[Gendergap] WikiChix
Hi everyone, I've had a few conversations, and heard/read a number of comments about the term WikiChix. Now I've never been much of a chick, and it seems other women tend to agree in the terminology as being a bit...hokey, old school and not the most contemporary. I'd like to see how we can re-develop the concept into something else. I've been using just the simple term of Women in Wikimedia etc, but I know that's not the most quirky or exciting sound term when it comes to trying to be clever at a luncheon or whatever. There's also the Women of Wikimedia but WoW...hehe... Oh is this a Warcraft meet-up? I also joined the WikiChix mailing list over a month and ago and there has been no activity. I'm starting to think perhaps we can retire the term for the sake of contemporary thinking. But, perhaps I'm just being uber and everyone thinks it's the cutest name ever and should be kept. Thoughts? -Sarah -- GLAMWIKI Partnership Ambassador for Wikimedia http://www.glamwiki.org Wikipedian-in-Residence, Archives of American Arthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:SarahStierch and Sarah Stierch Consulting *Historical, cultural artistic research advising.* -- http://www.sarahstierch.com/ ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
Re: [Gendergap] WikiChix
I've been using the term wikiwoman for years now, and it was fine in the Hungarian Community. *~Orsolya* 2011/9/26 Sarah Stierch sarah.stie...@gmail.com Hi everyone, I've had a few conversations, and heard/read a number of comments about the term WikiChix. Now I've never been much of a chick, and it seems other women tend to agree in the terminology as being a bit...hokey, old school and not the most contemporary. I'd like to see how we can re-develop the concept into something else. I've been using just the simple term of Women in Wikimedia etc, but I know that's not the most quirky or exciting sound term when it comes to trying to be clever at a luncheon or whatever. There's also the Women of Wikimedia but WoW...hehe... Oh is this a Warcraft meet-up? I also joined the WikiChix mailing list over a month and ago and there has been no activity. I'm starting to think perhaps we can retire the term for the sake of contemporary thinking. But, perhaps I'm just being uber and everyone thinks it's the cutest name ever and should be kept. Thoughts? -Sarah -- GLAMWIKI Partnership Ambassador for Wikimedia http://www.glamwiki.org Wikipedian-in-Residence, Archives of American Arthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:SarahStierch and Sarah Stierch Consulting *Historical, cultural artistic research advising.* -- http://www.sarahstierch.com/ ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
Re: [Gendergap] WikiChix
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Sarah Stierch sarah.stie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I've had a few conversations, and heard/read a number of comments about the term WikiChix. Now I've never been much of a chick, and it seems other women tend to agree in the terminology as being a bit...hokey, old school and not the most contemporary. I'd like to see how we can re-develop the concept into something else. I've been using just the simple term of Women in Wikimedia etc, but I know that's not the most quirky or exciting sound term when it comes to trying to be clever at a luncheon or whatever. There's also the Women of Wikimedia but WoW...hehe... Oh is this a Warcraft meet-up? I also joined the WikiChix mailing list over a month and ago and there has been no activity. I'm starting to think perhaps we can retire the term for the sake of contemporary thinking. But, perhaps I'm just being uber and everyone thinks it's the cutest name ever and should be kept. Thoughts? If you contribute to Wikisource, you can become a wikisourcerer, which has a nice ring to it.. -- John Vandenberg ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
Re: [Gendergap] WikiChix
I don't think I've heard/read chick for several years. From, Emily On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM, John Vandenberg jay...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Sarah Stierch sarah.stie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I've had a few conversations, and heard/read a number of comments about the term WikiChix. Now I've never been much of a chick, and it seems other women tend to agree in the terminology as being a bit...hokey, old school and not the most contemporary. I'd like to see how we can re-develop the concept into something else. I've been using just the simple term of Women in Wikimedia etc, but I know that's not the most quirky or exciting sound term when it comes to trying to be clever at a luncheon or whatever. There's also the Women of Wikimedia but WoW...hehe... Oh is this a Warcraft meet-up? I also joined the WikiChix mailing list over a month and ago and there has been no activity. I'm starting to think perhaps we can retire the term for the sake of contemporary thinking. But, perhaps I'm just being uber and everyone thinks it's the cutest name ever and should be kept. Thoughts? If you contribute to Wikisource, you can become a wikisourcerer, which has a nice ring to it.. -- John Vandenberg ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
Re: [Gendergap] WikiChix
