Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] [WMIN-Members] Volunteers for Wiki Academy on 6 Aug 2012, Monday at Dravidian Univ, Kuppam

2012-07-31 Thread BalaSundaraRaman
I'd like to join, Arjun. I can talk about contributing to Tamil Wikipedia (and English, if required). Regards, Sundar   "That language is an instrument of human reason, and not merely a medium for the expression of thought, is a truth generally admitted." - George Boole, quoted in Iverson's Turi

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread വിശ്വപ്രഭ
*#1.* There is always a way to look at happenings positively. Even falls and failures, if at all they do happen, are valuable lessons! To me, that is the greatest lesson and principle I have learnt from editing Wikipedia itself. Wikipedia constantly compelled me to realize my own mistakes (edits)

[Wikimediaindia-l] Volunteers for Wiki Academy on 6 Aug 2012, Monday at Dravidian Univ, Kuppam

2012-07-31 Thread Arjuna Rao Chavala
Hi, We have a Wiki Academy on 6 Aug 2012, Monday at Dravidian Univ, Kuppam, a special university setup in 1997 with focus on the four Dravidian languages, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. About 80 research scholars and faculty are expected to attend the Event. The Details for the event and

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Ravishankar
Hi all, Whatever has been done through the IP, both the community and WMF are equally responsible. It is not good to attribute failure or sucess to anyone. When some one is leaving any movement, it is basic courtesy to wish him well. By doing so, he or she will have good memories of the movement

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Arun Ramarathnam
Dear Hisham,, This note from you did come as a surprise. It is sad to see anyone leave the movement. Sorry to hear you are leaving. Thanks for your efforts for the movement thus far. And best wishes for all your future endeavours. And do stay in touch. Regards Arun On 30-Jul-2012, at 4:11 PM

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Gautam John
Srikanth, a question: Does your email mean to suggest that while the IP/Hisham has been unresponsive the Chapter has always been responsive? The logical corollary is that IP/Hisham has been responsive at times when the Chapter or individuals have not been able to help and I would think this to be t

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Srikanth Ramakrishnan
Abdul, whoever you are, hats off too you. While I agree that you were rude, you're not far off from reality. Yes, I expected help from Hisham, something I never got despite multiple requests, for my outreach at Tiruchirappalli, or Coimbatore. The chapter gave me the support I needed. But maybe That

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] [Wikimedia-l] Changes to India Program

2012-07-31 Thread Anivar Aravind
Dear Barry, Just a question . What will happen to Wikimedia India Programme Trust[1] I think it need to be answered in FAQ[2]. In my observation, the registration of a third entity , at a safe distance from Wikimedia Foundation and Chapter was a major organisational mistake in Wikimedia India pr

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Ashwin Baindur
Calmer, now! :) On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 8:13 PM, Béria Lima wrote: > Calm Ashwin. > > Everyone has the right to say what they think about something (after all > we "still" live in a democracy). I do understand that he was rude and that > there is more than one way to express frustration and he d

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Béria Lima
Calm Ashwin. Everyone has the right to say what they think about something (after all we "still" live in a democracy). I do understand that he was rude and that there is more than one way to express frustration and he didn't choose a good one, but we shouldn't do the same to him or anyone. And mor

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Arjun Mangol Kanoth
Ashwin and Gautam +1 :D On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 7:19 PM, ViswaPrabha (വിശ്വപ്രഭ) < viswapra...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ashwin +1 > > > On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 6:42 PM, Deepon Saha wrote: > >> Ashwin +1 >> >> Deepon >> On Jul 31, 2012 6:24 PM, "Ashwin Baindur" >> wrote: >> >>> Abdul, >>> >>> You have

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread വിശ്വപ്രഭ
Ashwin +1 On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 6:42 PM, Deepon Saha wrote: > Ashwin +1 > > Deepon > On Jul 31, 2012 6:24 PM, "Ashwin Baindur" > wrote: > >> Abdul, >> >> You have not given of your time to Wikipedia and you have no moral right >> to criticise Hisham for anything he has done. I wonder why you

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Shobhana Muralidharan
Hello Well said. I hate professionals being pulled down in public. Thanks On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 4:30 PM, Gautam John wrote: > Abdul, honesty is a rare character and it's good to strike a > dissenting note. However, all said and done, a dissenting note based > in fiction is a wasted thing bec

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Deepon Saha
Ashwin +1 Deepon On Jul 31, 2012 6:24 PM, "Ashwin Baindur" wrote: > Abdul, > > You have not given of your time to Wikipedia and you have no moral right > to criticise Hisham for anything he has done. I wonder why you are > subscribed to this list at all. You are welcome to be a Wikipedian and if

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Pradeep Nair
Hi, Right from the time meeting outside the historic cafe in Mumbai along with Barry, it has been nice knowing you Hisham. Through the difficult days of WikiConference India 2011 (for me)  I thank you for the support you have given me. For your contributions to the Indian Wikimedia movement

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Ashwin Baindur
Abdul, You have not given of your time to Wikipedia and you have no moral right to criticise Hisham for anything he has done. I wonder why you are subscribed to this list at all. You are welcome to be a Wikipedian and if not, be an constructive member of the community even if you dont edit. We hav

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Ram Shankar Yadav
Gautam +1 On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 4:30 PM, Gautam John wrote: > Abdul, honesty is a rare character and it's good to strike a > dissenting note. However, all said and done, a dissenting note based > in fiction is a wasted thing because it lacks a factual basis in which > to assess it. > > > Befor

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Gautam John
Abdul, honesty is a rare character and it's good to strike a dissenting note. However, all said and done, a dissenting note based in fiction is a wasted thing because it lacks a factual basis in which to assess it. > Before i start, I am not a Wikipedia editor. Just someone who knows several > of

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Farewell

2012-07-31 Thread Abdul Rahman
Before i start, I am not a Wikipedia editor. Just someone who knows several of them. None of you seem to be thinking, or else no thinker is replying. Hisham is not some war hero that you have to praise him like this. If there is anything he has done, it is not praiseworthy. yes, we weill miss hi