Hi, I think we could do without the additional #, both from economical and communicative perspectives: 1. #wikidonor is cutting into the character limit and I'd like to be faithful to the original quotes as much as possible, and 2. It is visible that these are users/donors ( many of these quotes say "I use", or directly say Wikipedia, implying that they are users/donors.
But that's just me. Any one else have any thoughts? I'd like to start getting these quotes out; I think they'll resonate really well. Question: I take that I may also feature these on our FB and Google + accounts, correct? On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM, Tilman Bayer <[email protected]> wrote: > > > On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 1:40 PM, Michael Guss <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> Here are the donor quotes to post throughout the fundraiser. We were >> thinking perhaps scheduling about 3-4 of these throughout the day to meet >> different timezones across the globe. Here are the top 4 we were thinking >> of using today. Thanks for reviewing! >> >> 1. "I once heard that Thursday was named for Thor, next thing you know >> I'm learning about the entire Norse Pantheon." #keepitfree >> >> 2. "I use Wikipedia every day of every month of every year. It carries >> me through life, school, university, work, and leisure." #keepitfree >> >> 3. "There was a time when I'd wonder about something and not be able to >> check it instantly. That time is over." #keepitfree >> >> 4. "Medical school would be so much harder without Wikipedia. I can't >> stress that enough." #keepitfree >> > > These four LGTM. We should start with #2, to better clarify what these > sentences are about. Victor's question is still valid of course. > > >> >> My logic is to have a good mix of donor quotes throughout the day, >> demonstrating the sheer vastness in utility that Wikipedia provides - >> ranging from the prolific to the short quirky anecdote. >> >> Feel free to comment if you spot any quotes that seem unsuitable for some >> reason. Starting tomorrow evening PT, I'll assume that we can go ahead >> with those that have met no objections. >> >> Wikipedia is my go-to source of quick reference when I need background >> information on just about any topic matter. Thank you!As a Japanese >> teacher to non-Japanese, I check how to express events & culture in Japan >> written in both English and Japanese.Wikipedia's wonderful...that people >> can unite, cooperate & sacrifice their time in order to write & contribute >> to this huge project. >> There was a time I studied for a German test by checking verb/noun >> declination on Wikipedia - and I got a pretty high grade!I have >> abandoned all other (particularly printed) sources of information. To me, >> wikipedia is the smartest thing on the web!It's nice to know that >> whenever you do not know something, there is a place to learn it easily. >> Maybe cliche, but it's true.I believe sex, software, and knowledge (not >> necessary in this order) should be free and suitable for all people, >> everytime.Free Knowledge has helped me to rely on updated and >> concentrated information. In other words, saved my hell a lot of time!!I >> use it several times a day. I find authors, painters, geographic locations, >> animals...even use it for crossword puzzles.I use Wikipedia every day of >> every month of every year. It carries me through life, school, university, >> work, and leisure.In med school I learned more anatomy from Wikipedia's >> wonderful hyperlinked Gray's Anatomy articles than I did in class.I like >> the fast way that information can change. If there's any important news, it >> will not last to appear in Wikipedia.I've never used a dictionary as >> much as I've used Wikipedia. So it's not about this one time, it's about >> all the time.I love information...This site has done more for me and my >> quest for knowledge than the rest of the internet combined.Very >> informative, straight-forward, and reliable. There's not a lot of garbage >> to sift through to obtain information.Slammed my arrogant stock broker >> brother-in-law when we were arguing over which of two countries had the >> larger GDP.It uses up a lot of my time. It's the only site where I allow >> myself to follow any like I want for more information.I pretty much use >> it as a hitchhikers' guide, especially when out and about with a >> smartphone. feels pretty sci-fi!I once heard that Thursday was named for >> Thor, next thing you know I'm learning about the entire Norse Pantheon.Being >> impoverished and largely homebound, you bring the world and its history to >> my fingertips and into my home.It's one of my first landing >> points...where I [can] see an independent, quick, structured overview of a >> subject.Wikipedia allows me to educate myself for free, anytime, >> anywhere. They would have laughed at you 60 years ago!There was this one >> time when I was in the Colosseo in Rome and Wikipedia helped me to live the >> history againThere was a time when I'd wonder about something and not be >> able to check it instantly. That time is over.Quick and generally >> accurate information source is a wonderful educational reinforcement and >> enhancement.It is wonderful to have a non-biased repository of >> information on every conceivable topic under the sun.My knowledge of >> reality has improved since using Wikipedia. It is my main tool in resolving >> doubts.I cannot specify this to a single instance. Wikipedia affects my >> life in a lot of ways. Keep it up!Efficient, interesting, useful >> information in a [clear] interface...just what I need when and how.I'm >> one of those teachers that says in class something like: "Just check the >> Wikipedia for more."I have learned more from Wikipedia than any >> educational institution I have ever been a member of.I'm just amazed for >> the fact that it is so handy and and provides info in different >> languages.When >> I attended elementary school, Wikipedia taught me more about physics, than >> school itself.The experience of having the collective knowledge of the >> world at my fingertips is invaluable.If I need information - real >> knowledge - I use wiki, not Google or similar internet service.It helped >> me through high-school and now it's helping me through University :) Thanks >> guys!It's just an everyday tool. Frankly, I don't and I won't remember >> my life before Wikipedia.In my view, Wikipedia is the new Library of >> Alexandria, public knowledge for everybody.It's the only place I go to >> where I believe I can get credible, impartial information.Medical school >> would be so much harder without Wikipedia. I can't stress that enough.For >> many years, Wikipedia has fed my desire to acquire trivial and fun >> knowledge.Wikipedia is now my prime source of info like teh encycloedia >> was for my parentsWhen I refer to Wikimedia, I expect to learn all I >> need to know on the subject.It's opened up vast new worlds of >> information -- less rumor, more fact. >> Free information. Something we take for granted but can change lives.Compiled >> knowledge - often correct, sometimes like a second opinion.No need to >> have the entire room filled with book cabinets anymore!It has helped me >> win a few bucks when betting on facts - thanks!!Anything I learn changes >> or has the potential to change my life.I basically owe my biochemistry >> bachelors degree to Wikipedia.There has never been an easier way to access >> information. >> Wikipedia is my encyclopedia in this post-digital age.Great work. It >> already made world history! Well done.I spend a lot more time editing >> than I should! ;-$I don't need encyclopedias (Brockhaus) anymore.More >> information = your life is more colorful.I love to bring an encyclopedia >> in my pocket. >> I don't know something? Wikipedia answer me.It's just everywhere, >> everytime information.It stops a lot of silly arguments quickly!It makes >> me feel my brain expandable.It is my first source of information.It's >> simple: I trust it as a source. >> Provides a standard for information. >> >> >>> -- >> Michael Guss >> Research Analyst >> Wikimediafoundation.org >> [email protected] >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Social-media mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/social-media >> >> > > > -- > Tilman Bayer > Senior Operations Analyst (Movement Communications) > Wikimedia Foundation > IRC (Freenode): HaeB > > _______________________________________________ > Social-media mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/social-media > > -- Michael Guss Research Analyst Wikimediafoundation.org [email protected]
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