux-image-4.4.0-22-generic 4.4.0-22.40
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.4.0-22.40-generic 4.4.8
  Uname: Linux 4.4.0-22-generic x86_64
  ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2
  Architecture: amd64
  AudioDevicesInUse:
   USERPID ACCESS COMMAND
   /dev/snd/controlC1:  karl   1886 F pulseaudio
   /dev/snd/controlC0:  karl   1886 F pulseaudio
  CurrentDesktop: Unity
  Date: Sun May 22 14:38:13 2016
  GvfsMonitorLog: Monitoring events. Press Ctrl+C to quit.
  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=03cb5141-d254-414a-950b-2235e068035a
  HotplugNewDevices:

  HotplugNewMounts:

  InstallationDate: Installed on 2016-03-09 (73 days ago)
  InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.4 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 
(20160217.1)
  MachineType: Gateway DX4380G
  ProcFB: 0 nouveaufb
  ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-4.4.0-22-generic 
root=UUID=da27bf85-d849-43b8-a8f2-8fdac4f37784 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
  RelatedPackageVersions:
   linux-restricted-modules-4.4.0-22-generic N/A
   linux-backports-modules-4.4.0-22-generic  N/A
   linux-firmware1.157
  SourcePackage: linux
  Symptom: storage
  UdevMonitorLog:
   monitor will print the received events for:
   UDEV - the event which udev sends out after rule processing
  UdisksMonitorLog:
   Monitoring the udisks daemon. Press Ctrl+C to exit.
   14:38:31.725: The udisks-daemon is running (name-owner :1.96).
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
  dmi.bios.date: 09/04/2012
  dmi.bios.vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
  dmi.bios.version: P11-A1
  dmi.board.name: DX4380G
  dmi.board.vendor: Gateway
  dmi.board.version: 1.02
  dmi.chassis.type: 3
  dmi.chassis.vendor: Gateway
  dmi.modalias: 
dmi:bvnAmericanMegatrendsInc.:bvrP11-A1:bd09/04/2012:svnGateway:pnDX4380G:pvr:rvnGateway:rnDX4380G:rvr1.02:cvnGateway:ct3:cvr:
  dmi.product.name: DX4380G
  dmi.sys.vendor: Gateway

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[Bug 1584509] Re: hybrid CDs/DVDs not mounted in xenial

[Nkansah Rexford]

I have 2.27.1-6ubuntu3.1 and it is still not fixed.

LTS without working CD-ROM pretty feels ridiculous, to say the least.

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Re: [List admins] Cant login to list

[Nkansah Rexford]

@Isarra

I hardly see any "rude responses" relating to pointing a subscriber to go
file the issue at the right place.

I'm still struggling how best again Rob's words could have been and not be
rude. At least, he used "Please" in both his emails. I wouldn't have added
the "Please", trust me! If he gave you that, take it!

Go file the issue at Phabricator, and that's rude? No one responds, and the
next guy comes complaining why this list isn't helpful. When it gets
helpful, another guy comes saying how "rude" helpful it is.

rex

On Friday, December 2, 2016, Isarra Yos  wrote:

> This is a mailing list. The whole point of most mailing lists is to be a
> place where people can ask questions and move forward. In this case, there
> was a question about what to do about being unable to login - the answer is
> to take it to phabricator, and thank you for giving it, but in the future,
> please be less disparaging about it and do not use all subscribed other
> members as leverage for making people feel bad. This is potentially useful
> information for anyone here that that's the place to go.
>
> It seems like every time something comes up here there are rude responses
> about how people shouldn't be dragging everyone else into it, and frankly I
> find that to be far more annoying than seeing extra messages.
>
> -I
>
> On 30/11/16 18:15, Rob Halsell wrote:
>
> I'd still advise opening a phabricator task.  I don't think every list
> admin for every mailman list for WMF wants to follow along on the technical
> support of a single list.
>
> Please go ahead and file a phabricator task, and we can help you from
> there!  We'll do the usual of confirming your identity, then setting and
> testing a new list admin password to determine if the login failure is to
> that user, or a local issue.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 8:57 AM, Saqib Qayyum  > wrote:
>
>> Actually I have retrieved a new password but still cannot login to admin
>> access.
>>
>>
>> --
>> *From:* Listadmins > >
>> on behalf of Rob Halsell > >
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2016 4:40:44 PM
>> *To:* List for discussions and announcements related to
>> lists.wikimedia.org
>> *Subject:* Re: [List admins] Cant login to list
>>
>> The majority of the users on the list admin list cannot reset the
>> password of other mailing lists.  If you have forgotten the password of
>> your mailing list, please file a phabricator task
>>  and list off
>> #wikimedia-mailing-lists as the project.  That way all the background
>> comparison of email and account can be done properly to confirm list
>> ownership.
>>
>> Hope that helps!
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 8:31 AM, Saqib Qayyum > > wrote:
>>
>>> Hi.
>>>
>>>
>>> I am having issue logging in to admin panel.
>>>
>>>
>>> It seems i forget my password. How can I retrieve it ?
>>>
>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/admin/wikimedia-pk
>>> Wikimedia-PK Administrator Authentication
>>> 
>>> lists.wikimedia.org
>>> Important: From this point on, you must have cookies enabled in your
>>> browser, otherwise no administrative changes will take effect.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Saqib
>>>
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>>> Listadmins@lists.wikimedia.org
>>> 
>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/listadmins
>>>
>>>
>>
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>> E-Mail: rhals...@wikimedia.org
>> 
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[Wikimedia-GH] Barcamp Ghana Images Categorization

[Nkansah Rexford]

Can we all agree on a single Category on Wikimedia Commons in which all
Barcamp Ghana pictures will be stored?

So, here's what I propose. Any Barcamp Ghana related image(s) uploaded to
Wikimedia Commons, should have at least these 2 Categories attached. It
could be more, but at least these 2 should be fine:

   - Barcamp Ghana
   - Barcamp [Name of Town or City] e.g Barcamp Accra or Barcamp Koforidua

Although one or two Wikimedia-sessions related images are taken at
Barcamps, a quick search doesn't reveal much on Wikimedia Commons:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Barcamp+Ghana=Special:Search=Go

I personally haven't been doing well on that, and hope to improve, sharing
one or two images I have today.

