Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 8:10 PM, phoebe ayers wrote: > Dear Erik, > > On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Erik Moeller wrote: > > Hi all -- > > > > As Lila noted, since January 2008 I've worn many hats at the Wikimedia > > Foundation, and in the six years before that I was a Wikipedian, > > MediaW

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Editing-wise, I think that's right. We also have Damon and Luis who I believe have considerable open source credentials outside of Wikimedia. Also, at the director level, I like and respect Siko who has extensive experience coordinating Wikimedia community-facing projects. We also hope that the c

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 7:46 PM, Oliver Keyes wrote: > I believe (correct me if I'm wrong, somebody) that it'd be Philippe (a > Director) Yes, at the C-level, I'm probably the most active editor (1K+ edits on enwiki since 2007, plus probably several hundred more as an IP before that since c. 20

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

I believe (correct me if I'm wrong, somebody) that it'd be Philippe (a Director) On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:31 PM, Robert Rohde wrote: > Erik, thank you for everything you have contributed to Wikimedia over the > years. It has made an immeasurable impact, and whatever future projects > you turn t

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Erik - thank you for your years of service to the movement! I agree with much of what others have said - you will be missed - but hopefully not actually gone from the movement. :) -greg On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:31 PM, Robert Rohde wrote: > Erik, thank you for everything you have contributed t

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Erik, thank you for everything you have contributed to Wikimedia over the years. It has made an immeasurable impact, and whatever future projects you turn to will be lucky to have you. I have often thought that Erik held a somewhat special place in the WMF as the highest ranking staff member who

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Editing Wikipedia for school community service hours

I agree that any community service type editing would have to be planned and done carefully as the type of work being done is everything. Obviously adding content about businesses and television shows would have no community impact, but documenting cultural topics, marginalized peoples, and the

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Editing Wikipedia for school community service hours

If editing Wikipedia counted as community service my school ought to start handing me plaques. Alas, it does not, for a host of legitimate reasons as I see it, ranging from academic uncertainty about the usefulness of doing so when it comes to community impact, to the sheer difficulty of actually

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Dear Erik, On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Erik Moeller wrote: > Hi all -- > > As Lila noted, since January 2008 I've worn many hats at the Wikimedia > Foundation, and in the six years before that I was a Wikipedian, > MediaWiki developer, and member of the WMF board of trustees. I became > inv

[Wikimedia-l] Editing Wikipedia for school community service hours

Hi all, Many schools in the United States encourage or require students to perform community service hours, such as by cleaning up parks, caring for the disabled, or tutoring younger students. Sometimes more specialized requirements apply, such as university schools of education or health which ma

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Thank you, Erik, for the time and effort you've spent on the Wikimedia projects (and will continue spending, I hope, in some capacity). Best of luck in your future endeavours. //Johan Jönsson -- 2015-04-13 20:12 GMT+02:00 Erik Moeller : > Hi all -- > > As Lila noted, since January 2008 I've wor

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Erik, I want to publicly offer you the heartiest congratulations for your tremendous years of service to the cause and for being a rock of principle in the movement all these years. Those who have worked with you and know you understand the significance of this shift. I choose to view the change

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

A very bittersweet departure indeed. I find myself reading the replies in this thread and smiling at the Wikidata IDs and nodding in agreement with the expressions of gratitude and respect for all the hard work you've put in over the past decade. There are few people in the world who have been invo

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Ah Erik! I have fond memories of the early ideas of wikidata and omegawiki as well. Your dedication and prolific ideas have changed collaboration for the better, and I'm sure will continue to for a long time. Good company and bright dreams, Sam On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Emmanuel Engelha

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Recognition of Wikimedia Community Brazilian Group of Education and Research

Oh my god!! A guy that was blocked in many Wikimedia projects due to bad behavior come here to talk about "trust" sounds funny. One of the reasons I have focused on work with some teachers and serious people to create a new proposal of a user group was just that, keep them away from these fallaci

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

You are part of our living memory, Erik. We will miss you. Good luck and hope to see you soon! Patricio 2015-04-13 19:18 GMT-03:00 Andrew Lih : > To the first Wikimedian to get a tattoo of your item number ... I salute > you. > > On Mon, A

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

To the first Wikimedian to get a tattoo of your item number ... I salute you. On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 6:12 PM, Cristian Consonni wrote: > 2015-04-13 21:27 GMT+02:00 Pavel Richter : > > Thank you, Q577729! > > [...] > > > Q15903779 > > (ROFL, you are the cool kids in town ;-) ) > > Goodbye Erik,

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

2015-04-13 21:27 GMT+02:00 Pavel Richter : > Thank you, Q577729! [...] > Q15903779 (ROFL, you are the cool kids in town ;-) ) Goodbye Erik, best of luck for your future endeavors. C ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedi

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Toward Peace, Love & Progress! All the best with the new chapter, - Teemu > On 13.4.2015, at 21.12, Erik Moeller wrote: > I’m proud of and happy with what we've achieved. -- Teemu Leinonen http://teemuleinonen.fi +358 50 351 6796 Media

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Dear Erik, You have been serving the movement in many capacities, and contributed an awesome amount. Thanks much for your commitment, your vision and heartfelt desire to constantly promote innovation. I really enjoyed working together for so many years. I can't imagine you are leaving as a vol

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Access to Private Information Policy: How Long Will This Be Left a Question Mark?

