The Edit-a-thon will be held on tomorrow, 25th March from 1200 IST to 1400 IST. The article to be worked on during the event is [[Sarojini Naidu]]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarojini_Naidu>. There will be an IRC meet for half an hour starting at 11 30 am IST for the participants of the Edit-a-thon.
To join the IRC, all you have to do is go to: http://webchat.freenode.net/ and enter a nickname and enter #wikimedia-office as the channel name. Hoping to see you all at the Edit-a-thon! Cheers Netha. On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 9:39 PM, Netha Hussain <nethahuss...@gmail.com>wrote: > A gentle remainder : > > The WikiWomen Edit-a-thon is scheduled to be held from 1200 to 1400 IST on > 25th of March 2012 (Sunday). There will be a google hangout (or an IRC > meet, depending on the convenience of the participants) from 1100 to 1200 > IST. Please vote for the article of your choice > here<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_Edit-a-Thon>. > If you are interested in joining the Edit-a-thon, but have not registered > your names yet, please register > here<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_Edit-a-Thon> > . > > Thanks! > > > > On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 1:09 PM, Pradeep Mohandas < > pradeep.mohan...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> hi, >> >> I was looking at the nominations page and can see no nominations relating >> to women who played a role in India's history. The edit-a-thon has been >> organised in honour of >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiWomen%27s_History_Month and >> aims to contribute articles on women in history, While it is great that >> some of the names have come up from contemporary names and the group can >> select a name, it would greatly help to work on articles from women in >> history. >> >> warm regards, >> User:Prad2609 >> >> On 14 March 2012 19:56, Noopur <noopur.ra...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Okay, will hang out with the 'wikichix' and tell you :P >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:55 PM, Ashwin Baindur < >>> ashwin.bain...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Noopur, thanks for understanding and your kind note. >>>> >>>> I would request you to discuss with other women editors during the >>>> Wiki-Edit-a-thon and come up with a recommendation. I think it is best that >>>> you decide for yourselves. >>>> >>>> >>>> Warm regards, >>>> >>>> Ashwin Baindur >>>> ------------------------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Noopur <noopur.ra...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hey Ashwin! >>>>> I don't think anyone who is active on this list will misunderstand >>>>> your mail. :) We've had discussions before on how a lot of positions cause >>>>> confusion and I also want someone who can dedicate enough time and >>>>> attention to work on this project. So, no hard feelings on my part. I also >>>>> saw your Wikipatrika Meta suggestion (going OT here). Since I will be >>>>> taking that up, my hands are really full anyway. >>>>> Anyway, I'd want to be the backup in case you need any short term >>>>> help. I am grateful for your considerate explanation though :) In the >>>>> meanwhile, we have a list of women Wikipedians. Naveen can suggest a name >>>>> or two that can be approached? >>>>> Regards >>>>> Noopur >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:42 PM, Ashwin Baindur < >>>>> ashwin.bain...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I would like to publicly say that I have erred in naming Noopur here. >>>>>> I did not mean to cast any aspersion on her and her good work and track >>>>>> record. I thought that since she is a publicly known figure with >>>>>> responsibilities and good work done in so many spheres - GLAM, Delhi >>>>>> community and now in India Programs, that it would be an example of an >>>>>> already dedicated person whereas I preferred someone new who was not >>>>>> already committed. >>>>>> >>>>>> I now see that I was wrong to name a specific person. The text can be >>>>>> misconstrued as a negative by those who dont know Noopur or her >>>>>> qualities. >>>>>> Also Noopur never aspired to the post. I'm sure if she had chooses to do >>>>>> it, she would do it wonderfully well. >>>>>> >>>>>> My deepest apologies to you, Noopur for causing you distress and >>>>>> embarrassment. >>>>>> >>>>>> Warm regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Ashwin Baindur >>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:09 AM, Ashwin Baindur < >>>>>> ashwin.bain...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> On a related note, we are looking for a women volunteer coordinator >>>>>>> for Women and Gender Issues Task Force on WikiProject India. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The only QRs are : >>>>>>> * Lady editor. >>>>>>> * Enthusiastic and willing to take up the role. >>>>>>> * Not involved with other Wikipedia responsibilities. (For example, >>>>>>> User:Noopur28 would not be recommended due to her large involvements >>>>>>> already with GLAM & IP). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Please reply on list if you meet the QR and would like to take up >>>>>>> this challenging appointment. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Warm regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ashwin Baindur >>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM, Ashwin Baindur < >>>>>>> ashwin.bain...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As a miniscule gesture of support to you fabulous ladies, I looked >>>>>>>> for a prominent Indian woman without an image, located an image and >>>>>>>> uploaded it to Commons and the article. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I found the Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu, had no worthwhile >>>>>>>> image. Maragret Bourke-White's image ex Life Archive is copyright free >>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>> India and I have uploaded that under {{pd-India}} and it now graces the >>>>>>>> article. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I request all editors to do small things like this even if you are >>>>>>>> not able to edit major articles or help in other ways. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I also request all editors of the Tag & Assess drive 2011 to >>>>>>>> recheck their assessments and add "gender=yes" for articles on women, >>>>>>>> children and related issues. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Warm regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ashwin Baindur >>>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:14 AM, CherianTinu Abraham < >>>>>>>> tinucher...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "*Why shud girls have all the fun ? *" :D >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Just kidding ! Nice initiative ... All the best wishes! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On a related note, it is good to find reasons on >>>>>>>>> why Wikipedia attract very less woman editors ( much less in India >>>>>>>>> than >>>>>>>>> global benchmarks) and how to solve this gender gap. >>>>>>>>> Thoughts ? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -TC >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 10:31 PM, Noopur >>>>>>>>> <noopur.ra...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks for pulling this together Netha :) I am in! >>>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>>> Noopur >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Netha Hussain < >>>>>>>>>> nethahuss...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Pradeep. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> We will be working on 1-4 articles depending upon the volunteer >>>>>>>>>>> turnout. I am thinking of conducting a similar Edit-a-thon in >>>>>>>>>>> Malayalam >>>>>>>>>>> Wikipedia. If anybody else would like to conduct WikiWomen's >>>>>>>>>>> Edit-a-Thon's >>>>>>>>>>> in other Indic languages, please let me know. Together, we shall >>>>>>>>>>> celebrate >>>>>>>>>>> the Women's month! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> In WikiLove, >>>>>>>>>>> Netha Hussain >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:45 PM, Pradeep Mohandas < >>>>>>>>>>> pradeep.mohan...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Netha, >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Great initiative! >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Wondering why you're limiting yourself to one article? Why not >>>>>>>>>>>> do multiple articles in small groups of 3 to 4 people? Also, why >>>>>>>>>>>> not do it >>>>>>>>>>>> across languages as well? >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> It might get slightly messy but will be more fun and might >>>>>>>>>>>> foster some healthy competition between the groups as well :) >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Pradeep >>>>>>>>>>>> Handheld >>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 13, 2012 8:36 PM, "Netha Hussain" < >>>>>>>>>>>> nethahuss...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Hey All, >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I am writing to invite each one of you to India WikiWomen's >>>>>>>>>>>>> Edit-a-Thon<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_Edit-a-Thon>that >>>>>>>>>>>>> has been scheduled for 25th March 2012, Sunday from 12:00pm to >>>>>>>>>>>>> 2:00pm. >>>>>>>>>>>>> It's probably not possible for all of us to meet physically to >>>>>>>>>>>>> celebrate >>>>>>>>>>>>> Women's Month but we all meet virtually - online! >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> During the two hour time slot we all will be editing an >>>>>>>>>>>>> article which will be pre-selected by way of nomination and votes. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Depending on the number of members joining in we can also >>>>>>>>>>>>> organise an IRC >>>>>>>>>>>>> meet to meet each other before and during the event. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Everyone is welcome to come edit Wikipedia with us at this >>>>>>>>>>>>> event. Women, new editors, all those who relate to women's >>>>>>>>>>>>> history or >>>>>>>>>>>>> women's issues, those who want to learn how to edit or can teach >>>>>>>>>>>>> others >>>>>>>>>>>>> how, and anyone with an interest in women's history are >>>>>>>>>>>>> particularly >>>>>>>>>>>>> encouraged to attend. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Please sign Up >>>>>>>>>>>>> here<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_Edit-a-Thon#Sign_up>and >>>>>>>>>>>>> suggest and vote for articles >>>>>>>>>>>>> here<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_Edit-a-Thon#Article_Selection>. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomination for articles will be closed by 22nd of March and the >>>>>>>>>>>>> voting will >>>>>>>>>>>>> be closed by 24th March. Hurry! :) >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Nitika <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nitika.t>, >>>>>>>>>>>>> for bringing up this idea! >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I welcome all of you to participate by editing subjects about >>>>>>>>>>>>> women's history and more. Everyone is welcome! >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> Netha Hussain >>>>>>>>>>>>> User : Netha >>>>>>>>>>>>> Hussain<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Netha_Hussain>on >>>>>>>>>>>>> Wikiprojects >>>>>>>>>>>>> Student of Medicine and Surgery >>>>>>>>>>>>> Govt. 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