Re: [Wikimedia-l] New Chair of the Supervisory Board – the 14th WMDE General Assembly in retrospect

2014-05-27 Thread Tanweer Morshed
Congratulations Tim! It's great to learn that you've been selected as the Chair of the Supervisory Board. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Tanweer Morshed Member, Executive Committee Wikimedia Bangladesh On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 11:06 AM, Nurunnaby Chowdhury n...@nhasive.comwrote:

Re: [Wikimedia-l] New Chair of the Supervisory Board – the 14th WMDE General Assembly in retrospect

2014-05-27 Thread Erlend Bjørtvedt
Viel gluck damit, fur dich Tim und dein neues team! Erlend Wmno Den tirsdag 27. mai 2014 skrev Tanweer Morshed wiki.tanw...@gmail.com følgende: Congratulations Tim! It's great to learn that you've been selected as the Chair of the Supervisory Board. Wishing you all the best. Regards,

Re: [Wikimedia-l] New Chair of the Supervisory Board – the 14th WMDE General Assembly in retrospect

2014-05-27 Thread Andy Mabbett
On 26 May 2014 13:38, Tim Moritz Hector tim-moritz.hec...@wikimedia.de wrote: The wording regarding the quorum to hold an exceptional general assembly has been changed from “members” to “active members”. How is active members defined? -- Andy Mabbett @pigsonthewing http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

Re: [Wikimedia-l] New Chair of the Supervisory Board – the 14th WMDE General Assembly in retrospect

2014-05-27 Thread Martin Rulsch
Have a look at our Charter §§3–4, esp. §3 (3)–(5) http://wikimedia.de/wiki/Satzung/en : §3 (3) Active members have the right to elect and to stand for election as well as the right to file motions, vote, and speak at the Members Assembly. §3 (4) Sustaining members have the right to speak and file

Re: [Wikimedia-l] New Chair of the Supervisory Board – the 14th WMDE General Assembly in retrospect

2014-05-27 Thread Markus Glaser
Am 27.05.2014 15:18, schrieb Andy Mabbett: On 26 May 2014 13:38, Tim Moritz Hector tim-moritz.hec...@wikimedia.de wrote: The wording regarding the quorum to hold an exceptional general assembly has been changed from “members” to “active members”. How is active members defined? This is a

[Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Nurunnaby Chowdhury
Hi, Today daily mail published a news about Wikipedia Medical related entries. Title of this news: *Do NOT try to diagnose yourself on Wikipedia! 90% of its medical entries are inaccurate, say experts* *! * Anyone clarify this issue please? Check this link for news:

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Stevie Benton
Hi Nurunnaby, A similar story has appeared in the Telegraph - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10857468/Dont-diagnose-yourself-on-Wikipedia-doctors-warn.html- and the BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27586356 The BBC piece is the best of the three and WMUK has reached out to

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Marc A. Pelletier
On 05/27/2014 09:44 AM, Stevie Benton wrote: American Osteopathic Association I'm not an expert on the latest woo-woo, but isn't Osteopathy one of the numerous faith-based 'medecine'? -- Marc ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at:

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Stevie Benton
I think one of our friends who is US based can more helpfully answer this, but I believe osteopathy in the US is somehow different from elsewhere. I couldn't tell you how, but I seem to remember this being the case. On 27 May 2014 15:01, Marc A. Pelletier m...@uberbox.org wrote: On 05/27/2014

Re: [Wikimedia-l] New Chair of the Supervisory Board – the 14th WMDE General Assembly in retrospect

2014-05-27 Thread Nathan
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:30 AM, Markus Glaser markus.gla...@wikimedia.dewrote: Am 27.05.2014 15:18, schrieb Andy Mabbett: On 26 May 2014 13:38, Tim Moritz Hector tim-moritz.hec...@wikimedia.de wrote: The wording regarding the quorum to hold an exceptional general assembly has been

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Martijn Hoekstra
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Marc A. Pelletier m...@uberbox.org wrote: On 05/27/2014 09:44 AM, Stevie Benton wrote: American Osteopathic Association I'm not an expert on the latest woo-woo, but isn't Osteopathy one of the numerous faith-based 'medecine'? -- Marc That issue was

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Marc A. Pelletier
On 05/27/2014 10:18 AM, Martijn Hoekstra wrote: From what I remember from it is that what is called Osteopathy in the UK isn't the same thing that's called Osteopathy in the US Ah, that explains it. :-) Regardless, Don't diagnose yourself with Wikipedia seems to be infinitely good advice,

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Nathan
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Martijn Hoekstra martijnhoeks...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Marc A. Pelletier m...@uberbox.org wrote: On 05/27/2014 09:44 AM, Stevie Benton wrote: American Osteopathic Association I'm not an expert on the latest woo-woo, but

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread geni
On 27 May 2014 15:22, Marc A. Pelletier m...@uberbox.org wrote: Ah, that explains it. :-) Regardless, Don't diagnose yourself with Wikipedia seems to be infinitely good advice, regardless of any hyperbole about article accuracy! The problem is the number of doctors who use wikipedia. --

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Martijn Hoekstra
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 4:27 PM, geni geni...@gmail.com wrote: On 27 May 2014 15:22, Marc A. Pelletier m...@uberbox.org wrote: Ah, that explains it. :-) Regardless, Don't diagnose yourself with Wikipedia seems to be infinitely good advice, regardless of any hyperbole about article

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Todd Allen
Actually, Don't diagnose yourself is just generally good advice. Even if the medical information you have is accurate, there might be other possible causes or factors that need to be considered. Internet information, Wikipedia or otherwise, might be a good place to get things to ask your doctor

