[Wikimedia-l] [A2K]: Blog updates on recent Wikipedia events in India
Dear all, As announced earlier [1], the Access to Knowledge team at the Center for Internet and Society, Bangalore in India has been supporting Wikimedia activities in India. Here are a few blog post updates on the recent events, education program workshops as well as the Access to Knowledge program plan. Please do have a look and post your feedback on how we could do things better! All Wikipedia - Access to Knowledge posts are filed here: http://cis-india.org/openness/blog Recent updates: # Gujarat Wikipedia outreach and education program: http://cis-india.org/openness/blog/gujarati-wikipedia-education-program-rajkot # Malayalam Wikipedia education program update http://cis-india.org/openness/blog/malayalam-wikipedia-education-program-august-october-update # Launch of the Assamese Wikipedia education program: http://cis-india.org/openness/blog/launch-of-assamese-wikipedia-education-program # Wikipedia workshop @ Inmantec College, Ghaziabad: http://cis-india.org/openness/blog/wikipedia-workshop-ghaziabad # Bengaluru: A Hub for Kannada and Sanskrit Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects!: http://cis-india.org/openness/blog/bengaluru-a-substratum-to-kannada-and-sanskrit-wikipedia # Access to Knowledge program plan: http://cis-india.org/a2k/access-to-knowledge-program-plan Thank you, Best Noopur Raval Programme Officer Access to Knowledge Center for Internet and Society, Bangalore India http://cis-india.org/ Links: -- [1] http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/wiki/foundation/288555?do=post_view_threaded ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
Re: [Wikimedia-l] The new narrowed focus by WMF: conflicts of interest
Of note though, she did freely invite comments on the proposal. Of course its still her decision, but now we at least have the community view on it, whether positive or negative. I also would like to thank Sue for making this as open as it is. --- DeltaQuad - Mobile Tablet English Wikipedia Administrator and CheckUser On Oct 27, 2012 2:11 PM, Jan-Bart de Vreede jdevre...@wikimedia.org wrote: Hi, So just as a note from me personally (as a individual WMF Trustee member). What I think is the general idea is that 1) Sue formulates her thoughts on meta rather than privately 2) This is influenced by the public discussion on meta 3) She wraps up at a certain point 4) and sends her final proposition to the board 5) And the board takes her proposition, and the feedback on meta (which she will have included in her proposition) and makes a decision And in this case I think that all of that was done. Its not a community-consensus thing as far as I see. As your Board of Trustees (which also includes your representation) its our task to make that final decision. Having Sue prepare this decision in a public way is a great way of preparing for that decision. Jan-Bart On 27 Oct 2012, at 10:32, ENWP Pine deyntest...@hotmail.com wrote: I agree with Denny’s point about COIs in this discussion, and I believe that the same issue has been raised regarding the FDC. I find it helpful when people who have financial interests or other potential COIs disclose that information in their statements on that Meta page and/or in Wikimedia-l depending on where they make their comments, and I would be in favor of a policy requiring that potential conflicts of interest be disclosed in a situation like this. These potential COIs include being a staff member of WMF whose budget or employment would be affected positively or negatively by these proposed changes. In my own case, I'm not a fellow or aspiring fellow, chapter executive, paid researcher, or WMF staff person whose department would be affected by these proposed changes, so I believe that as far as my own comments are concerned, I can speak without a financial interest in the outcome of the discussion. If we operate by consensus instead of by mere vote-counting, and if editors and WMF staff participate in good faith, then hopefully there will be enough balancing and give-and-take negotiation among those with COIs for a supermajority consensus to solidify. The other option is to ask for people who don’t have potential COIs to make a decision based on the opinions and information provided by others. However, this may all be a moot issue since it appears to me that Sue, a few of her chosen associates, and the Board apparently intend to make decisions themselves, so the community discussion on that Meta talk page will be used for discussion but not for finalizing a decision. Someone please correct me if I’m mistaken. Pine ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
[Wikimedia-l] Google loses defamation lawsuit in Australia
Here’s a news article that may be of interest to those who follow Wikimedia-related legal issues especially regarding BLPs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20153309 Pine ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
[Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] The Signpost -- Volume 8, Issue 44 -- 29 October 2012
