Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Would anyone like to talk to Rory Cellan-Jones about the falling number of editors?
2009/11/25 David Gerard dger...@gmail.com Also - someone is needed for BBC News tonight between five and six. I can't, but I've forwarded the email to WMUK and the WMF comcom. Basically someone who can be at a BBC TV studio anywhere in the country around then! I may have this covered - was just phoned by the guy at the BBC and am making arrangements. Regards, Paul Williams Volunteers Director Wikimedia UK *Email:* paul.willi...@wikimedia.org.uk Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited. Wiki UK Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. The Registered Office is at 23 Cartwright Way, Nottingham, NG9 1RL. The views expressed in this email are, unless otherwise stated, personal and not those of the Board of Directors or Membership of Wiki UK Limited. ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] Wikimedia UK Newsletter - September 2009 Issue
This month, our Initiatives Director explains our Initiativeshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Initiatives, we update you on our Membershiphttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Membership (including some new benefits for members!), keep you informed on our Charity Status applicationhttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Charity_status_update, and update you with our regular sections regarding Other Chapters' Activitieshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Other_Chapters.27_Activities , Press Coveragehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Press_Coverage, and UK Meet-upshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Meet-ups ! *In this month's newsletter:* 1. Initiativeshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Initiatives 2. Membershiphttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Membership 3. Charity status updatehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Charity_status_update 4. Other Chapters' Activitieshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Other_Chapters.27_Activities 5. Press Coveragehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Press_Coverage 6. Meet-upshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/September2009#Meet-ups ** * Regards, Paul Williams Volunteers Director Wikimedia UK Email: paul.willi...@wikimedia.org.uk Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited. Wiki UK Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. The Registered Office is at 23 Cartwright Way, Nottingham, NG9 1RL. * ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Daily Mail on Flagged Revisions
Under that logic, posting the link is a copyright violation as it does not belong to us. 2009/8/26 Brian McNeil brian.mcn...@wikinewsie.org Both this list and wikien-l are public. To repost a substantial portion of a news website’s article on either of these mailing lists is a copyright violation. Brian. - Forwarded Message - From: Andrew Turvey andrewrtur...@googlemail.com To: English Wikipedia wikie...@lists.wikimedia.org Sent: Wednesday, 26 August, 2009 13:20:00 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain, Ireland, Portugal Subject: Daily Mail (England) on Flagged Revisions Local english tabloid puts it's slant on the news. Unfortunately we didn't get any quote in there. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1208941/Free-edit-Wikipedia-appoints-volunteer-editors-vet-changes-articles-living-people.html ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Daily Mail on Flagged Revisions
I was merely stating that your logic is flawed. We aren't claiming any ownership of posts to this list, or content ownership. It's just being reposted as a convienience. 2009/8/26 Brian McNeil brian.mcn...@wikinewsie.org Uh, what? I snipped half a dozen paragraphs that had been copied word-for-word from the Daily Mail’s website. That’s a copyright violation. The link isn’t. Brian. -Original Message- *From:* wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] *On Behalf Of *Paul Williams *Sent:* 26 August 2009 13:48 *To:* wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org *Subject:* Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Daily Mail on Flagged Revisions Under that logic, posting the link is a copyright violation as it does not belong to us. 2009/8/26 Brian McNeil brian.mcn...@wikinewsie.org Both this list and wikien-l are public. To repost a substantial portion of a news website’s article on either of these mailing lists is a copyright violation. Brian. - Forwarded Message - From: Andrew Turvey andrewrtur...@googlemail.com To: English Wikipedia wikie...@lists.wikimedia.org Sent: Wednesday, 26 August, 2009 13:20:00 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain, Ireland, Portugal Subject: Daily Mail (England) on Flagged Revisions Local english tabloid puts it's slant on the news. Unfortunately we didn't get any quote in there. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1208941/Free-edit-Wikipedia-appoints-volunteer-editors-vet-changes-articles-living-people.html ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Reminder: Next WMUK board meeting this evening (Tuesday 18 August), 8.30pm BST
2009/8/21 Thomas Dalton thomas.dal...@gmail.com 2009/8/21 David Gerard dger...@gmail.com: 2009/8/20 Bod Notbod bodnot...@gmail.com: Just out of interest: why don't you just post the newsletter to *this* list address? It could hardly be considered spam after all... Isn't it? Should be. I don't think it was this time round, it might have been before. I agree it should be. It certainly was, I did it meeself! ~ Paul ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] Wikimedia UK Newsletter - August 2009 Issue