If owners of the images in this link too can share the Wiki-related parts
to Commons, it'll be great:
https://twitter.com/hashtag/bckdua?f=images=default=hash

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[Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

[Nkansah Rexford]

rest right away by completing the survey now through
> February 6.
>
> Go to survey: https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/SV_1WYr5sUhvF5aeAR
>
> Please refer to the event page on Meta[1] for updated information,
> comments and discussion.
>
>
> Thank you for your time and attention!
>
> Alex
>
> [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Evaluation/News/Pre-c
> onference_workshop_day_for_Wikimedia_Conference
>
> --
> Alexandra Wang
> Program Officer
> Project & Event Grants
> Wikimedia Foundation <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home>
> +1 415-839-6885
> Skype: alexvwang
>
> --
> From: Felix Nartey <flix...@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 3:55 PM
> To: Nkansah Rexford <seanmav...@gmail.com>, Nkansah Rexford <
> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com>, Enock
> Seth Nyamador <kwadzo...@gmail.com>, Oral Ofori <oralof...@gmail.com>
>
>
> Good Afternoon Guys,
>
> I wish to inform you that am looking at representing the community here in
> Ghana at the Wikimedia Conference 2015 in Berlin.
>
> I received the mail below from Alex Wang concerning the conference and a
> pre-conference they wish to host for PEG Program Leaders. I have filled the
> form and wish to inform you all that i will be glad to represent you all at
> the conference in my capacity as the community manager and in my bid to
> seek the wellness of this community.
>
> I have been working hard to get this community up to standing and vibrant.
> One of the selection criteria i noticed was events organised and recent
> activity level which we currently are in check.
>
> I am enthused about the event and pretty sure it will be an avenue to
> discuss and suggest ways to shape this community. Let me know what you all
> think!
>
>
> Tahnks.
>
> Regards,
> --
>
>
>
> *Felix Nartey | DSE CAL Bank Ltd. | Co-manager GBG TEMA
> <https://plus.google.com/u/0/106882654487622047846/posts> **| Community
> Manager WMGH <http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana> | About me
> <http://about.me/felix.nartey> | +233 242 844987 **| **Check out!!
> <http://goo.gl/4oHJeQ>*
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> From: Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 5:41 PM
> To: Felix Nartey <flix...@gmail.com>
> Cc: kwadzo...@gmail.com, Oral Ofori <oralof...@gmail.com>, Sandister Tei <
> sandister...@gmail.com>
>
>
> That's great to hear. I fully dey your back. The last time I checked, I
> couldn't find any application for scholarship open or so, unless they're
> doing it by handpicking.
>
> Sadat got in touch with me suggesting we draw the organizer's attention to
> the fact that there's an official user group in ghana and that we should be
> represented.
>
> Thanks for bringing this up. Update us on how it goes. Can't wait to have
> a Ghanaian rep at the conference.
>
> --
> From: Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 5:43 PM
> To: Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
> Cc: Oral <oralof...@gmail.com>, Enock Seth Nyamador <kwadzo...@gmail.com>,
> Felix Nartey <flix...@gmail.com>
>
>
> Can someone give me the link to this event?
>
> Regards,
>
> Sandister Tei / Co founder - Wikimedia Ghana User Group / Lead - Wikipedia
> Editor Retention Program / Al Jazeera
>
> M. +233 204266290
> Twi. @SandisterTei
> W. sandistertei.com
>
> Follow @WikipediaERP
> Download AJ+ app ajplus.net
>
> Via mobile
>
> --
> From: Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 5:45 PM
> To: Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com>
> Cc: kwadzo...@gmail.com, Oral Ofori <oralof...@gmail.com>, Felix Nartey <
> flix...@gmail.com>
>
>
> Here http://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Conference_2015
>
> Although a Google search...
>
> --
> From: Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 5:48 PM
> To: Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
> Cc: Enock Seth Nyamador <kwadzo...@gmail.com>, Oral Ofori <
> oralof...@gmail.com>, Felix Nartey <flix...@gmail.com>
>
>
> Thank you man!
>
> Regards,
> Sandister Tei
>
> Co founder - Wikimedia Ghana User Group / Lead - Wikipedia Editor
> Retention Program / Al Jazeera
>
> M. +233 204266290
> Twi. @sandiooses <https://twitter.com/sandiooses>
> W. sandistertei.com
>
> Follow @WikipediaERP <https://twitter.com/WikipediaERP>
> Download AJ+ app ajplus.net
>
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> From: Sa

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

[Nkansah Rexford]

Thanks, Asaf,

That means the User Group has been doing it wrong for a couple of years,
and individuals who've represented this community at the WMCon weren't
picked by the community if I remember clear.

On the other hand, the WMCon team hasn't ensured those picked by the
community were represented.

I guess I have to blame myself. Yesterday was my first time going to the
WMCon website to read what's there, like *actually* read it.

@Felix, tried doing some searches, you represented Ghana twice at WMCon in
the past, right?
Did you know of this arrangement of selection for attendees to the WMCon
previously?

Oh well, let's discuss who goes this year then.

@Sandister, you'll start a new thread for that? When should the discussion
begin? And the report, let's get in touch to see how to proceed. Two days
left for us.

rex

On Monday, November 28, 2016, Asaf Bartov <abar...@wikimedia.org> wrote:

> On Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 6:08 AM Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> There should be a discussion of who should go? What if who we pick to go
>> isn't accepted to attend? Isn't the thing open to apply then whoever is
>> picked go?
>>
>
> No, it's not.  It is up to the user group to select a representative, and
> that representative will be accepted by WMF (unless they are globally
> banned from events, and as far as I know, no one from Ghana is).  The only
> problem would be if the representative cannot obtain a Schengen visa.
> That's why it's important to select the representative as soon as possible,
> so that the visa process can start as soon as possible, so that in case it
> is denied, there is still time to try with another representative.
>
> The recommended guidelines for selecting a candidate are described in a
> sub-page of the link Sandi sent:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Conference_
> 2017/Program_Design_Process#How_to_select_the_delegates
>
> Cheers,
>
> Asaf
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

[Nkansah Rexford]

Next week we can start talks on who gets to go as our delegate.

There should be a discussion of who should go? What if who we pick to go
isn't accepted to attend? Isn't the thing open to apply then whoever is
picked go?

If that's how it is supposed to be done, then the previous years, whoever
represented Ghana, did he/she follow that process?

I don't remember that being the case. Unless I'm mistaken. Please enlighten
me.

