[Wikipedia-gu] Fwd: Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] India WikiWomen's Edit-a-Thon

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.baindur(a)gmail.com&gt; 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.baindur(a)gmail.com&gt; 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.baindur(a)gmail.com&gt; 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 < >>> tinucherian(a)gmail.com&gt; 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 &lt;noopur.raval(a)gmail.com&gt;wrote;wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thanks for pulling this together Netha :) I am in! >>>>> Regards >>>>> Noopur >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Netha Hussain < >>>>> nethahussain(a)gmail.com&gt; 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.mohandas(a)gmail.com&gt; 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" &lt;nethahussain(a)gmail.com&gt; >>>>>>> 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_WikiWome… 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_E… suggest and vote for articles >>>>>>>> here<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_E…on>. >>>>>>>> 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. Medical College, Kozhikode >>>>>>>> Blogs : *nethahussain.blogspot.com >>>>>>>> swethaambari.wordpress.com* >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> Wikimediaindia-l mailing list >>>>>>>> Wikimediaindia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from the list / change mailing preferences visit >>>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Wikimediaindia-l mailing list >>>>>>> Wikimediaindia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from the list / change mailing preferences visit >>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Netha Hussain >>>>>> >>>>>> Student of Medicine and Surgery >>>>>> Govt. 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