News and notes: First chickens come home to roost for FDC funding applicants; WMF board discusses governance issues and scope of programs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2012-10-29/News_and_notes WikiProject report: In recognition of... WikiProject Military History http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2012-10-29/WikiProject_report Featured content: On the road again http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2012-10-29/Featured_content Technology report: Improved video support imminent and Wikidata.org live http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2012-10-29/Technology_report Recent research: WP governance informal; community as social network; efficiency of recruitment and content production; Rorschach news http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2012-10-29/Recent_research Single page view http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Signpost/Single PDF version http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book:Wikipedia_Signpost/2012-10-29 http://identi.ca/wikisignpost / https://twitter.com/wikisignpost -- Wikipedia Signpost Staff http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost ___ Please note: all replies sent to this mailing list will be immediately directed to Wikimedia-l, the public mailing list of the Wikimedia community. For more information about Wikimedia-l: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l ___ WikimediaAnnounce-l mailing list wikimediaannounc...@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaannounce-l ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Bon voyage, Jay
Hi folks - I'm happy to report that there's been a beneficial turn of events from the original announcement a few weeks ago. Apologies for the delay in getting back you. After some reflection and conversations I've decided to change course from my original plans and stay on with the Foundation. I spent a lot of time reviewing succession plans, looking at future communications projects, and chatting with me team and realised that some awesome and important work was still ahead of me. You really only get one chance to work at an extraordinary place like the Wikimedia Foundation. We impact millions of lives every day, and the tens of thousands of people like you - our amazing volunteers - have high expectations of us. I am energized by the opportunity to protect our projects and move the platform forward. It's tough work, but it's incredible to see how it all comes together. I heard and read some really wonderful comments since Geoff sent out this notice, and I want to thank everyone for your kind words. It definitely helped me think about the work we've done together, and the incredible work that's not yet done. Looking forward to pressing ahead with you all. Jay On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM, Geoff Brigham gbrig...@wikimedia.orgwrote: *Next week, we’re saying goodbye to our long-term Head of Communications, Jay Walsh. He will be starting shortly a new adventure working at a San Francisco based start-up in corporate communications. His last day at the Foundation will be Tuesday, October 23. The Foundation will be kicking off a search process for a new head of communications, and in the interim we’ll also be receiving communications strategy from our advisers at Minassian Media, a consultancy that helped us manage communications around Wikipedia’s tenth anniversary. Since Jay started at the Foundation in January 2008 he’s taken a lead role in shaping both the voice and identity of the Wikimedia Foundation, and has played a critical function in supporting our projects. He’s been our spokesperson on hundreds of media inquiries, helping to shape a positive and enlightened perspective on our projects in some of the biggest media outlets in the world. Jay has provided communications counsel on major initiatives to almost everyone at the Foundation, and I’m sure to many of you throughout our community. Since starting at WMF Jay has grown the communications team, which now includes roles supporting movement communications, global media outreach, and merchandise. Under his leadership we created and grew a blog which now sees up to 40 posts a month, a social media presence with over a million followers, and content published in many localized languages. Jay helped us bring the Foundation’s first four annual reports to the world, and he gave us a voice and open identity for great events like Wikipedia 10. We’ve been fortunate to have strong communications leadership for a period of rapid growth for our projects and our movement. Please join me in wishing Jay well on his next steps. We will miss him.* ___ Please note: all replies sent to this mailing list will be immediately directed to Wikimedia-l, the public mailing list of the Wikimedia community. For more information about Wikimedia-l: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l ___ WikimediaAnnounce-l mailing list wikimediaannounc...@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaannounce-l -- Jay Walsh Head of Communications WikimediaFoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org +1 (415) 839 6885 x 6609, @jansonw ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Bon voyage, Jay
Does that mean we should cancel the cake and WikiDancers? On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 5:56 PM, Jay Walsh jwa...@wikimedia.org wrote: Hi folks - I'm happy to report that there's been a beneficial turn of events from the original announcement a few weeks ago. Apologies for the delay in getting back you. After some reflection and conversations I've decided to change course from my original plans and stay on with the Foundation. I spent a lot of time reviewing succession plans, looking at future communications projects, and chatting with me team and realised that some awesome and important work was still ahead of me. You really only get one chance to work at an extraordinary place like the Wikimedia Foundation. We impact millions of lives every day, and the tens of thousands of people like you - our amazing volunteers - have high expectations of us. I am energized by the opportunity to protect our projects and move the platform forward. It's tough work, but it's incredible to see how it all comes together. I heard and read some really wonderful comments since Geoff sent out this notice, and I want to thank everyone for your kind words. It definitely helped me think about the work we've done together, and the incredible work that's not yet done. Looking forward to pressing ahead with you all. Jay On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM, Geoff Brigham gbrig...