Re: [Wikimedia-l] Sharing sad news about Bassel

This is a very sad news. Bassel will continue to be an hero in our hearts and we will take solace in his activities in the Open movement. Kayode Yussuf > On Aug 2, 2017, at 00:19, David Gerard wrote: > >> On 2 August 2017 at 00:00, Katherine Maher wrote: >> >> at his article [2], and at

[Wikimedia-l] Making Wikipedia even better

we (Iranian wikimedian User Group) soon are going to start program with well-known Center for the Disabled Persons to help them learn and edit Wikipedia, Despite disability most of these people are astonishingly smart. They want to effective in society. So we are going to use Wikipedia to help them

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Making Wikipedia even better

Hi, I am quite sure that similar initiatives were done in the past, maybe in... Greece? i have some memories of a grant of 2 years ago. it was something with special kids (or seniors?) or in a school or a special structure. Look in the grant pages on meta when you have time. That's not the only

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Sharing sad news about Bassel

Very sad news indeed. Frustrating that we could not gain more social media traction, when there is such nonsense that does. On 2 Aug 2017 08:37, "kayode yussuf" wrote: > This is a very sad news. > > Bassel will continue to be an hero in our hearts and we will take solace > in his activities in

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Making Wikipedia even better

Congratulations on this bold move. Deeply interested since we work with many women with disabilities who are bloggers (day job). Will send you links off-list. Good luck! Bishakha On 2 Aug 2017 13:53, "Mardetanha" wrote: > we (Iranian wikimedian User Group) soon are going to start program with

[Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

Nearly all Wikipedia projects has virtually the same core content policies, but with slightly different wording. Nearly all, because a lot of the smaller lacks them, and a lot has outdated or only partial policies. It takes a lot of time to actually make them and keep them updated. Creating and ma

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

Hi, Some works and study was done for Indic Wikimedia projects (there are 24 communities) after a detailed consultation and needs-assessment, please see: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indic_Wikipedia_Policies_and_Guidelines_Handbook.pdf There are three types of issues: a) Localizing polic

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

its nice idea most just usurp the english policies to start with anyway when they need it so having a base line on meta would be good though probably it would best to have it set up automatically in the incubator stage so that they get moved across when the projects takes the big leap forward and t

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Sharing sad news about Bassel

On Tue, 1 Aug 2017 19:00:19 -0400 Katherine Maher wrote: > Dear all, > > I am very deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our fellow > community member Bassel Khartabil, also known to some as Bassel Safadi. > > Bassel was detained on March 15, 2012 amid arrests on the one-year > an

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Sharing sad news about Bassel

Such heartbreaking news. Thank you for sharing it, Katherine. It's supportive to know he will be remembered and celebrated at Wikimania. I'm grateful that's happening. ᐧ *Marti JohnsonProgram Officer* *Individual Grants* *Wikimedia Foundation * +1 415-8

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Update on Wikimédia France

The passing of Louise is really sad :( On the other fronts, Edouard it feels like you're not telling things the way they really are. "The board acknowledge..." means the board has been forced to a new AGM by 25% of the member. Our bylaws dictate that. The board has published a shameful "Right of

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Sharing sad news about Bassel

With all the tragedies in Syria, not to mention the world generally, it’s surprising how one particular story can reach out and really wrench your feelings. Sad..and angry. _ Joe Matazzoni Product Manager, Collaboration Wikimedia Foundation, San Francisco mobile 202.744.7910

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Sharing sad news about Bassel

Dear all. Sad and terrible news for the movement. Just want to be sure about if Wikimedia Foundation and/or Jimmy Wales Foundation have proofs of Bassel's death. Some international conventions about forced disappearance have protocols to talk in public and confirm this terrible cases. One of that

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Sharing sad news about Bassel

Bassel’s wife has confirmed that she received word and confirmation of his death. A number of organizations which follow these protocols, such as Amnesty International and Bassel’s own organizations, have sadly all indicated they believe confirmation has been met. We are relying on Bassel’s fami

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Sharing sad news about Bassel

This is very heartbreaking news indeed! May his family find strentght in these dark times. 😢 On 2 Aug 2017 01:01, "Katherine Maher" wrote: > Dear all, > > I am very deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our fellow > community member Bassel Khartabil, also known to some as Bassel S

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Sharing sad news about Bassel

