Good to know that the WMF is still fully committed to keeping Wikipedia advert-free (or maybe not).
Michael > On 8 Nov 2013, at 21:22, Caitlin Cogdill <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > As you may already know, the Wikimedia Foundation supports a small but > growing online store meant to give editors a chance to wear their passion > for Wikipedia in shirts, scarves, backpacks, and more. This November, we > will be running a short campaign for logged-in users in the US only, > spreading the word about the store to those who have not had an opportunity > to check it out. This will result in the display of a small banner at the > top of your page from November 11 through November 15, just as a casual > reminder that we’ve got Wikipedia merchandise at 10% off to keep you warm > while you edit! > > While the promotion will only be displayed in the US, all international > users are welcome to order through the store and reap the benefits of the > discount. After we work out the kinks in this campaign, we’ll investigate > the possibility of similar international campaigns in the future. The > banner is set to show up to each user only two times. And remember, if you > get tired of seeing the notification, just click the “X” on the banner and > it will disappear. > > As always, the proceeds from our online store go toward community events > and our Volunteer Giveaway > Program<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Merchandise_giveaways>, > helping us to recognize fabulous editors who have played an instrumental > role in making Wikipedia what it is today. > > If you have any questions about the online store or would like to provide > feedback, feel free to email us at > [email protected]<[email protected]>, > or fill out this survey <http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1546304-Ayh5Vr2cgO>. > > > > Finally, I'd like to quickly introduce myself as an alternate resource for > questions on anything shop-related. I am a new addition to the WMF team, > working to support the online fundraiser as well as being the primary point > of contact regarding the online store. Shoot me an email if I can be of any > assistance! > > Thank you, > Caitlin Cogdill & the Wikimedia Online Fundraising Team > > -- > Caitlin Cogdill > Fundraiser Program Associate > Wikimedia Foundation > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list > [email protected] > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > <mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe> _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, <mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe>