On Saturday, November 26, 2016, Sandister Tei 
wrote:

> Hello all.
>
> WMF wrote last week to inform us that WMCON 2017 in Berlin will be on next
> year.
>
> The group has to meet a few conditions so someone can have a chance to
> represent us. No worries on that Rexford and I will arrange for those
> conditions to be sorted so  the group can be represented.
>
> PLEASE NOTE
>
> If you want to go to Berlin on our behalf please read
> :
>
> Next week we can start talks on who gets to go as our delegate.
>
>
> Regards,
> --
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> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian
> Community (Gh)
>
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[Wikimedia-GH] Sandi, is that you?

[Nkansah Rexford]

I see the https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana_User_Group page
has been revamped a bit. Looks nicer.

Is this the work of you, Sandister?

Happy you graduated in the Wiki Skills, and now a pro.

Good job.
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Funds for Impact Hub meet ups approved

[Nkansah Rexford]

Will be coming with a big bowl and bottle. Oh, and a cutlery set!

Sound great. Can't wait to attend the next one.

On Monday, November 21, 2016, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Funds to cater for refreshment for meetups and volunteer transport and
> data needs have been secured
> .
> Please those that offered to volunteer and also endorsed should stay tuned
> for the next move.
>
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Outcome of Wikimedia Breakout Session at Barcamp Kumasi

[Nkansah Rexford]

Thanks for the quick update on the event.

Really appreciate

On Sunday, November 13, 2016, Noah Alorwu  wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Barcamp Kumasi is a networking forum bringing people together for a day of
> learning, sharing, networking and mentoring.
>
> The event was held at SSNIT Auditorium on the theme "Professionalism, a
> key to productivity".
>
> The breakout session was lead by Noah Alorwu, Addae Anthony and Mohammed
> Jawad. We talked about the Wikimedia Ghana User Group and what we do.
>
> We had 10 participants who showed interest in contributing to local
> contents on Wikipedia and Commons
>
> We have their email addresses and phone numbers. Anthony Addae will
> compile the list and share with the group
>
> *Here are few things we discussed*
>
> 1. Why and how to join the user group.
> 2. How to create a wikipedia account
> 3. How to edit an article
> 4. Some Do's and Don'ts
> 5. Edit-a-thons
> 6. Wiki Loves Monuments
> 7. Wiki Loves Women
> 8. Wiki Indaba and Wikimedia sister projects
>
> At the end it was very educative, interactive and the participants are
> willing to learn more and more.
>
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> [image: --]
>
> Noah Alorwu
> [image: https://]about.me/noahalorwu
> 
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

That's a good question,

I guess they plan to have us use an auditorium or so.

Indeed, a classroom would be fine though. Let's wait to hear from Mary  by
end of this week. If finding a spot for the venue theyre looking at will be
hard, we can dropdown to something simpler and easier to book.

On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Interesting.
>
> What venue have they been looking at?
>
> A classroom should surely suffice and should be easy to get?
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 1:49 AM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> A bit late but the event ain't coming on today too.
>>
>> The reason? The venue the school plans to allocate for us is busy, so I'm
>> told we'll get feedback before end of this week when and where it'll happen
>> next week.
>>
>> It'll come on, just like the Legon event, will just take a bit of time
>> for things to fall in line.
>>
>> Will keep all updated.
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','sandister...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Great
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Sandister Tei
>>>
>>> Via mobile
>>>
>>> On 26 Oct 2016 12:10 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> The event discussed below won't be happening today nor tomorrow. There's
>>> an ongoing something-week at Poly so the letter has been sent in indicating
>>> the date to be the 2nd of November, 2016.
>>>
>>> Probable time given us is 12 noon. Will communicate further details as
>>> and when I get it.
>>>
>>> At least, an extra week to prepare, I think.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, October 21, 2016, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Amen.
>>>>
>>>> The doc is open to all to edit, so I hope others join in to help. Will
>>>> be great.
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, October 21, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Let get home and look at it.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 21 Oct 2016 22:05, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> @All,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Will love to have a helping hand on the letter of proposal to KTU:
>>>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lIZ717xZKPJIQQSozP
>>>>>> Oz1U8oOSK2jVqItupxsKXy-Y/edit
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I wasn't good at writing in school (I did run away from english class
>>>>>> almost all the time)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The letter now has a structure. Will appreciate completing it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> @Justice, could you help me on it?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <
>>>>>> wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also do not forget to give me a heads up so I can properly address
>>>>>>> it on our social media pages when a concrete date and time is agreed.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank You
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <
>>>>>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The
>>>>>>>> letter is more like to make the event official, and enable the faculty 
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> put that on paper for daakye as3m. It is government thing so...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Great news, seeing this from Barcamp Koforidua too!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> When logistics are set for the KTU workshop, kindly let us know.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

Hello all,

A bit late but the event ain't coming on today too.

The reason? The venue the school plans to allocate for us is busy, so I'm
told we'll get feedback before end of this week when and where it'll happen
next week.

It'll come on, just like the Legon event, will just take a bit of time for
things to fall in line.

Will keep all updated.

On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Great
>
> Regards,
> Sandister Tei
>
> Via mobile
>
> On 26 Oct 2016 12:10 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> The event discussed below won't be happening today nor tomorrow. There's
> an ongoing something-week at Poly so the letter has been sent in indicating
> the date to be the 2nd of November, 2016.
>
> Probable time given us is 12 noon. Will communicate further details as and
> when I get it.
>
> At least, an extra week to prepare, I think.
>
>
> On Friday, October 21, 2016, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Amen.
>>
>> The doc is open to all to edit, so I hope others join in to help. Will be
>> great.
>>
>> On Friday, October 21, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Let get home and look at it.
>>>
>>> On 21 Oct 2016 22:05, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> @All,
>>>>
>>>> Will love to have a helping hand on the letter of proposal to KTU:
>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lIZ717xZKPJIQQSozP
>>>> Oz1U8oOSK2jVqItupxsKXy-Y/edit
>>>>
>>>> I wasn't good at writing in school (I did run away from english class
>>>> almost all the time)
>>>>
>>>> The letter now has a structure. Will appreciate completing it.
>>>>
>>>> @Justice, could you help me on it?
>>>>
>>>> thanks
>>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <
>>>> wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Also do not forget to give me a heads up so I can properly address it
>>>>> on our social media pages when a concrete date and time is agreed.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank You
>>>>>
>>>>> On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The
>>>>>> letter is more like to make the event official, and enable the faculty to
>>>>>> put that on paper for daakye as3m. It is government thing so...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Great news, seeing this from Barcamp Koforidua too!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When logistics are set for the KTU workshop, kindly let us know.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'd say this first session focuses on getting content into Koforidua
>>>>>>> related Wikipedia pages. That should be enough for 90 minutes.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Whoever is in charge of the proposal letter can get a sample letter
>>>>>>> to build upon from me.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>> Ato
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Nkansah Rexford <
>>>>>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Good day,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a
>>>>>>>> lecturer at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with 
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>> Wikimedia word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited 
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> run a session at KTU.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the
>>>>>>>> letter, we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Not a bad idea Re: Making a business out of editing Wikipedia/ paid editing

[Nkansah Rexford]

If what they missed was declaring that they were paid to edit an article or
create, are we to warn them (of what?) or ask them to follow the
declaration procedure?

