Hoi,
If the Dutch example is something to go by, being able to pay through
electronic banking made a big difference in the Netherlands..
However, do you agree with me that being able to contribute to Wikipedia
(financially or as an editor) is what it takes to give a sense of ownership?
Thanks,
I agree with Bishakha.
People generally contribute money for causes they believe in but
not necessarily part of.
Another interesting thing that I came across, while I was doing my
background work for this story and talking to prolific editors and
Wikipedians, I found out that less than 5 % of
Hoi,
As a result from this news item I blogged about it. My take on the news is
that one aspect of the funds raised in India is also a sense of ownership is
gained in this way. I love to learn if you agree with me.
Thanks,
GerardM
If the Indian chapter / Foundation will allow donations by Net banking, may
be more people can donate.
Not all have credit card / Paypal.
Ravi
On 19 March 2011 04:34, CherianTinu Abraham tinucher...@gmail.com wrote:
*The Hindu : India is No.6 in donating to Wikipedia*
Or may be by depositing donations in Indian chapter / Foundation's bank
a/c...
On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Ravishankar ravidre...@gmail.com wrote:
If the Indian chapter / Foundation will allow donations by Net banking, may
be more people can donate.
Not all have credit card / Paypal.
Ravi,
I concur. That has been my view as well.
Enabling payments through net banking will really see a lot more contributions.
If the contribution level is where it is with just credit cards, things will
only get better next year.
We should explore ways of enabling net banking transfers for
*The Hindu : India is No.6 in donating to Wikipedia*
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article1551986.ece
(National story)
*Anyone who has used Wikipedia in the last few years would have noted a
banner at the top of the page appealing for donations by Wikipedia
co-founder Jimmy