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Thomas Morton
Osteopathy is one of those “difficult” ones, where it does have some real evidence to back it up - but in the UK certain practitioners make exceptional and (hokum) claims. The NHS recommends it for Lower Back Pain (http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Osteopathy/Pages/Introduction.aspx, and

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Lane Rasberry
Hello, I am a participant in WikiProject Medicine on English Wikipedia and know about this case. I also have talked to the researcher who published this paper since its publication. Lots of people have lots of objections to Wikipedia. In my opinion, the study itself is correct for what it

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Jeevan Jose
Wikipedia discourages self diagnosis and treatment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Medical_disclaimer And I think professionals are capable enough to verify the credibility of the referred sources instead of blindly reading the articles. Regards, Jee On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 8:31 PM,

[Wikimedia-l] Birgit Müller - Wikimedia Deutschland’s new Community Liaison

2014-05-27 Thread Denis Barthel
Hi everyone, I am delighted to announce that as of last week, Birgit Müller is Wikimedia Deutschland’s Community Liaison for the German community. Birgit will assist the German Wikimedia communities on questions concerning introductions of software tools and administrative changes in the

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Nathan
FYI - Here is the previous thread on this list about this study / topic: http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/wiki/foundation/460005?do=post_view_threaded ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at:

Re: [Wikimedia-l] New Chair of the Supervisory Board – the 14th WMDE General Assembly in retrospect

2014-05-27 Thread Nathan
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 11:18 AM, Markus Glaser markus.gla...@wikimedia.dewrote: Hi Nathan, I put my answers inline. Am 27.05.2014 16:18, schrieb Nathan: The fees are the same for either type of member, 24 euros per year? Yes. Double the term length of the supervisory board, A term

Re: [Wikimedia-l] New Chair of the Supervisory Board – the 14th WMDE General Assembly in retrospect

2014-05-27 Thread Markus Glaser
Hi Nathan, I put my answers inline. Am 27.05.2014 16:18, schrieb Nathan: The fees are the same for either type of member, 24 euros per year? Yes. Double the term length of the supervisory board, A term length of one year is considered to be very short. At the board workshop in London, e.g.,

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Jayanta Nath
Hi Hasive, I think we need to read again https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Medical_disclaimer Jayanta On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 8:47 PM, Nathan nawr...@gmail.com wrote: FYI - Here is the previous thread on this list about this study / topic:

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Nathan
That's a weird content architecture, right there. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_medicine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_medicine_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_medicine_in_Canada https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_physician

[Wikimedia-l] The first three weeks.

2014-05-27 Thread Lila Tretikov
Hello Wikimedians, I wanted to give you an update on my first three weeks of Wikimedia immersion -- this will also go on the blog. As you probably noticed, my leadership approach is rooted in observation and focused discussions -- this means I watch and listen more than I talk. But I expect that

Re: [Wikimedia-l] The first three weeks.

2014-05-27 Thread James Salsman
Lila Tretikov wrote: ... a few of the things I’m looking forward to from you: ... provide feedback and on ... projects and initiatives to help make them better, more useful, and lead to more successful outcomes Samuel Klein wrote: ... legal work is a significant part of our budget and

[Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Welcome Rachel diCerbo, Director of Community Engagement

2014-05-27 Thread Erik Moeller
Hi folks, It’s my great pleasure to tell you that Rachel diCerbo is joining us as Director of Community Engagement (Product), starting today. In this role, Rachel will manage the community liaison team (Keegan Peterzell, Sherry Snyder, Nick Wilson, and Erica Litrenta) and ensure that our

Re: [Wikimedia-l] The first three weeks.

2014-05-27 Thread MZMcBride
Lila Tretikov wrote: I wanted to give you an update on my first three weeks of Wikimedia immersion -- this will also go on the blog. As you probably noticed, my leadership approach is rooted in observation and focused discussions -- this means I watch and listen more than I talk. But I expect

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Welcome Rachel diCerbo, Director of Community Engagement

2014-05-27 Thread Tomasz Finc
Welcome Rachel. Glad to have you here. On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 5:26 PM, Erik Moeller e...@wikimedia.org wrote: Hi folks, It’s my great pleasure to tell you that Rachel diCerbo is joining us as Director of Community Engagement (Product), starting today. In this role, Rachel will manage the

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Welcome Rachel diCerbo, Director of Community Engagement

2014-05-27 Thread Keegan Peterzell
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 7:26 PM, Erik Moeller e...@wikimedia.org wrote: Hi folks, It’s my great pleasure to tell you that Rachel diCerbo is joining us as Director of Community Engagement (Product), starting today. In this role, Rachel will manage the community liaison team (Keegan Peterzell,

Re: [Wikimedia-l] About Wikipedia medical entries

2014-05-27 Thread Nurunnaby Chowdhury
Thanks everyone. Last day when this news published i receive lots of phone call from our journalist friend. You know all journalist just check the news media. Not check details issue. So i start this thread. If this news published various language it may negative sign for Wikipedia. Because all

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Welcome Rachel diCerbo, Director of Community Engagement

2014-05-27 Thread Nurunnaby Chowdhury
Welcome Congratulation Rachel! On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 8:02 AM, Keegan Peterzell kpeterz...@wikimedia.orgwrote: On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 7:26 PM, Erik Moeller e...@wikimedia.org wrote: Hi folks, It’s my great pleasure to tell you that Rachel diCerbo is joining us as Director of

Re: [Wikimedia-l] The first three weeks.

2014-05-27 Thread Nurunnaby Chowdhury
+1 Thank you for this write-up. Happy to read..:) On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 7:24 AM, MZMcBride z...@mzmcbride.com wrote: Lila Tretikov wrote: I wanted to give you an update on my first three weeks of Wikimedia immersion -- this will also go on the blog. As you probably noticed, my