On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Raphael do you want to issue the warnings? I can give the contacts to you.
> Justice also has one person he discovered.
>
>
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> On Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 11:25 AM, Raphael Berchie  > wrote:
>
>> Well I think we need to find out who the person is. Is he or she new in
>> the community? How well versed is the person with WMF regulations. If it's
>> an experienced editor then it is a clear case of a delineate bad practice
>> and he or she must be warned.
>>
>> Going forward the press release is not a bad idea but we can also share
>> some of these regulations so that the community will be in know.
>>
>> On 8 Nov 2016 11:07, "Justice Okai-Allotey" > > wrote:
>>
>> I have this issue with people asking me if they pay for being on
>> Wikipedia, I guess its about time we make noise about it to stop people
>> from falling victim to that.
>>
>> I would want to volunteer for this matter Sandister.
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>>
>>
>> On 8 November 2016 at 10:56, Sandister Tei > > wrote:
>>
>>> I was contacted by a well-known journalist about a message he received
>>> from someone who said he created Wikipedia articles for GHC250/$62 each,
>>> and could do one for him.
>>>
>>> I was told of 2 additional cases all in the space of a week. And these
>>> wiki business people even leave their contacts for further negotiations.
>>>
>>> I was given advice by a Wikimedia staff on how to go about this as a
>>> community. Here it goes:
>>>
>>> "1. Expose this person and (gently) shame him for undisclosed (presumbly
>>> he does not disclose this?) paid editing, which is against the WMF Terms of
>>> Use.
>>>
>>> 2. Drafting a press release describing that practice and explaining how
>>> articles are written on Wikipedia, about whom, and how no amount of payment
>>> could guarantee non-notable people or orgs would be covered, or keep
>>> promotional language in or negative facts out."
>>>
>>> *Interpreting the above advice, it means that when people do
>>> paid-editing, they are to disclose it in the manner stated here
>>> . If
>>> not, WMF terms will be breached.*
>>>
>>>
>>> *Secondly it will be good that we draft the suggested press release and
>>> make sure Ghanaians online are aware of the situation.*
>>> Additional reading:
>>>
>>> Wikipedia:Paid editing (policy)
>>> * (Failed
>>> proposal)*
>>> Wikipedia:Paid-contribution disclosure
>>> 
>>> Some People Get Paid a Lot of Money to Edit Wikipedia Pages
>>> 
>>> Should I pay for a Wikipedia article?
>>> 
>>>
>>> Finally if you have any comments, suggestions, or want to volunteer for
>>> anything at at all regarding this matter, please hop on.
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Tone sounds too Promotional. Help

[Nkansah Rexford]

On the point of notability, I think the business is notable enough to the
point an article on Wikipedia is in order.

On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Asaf Bartov <abar...@wikimedia.org> wrote:

> It is indeed too promotional in language, but even more fundamentally, it
> describes what seems to me like a non-notable business.  If it is being
> written by someone involved with the business (or paid by them), it is also
> violating the Conflict of Interest guidelines.  If it is written by someone
> not involved with the business, it's just unfortunate that this new editor
> picked a non-notable topic to begin with.  There are plenty of other topics
> to write about, e.g. from WikiProject Ghana: https://en.wikipedia.
> org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Ghana#Tasks
>
> I am certainly not motivated to assist in writing this non-notable
> article, and I would not recommend any of you spend time on it either,
> except to help the author understand it's not notable.
>
> A.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 5:32 AM Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','sandister...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Please I don't understand what help you need.
>>
>> Regards,
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>> Community (Gh)
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>>
>> On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 4:03 PM, Justice Okai-Allotey <
>> wyzzlew...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wyzzlew...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Started working on the article the history side has no links attached to
>>> it.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2 November 2016 at 15:50, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> This article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Iamjunie07/sandbox is
>>>> currently ongoing. It sounds too promotional to me. It is an article by a
>>>> new editor, and he's working on it in the sandbox.
>>>>
>>>> Help fix some of the promotional tone on the article before he could
>>>> push to main wikipedia.
>>>>
>>>> thanks
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Re: [Wikimania-l] Wiki (not) Mania?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Just did a quick google search for the word 'Mania'. The definition I got
is interesting.

I think with such a definition, it is REALLY worth it having a conversation
relating to the name.

Wiki-mental-illness? Like seriously? All these years? For someone like
myself who the word 'mania' never crossed the mind to find the meaning, the
term 'Wikimania' didn't mean anything except a conference for Wikimedians
around the world in general.

But looking up the word paints a whole new picture. Like seriously?

Mania: "mental illness marked by periods of great excitement, euphoria,
delusions, and overactivity."

Woow.

On Thursday, November 3, 2016, Luca Martinelli 
wrote:

> Sorry for my bluntness, but... are we REALLY having this conversation?
> We're about to question our annual summit's name after 12 editions? Is it
> really a problem?
>
> L.
>
> Il 03 nov 2016 14:29, "Chris Keating"  ha
> scritto:
>
>> Well, the idea of "-mania" meaning "collective outpouring of enthusiasm"
>> rather than "mental illness" dates to at least the 1960s with Beatlemania,
>> even if the original use of the formulation -
>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisztomania - was intended to have
>> clinical meaning.
>>
>> I am unaware of any actual objections to this usage from, for instance,
>> psychiatrists or mental health organisations.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 1:16 PM, Stuart Prior <
>> stuart.pr...@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> "Mania" is not a word where the meaning has completely changed, and is
>>> still evidently used in current psychiatry. https://en.wikiped
>>> ia.org/wiki/Mania#References
>>>
>>> A prescriptivist view of the word would be deciding what it *doesn't*
>>> mean, as much as what it *does*.
>>> Gordo is rightly pointing out that nowadays it just has more meanings,
>>> and has stigmatising qualities like the words "lame", "retard" etc. And we
>>> should think about that as a movement that tries to be inclusive.
>>>
>>> Personally I've always thought that Wikimania needed a name change
>>> (Wikimedia Conference needs a name change too). WikiGlobal? WikiSummit?
>>> WikiFest?
>>>
>>> S
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3 November 2016 at 12:54, Stephan Schulz  wrote:
>>>
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymological_fallacy

