On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Michael Guss <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. Agree it would take up quite a bit of additional space. Alternatively, how about opening the series with an introductory tweet? Since we haven't linked the blog post yet, it's an opportunity to do so now:
Our year-end contribution campaign has launched! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/12/02/wikimedia-foundation-launches-year-end-contribution-campaign-support-free-knowledge/ We'll tweet quotes from donors on why they support free knowledge > > 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? I'm not sure they will work as well there as on Twitter. Other opinions? > > > > > > > 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 again >>> There 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 >>> parents >>> When 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] > > _______________________________________________ > 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
