Thanks much! I garbled the URL and thank you for fixing it. We could use more explicit supporters. I am optimistic anyway that the WMF will support this. -- peter
On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 5:20 AM, Andrea Zanni <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks Econterms. > The right link is: > http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Wikisource_training_conference_or_videos > I just subscribed myself. > That could be a great project to fall under the umbrella of the Wikisource > User Group. > (BTW, you all got a message in your Meta talk page). > > Aubrey > > > On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 10:36 PM, Econterms <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Tangentially, regarding: >> > Are there real-life activities to involve them? Have any plan for a >> > future face-to-face meeting? >> >> I proposed a track or conference in North America for Wikisource training >> and discussion. Would welcome support or other feedback here: >> >> >> http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Wikisource_training_conference_or_videos >> >> >> That page is at an "IdeaLab" space for blue-sky proposals. If people >> agree on the idea it will be feasible to apply for funding from WMF for >> travel, etc. -- econterms (peter) >> >> >> On Sep 14, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Andrea Zanni <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Thank Erasmo. >> Would you please copy and paste your answers here ? >> >> http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikisource_User_Group#AffComm_questions >> >> If the group cannot come up with a joint reply, it's OK I think to answer >> personally, one by one. >> >> Aubrey >> >> >> On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Erasmo Barresi <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>> My answers: >>> >>> Q: Currently you are using an individual engagement grant, what about the >>> future when the grant has finished or spent? How you will fund your UG? >>> A: The UG does not need funding per se. As explained in the "Transforming >>> words into action" section of the UG page, only some projects will require >>> monetary support. When money is needed, grants can be used. >>> >>> Q: I want to know if you are thinking in future. Are you thinking in a >>> kind of organization for your UG like a proposal of Board, structure or >>> membership requirements for WS UG? >>> A: Not yet. Personally, the UG will be primarily a means for discussion. >>> Wikisource language communities should interact more. >>> If organization is needed, I propose the election of three or four >>> leaders. If membership requirements are needed, I propose the following >>> ones. "You can join the UG if you have made 15+ (fifteen or more) edits to >>> Wikisource _and_ your first one dates back to 5+ (five or more) days ago." >>> >>> Q: Until now Aubrey and Micru are the most active in the UG, what about >>> the rest of supporters? Are they really involved? Are there real-life >>> activities to involve them? Have any plan for a future face-to-face meeting? >>> A: You can find me online, though I could not currently take part in any >>> real-life activity or meeting. Discussions are among my favorite activities. >>> I'd sometimes like more radical decisions instead of having legacy around. >>> "Don't be afraid of innovations" could/will be one of the UG's principles. >>> >>> Erasmo >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikisource-l mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikisource-l >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikisource-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikisource-l >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikisource-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikisource-l >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikisource-l mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikisource-l > _______________________________________________ Wikisource-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikisource-l
