Re: [Wikimania-l] Friendly Space Policy (was: Sad news)

There is a gulf between behavior that might make someone uncomfortable, which may be the result of cultural differences, and harassment or violence. We should take care to ensure people who need some education on the former don't feel like they have been found guilty of the latter. And such

Re: [Wikimania-l] Update on Wikimania '18

/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2018-06-29/News_and_notes ~Nathan On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 6:25 PM Mykola Kozlenko wrote: > Hi, > > WMUA board member here. We usually award three scholarships per year, we > run the program since 2016. > > Out of 9 people having received a sch

Re: [Wikimania-l] Granting Scholarship to same persons every year

On Sat, May 20, 2017 at 7:20 PM, Adrian Raddatz wrote: > We're concerned with him calling out one person in particular, not with > the general topic. I've also specifically pointed out how this year's > committee has already taken action to fix this problem, or at least

Re: [Wikimania-l] Granting Scholarship to same persons every year

I'm pretty surprised at the number of censors in this thread. It seems more people are interested in telling Praveen to be quiet than in discussing the facially legitimate questions he has raised. I'm sure everyone has great advice - ask passive questions, compliment the scholarship committee,

Re: [Wikimania-l] Planning for North America track at Wikimania 2017

On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 1:30 PM, Lodewijk wrote: > Still I wonder: what would be the kind of topics you'd like to schedule > there that you would /not/ want non-North Americans to participate in? > > Lodewijk > Lodewijk, would you object to an Asian or Indian

Re: [Wikimania-l] Coming up with a new process for Wikimania selection

James, Can you describe the source of your authority, and that of the committee, to make such a decision? Do you have the approval of Lila and/or the Board? Which movement organizations, including those responsible for funding endeavours like Wikimania, did you consult? ~Nathan On Sun, Oct 4

[Wikimania-l] Fwd: Help, please

https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l Follow this link, scroll to the bottom. See where it says to unsubscribe from Wikimania-l... enter your e-mail address below. Enter e-mail address, click button, scroll down a

Re: [Wikimania-l] [Wikimedia-l] Wikimania 2016 - Jury Announcement and Start of Bidding

I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting with interest to see Fae's comprehensive proposal for reforming the process. Once that proposal has been offered, anyone interested can comment on whether it is an improvement to the current process. If the consensus is that it is, great! If not, then we can

Re: [Wikimania-l] Two years to plan and implement Wikimania

Will this make it harder for volunteers (e.g. chapters without a professional staff or resources to hire one) to plan? A two year timeline for bids and planning is a long, long time for a volunteer commitment. ___ Wikimania-l mailing list

Re: [Wikimania-l] Setting ticket prices

On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 11:41 PM, rupert THURNER rupert.thur...@gmail.comwrote: hi sam, from time to time you manage to puzzle me. discussions with you are in general path-leading and very inspiring. i appreciate this :) you know why i edit wikipedia? (1) because i want to find that

Re: [Wikimania-l] Child care

Better investigate liability and insurance before deciding on how many kids signed up is enough to make it worth it. ___ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l

Re: [Wikimania-l] Fwd: [Wikimedia-l] Notification about Wikimedia user account security issue

their knowledge of you to access your information on other sites. Perhaps that is part of the e-mail notification the WMF sent; if not, it's good practice. ~Nathan ___ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org

Re: [Wikimania-l] Proposed prohibition of local uploads and deletion of non-free-licence working documents of Wikimedia events

Crossed to Wikimedia-l, see Deryck's e-mail below. On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Deryck Chan deryckc...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Wikimania community, There are currently two discussions on Meta which will have a fundamental impact on the technical logistics of all future Wikimania bids. As

Re: [Wikimania-l] UK budget plan for 2014 Wikimania bid

On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM, HJ Mitchell hjmitch...@ymail.com wrote: Right, let me be quite blunt. This thread is not undiplomatic, it's an attempt to meddle in the affairs of other chapters, which do not concern you. how would you have liked it if I was trashing the Haifa or DC bids

