Re: [Wikimedia-l] Board update on Branding: next steps

2020-06-30 Thread effe iets anders
Thank you Nat, Thank you for pushing up the timeline a bit on having this conversation - I agree that it's probably better not to stretch the conversation too much, before an updated process is decided upon. Will you invite any other people to present additional information to the board? I think

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Hong Kong community's concern on implementing Hong Kong National Security Law

2020-06-30 Thread Todd Allen
Yes, this is very concerning indeed, and please do keep us up to date, especially if any of these measures are used against someone for editing Wikimedia projects or being a part of one of our communities or groups. I know that some countries are considering economic sanctions for these types of me

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Hong Kong community's concern on implementing Hong Kong National Security Law

2020-06-30 Thread William Chan
Diane and all, It seems the the bill is far more dangerous than what we the local community have expected: 1. The bill exerts prosecution power on anything Hong Kong, from Hong Kong soli to water to Hong Kong-registered ships to Hong Kong-registered aircrafts, and applies on both Hong Kong citize

[Wikimedia-l] Adding wording to the Wikimedia Foundation Friendly Space Policy around virtual events

2020-06-30 Thread Rachel Farrand
Hello everyone, In order to adapt to current events and make the Wikimedia Foundation Friendly Space Policy < https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Friendly_space_policy> inclusive of virtual events, we are proposing to add the new wording found at the end of this email to the policy. We are ver

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Hong Kong community's concern on implementing Hong Kong National Security Law

2020-06-30 Thread Diane Ranville
Hello William, I am very sad to read what is happening in Hong Kong. I am not sure how we can help, but it's important that you continue to inform us. If there is any way we can support your community, please let us know. Best, Diane On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 5:09 PM William Chan wrote: > Dear o

[Wikimedia-l] Hong Kong community's concern on implementing Hong Kong National Security Law

2020-06-30 Thread William Chan
Dear our beloved global community members, The National Security Bill for Hong Kong is passed today (30 Jun, HKT 2300). Most members within Hong Kong’s recovering community are shocked, considering how much it affects local politics, and at the same time, uncertainty brought from this decision to