 > On 03 Nov 2016, at 13:52, Pierre-Selim 
 wrote:
 >
 > I'm not specially shocked. In France we have a video game retail
 company called Micromania (based on microcomputer and mania), who targeted
 video game player (I don't think the name of the company is confused by
 anyone as a medical condition or an insult).
 >
 > Long time ago I heard a good joke about the naming of the conference:
 it should be called the Wikimedia Conference and what is call now the
 Wikimedia Conference should probably be called Wikimania
 >
 > 2016-11-03 13:28 GMT+01:00 Gordon Joly :
 >
 >
 > Is it proper and correct to use the term "mania"?
 >
 > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mania
 >
 > Would we say "WikiMad" or WikiCrazy"?
 >
 > Gordo
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[Wikimedia-GH] Cancelled - Koforidua Training Update

[Nkansah Rexford]

So, long and short of the update, I heard from Madam Mary a few minutes
ago. Arrangements aren't ready at the end of Koforidua Technical University
yet in order for the training to happen tomorrow as planned.

Thus, the training session has been postponed to next week Wednesday the
9th of November.

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Koforidua training

[Nkansah Rexford]

Okay, Will do as soon as I get the details. However, at the moment, the
details are:

Venue: Campus of Koforidua Technical University (will confirm exact hall,
but simply get to Koforidua Campus. Immediately you get there, you'll see
me standing there, trust me.)
DateTime: November 2, 2016 at 11 am

Theme: "Welcome to the Wikimedia World" (Just came up with this on the fly,
lol)

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Please confirm all details and send it in a formal publishable format. J
> is on standby.
>
> Regards,
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> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Tried to reach Mary this morning. Will try calling again to find out, but
>> I'm sure all is good to go.
>>
>> The venue is not yet known, but definitely on Koforidua Technical
>> University campus in Koforidua ( campus location: https://goo.gl/maps/
>> KcB3oVkuy8C2 )
>>
>> The time I was told is 12 noon. However, because of GMT
>> <https://blog.khophi.co/gmt-what-is-it/>, let's tell friends it begins
>> at 11 am. Abi you get the drill.
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','sandister...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Can I have some more details? For social media and our website and also
>>> Whatsapp group.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> --
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>>> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian
>>> Community (Gh)
>>>
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>>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 2:23 PM, Nkansah Rexford <
>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Just to chip in here.
>>>>
>>>> This Wednesday, at Koforidua Technical University, a training session
>>>> will happen
>>>>
>>>> If you're interested you can join.
>>>>
>>>> On Monday, October 31, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>
>>>>> We have about 5 more events to go in 2016. At these events we are
>>>>> going to recruit new members, give those who prefer to edit in groups the
>>>>> opportunity to do so, and also teach members tips.
>>>>>
>>>>> The group is seeking a grant to give you brunch when you attend, and
>>>>> also give transportation and internet data allowance for those that opt to
>>>>> volunteer.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Please head over to the grant page to review the money being
>>>>> requested*
>>>>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Wikimedia_Ghana_User_Group_/_Weekly_training%E2%80%93editathons>.
>>>>> You can use the opportunity to join volunteers or trainers if you want.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you don't know how to add your thoughts, let me know, I'll help you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> --
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>>>>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Kofi Bentum Article

[Nkansah Rexford]

Indeed, an image in addition to the article will mean awesomeness.

Or how about I walk to his house and ask him for a cheese snap? Will see
about that. lol

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Yeah just saw it myself too Thanks Raphael
>
> On 1 November 2016 at 09:33, Raphael Berchie <rberc...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rberc...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> I just saw it now has an orphan tag. I will help to remove it.
>>
>> *Raphael Berchie*
>> Co Founder Open Foundation, West Africa, Wikipedian-in-Residence (Wiki
>> Loves Women)  <http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/about-the-project/who/>
>> Wikimedian <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana>,Open
>> Advocate, Climate Change Activist,Blogger <http://rberchie.blogspot.com/>
>> P.O Box CT 10469
>> Cantoments Accra
>> Ghana
>> +233243882047
>> Twitter@berchie4gh <https://twitter.com/berchie4gh>
>> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/berchie>
>> Linkedin
>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-berchie-32705822?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 9:31 AM, Justice Okai-Allotey <
>> wyzzlew...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wyzzlew...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Rexford we need to improve this article anyone who has rights to
>>> his pictures should donate it to Wikipedia commons please.
>>>
>>> Thank You
>>>
>>> On 1 November 2016 at 09:29, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Help improve this nice article Justice has started:
>>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kofi_Bentum_Quantson
>>>>
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[Wikimedia-GH] Kofi Bentum Article

[Nkansah Rexford]

Help improve this nice article Justice has started:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kofi_Bentum_Quantson
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Support 5 more trainings and meetings left in 2016

[Nkansah Rexford]

Just to chip in here.

This Wednesday, at Koforidua Technical University, a training session will
happen

If you're interested you can join.

On Monday, October 31, 2016, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> We have about 5 more events to go in 2016. At these events we are going to
> recruit new members, give those who prefer to edit in groups the
> opportunity to do so, and also teach members tips.
>
> The group is seeking a grant to give you brunch when you attend, and also
> give transportation and internet data allowance for those that opt to
> volunteer.
>
> *Please head over to the grant page to review the money being requested*
> .
> You can use the opportunity to join volunteers or trainers if you want.
>
> If you don't know how to add your thoughts, let me know, I'll help you.
>
> Regards,
> --
> Sandister Tei
> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian
> Community (Gh)
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

Amen.

The doc is open to all to edit, so I hope others join in to help. Will be
great.