Some of your probably already know this but the term chix references the LinuxChix movement. But if it's spoken and not written, it could very easily come off as 70s throwback. On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM, Emily Monroe emilymonro...@gmail.comwrote: I don't think I've heard/read chick for several years. From, Emily On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM, John Vandenberg jay...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Sarah Stierch sarah.stie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I've had a few conversations, and heard/read a number of comments about the term WikiChix. Now I've never been much of a chick, and it seems other women tend to agree in the terminology as being a bit...hokey, old school and not the most contemporary. I'd like to see how we can re-develop the concept into something else. I've been using just the simple term of Women in Wikimedia etc, but I know that's not the most quirky or exciting sound term when it comes to trying to be clever at a luncheon or whatever. There's also the Women of Wikimedia but WoW...hehe... Oh is this a Warcraft meet-up? I also joined the WikiChix mailing list over a month and ago and there has been no activity. I'm starting to think perhaps we can retire the term for the sake of contemporary thinking. But, perhaps I'm just being uber and everyone thinks it's the cutest name ever and should be kept. Thoughts? If you contribute to Wikisource, you can become a wikisourcerer, which has a nice ring to it.. -- John Vandenberg ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap -- Only the shallow know themselves. - Oscar Wilde ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
Re: [Gendergap] WikiChix
My older brother is a Linux nerd, but I haven't heard of the LinuxChix movement. From, Emily On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Nicole Willson artisticaltru...@gmail.comwrote: Some of your probably already know this but the term chix references the LinuxChix movement. But if it's spoken and not written, it could very easily come off as 70s throwback. On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM, Emily Monroe emilymonro...@gmail.comwrote: I don't think I've heard/read chick for several years. From, Emily On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM, John Vandenberg jay...@gmail.comwrote: On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Sarah Stierch sarah.stie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I've had a few conversations, and heard/read a number of comments about the term WikiChix. Now I've never been much of a chick, and it seems other women tend to agree in the terminology as being a bit...hokey, old school and not the most contemporary. I'd like to see how we can re-develop the concept into something else. I've been using just the simple term of Women in Wikimedia etc, but I know that's not the most quirky or exciting sound term when it comes to trying to be clever at a luncheon or whatever. There's also the Women of Wikimedia but WoW...hehe... Oh is this a Warcraft meet-up? I also joined the WikiChix mailing list over a month and ago and there has been no activity. I'm starting to think perhaps we can retire the term for the sake of contemporary thinking. But, perhaps I'm just being uber and everyone thinks it's the cutest name ever and should be kept. Thoughts? If you contribute to Wikisource, you can become a wikisourcerer, which has a nice ring to it.. -- John Vandenberg ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap -- Only the shallow know themselves. - Oscar Wilde ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
Re: [Gendergap] WikiChix
http://www.linuxchix.org/ I suppose it sounds a bit more badass with Linux because..well..the x's and they have an awesome Tank Girl inspired mascot. We just have Wikipe-tan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipe-tan :( The personification of Wikipedia Turns out there is a Commons-tan also, who looks more like Strawberry Shortcake meets Raspberry Beret by Prince: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Commons-tan.png http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_Shortcake http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Beret -Sarah On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM, Emily Monroe emilymonro...@gmail.comwrote: My older brother is a Linux nerd, but I haven't heard of the LinuxChix movement. From, Emily On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Nicole Willson artisticaltru...@gmail.com wrote: Some of your probably already know this but the term chix references the LinuxChix movement. But if it's spoken and not written, it could very easily come off as 70s throwback. On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM, Emily Monroe emilymonro...@gmail.comwrote: I don't think I've heard/read chick for several years. From, Emily On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM, John Vandenberg jay...@gmail.comwrote: On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Sarah Stierch sarah.stie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I've had a few conversations, and heard/read a number of comments about the term WikiChix. Now I've never been much of a chick, and it seems other women tend to agree in the terminology as being a bit...hokey, old school and not the most contemporary. I'd like to see how we can re-develop the concept into something else. I've been using just the simple term of Women in Wikimedia etc, but I know that's not the most quirky or exciting sound term when it comes to trying to be clever at a luncheon or whatever. There's also the Women of Wikimedia but WoW...hehe... Oh is this a Warcraft meet-up? I also joined the WikiChix mailing list over a month and ago and there has been no activity. I'm starting to think perhaps we can retire the term for the sake of contemporary thinking. But, perhaps I'm just being uber and everyone thinks it's the cutest name ever and should be kept. Thoughts? If you contribute to Wikisource, you can become a wikisourcerer, which has a nice ring to it.. -- John Vandenberg ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap -- Only the shallow know themselves. - Oscar Wilde ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap -- GLAMWIKI Partnership Ambassador for Wikimedia http://www.glamwiki.org Wikipedian-in-Residence, Archives of American Arthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:SarahStierch and Sarah Stierch Consulting *Historical, cultural artistic research advising.* -- http://www.sarahstierch.com/ ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
