Yo, I think we need to be a bit more persuasive about the cooperation thing. We aren't even sending angry mail when a local wiki causes a setback. Local wikis should understand that by unlinking, we are doing them a favor. We are not even required to unlink any images instead we are simply recommended in doing so. All local wikis must cut back on bureaucracy on any and all issues involving commons. We aren't able to get anything done because of the retarded amount of bureaucracy. A good example would be the delinking bots to this problem. Identifying a problem is the first step in seeking a solution. - Cool Cat
On 11/23/06, Brianna Laugher brianna.laugher@gmail.com wrote:
On 23/11/06, Cool Cat wikipedia.kawaii.neko@gmail.com wrote:
Having said that we absolutely need a delinking bot. If the delinker
gets
blocked in local wikis they cease to become our problem. If wikis are
going
to use our content they definitely need to be cooperative.
I think this is not the best attitude. (Especially since we can't stop any Wikimedia wiki using our content, so it's a kinda hollow threat.) If Commons is going to serve its primary useful purpose, it definitely needs the acceptance and cooperation of Wikimedia wikis. Alienating projects with a "if you don't like it, tough" attitude seems counterproductive.
I really want better deletion tools as I am required to do a thousand deletions per day to keep up with backlog (as it is now). It is theoretically impossible for us to deal with the commons backlog at the
rate
of increasing backlog versus the rate of successfully admin candidates. Commons backlog is actualy already out of control.
Nice of you to notice, it's been like that as long as I've been paying attention, too. ;)
Anyway getting Magnus on side is always a good start to any sideproject for the Commons, so I look forward to seeing what you guys can come up with.
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