[Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-18 Thread Mohammed Bachounda
so sad to hear you leave the foundation, i can't assimilate all what is happening around me as mutation dans le mouvement but I'm glad to see you so close to us seeeko bonne chance حظ جميل -- *Mohammed Bachounda* Leader Wikimedia Algérie UG ___ Wikimed

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-16 Thread Keegan Peterzell
On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 5:30 PM, Dan Andreescu wrote: > > > Because we are not a tree, we are part of an ancient Aspen Grove. > *claps* I hope this thread ends on this forward-looking note. Well said, Dan. -- Keegan Peterzell Community Liaison, Product Wikimedia Foundation _

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-16 Thread Dan Andreescu
rt of an ancient Aspen Grove.   Original Message   From: Asaf Bartov Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 18:17 To: Wikimedia Mailing List Reply To: Wikimedia Mailing List Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Siko Bouterse wrote: > Transparency, integrity, c

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-16 Thread Asaf Bartov
On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Siko Bouterse wrote: > Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply > important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those > values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a > Wikimedian, so you

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-15 Thread Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive)
Dear Siko, Sad to read your mail. Thanks for your work & good luck. -Hasive WMBD On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 5:59 AM, Florence Devouard wrote: > Le 12/02/16 02:24, Siko Bouterse a écrit : > >> Dear friends and colleagues, >> >> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff >> c

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-13 Thread Florence Devouard
Le 12/02/16 02:24, Siko Bouterse a écrit : Dear friends and colleagues, I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the Wikimedia Foundation. Transparency, integrity, community and free knowl

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-12 Thread Jane Darnell
SO sorry to read this! My work with you on the IEG committee was one of the most inspiring experiences I have had in my years as a Wikipedian. I guess we will only learn after a few years what the effects were of some of the decisions we made ton that committee, but I like to think that some of the

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-12 Thread Katie Chan
:'( On 12/02/2016 01:24, Siko Bouterse wrote: Dear friends and colleagues, I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the Wikimedia Foundation. Transparency, integrity, community and free k

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-12 Thread Shlomi Fish
Dear Siko, thanks for your work, and good luck on your future endeavours. Regards, Shlomi Fish On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:24:55 -0800 Siko Bouterse wrote: > Dear friends and colleagues, > > I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity > for the past 4 ½ yea

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-12 Thread Habib M'henni
Dear Siko, Thanks for all your great work. We will miss you! Kind regards, Habib Le 12 février 2016 02:24:55 CET, Siko Bouterse a écrit : >Dear friends and colleagues, > >I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff >capacity >for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-12 Thread Tanvir Rahman
Siko, I am surprised to hear the news. I am pretty sure you will do an amazing job wherever you end up in you next venture. But Wikimedia will miss your good services. That is also the reason why you and your work will not be forgotten. I enjoyed working with you during our fellowship project. I

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-11 Thread attolippip
Oh, Siko... I am really sorry to see this letter of yours. But I am truly grateful for all your support and understanding. In wikiworld being awfully far in real life does not matter that much, so I have always felt that you are near... Thank you Warm regards, antanana Wikimedia Ukraine 2016-02-

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2016-02-11 Thread Sandra Rientjes - Wikimedia Nederland
Dear Siko, What a shame you are leaving! It has been a real pleasure knowing you and working with you. I wish you all the best for the future and I hope our paths will cross again. Hartelijke groet, Sandra Rientjes Directeur/Executive Director Wikimedia Nederland Postbus 167

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2016-02-11 Thread Sydney Poore
Dear Siko, Thank you for your enthusiasm and for being brave and bold in the way you support the community and staff. You will be missed. Warm regards, Sydney On Feb 11, 2016 8:25 PM, "Siko Bouterse" wrote: > Dear friends and colleagues, > > I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movem

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-11 Thread aude
On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 2:24 AM, Siko Bouterse wrote: > Dear friends and colleagues, > > I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity > for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the > Wikimedia Foundation. > :'-( You have done soo

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-11 Thread Sam Klein
On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 9:40 PM, Liam Wyatt wrote: > It has been an honour and a privilege working with you Siko. You've a > pillar > of integrity, insight and good-humour through so many different projects. > As Hunter S Thomson wrote - "buy the ticket, take the ride" - and ride > you have! > H

[Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-11 Thread Liam Wyatt
Another day, another "big name" in the movement is leaving... So sad that it is coming to this. It has been an honour and a prividge working with you Siko. You've a pillar of integrity, insight and good-humour through so many different projects. As Hunter S Thomson wrote - "buy the ticket, take th

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-11 Thread Risker
We are really going to miss you, Siko. You've done amazing things in leading all of these various programs and developing both the programs and a talented cadre of staff members. You're leaving behind a great legacy, and I for one thank you very much for that. I know you'll be brilliant wherever

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2016-02-11 Thread SarahSV
Siko, I'm very sorry to see this. You were a strong supporter of women on Wikipedia and of improved community harmony. It was a pleasure to work with you on the grant application that led to the Ally Skills Workshops. I wish you all the very best. Sarah On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 6:43 PM, Steven Cro

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-11 Thread Philippe Beaudette
Wow. What a loss. I will never forget your boundless enthusiasm for this movement, and I loved our semi-regular walking meetings, Siko. I know you will do so much for wherever you end up. What a tremendous asset you will be to them! Your gifts are tremendous - almost as big as your heart. Best,

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-11 Thread Steven Crossin
Wow Siko. This comes as a massive surprise. It was a pleasure working with you on dispute resolution on my time as a Wikimedia Fellow. I'll always remember the support you gave me and how I grew as a result. I consider you a great friend and I'll miss you a lot. I wish you all the best in your futu

[Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

2016-02-11 Thread Siko Bouterse
Dear friends and colleagues, I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the Wikimedia Foundation. Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply important to me, and I bel