*Summary:* Our Initiativeshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Initiatives are starting to be developed - please get involved! In this newsletter, we also announce the results and prizes for Wikipedia Loves Arthttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Wikipedia_Loves_Art_prizes, and we bring you the latest on our Charity status applicationhttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Charity_status_update, in addition to our regular features on Other Chapters' Activitieshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Other_Chapters.27_Activities, recent Press Coveragehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Press_Coverage and recent and upcoming Meet-upshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Meet-ups . *In this month's newsletter:* 1. Initiativeshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Initiatives 2. Wikipedia Loves Art prizeshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Wikipedia_Loves_Art_prizes 3. Charity status updatehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Charity_status_update 4. Other Chapters' Activitieshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Other_Chapters.27_Activities 5. Press Coveragehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Press_Coverage 6. Meet-ups http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/August2009#Meet-ups * * ** * Regards, Paul Williams Volunteers Director Wikimedia UK Email: paul.willi...@wikimedia.org.uk Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited. Wiki UK Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. The Registered Office is at 23 Cartwright Way, Nottingham, NG9 1RL. * ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] Schools Project Mailing List
Hi All, Those of you who are interested in assisting with the Schools Project should join the Schools Project Mailing List! http://wikimedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/schools-project-l_wikimedia.org.uk I will be emailing the list with tasks and discussions soon, so get signed up ASAP! Regards, Paul Williams Volunteers Director Wikimedia UK *Email:* paul.willi...@wikimedia.org.uk *Telephone:* +44 (0)1277 245475 *Mobile:* +44 (0)7979 804 715 Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited. Wiki UK Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. The Registered Office is at 23 Cartwright Way, Nottingham, NG9 1RL. The views expressed in this email are, unless otherwise stated, personal and not those of the Board of Directors or Membership of Wiki UK Limited. ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] Wikimedia UK Newsletter - June 2009 Issue
This month, we have details on our response to HMRC, updates on our Initiatives and Membership drives, as well as our regular sections on Press Coverage, Upcoming Meetups, and activities from the other WMF Chapters around the globe. We also want your input on the future of this newsletter - get involved! We are hoping to get the July issue out very early in July in order to fit with our new distribution schedule, so don't be surprised to see two newsletters in quick succession. *In this month's newsletter:* 1. HMRC Responsehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/June2009#HMRC_Response 2. Initiativeshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/June2009#Initiatives 3. Membership Drivehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/June2009#Membership_Drive 4. PayPal http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/June2009#PayPal 5. Press Coveragehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/June2009#Press_Coverage 6. Other Chapters' Activitieshttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/June2009#Other_Chapters'_Activities 7. Meet-ups http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/June2009#Meet-ups 8. Newsletter Feedbackhttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newsletter/June2009#Newsletter_Feedback Regards, Paul Williams Volunteers Director *Wikimedia UK* ** Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited. Wiki UK Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. The Registered Office is at 23 Cartwright Way, Nottingham, NG9 1RL. ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Board meeting tonight?
That's what's scheduled! Regards, Paul Williams p...@skenmy.com 2009/5/5 Gordon Joly gordon.j...@pobox.com Tuesday 5th May? Gordo -- Think Feynman/ http://pobox.com/~gordo/ gordon.j...@pobox.com/// ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Statement of Persons Nominated
I am pleased to see the amount of interest indicated! We should have a very string Board at the end of this election - whether it includes me or not! And by string, I of course mean strong. :D -- -- Paul skenmy Williams -- p...@skenmy.com ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Reminder - deadline for Board nominations is Sunday!
I can't speak for Seddon, but as far as I am aware he is fully intending to stand. I have submitted my nomination too - so we have 5 publically announced candidates. On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 1:14 AM, Thomas Dalton thomas.dal...@gmail.comwrote: 2009/4/5 andrewrtur...@googlemail.com: In terms of the candidates you've applied so far - the simple answer is I know as little as you! Only the tellers know who's applied until the names are announced next week. I only know four definites who have said publicly they are standing (me, mpeel, Tango42 and Seddon). Has Seddon said he's standing? Last I heard he was just thinking about it. If we only have 3 candidates, as is worryingly possible at the moment, then there won't be an election. The AGM will just have to pass a resolution appointing the 3 candidates and that's it. (Or, it could not appoint us and leave the chapter in a real mess, but I would advise against it!) ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org -- -- Paul skenmy Williams -- p...@skenmy.com ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Reminder - deadline for Board nominations is Sunday!