@wikimedia.orgwrote: *Next week, we’re saying goodbye to our long-term Head of Communications, Jay Walsh. He will be starting shortly a new adventure working at a San Francisco based start-up in corporate communications. His last day at the Foundation will be Tuesday, October 23. The Foundation will be kicking off a search process for a new head of communications, and in the interim we’ll also be receiving communications strategy from our advisers at Minassian Media, a consultancy that helped us manage communications around Wikipedia’s tenth anniversary. Since Jay started at the Foundation in January 2008 he’s taken a lead role in shaping both the voice and identity of the Wikimedia Foundation, and has played a critical function in supporting our projects. He’s been our spokesperson on hundreds of media inquiries, helping to shape a positive and enlightened perspective on our projects in some of the biggest media outlets in the world. Jay has provided communications counsel on major initiatives to almost everyone at the Foundation, and I’m sure to many of you throughout our community. Since starting at WMF Jay has grown the communications team, which now includes roles supporting movement communications, global media outreach, and merchandise. Under his leadership we created and grew a blog which now sees up to 40 posts a month, a social media presence with over a million followers, and content published in many localized languages. Jay helped us bring the Foundation’s first four annual reports to the world, and he gave us a voice and open identity for great events like Wikipedia 10. We’ve been fortunate to have strong communications leadership for a period of rapid growth for our projects and our movement. Please join me in wishing Jay well on his next steps. We will miss him.* ___ Please note: all replies sent to this mailing list will be immediately directed to Wikimedia-l, the public mailing list of the Wikimedia community. For more information about Wikimedia-l: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l ___ WikimediaAnnounce-l mailing list wikimediaannounc...@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaannounce-l -- Jay Walsh Head of Communications WikimediaFoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org +1 (415) 839 6885 x 6609, @jansonw ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l -- -george william herbert george.herb...@gmail.com ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Bon voyage, Jay
Oh no, when the staff found out we decided to still have the party. James On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 6:37 PM, George Herbert george.herb...@gmail.comwrote: Does that mean we should cancel the cake and WikiDancers? On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 5:56 PM, Jay Walsh jwa...@wikimedia.org wrote: Hi folks - I'm happy to report that there's been a beneficial turn of events from the original announcement a few weeks ago. Apologies for the delay in getting back you. After some reflection and conversations I've decided to change course from my original plans and stay on with the Foundation. I spent a lot of time reviewing succession plans, looking at future communications projects, and chatting with me team and realised that some awesome and important work was still ahead of me. You really only get one chance to work at an extraordinary place like the Wikimedia Foundation. We impact millions of lives every day, and the tens of thousands of people like you - our amazing volunteers - have high expectations of us. I am energized by the opportunity to protect our projects and move the platform forward. It's tough work, but it's incredible to see how it all comes together. I heard and read some really wonderful comments since Geoff sent out this notice, and I want to thank everyone for your kind words. It definitely helped me think about the work we've done together, and the incredible work that's not yet done. Looking forward to pressing ahead with you all. Jay On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM, Geoff Brigham gbrig...@wikimedia.org wrote: *Next week, we’re saying goodbye to our long-term Head of Communications, Jay Walsh. He will be starting shortly a new adventure working at a San Francisco based start-up in corporate communications. His last day at the Foundation will be Tuesday, October 23. The Foundation will be kicking off a search process for a new head of communications, and in the interim we’ll also be receiving communications strategy from our advisers at Minassian Media, a consultancy that helped us manage communications around Wikipedia’s tenth anniversary. Since Jay started at the Foundation in January 2008 he’s taken a lead role in shaping both the voice and identity of the Wikimedia Foundation, and has played a critical function in supporting our projects. He’s been our spokesperson on hundreds of media inquiries, helping to shape a positive and enlightened perspective on our projects in some of the biggest media outlets in the world. Jay has provided communications counsel on major initiatives to almost everyone at the Foundation, and I’m sure to many of you throughout our community. Since starting at WMF Jay has grown the communications team, which now includes roles supporting movement communications, global media outreach, and merchandise. Under his leadership we created and grew a blog which now sees up to 40 posts a month, a social media presence with over a million followers, and content published in many localized languages. Jay helped us bring the Foundation’s first four annual reports to the world, and he gave us a voice and open identity for great events like Wikipedia 10. We’ve been fortunate to have strong communications leadership for a period of rapid growth for our projects and our movement. Please join me in wishing Jay well on his next steps. We will miss him.