LGTM for the opening donor quote with the blog linked. On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Tilman Bayer <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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 > -- Michael Guss Research Analyst Wikimediafoundation.org [email protected]
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