On Friday, October 21, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Let get home and look at it.
>
> On 21 Oct 2016 22:05, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> @All,
>>
>> Will love to have a helping hand on the letter of proposal to KTU:
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lIZ717xZKPJIQQSozP
>> Oz1U8oOSK2jVqItupxsKXy-Y/edit
>>
>> I wasn't good at writing in school (I did run away from english class
>> almost all the time)
>>
>> The letter now has a structure. Will appreciate completing it.
>>
>> @Justice, could you help me on it?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <
>> wyzzlew...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wyzzlew...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Also do not forget to give me a heads up so I can properly address it on
>>> our social media pages when a concrete date and time is agreed.
>>>
>>> Thank You
>>>
>>> On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The
>>>> letter is more like to make the event official, and enable the faculty to
>>>> put that on paper for daakye as3m. It is government thing so...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Great news, seeing this from Barcamp Koforidua too!
>>>>>
>>>>> When logistics are set for the KTU workshop, kindly let us know.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'd say this first session focuses on getting content into Koforidua
>>>>> related Wikipedia pages. That should be enough for 90 minutes.
>>>>>
>>>>> Whoever is in charge of the proposal letter can get a sample letter to
>>>>> build upon from me.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Ato
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Nkansah Rexford <
>>>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Good day,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a
>>>>>> lecturer at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the
>>>>>> Wikimedia word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to
>>>>>> run a session at KTU.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the letter,
>>>>>> we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we plan 
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> do that day.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th
>>>>>> (Thursday) of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly
>>>>>> suggest we stick to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we
>>>>>> have a letterhead, as in, WGUG?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata?
>>>>>> Wikimedia Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education
>>>>>> Program?
>>>>>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

@All,

Will love to have a helping hand on the letter of proposal to KTU:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lIZ717xZKPJIQQSozPOz1U8oOSK2jVqItupxsKXy-Y/edit

I wasn't good at writing in school (I did run away from english class
almost all the time)

The letter now has a structure. Will appreciate completing it.

@Justice, could you help me on it?

thanks

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Also do not forget to give me a heads up so I can properly address it on
> our social media pages when a concrete date and time is agreed.
>
> Thank You
>
> On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The
>> letter is more like to make the event official, and enable the faculty to
>> put that on paper for daakye as3m. It is government thing so...
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','abo...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Great news, seeing this from Barcamp Koforidua too!
>>>
>>> When logistics are set for the KTU workshop, kindly let us know.
>>>
>>> I'd say this first session focuses on getting content into Koforidua
>>> related Wikipedia pages. That should be enough for 90 minutes.
>>>
>>> Whoever is in charge of the proposal letter can get a sample letter to
>>> build upon from me.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Ato
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Nkansah Rexford <
>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Good day,
>>>>
>>>> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a lecturer
>>>> at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the Wikimedia
>>>> word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to run a
>>>> session at KTU.
>>>>
>>>> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the letter,
>>>> we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we plan to
>>>> do that day.
>>>>
>>>> Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th
>>>> (Thursday) of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly
>>>> suggest we stick to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes
>>>>
>>>> So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we
>>>> have a letterhead, as in, WGUG?
>>>>
>>>> What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata?
>>>> Wikimedia Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education
>>>> Program?
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> 
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>>> Follow me on Twitter ---> @abocco
>>> Learn about GhanaThink & its programs here
>>> <http://www.ghanathink.org/content/ghanathink-foundation-profile>.
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] If you want to learn to edit or catch up on Wikipedia join us on Saturday

[Nkansah Rexford]

Did you have any other place in mind?

On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Anthony Addae  wrote:

> Thanks
> But the event is in Accra, can't make it.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 2:59 PM, Sandister Tei  > wrote:
>
>> Register here .
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> --
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>> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian
>> Community (Gh)
>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

Indeed, will share with you.

You all will be first to hear.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Also do not forget to give me a heads up so I can properly address it on
> our social media pages when a concrete date and time is agreed.
>
> Thank You
>
> On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The
>> letter is more like to make the event official, and enable the faculty to
>> put that on paper for daakye as3m. It is government thing so...
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','abo...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Great news, seeing this from Barcamp Koforidua too!
>>>
>>> When logistics are set for the KTU workshop, kindly let us know.
>>>
>>> I'd say this first session focuses on getting content into Koforidua
>>> related Wikipedia pages. That should be enough for 90 minutes.
>>>
>>> Whoever is in charge of the proposal letter can get a sample letter to
>>> build upon from me.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Ato
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Nkansah Rexford <
>>> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Good day,
>>>>
>>>> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a lecturer
>>>> at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the Wikimedia
>>>> word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to run a
>>>> session at KTU.
>>>>
>>>> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the letter,
>>>> we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we plan to
>>>> do that day.
>>>>
>>>> Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th
>>>> (Thursday) of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly
>>>> suggest we stick to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes
>>>>
>>>> So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we
>>>> have a letterhead, as in, WGUG?
>>>>
>>>> What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata?
>>>> Wikimedia Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education
>>>> Program?
>>>>
>>>> ___
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>>>> Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org
>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
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>>> 
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>>> Blog: Mightyafrican.blogspot.com
>>> Follow me on Twitter ---> @abocco
>>> Learn about GhanaThink & its programs here
>>> <http://www.ghanathink.org/content/ghanathink-foundation-profile>.
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The letter
is more like to make the event official, and enable the faculty to put that
on paper for daakye as3m. It is government thing so...

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Great news, seeing this from Barcamp Koforidua too!
>
> When logistics are set for the KTU workshop, kindly let us know.
>
> I'd say this first session focuses on getting content into Koforidua
> related Wikipedia pages. That should be enough for 90 minutes.
>
> Whoever is in charge of the proposal letter can get a sample letter to
> build upon from me.
>
> Regards,
> Ato
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Nkansah Rexford <
> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Good day,
>>
>> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a lecturer
>> at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the Wikimedia
>> word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to run a
>> session at KTU.
>>
>> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the letter,
>> we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we plan to
>> do that day.
>>
>> Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th
>> (Thursday) of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly
>> suggest we stick to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes
>>
>> So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we have
>> a letterhead, as in, WGUG?
>>
>> What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata? Wikimedia
>> Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education Program?
>>
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>
>
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>
> 
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Education program maybe? Re: Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

Okay, will be on standby then.

Thanks.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a lecturer at
> Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the Wikimedia
> word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to run a
> session at KTU.
>
> *Good news!*
>
> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the letter,
> we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we plan to
> do that day.
>
> Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th (Thursday)
> of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly suggest we stick
> to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes
>
> *If **you'll** hold the session then I think we should allow you decide.*
>
> So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we have a
> letterhead, as in, WGUG?
>
> *I will give you the letterhead. Will open a **Google** doc for you right
> away*
>
> What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata? Wikimedia
> Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education Program?
>
> *I will share a doc with you regarding your question.*
>
> Regards,
> Sandister Tei
>
> Via mobile
>
> On 19 Oct 2016 12:22 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> Good day,
>
> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a lecturer at
> Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the Wikimedia
> word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to run a
> session at KTU.
>
> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the letter,
> we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we plan to
> do that day.
>
> Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th (Thursday)
> of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly suggest we stick
> to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes
>
> So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we have a
> letterhead, as in, WGUG?
>
> What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata? Wikimedia
> Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education Program?
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[Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

[Nkansah Rexford]

Good day,

At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a lecturer at
Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the Wikimedia
word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to run a
session at KTU.

Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the letter, we're
asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we plan to do
that day.

Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th (Thursday)
of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly suggest we stick
to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes

So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we have a
letterhead, as in, WGUG?

What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata? Wikimedia
Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education Program?
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Education Program and other events held by members

[Nkansah Rexford]

Reporting is one Sandister's good at, and I personally tries to learn from.

On that note, will put in a short report on the session that happened at
Barcamp Koforidua soon.

Great example!

On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hehe, well, on average, people in other countries tend to be more
> proactive in Ghana.
> Hence, I really like those those who are *proactive* in Ghana.
>
> I should add that *reporting and communication* is another thing we
> generally have to do better in Ghana. If anyone is looking for an example,
> look at Sandister. Or just this awesome Google Doc
> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uLVzinYqzVKtLgHU9_n-kuQjl7y4wd1U__mJ9TYhaYk/edit>
>  report
> she once sent.
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 11:30 AM, Nkansah Rexford <
> nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Proactive people are some of my favorite people in Ghana.
>>> Keep it up Justice.
>>>
>>
>> Ato, that first sentence should be a quote registered in your name,
>> right? Let's just change 'Ghana' to 'World'
>>
>> Let's share what we work on with the community more.
>>
>> Indeed, if we want to go far, we must go together.
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Justice Okai-Allotey <
>>> wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ato I try to find wikipedia related events and put them on our social
>>>> media. I don't think it's everything I would be able to see but when there
>>>> is a message dropped in the mailing list I could possible take it from
>>>> there.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks anyways try to be proactive from now onwards.
>>>>
>>>> On 18 Oct 2016 11:12, "Ato Ulzen-Appiah" <abo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I totally agree with what Sandister said.
>>>>>
>>>>> It doesn't help the community when Wikipedia related projects are run
>>>>> in Ghana and at least this community is not involved. Especially when 
>>>>> those
>>>>> running the projects are aware of this community.
>>>>>
>>>>> In that stead, I would also encourage Justice and co to google around
>>>>> a bit for Wikipedia related events happening in Ghana to ensure this
>>>>> community is also aware of everything.
>>>>>
>>>>> If we want to go far, we must go together.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Ato
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 8:32 AM, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Please community members holding events every now and then, please
>>>>>> make an effort to tell the community what you are up to via the mailing
>>>>>> list and also list it here
>>>>>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Planning_Wikimedia_Ghana/_Events_%26_Projects>
>>>>>> so it can be included in reports.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This is not compulsory, however if your partners in the events think
>>>>>> they are dealing with an entire group which is the Wikimedia Ghana UG, 
>>>>>> then
>>>>>> I think it's fair you tell the group you are representing us somewhere.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Because yesterday, we were receiving tweets saying we were in Ashesi,
>>>>>> when I have not seen any message in the mailing list saying we were on
>>>>>> outreach in Ashesi.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Felix and Berchie you have been very active in projects. I have read
>>>>>> that you have more schools on your list and have listed as program 
>>>>>> leaders
>>>>>> for the Wikipedia Education Program. So if your partners are going to
>>>>>> consider this as a 'Wikimedia Ghana thing' please shoot the mailing list 
>>>>>> an
>>>>>> email and inform the social media person so we can retweet or repost etc
>>>>>> and finally list it here
>>>>>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Planning_Wikimedia_Ghana/_Events_%26_Projects>
>>>>>> .
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Sandister Tei
>>>>>> Video Journalist | Head of S

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Education Program and other events held by members

[Nkansah Rexford]

>
> Proactive people are some of my favorite people in Ghana.
> Keep it up Justice.
>

Ato, that first sentence should be a quote registered in your name, right?
Let's just change 'Ghana' to 'World'

Let's share what we work on with the community more.

Indeed, if we want to go far, we must go together.


>
>
> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Justice Okai-Allotey <
> wyzzlew...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>> Ato I try to find wikipedia related events and put them on our social
>> media. I don't think it's everything I would be able to see but when there
>> is a message dropped in the mailing list I could possible take it from
>> there.
>>
>> Thanks anyways try to be proactive from now onwards.
>>
>> On 18 Oct 2016 11:12, "Ato Ulzen-Appiah" > > wrote:
>>
>>> I totally agree with what Sandister said.
>>>
>>> It doesn't help the community when Wikipedia related projects are run in
>>> Ghana and at least this community is not involved. Especially when those
>>> running the projects are aware of this community.
>>>
>>> In that stead, I would also encourage Justice and co to google around a
>>> bit for Wikipedia related events happening in Ghana to ensure this
>>> community is also aware of everything.
>>>
>>> If we want to go far, we must go together.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Ato
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 8:32 AM, Sandister Tei >> > wrote:
>>>
 Please community members holding events every now and then, please make
 an effort to tell the community what you are up to via the mailing list and
 also list it here
 
 so it can be included in reports.

 This is not compulsory, however if your partners in the events think
 they are dealing with an entire group which is the Wikimedia Ghana UG, then
 I think it's fair you tell the group you are representing us somewhere.

 Because yesterday, we were receiving tweets saying we were in Ashesi,
 when I have not seen any message in the mailing list saying we were on
 outreach in Ashesi.

 Felix and Berchie you have been very active in projects. I have read
 that you have more schools on your list and have listed as program leaders
 for the Wikipedia Education Program. So if your partners are going to
 consider this as a 'Wikimedia Ghana thing' please shoot the mailing list an
 email and inform the social media person so we can retweet or repost etc
 and finally list it here
 
 .

 Regards,
 --
 Sandister Tei
 Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian
 Community (Gh)

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Want to represent Wikimedia Ghana at Barcamp Kumasi?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Are these Kumasi Wiki guys on the mailing list here?