* ___ Please note: all replies sent to this mailing list will be immediately directed to Wikimedia-l, the public mailing list of the Wikimedia community. For more information about Wikimedia-l: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l ___ WikimediaAnnounce-l mailing list wikimediaannounc...@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaannounce-l -- Jay Walsh Head of Communications WikimediaFoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org +1 (415) 839 6885 x 6609, @jansonw ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l -- -george william herbert george.herb...@gmail.com ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l -- James Alexander Manager, Merchandise Wikimedia Foundation (415) 839-6885 x6716 @jamesofur ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Bon voyage, Jay
You should never cancel the WikiDancers --Kul On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 6:42 PM, James Alexander jalexan...@wikimedia.orgwrote: Oh no, when the staff found out we decided to still have the party. James On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 6:37 PM, George Herbert george.herb...@gmail.com wrote: Does that mean we should cancel the cake and WikiDancers? On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 5:56 PM, Jay Walsh jwa...@wikimedia.org wrote: Hi folks - I'm happy to report that there's been a beneficial turn of events from the original announcement a few weeks ago. Apologies for the delay in getting back you. After some reflection and conversations I've decided to change course from my original plans and stay on with the Foundation. I spent a lot of time reviewing succession plans, looking at future communications projects, and chatting with me team and realised that some awesome and important work was still ahead of me. You really only get one chance to work at an extraordinary place like the Wikimedia Foundation. We impact millions of lives every day, and the tens of thousands of people like you - our amazing volunteers - have high expectations of us. I am energized by the opportunity to protect our projects and move the platform forward. It's tough work, but it's incredible to see how it all comes together. I heard and read some really wonderful comments since Geoff sent out this notice, and I want to thank everyone for your kind words. It definitely helped me think about the work we've done together, and the incredible work that's not yet done. Looking forward to pressing ahead with you all. Jay On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM, Geoff Brigham gbrig...@wikimedia.org wrote: *Next week, we’re saying goodbye to our long-term Head of Communications, Jay Walsh. He will be starting shortly a new adventure working at a San Francisco based start-up in corporate communications. His last day at the Foundation will be Tuesday, October 23. The Foundation will be kicking off a search process for a new head of communications, and in the interim we’ll also be receiving communications strategy from our advisers at Minassian Media, a consultancy that helped us manage communications around Wikipedia’s tenth anniversary. Since Jay started at the Foundation in January 2008 he’s taken a lead role in shaping both the voice and identity of the Wikimedia Foundation, and has played a critical function in supporting our projects. He’s been our spokesperson on hundreds of media inquiries, helping to shape a positive and enlightened perspective on our projects in some of the biggest media outlets in the world. Jay has provided communications counsel on major initiatives to almost everyone at the Foundation, and I’m sure to many of you throughout our community. Since starting at WMF Jay has grown the communications team, which now includes roles supporting movement communications, global media outreach, and merchandise. Under his leadership we created and grew a blog which now sees up to 40 posts a month, a social media presence with over a million followers, and content published in many localized languages. Jay helped us bring the Foundation’s first four annual reports to the world, and he gave us a voice and open identity for great events like Wikipedia 10. We’ve been fortunate to have strong communications leadership for a period of rapid growth for our projects and our movement. Please join me in wishing Jay well on his next steps. We will miss him.* ___ Please note: all replies sent to this mailing list will be immediately directed to Wikimedia-l, the public mailing list of the Wikimedia community. For more information about Wikimedia-l: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l ___ WikimediaAnnounce-l mailing list wikimediaannounc...@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaannounce-l -- Jay Walsh Head of Communications WikimediaFoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org +1 (415) 839 6885 x 6609, @jansonw ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l -- -george william herbert george.herb...@gmail.com ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l -- James Alexander Manager, Merchandise Wikimedia Foundation (415) 839-6885 x6716 @jamesofur ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org