Re: [Wikimania-l] UK budget plan for 2014 Wikimania bid

On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 11:34 AM, HJ Mitchell hjmitch...@ymail.com wrote: See my previous email. Let me spell this out, since you're obviously too ignorant or too stupid to read what you're commenting on: you are commenting on a suggestion from one person. It hasn't got anywhere, except to a

Re: [Wikimania-l] UK budget plan for 2014 Wikimania bid

No, I'm not completely illiterate. I'd appreciate it if you kept your replies on-list. Perhaps you should take a break from this discussion until you have had a chance to calm down. You aren't doing yourself or WM-UK any favors with these kinds of comments. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM, HJ

Re: [Wikimania-l] UK budget plan for 2014 Wikimania bid

I hope the committee that evaluates bids looks for communities of Wikimedians who are prepared to host Wikimania. A big check does not a community make, and no amount of spending of donors money will replace actual Wikimedians with the interest and desire in hosting Wikimania.

Re: [Wikimania-l] UK budget plan for 2014 Wikimania bid

On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM, Joseph Fox josephfoxw...@gmail.com wrote: To be honest I'm rather offended that the UK bid is being written off while it's still 2014. I agree with you, but London is far from the cheapest city in the world, as I'm sure you're aware - money will be required.

Re: [Wikimania-l] Fringe positions and presentation standards

On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 9:22 PM, Gregory Maxwell gmaxw...@gmail.com wrote: If such a procedure is instituted I will gladly provide my time to read and offer commentary on presentations for the next Wikimania. As would I, and I'm sure other people would too. It would be asking a lot to expect

Re: [Wikimania-l] Google Reseption: Bus from Dupont Circle Hotel

Nice job James on giving directions. For when he can't quickly reply, maps.google.com (among other alternatives) have good maps of the city, and I think metro and other routes are published in various places as well. ___ Wikimania-l mailing list

Re: [Wikimania-l] Badly organized tours

On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 11:26 PM, Deryck Chan deryckc...@gmail.com wrote: In general, other than flying and buying alcohol etc, no one is requires to carry ID in Europe. However, advance warning: in Hong Kong, carrying photo-ID with you is mandatory by law for all persons aged 11 or over at

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa assistant

The Wikimania system virtually assures that each event will be organized by first-time amateurs; hopefully Wikimanians will continue to keep that in mind and be sympathetic, as always, to the work of volunteers -- particularly since the end product is, by and large, quite good. Nathan On Sun

Re: [Wikimania-l] CD

This being the case, I'm sure we will have many Arab and Muslim attendees next year in Washington. On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 4:27 AM, Manuel Schneider manuel.schnei...@wikimedia.ch wrote: It is - Wikimania is July 10th - 15th (counting Hacking Days and Unconference) while Ramadan starts at July

Re: [Wikimania-l] CD

On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Florence Devouard anth...@anthere.org wrote: If local standard procedures involve stealing people property, I would not say this deserve any respect. Stealing is stealing. In any country. Florence Stealing is a pretty harsh term. Air travel security

Re: [Wikimania-l] Problematic aspects of hosting the next conference in Haifa, Israel

they will. If some simply can't make it to Israel, then I hope they can make it to the following event. Nathan ___ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l

Re: [Wikimania-l] Registration still not open...

Is there a backup plan if the local team execution doesn't pull through? ___ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l

Re: [Wikimania-l] [Wikimania2010] Fwd: A few questions/remarks about Wikimania 2010

Thomas, could you just do as asked and be quiet? Do you need to be moderated on all Wikimedia related lists before you realize your style is irritating? Nathan ___ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org

Re: [Wikimania-l] Thank you!

I wasn't there, but I'll echo Erik, Ting and Jerry - from everything I've read, the organizers did a great job and really represented the Wikimedia community well. Thanks for your hard work and congratulations on a job well done. Nathan ___ Wikimania-l

Re: [Wikimania-l] Update on 2010 timetable?

Is there some alternative method of selecting a location if the committee is unable to come to a decision? Either allowing an up or down majority vote in the committee, or something else? Nathan ___ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l

Re: [Wikimania-l] Update on 2010 timetable?

. Nathan ___ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l