On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Sandister Tei  wrote:

> Hi,
>
> A few people in Kumasi want to represent us at Barcamp in Kumasi. They
> expressed interest on the Whatsapp group however I am extending the notice
> here on behalf of the mailing list admin for those that prefer mailing list
> emails.
>
> Want to represent Wikimedia Ghana at Barcamp Kumasi? Let us know so
> Barcampers can hand you notes on how it is done.
>
> Regards,
> --
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> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian
> Community (Gh)
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[Wikimedia-GH] Any sourvenirs available?

[Nkansah Rexford]

Quick question to all:
Are there any wiki-related souvenirs available to use by the community?
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Barcamp Koforidua 2016

[Nkansah Rexford]

Maybe.

I will join Barcamp in the north one day soon.

On Sunday, October 16, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Then maybe if we have breakout sessions on Wikimedia and Wikipedia in
> Northern Ghana, more people would be wise and would get in touch? :-)
>
> This was sent from #MightyAfrican's Android Device
>
> On 16 Oct 2016 21:00, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> In fact, I went into the breakout session with the intention not to take
> anyone's contact whatsoever. I'm tired taking them.
>
> I just told all in attendance to search for "Wikimedia Ghana User Group"
> online. If their search engine sends them to #KalyppoChallenge, well...
>
> But I believe a word to a wise 'is in the north' so those who really wanna
> get going will get in touch if they really want to.
>
>
> On Sunday, October 16, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','abo...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Oh, sorry Rexford. Contacts are not normally shared at breakout sessions.
>> We'd make a note to fix that. Cced Rachel.
>>
>> We can contact those who were at Barcamp Koforidua to ask who was in the
>> session. If you send me a picture of the session, I could recognize people
>> and give you contacts :-)
>>
>> From what transpired, it was a good session and people learnt a lot.
>>
>> We can target edits to the Koforidua, Koforidua Technical University and
>> ANUC pages.
>>
>> Thanks for the pictures.
>>
>> Barcamp Accra dey. But there be Barcamp Ho, Kumasi and Sunyani before
>> that.
>>
>> #Morevim!
>>
>> This was sent from #MightyAfrican's Android Device
>>
>> On 16 Oct 2016 19:52, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello guys,
>>>
>>> I was at the Barcamp Koforidua this year. I was part of a breakout
>>> session where Wikimedia world was discussed.
>>>
>>> How many people joined the session? About 8.
>>>
>>> How many people were recruited? None. Did I take anyone's contact? No.
>>> Did anyone show enthusiasm to join? Not that I noticed.
>>>
>>> Did Wikimedia/Wikipedia make sense to them? I think so. When one
>>> lecturer at ANUniversity came to appreciate the structure of Wikimedia and
>>> Wikipedia and why everything happens the way it does, everything I guess
>>> made more sense to him.
>>>
>>> At the educational level, how people see Wikipedia and it's related
>>> project sites is very different and negative. If and should that be fixed,
>>> I'm sure the effects will bubble down to many in schools.
>>>
>>> Will those who joined the breakout session become editors? I don't know.
>>> Will they get in touch to learn more? I don't know. Did they take something
>>> useful about Wikimedia home? Yes, absolutely. I gave Wiki-related handouts
>>> I received from Wikimedia UK to some in attendance.
>>>
>>> A lecturer at Koforidua Poly plans to get in touch later in the course
>>> this week to further discuss if they could do something Wikipedia Education
>>> Program related. Will update this thread with more.
>>>
>>> Pictures of the event: https://twitter.com/has
>>> htag/bckdua?f=images=default=hash
>>>
>>> Are the pictures on Wikimedia Commons at the moment? Mine aren't, will
>>> upload in the course of this week.
>>>
>>> I hope to be at the Accra Barcamp as well, then with a combined power
>>> from all the Wikimedia guys in Accra, we could push the Wikimedia word more.
>>>
>>> Did I do a good job at Barcamp Koforidua 2016? I don't know.
>>>
>>> rexford
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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Barcamp Koforidua 2016

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In fact, I went into the breakout session with the intention not to take
anyone's contact whatsoever. I'm tired taking them.

I just told all in attendance to search for "Wikimedia Ghana User Group"
online. If their search engine sends them to #KalyppoChallenge, well...

But I believe a word to a wise 'is in the north' so those who really wanna
get going will get in touch if they really want to.

On Sunday, October 16, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Oh, sorry Rexford. Contacts are not normally shared at breakout sessions.
> We'd make a note to fix that. Cced Rachel.
>
> We can contact those who were at Barcamp Koforidua to ask who was in the
> session. If you send me a picture of the session, I could recognize people
> and give you contacts :-)
>
> From what transpired, it was a good session and people learnt a lot.
>
> We can target edits to the Koforidua, Koforidua Technical University and
> ANUC pages.
>
> Thanks for the pictures.
>
> Barcamp Accra dey. But there be Barcamp Ho, Kumasi and Sunyani before that.
>
> #Morevim!
>
> This was sent from #MightyAfrican's Android Device
>
> On 16 Oct 2016 19:52, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> Hello guys,
>>
>> I was at the Barcamp Koforidua this year. I was part of a breakout
>> session where Wikimedia world was discussed.
>>
>> How many people joined the session? About 8.
>>
>> How many people were recruited? None. Did I take anyone's contact? No.
>> Did anyone show enthusiasm to join? Not that I noticed.
>>
>> Did Wikimedia/Wikipedia make sense to them? I think so. When one lecturer
>> at ANUniversity came to appreciate the structure of Wikimedia and Wikipedia
>> and why everything happens the way it does, everything I guess made more
>> sense to him.
>>
>> At the educational level, how people see Wikipedia and it's related
>> project sites is very different and negative. If and should that be fixed,
>> I'm sure the effects will bubble down to many in schools.
>>
>> Will those who joined the breakout session become editors? I don't know.
>> Will they get in touch to learn more? I don't know. Did they take something
>> useful about Wikimedia home? Yes, absolutely. I gave Wiki-related handouts
>> I received from Wikimedia UK to some in attendance.
>>
>> A lecturer at Koforidua Poly plans to get in touch later in the course
>> this week to further discuss if they could do something Wikipedia Education
>> Program related. Will update this thread with more.
>>
>> Pictures of the event: https://twitter.com/has
>> htag/bckdua?f=images=default=hash
>>
>> Are the pictures on Wikimedia Commons at the moment? Mine aren't, will
>> upload in the course of this week.
>>
>> I hope to be at the Accra Barcamp as well, then with a combined power
>> from all the Wikimedia guys in Accra, we could push the Wikimedia word more.
>>
>> Did I do a good job at Barcamp Koforidua 2016? I don't know.
>>
>> rexford
>>
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