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

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

Re: [African Wikimedians] Our nominee for Movement Strategy

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. > > __ > > Br > > Sandister Tei > Wikipedia | Programs @ 97.3 Citi FM/Citi

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarship for 2020 Wikimania now open

FYI WIkimania 2020 Scholarships are open till 17th March 2020 This year's event will happen in Bangkok, Thailand -- Forwarded message - From: Gnangarra Date: Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:24 AM Subject: [Wikimania-l] Scholarship for 2020 Wikimania now open To: Wikimania general list

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

, 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, name

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

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

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

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 o

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

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

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

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. &

[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Zero still works?

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. Rex ___

Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

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

Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

> *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?

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

Yet another thread that interests me. Glad I got to share my thoughts on that with the wmf team in Ghana. -- Forwarded message - From: Ingo Koll Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest, To: Dear fellow Wikimedians, dear

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

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 > < >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimedia Foundation is visiting Ghana (April 22 to May 3)

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

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

Impressive! FYI -- Forwarded message - From: Steinsplitter Wiki via Commons-l Date: Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 1:50 PM Subject: [Commons-l] FW: [Wikimedia-l] +28K images freed from Israel archives and uploaded to commons To: Wikimedia Commons Discussion List

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

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 in Ghana launched

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 >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Safe Journey to those going for the Wikimania in Cape Town

t; 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! >> >

[Wikimedia-GH] Safe Journey to those going for the Wikimania in Cape Town

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

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

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. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of

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

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. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of

[Bug 843038] Re: Inkscape linker issue on x86_64

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. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of

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

*** 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

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

*** 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

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

*** 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

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

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WMConn representative.

> 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

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

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','nkansahrex

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

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 ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org

[African Wikimedians] Nigeria Wikipedia Ads

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!

[Wikimedia-GH] Nigeria Wikipedia Ads

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!

[Wikimedia-GH] Grant Applicants ready for action?

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/ Wiki_Loves_Monuments_Ghana_2017 The grants applicants are up to and ready to answer questions ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org

[Bf-committers] Build blender for Arm architecture

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

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

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

r 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 ;-) > &

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

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,

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Additional Social Media Volunteer

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

Re: [Commons-l] Minimum resolution image for Commons

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

[Wikimedia-GH] How to Use the Wikimedia GH Mailing List

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

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

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 Rexfor

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

EMALES 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

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

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Updates: We need a Wiki Loves Coordinator

> > 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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Add

You're already added. On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, elizabeth kosine wrote: > Please add me to the mailing list > ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org

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

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>

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia goes data free in Iraq, what about your country?

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Local language Wikipedia on radio

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

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 o

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

+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 a

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Deadline for Wikimania Scholarships is 20 February

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)" <

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Is now on LinkedIn

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 >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rebecca Akuffo-Addo Interchange photos needed.

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

[African Wikimedians] Big Thanks to Wikimedia Netherlands for Historic Images

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

[Wikimedia-GH] Big Thanks to Wikimedia Netherlands for Historic Images

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

Re: [African Wikimedians] Fwd: Press Release

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 pres

Re: [African Wikimedians] Fwd: Press Release

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. > > > > >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimania 2017 in Canada

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

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] News regarding Wikimania 2018

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)" <

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Day 2017 / Happy Birthday Wikipedia

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

[African Wikimedians] Challenges open for Submissions

>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? ___

Re: [African Wikimedians] WLA : I need your help

@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

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

. 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 s

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

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. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Touch seeded packages, which is subscribed to util-linux in Ubuntu.

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

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. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1584509 Title: hybrid

Re: [List admins] Cant login to list

@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

[Wikimedia-GH] Barcamp Ghana Images Categorization

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

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

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 <

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

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 >> pi

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

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

[Wikimedia-GH] Sandi, is that you?

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. ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list

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

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 >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Outcome of Wikimedia Breakout Session at Barcamp Kumasi

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

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

. 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...@

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

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

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

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Tone sounds too Promotional. Help

issa> | Wikipedian >> Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People >> <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>* >> >> On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 4:03 PM, Justice Okai-Allotey < >> wyzzlew...@gmail.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wy

Re: [Wikimania-l] Wiki (not) Mania?

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

[Wikimedia-GH] Cancelled - Koforidua Training Update

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

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Koforidua training

gt;>> Can I have some more details? For social media and our website and also >>> Whatsapp group. >>> >>> Regards, >>> -- >>> Sandister Tei >>> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian >>> Community (Gh) >&g

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Kofi Bentum Article

rk=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

[Wikimedia-GH] Kofi Bentum Article

Help improve this nice article Justice has started: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kofi_Bentum_Quantson ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Support 5 more trainings and meetings left in 2016

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

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

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

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

gt; > 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 l

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] If you want to learn to edit or catch up on Wikipedia join us on Saturday

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

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

d. > > 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 l

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

rge 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: > >&g

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Education program maybe? Re: Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

ect 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',

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

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.

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

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 > <j

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

> > 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

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

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

[Wikimedia-GH] Any sourvenirs available?

Quick question to all: Are there any wiki-related souvenirs available to use by the community? ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Barcamp Koforidua 2016

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 ta

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Barcamp Koforidua 2016

> > 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 Dev

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