Re: [Gendergap] FYI [PAPER] "Suck It Up, Princess": Outreach and Diversity in FOSS Communities

On 10 October 2011 20:25, Nathan wrote: > Follow up to my own post of new thoughts... The idea of follow-on > effects from improvements in project atmosphere is one that can be > extended. We could, for instance, view the controversial content issue > as a symptom of a community imbalance that cou

Re: [Gendergap] FYI [PAPER] "Suck It Up, Princess": Outreach and Diversity in FOSS Communities

On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM, Nathan wrote: > Follow up to my own post of new thoughts... The idea of follow-on > effects from improvements in project atmosphere is one that can be > extended. We could, for instance, view the controversial content issue > as a symptom of a community imbalance

Re: [Gendergap] FYI [PAPER] "Suck It Up, Princess": Outreach and Diversity in FOSS Communities

Follow up to my own post of new thoughts... The idea of follow-on effects from improvements in project atmosphere is one that can be extended. We could, for instance, view the controversial content issue as a symptom of a community imbalance that could be improved indirectly and with less resistanc

Re: [Gendergap] FYI [PAPER] "Suck It Up, Princess": Outreach and Diversity in FOSS Communities

Thanks Sue, really interesting article. I think some of the conclusions may have been pushed a bit farther than warranted by the sources, but... I think the follow-on effects of making project environments more friendly, welcoming and nurturing are really key for the Wikimedia movement generally an

Re: [Gendergap] washington dc

On Oct 10, 2011, at 2:01 PM, Ryan Kaldari wrote: As a member of the DC Chapter who does not live in DC, I would suggest allowing proxy voting to encourage broader participation. We are considering various options, such as mail-in voting. Also, DC updated it's legal code in July giving mor

[Gendergap] Ada Lovelace Award

Hi everyone, I put together an award titled the *Ada Lovelace Award* for those who make significant contributions to Wikipedia related to women and technology. Feel free to tweak it (I am not a designer!). I also hope people will translate it and use it in their own projects :) http://en.wikiped

[Gendergap] Louise Nevelson = Good Article FTW

Just wanted to share that [[Louise Nevelson]] was promoted to Good Article status today! Thanks to everyone who helped contribute to the article about one of the "grandmothers" of feminist art. (She has her own plate at the *Dinner Party...*) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Nevelson She was a

[Gendergap] Chapters - get involved - Re: washington dc

+1 to that. I've voiced my opinion previously about that on the WM DC mailing list. Folks, if you wish to get involved with one of the two chapters in the United States, you can learn more here if you're interested in Washington, DC: http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Home And you can join the mailing

Re: [Gendergap] washington dc

As a member of the DC Chapter who does not live in DC, I would suggest allowing proxy voting to encourage broader participation. Ryan Kaldari On 10/10/11 6:39 AM, Tiffany Smith wrote: Hi all, I'm on the DC Chapter Board with Katie. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to discuss this. To Jo

Re: [Gendergap] Ada Lovelace from her namesake non-profit

BTW, The article Ada Iniciative does not exist in english Wikipedia. No one want to create it? ;) _ *Béria Lima* Wikimedia Portugal (351) 963 953 042 *Imagine um mundo onde é dada a qualquer pessoa a possibilidade de ter livre acesso ao somatório de todo o conhecimento hu

Re: [Gendergap] washington dc

Hi all, I'm on the DC Chapter Board with Katie. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to discuss this. To Joanna's and others' questions (particularly in the DC area, but anyone's welcome!): one of the best ways to help out would be to join the Chapter, participate in events, and help us find ways

[Gendergap] Ada Lovelace from her namesake non-profit

Hi everyone, The Ada Initiative has donated an awesome illustration of Ada Lovelaceto Wikimedia Commons under Universal Public Domain. It's really wonderful! (Another possible award image I'm thinking..) http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ada_Lovelac

Re: [Gendergap] A Scholar Comments on Wikipedia Class

Hi Karen - This is great insight. Thanks for sharing. Are these collegiate level students? Best, Amy On Oct 8, 2011, at 1:50 PM, Karen Sue Rolph wrote: > Report to Colleagues Interested in Gender and Culture in the Wikipedia > Classroom, > > It will be no surprise to you that getting used to