Very sad. A legend he is. Best, - Enock 2017-08-02 20:42 GMT+00:00 Bobby Shabangu : > This is very heartbreaking news indeed! > > May his family find strentght in these dark times. 😢 > > On 2 Aug 2017 01:01, "Katherine Maher" wrote: > > > Dear all, > > > > I am very deeply saddened to share th

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

I wonder if deviation away from a central core policy should be banned. That view is probably not very popular. Jeblad On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 4:39 PM, Gnangarra wrote: > its nice idea most just usurp the english policies to start with anyway > when they need it so having a base line on meta wou

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

I oppose to that. Like that communities with bigger number, i.e. English, will impose their rules to other communities. It's a basic fundamental principle of Wikimedia projects since the beginning that every community is independant, JP On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 6:19 PM John Erling Blad wrote: > I

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

I'd definitely agree there. There are a few non-negotiable points (NPOV, copyright and licensing, nonfree content, etc.), but outside those, individual projects generally have latitude to run things as their community needs. And a project with thirty users and a thousand articles will not be well

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Sharing sad news about Bassel

Thanks for the (sad) update, Gregory. Best, 2017-08-02 16:11 GMT-05:00 Enock Seth Nyamador : > Very sad. A legend he is. > > Best, > > - Enock > > 2017-08-02 20:42 GMT+00:00 Bobby Shabangu : > > > This is very heartbreaking news indeed! > > > > May his family find strentght in these dark times. 😢

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 5:31 PM, Todd Allen wrote: > I'd definitely agree there. There are a few non-negotiable points (NPOV, > copyright and licensing, nonfree content, etc.), but outside those, > individual projects generally have latitude to run things as their > community needs. ​The Englis

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 9:05 AM, John Erling Blad wrote: ​​ > Would it be possible for Wikimedia Foundation to make some sound baseline > policies, and with the option for local projects to refine those? Perhaps > with assistance from editors on Wikipedia? > ​ Precedent has​ ​that the Board of

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Strategy] August 1: Strategy update - Preparing for Wikimania, the strategic direction, and New voices insights (#22)

I find the slide about whether or not people feel we are "free of advertising" interesting as we only got a 7.3 (with lower scores among younger readers). We unfortunately are not free of advertising.

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Making Wikipedia even better

Hello, In 2012, Wikimedia España signed a convention with the well-known Once Fondation . You could maybe get some feed-back from them? G. Chagnon Le 02/08/2017 à 10:28, Alessandro Marchetti a écrit : Hi,

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Trace of Soul (WLM+WLE) in Republic of Srpska

Congratulations to all Wikimedians of the Republic of Srpska and their hard work! :) Trace of Soul is a great competition, and we know that this is just a beginning of expanding your activities. Keep doing a great job! Good luck! :) Best, Ивана Гусларевић менаџер комуникација Викимедија Србије

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Sharing sad news about Bassel

I am crying :( On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 10:04 PM, Shlomi Fish wrote: > On Tue, 1 Aug 2017 19:00:19 -0400 > Katherine Maher wrote: > > > Dear all, > > > > I am very deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our fellow > > community member Bassel Khartabil, also known to some as Bassel Sa

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Winning photos of Wiki Loves Earth Bangladesh 2017

Hi Nahid, Thanks for sharing these lovely pictures. I liked both the first and last picture which has a human element to it! Will be good to see them winning internationally too! Ravi On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 8:49 PM, Nahid Sultan wrote: > Hey Folks, > We are very happy to announce the top 10

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

On Thu, 3 Aug 2017, at 06:53 AM, Keegan Peterzell wrote: > On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 5:31 PM, Todd Allen wrote: > > > I'd definitely agree there. There are a few non-negotiable points (NPOV, > > copyright and licensing, nonfree content, etc.), but outside those, > > individual projects generally ha

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Core content policy

Is it wise for the Foundation to be seen to controlling content in this way? Would that not jeopardise their legal immunity? "Rogol" On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 7:42 AM, Sam Wilson wrote: > On Thu, 3 Aug 2017, at 06:53 AM, Keegan Peterzell wrote: > > On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 5:31 PM, Todd Allen wrot

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Help requested for finding certain subjects in your local Wikipedia

Romain, For CL https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centro_Cultural_Gabriela_Mistral https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_de_Arte_Contempor%C3%A1neo_de_Santiago Regards, On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 2:56 AM, Romaine Wiki wrote: > Hi all, > > In the Dutch part of Belgium there exists a performing arts datab