Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Hi Dumisani, Thank you for the response. My concern is mainly regarding the idea of WMF unilaterally making a decision to implement protection of information or assets on Meta. The distinction that I am making is between a request and a unilateral action. If WMF thinks that there is a reason for

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Hello Pine Thank you for your response. We appreciate the stewardship that the community has on meta, and this is not in dispute. In this case because we are working with a system that aims to collect Affiliates data in a structured form, as well as make it accessible to the community via query t

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Hello Dumisani , I would like to remind you of the questions in this thread, although I understand that there may be some delays in getting responses due to the issues with Covid-19. I have not looked into the new portal and I don't have an opinion about it, but I hope that affiliates will find i

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Thank you Dumi and Derick for amazing initiative. I will review and come back with my suggestion (s) if any. Thanks *Olaniyan Ishola Olushola* *CEO. Data Access Systems LtdChairman Local Organizing Committee (WikiIndaba2019)

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Thanks for the update Dimi. The system seems reasonably flexible (assuming the links can be both internal and external). There are two things I'd suggest: - Please track language versions. If multiple languages are available, it would be nice if they can be connected. It would also be helpful to i

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Hello Dumi, Thanks for the update and teams efforts on this initiative. I have taken a tour on the portal and it looks really simplified and easy to navigate. However, I will be on standby for the training session. Best, Joy On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 7:25 PM Isaac Olatunde wrote: > Hello Dumi, >

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Hello Dumi, Thank you and Derrick for this work. I look forward to the seminar. Regards Isaac On Sat, 7 Mar 2020, 20:10 Michael Peel, wrote: > Hi Dumi, > > This looks interesting, but I’m worried that the WMF is still trying to > exclude itself from reporting its metrics. Will this new tool a

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Hi Dumi, This looks interesting, but I’m worried that the WMF is still trying to exclude itself from reporting its metrics. Will this new tool also make it easier for the WMF to post its reports? Thanks, Mike > On 6 Mar 2020, at 17:51, Dumisani Ndubane wrote: > > TL;DR: Launch of Wikimedia A

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Hello, Thanks for the update. The third point you mentioned about (structured) data and data query, that sounds really interesting, and I would love to run such query or attend the (online) seminars you have proposed. About "Tired of the affiliate reports [2] wiki table of death? SO are we" -- I am

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Launch of Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

Congratulations on the launch! Knowing the competence of both involved I'm confident the project will be an asset in improving communication between affiliates and wmf as well as improving data collection of reports and good practices of affiliates. Thanks to all involved for their efforts and as