Mr. Starling, thanks for your response. I have to preface this by saying my opinions are legitimate criticism and rightly motivated, but I nevertheless fear that they won't be allowed on the mailing list and that I will be kicked off it because of them. > I don't know what identifying people wi

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Thank you, Q577729! Thank you for what you did for Wikimedia in general, for the Wikimedia Foundation in particular, for Free Knowledge as a whole. And thank you for thinking and talking about Wikidata, long before Wikimedia Deutschland did; and for pointing the right people towards the right orga

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Recognition of Wikimedia Community Brazilian Group of Education and Research

How that happened? This group presented objectives based on Education and Research, but all "actives" showed was not even close to the educational scope. - Activities: : Wiki L

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Hi Erik, best wishes on your new journey. Two things I am grateful to you for are the development of VisualEditor into a very viable product, and the support of HHVM implementation. Lila, will all of Product and Engineering now report to Damon or are there plans to recruit a replacement for Erik?

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

On 13.04.2015 20:12, Erik Moeller wrote: I’m excited that Wikidata is growing in leaps and bounds with the help of Wikimedia Germany, Yes, from Wikidata (wiktionaryz) where I saw first your name to Wikidata (wikidata.org). What a journey! Thank you and al the best Emmanuel -- Kiwix - Wikiped

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 11:53 AM, James Alexander wrote: > Denver that a departure from a role like this only allow you to take on > different roles ;). > Remember that a departure auto correct can be both a dangerous and wondrous thing. James Alexander Community Advocacy Wikimedia Foundat

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

I know you will find an interesting and awesome next chapter but it is certainly a bittersweet pill to see you heading out. I've enjoyed working alongside you for the past 5 years from debates about jimbo banners to what show we should play at Science Tuesday. You have been a huge presence in th

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

On Apr 13, 2015 8:27 PM, "Brion Vibber" wrote: > > It's been a long journey -- I remember that 2007 office well, and the crazy > times before even that. :) > > Best of luck on what's next! Huge thanks for all you have done for Wikimedia! :) Wish you the best in whatever you do next. Cheers, Kat

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Erik, it's been quite a ride. Wikimedia wouldn't be where it is without you. Good luck and success in your next endeavour! On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 7:27 PM Brion Vibber wrote: > It's been a long journey -- I remember that 2007 office well, and the crazy > times before even that. :) > > Best of l

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

It's been a long journey -- I remember that 2007 office well, and the crazy times before even that. :) Best of luck on what's next! -- brion On Apr 13, 2015 11:12 AM, "Erik Moeller" wrote: > Hi all -- > > As Lila noted, since January 2008 I've worn many hats at the Wikimedia > Foundation, and i

Re: [Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Hi all -- As Lila noted, since January 2008 I've worn many hats at the Wikimedia Foundation, and in the six years before that I was a Wikipedian, MediaWiki developer, and member of the WMF board of trustees. I became involved in Wikipedia when I was 22 years old. :) The Wikimedia movement has acco

[Wikimedia-l] A transition and a new chapter.

Dear Wikimedians, I have some important news to share with you. Erik Moeller will be leaving the Wikimedia Foundation on April 30th. Last week he let me know that he decided it is time for him to explore his passions beyond our walls. I want to thank Erik. For more than a decade, he gave his all

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Recognition of Wikimedia Community Brazilian Group of Education and Research

Parabéns / Congratulations El 2015-04-12 13:28, ma...@wikimedia.org.ve escribió: Dear all, The Affiliations Commitee has approved the recognition[1] of the Wikimedia Community Brazilian Group of Education and Research as a Wikimedia User Group. The focus[2] of this new group is the integration

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Recognition of Wikimedia Community Brazilian Group of Education and Research

Congratulations, guys! I'm really happy to see a new user group focusing on Education! On Sun, Apr 12, 2015 at 3:34 PM, Leigh Thelmadatter wrote: > Welcome! Im definitely interested in what you all are doing! > > > Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 06:28:49 -0500 > > From: ma...@wikimedia.org.ve > > To