I think this is a pretty good idea. Already, the stations have the need to
deliver 6 month's recordings to the relevant Ministry, as part of the t&c
of their licenses. We need to establish a 'chain' to each station, whereby
an additional copy (presently, the stipulation mentions a cd or DVD) can be
made for wikipedia.
Actually, I see scope for a very big step forward, where the content is put
up on wikipedia every month, for instance, or even at shorter intervals,
and the Ministry be sent the links. This will considerably reduce the
'unofficial' pressure on the stations created by the need for monitoring
content (presumably to prevent misuse; in reality, such misuse is inherent
in the way that licenses are disbursed, but that is a topic for a different
list).
What I am suggesting, therefore, is cooperation from Wikimedia to make the
content of cr stations available online as a practice. The stations would
love it, because it will give them huge leverage in being able to get the
Ministry off their backs. If the Chapter can get involved, and a framework
established to make this online content available regularly at no cost to
the stations (which work hand-to-mouth, the genuine ones, I mean) I think
it will be a win-win situation.
Even without making it a systemic practice, a lot can be done with
individual stations, and in any case it is only respectful to approach each
station that way. Still, I am pretty sure the existing cr bodies (there are
two) will find this suggestion very welcome, and will put their weight
behind getting a system in place.
--
Vickram
Fool On The Hill
"The cameras were all around. We've got you taped; you're in the play.
Here's your I.D. (Ideal for identifying one and all.)
Invest your life in the memory bank; ours the interest and we thank you."
Jethro Tull: A Passion Play (1973)
On Dec 14, 2012 10:24 AM, "Nee Davis" <davisnee(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Abhishek,
It is a novel effort. Wish the event a big success.
One suggestion.
As many on the list may have heard about the growth of Community Radio in
India. Probably it would be ideal if we tie up with some of these not for
profit entities to tap into their recordings and make them available on the
wikiproject platform. This will not only save the energies of community
members in creating new audio articles but will also provide the CR
stations and the rural communities they target a virtual space and also
expand the wiki-India community.
I would be more than happy to take a lead on this if the community finds
it worthy.
Best
On 14 December 2012 00:00, Abhishek Suryawanshi <
i.abhishek.suryawanshi(a)gmail.com> wrote:
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Dear Wikipedia Community,
We are planning to develop Dengue article on all Indian Languages.
Wikipedia Club Pune is organizing dedicated workshop on 16th December 2012.
We would like to invite you participate in Workshop (online or offline as
per your convenience)
Article of Dengue will be edited through collaborative editing session,
and it will be recorded later on as part of Spoken
Wikipedia.<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Spoken_Wik…
- Venue : PAI International Learning Solutions,Camp,Pune 01
- Date : 16th December 2012 (Sunday)
- Time : 10:30AM to 02:00PM
*FAQ : *
*1)Why Dengue Article : *
A: Dengue fever is common in this session, so it will be helpful to many
people.
*2)What about other diseases? *
A: We will be covering major diseases one by one in upcoming Sunday
workshops.
*3)What is Spoken Wikipedia for Indian Languages? *
The *WikiProject Spoken Indian Language Wikipedia* is a project
undertaken by Wikipedia Club Pune to give a voice to the Indian community
and to create a knowledge domain of information related to India and Indian
languages through audio recordings of the articles (in various native
languages).
P.S :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Spoken_Wikipedia/Indic_L…
*4)Why (Only) health related articles? *
As of now - Our first priority is Health related articles on Indian
Language Wikipedia. After recording articles, we are planning to circulate
these articles in underprivileged community.
*5)How I can help? *
Please add your name to Workshop page to help us.
*Register* :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Club_Pune/Spoken_Wikipedia…
Kindly do let us know if you have any doubts/queries or suggestions!
Keep Supporting, Keep Inspiring!
Best Regards,
Abhishek Suryawanshi,
User:AbhiSuryawanshi, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:AbhiSuryawanshi>
On Behalf of Wikipedia Club Pune
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