How are we doing for numbers? Got enough for a possible 7 seat board, or am I going to have to wait 25 hours? [?] On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 11:05 PM, AndrewRT andrewrtur...@googlemail.comwrote: Just a reminder that there are only 25 hours to go before close of nominations for the new Board! If you are interested in running, all that is needed is a quick email to tell...@wikimedia.org.uk with the information requested at http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings/2009_AGM/Notice#Nomination regards, Andrew ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org -- -- Paul skenmy Williams -- p...@skenmy.com 338.gif___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Teaching how to use Wikipedia to be compulsory in primary schools
On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 4:17 PM, Thomas Dalton thomas.dal...@gmail.comwrote: It looks like there may be a little more demand for my proposal for WMUK to go into schools... Seconded! As an employee in the education sector - I know that Wiki* can and will be a very valuable tool when used correctly in a school environment. I am willing to be as much of a driving force behind this proposal as I can be! -- -- Paul skenmy Williams -- p...@skenmy.com ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] My Recent Inactivity
Hi All, I would like to apologise for my sudden spate of inactivity in WMUK / Wikimania 2010 matters - just 5 days ago I suffered the loss of my father who had been suffering from cancer for the past year. It is high on my list of tasks to get to the AGM and to get reinvolved as soon as possible - but I didn't want you to think I had just popped out of existance! I am as interested in WMUK and its' acitivities as I will ever be - I just, right now, don't have the time to be as involved proactively as I would like to be now and in the future. As always, if you need me for anything, please do not hesitate to email me. I am willing and able to work on projects (it does infact help me to busy my mind). Regards, -- Paul skenmy Williams -- p...@skenmy.com ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Jimbo at the AGM
On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 8:19 PM, Thomas Dalton thomas.dal...@gmail.comwrote: 2009/3/18 Tom Holden thomas.hol...@gmail.com: I know some people think I am being overly formal and strict about this kind of stuff, but the AGM of a limited company, particularly a charitable one, is a serious event and needs to be handled properly. This isn't just a bunch of people from the internet getting together for a pint and a chat about what we're going to do, it's an official meeting of the membership if a charitable company. My earlier comment was purely in jest - this is of course a serious event for the company and we should follow all necessary procedures. This isn't a two-bit job or a meetup of Wikimedians, this is a legal event and should be treated as such. Regards, -- -- Paul skenmy Williams -- p...@skenmy.com ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Jimbo at the AGM
On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 1:58 PM, Thomas Dalton thomas.dal...@gmail.comwrote: 2009/3/18 Gordon Joly gordon.j...@pobox.com: According to Facebook, Jimbo will be at the AGM. Is this true? If it is, there is a minor issue - is he a member? If not, he's not actually welcome at the AGM without an official invite! (It's a minor formality, but the board should actually invite him if he's going to come.) Oh come on... :P -- -- Paul skenmy Williams -- p...@skenmy.com ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Approval as chapter by the Board - Congratulations
On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Michael Bimmler mbimm...@gmail.com wrote: I am very happy to be able to confirm to you that the Wikimedia Foundation's Board has passed its resolution of approval for Wikimedia UK v2 (Wiki UK Limited), which at the same time revokes the recognition of Wikimedia UK v1 (WER). Congratulations, everyone! -- -- Paul skenmy Williams -- p...@skenmy.com ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_UK http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Location of AGM
On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 10:56 PM, AndrewRT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oxford would also be a good choice, as its the location for our Wikimania 2010 bid so would be a good opportunity to familiarise ourselves with the city (and have some experience organising an event - albeit much smaller event - there) *snip* Has anyone got any views on this? Oxford seems to be a very good choice for this. It allows the team working on Wikimania 2010 to scout out locations for real, talk to local businesses, and hold meetings, as well as have another alterior motive for visiting the city - the AGM. -- -- Paul skenmy Williams -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_UK http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l
