Hi everyone,
In a couple of days from now (three?) Wikimedia Commons will hit the 5 million uploaded files (see the statistics at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Statistics). At that point Wikimedia Commons also exists almost 5 years. Wouldn't it be nice to send out a real press release to a couple of news agencies to get some press attention? 5 million files is a big milestone and should get some coverage.
Maarten
2009/8/29 Maarten Dammers maarten@mdammers.nl:
Hi everyone,
In a couple of days from now (three?) Wikimedia Commons will hit the 5 million uploaded files (see the statistics at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Statistics). At that point Wikimedia Commons also exists almost 5 years. Wouldn't it be nice to send out a real press release to a couple of news agencies to get some press attention? 5 million files is a big milestone and should get some coverage.
I agree with that, I think there should be something in the news about this! I don't know if this has already been thought of, but Commons doesn't get very much press coverage (mind you nor does Wikipedia in England at least) so it would be very interesting and maybe Commons could gain even more files from it being publicised?!
Isabell.
On 29 Aug 2009, at 22:21, Isabell Long wrote:
2009/8/29 Maarten Dammers maarten@mdammers.nl:
Hi everyone,
In a couple of days from now (three?) Wikimedia Commons will hit the 5 million uploaded files (see the statistics at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Statistics). At that point Wikimedia Commons also exists almost 5 years. Wouldn't it be nice to send out a real press release to a couple of news agencies to get some press attention? 5 million files is a big milestone and should get some coverage.
I agree with that, I think there should be something in the news about this! I don't know if this has already been thought of, but Commons doesn't get very much press coverage (mind you nor does Wikipedia in England at least) so it would be very interesting and maybe Commons could gain even more files from it being publicised?!
Wikimedia UK is contemplating sending out a press release about this, also highlighting Wikipedia Loves Art [1] and the upcoming Britain Loves Wikipedia [2]. Assuming we manage to get it written in time...
Mike
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Loves_Art [2] http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Initiatives/Britain_Loves_Wikipedia
2009/8/29 Michael Peel email@mikepeel.net:
On 29 Aug 2009, at 22:21, Isabell Long wrote:
2009/8/29 Maarten Dammers maarten@mdammers.nl:
Hi everyone,
In a couple of days from now (three?) Wikimedia Commons will hit the 5 million uploaded files (see the statistics at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Statistics). At that point Wikimedia Commons also exists almost 5 years. Wouldn't it be nice to send out a real press release to a couple of news agencies to get some press attention? 5 million files is a big milestone and should get some coverage.
I agree with that, I think there should be something in the news about this! I don't know if this has already been thought of, but Commons doesn't get very much press coverage (mind you nor does Wikipedia in England at least) so it would be very interesting and maybe Commons could gain even more files from it being publicised?!
Wikimedia UK is contemplating sending out a press release about this, also highlighting Wikipedia Loves Art [1] and the upcoming Britain Loves Wikipedia [2]. Assuming we manage to get it written in time...
Oh that's brilliant, I think you should! I would offer to help but really I am not very good at writing long pieces. And I'll take a look at those links. :)
I guess it would be a good idea to get more chapters involved with this, but it is kind of short notice to get a lot of press attention (I guess)
Huib
On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Huib!abigor@forgotten-beauty.com wrote:
I guess it would be a good idea to get more chapters involved with this, but it is kind of short notice to get a lot of press attention (I guess)
Huib
I'd love to see one or more stories in the Wikipedia Signpost, as well. Even among Wikipedians, Commons often isn't well-known. Actually, regular reports about Commons activities would be great, if anyone is interested in writing such reports.
-Sage Ross (User:Rageoss)
The draft press release is now up at:
http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Press_releases/ Wikimedia_Commons_5_million_files
Comments / suggestions / direct edits to the page are more than welcome. I guess we'll hit the milestone in the next 24 hours or so...
Thanks, Mike Peel Wikimedia UK
On 29 Aug 2009, at 22:28, Michael Peel wrote:
On 29 Aug 2009, at 22:21, Isabell Long wrote:
2009/8/29 Maarten Dammers maarten@mdammers.nl:
Hi everyone,
In a couple of days from now (three?) Wikimedia Commons will hit the 5 million uploaded files (see the statistics at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Statistics). At that point Wikimedia Commons also exists almost 5 years. Wouldn't it be nice to send out a real press release to a couple of news agencies to get some press attention? 5 million files is a big milestone and should get some coverage.
I agree with that, I think there should be something in the news about this! I don't know if this has already been thought of, but Commons doesn't get very much press coverage (mind you nor does Wikipedia in England at least) so it would be very interesting and maybe Commons could gain even more files from it being publicised?!
Wikimedia UK is contemplating sending out a press release about this, also highlighting Wikipedia Loves Art [1] and the upcoming Britain Loves Wikipedia [2]. Assuming we manage to get it written in time...
Mike
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Loves_Art [2] http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Initiatives/Britain_Loves_Wikipedia
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Hi, Wikimédia France and Wikimedia CH have published a common press release: (french) http://blog.wikimedia.fr/commons-5-millions-de-fichiers-930
Regards,
Florian Farge
Alias Otourly sur les projets wikimédiens
Membre de Wikimédia France Association pour le libre partage de la connaissance
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The draft press release is now up at:
http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Press_releases/ Wikimedia_Commons_5_million_files
Comments / suggestions / direct edits to the page are more than welcome. I guess we'll hit the milestone in the next 24 hours or so...
Thanks, Mike Peel Wikimedia UK
On 29 Aug 2009, at 22:28, Michael Peel wrote:
On 29 Aug 2009, at 22:21, Isabell Long wrote:
2009/8/29 Maarten Dammers maarten@mdammers.nl:
Hi everyone,
In a couple of days from now (three?) Wikimedia Commons will hit the 5 million uploaded files (see the statistics at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Statistics). At that point Wikimedia Commons also exists almost 5 years. Wouldn't it be nice to send out a real press release to a couple of news agencies to get some press attention? 5 million files is a big milestone and should get some coverage.
I agree with that, I think there should be something in the news about this! I don't know if this has already been thought of, but Commons doesn't get very much press coverage (mind you nor does Wikipedia in England at least) so it would be very interesting and maybe Commons could gain even more files from it being publicised?!
Wikimedia UK is contemplating sending out a press release about this, also highlighting Wikipedia Loves Art [1] and the upcoming Britain Loves Wikipedia [2]. Assuming we manage to get it written in time...
Mike
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Loves_Art [2] http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Initiatives/Britain_Loves_Wikipedia
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Otourly Wiki, 04/09/2009 11:10:
Hi, Wikimédia France and Wikimedia CH have published a common press release: (french)
And Wikimedia Italia another one (yesterday): http://www.wikimedia.it/index.php/5_anni,_5_milioni_di_file_multimediali_su_...
Nemo
On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 11:10 AM, Otourly Wikiotourly@yahoo.fr wrote:
Hi, Wikimédia France and Wikimedia CH have published a common press release: (french) http://blog.wikimedia.fr/commons-5-millions-de-fichiers-930
Interesting release, it might be worth to translate it to English as well. A minor remark: Please embed real thumbnails [1] instead of the full resolution version; this causes pages to load faster.
Regards, Bryan
[1] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Kj%C3%B8benhavnspos...
I believe this is a good moment for a big press release, 5.000.000 Files in 5 year is a big milestone and it could be good for the promotion for Wikimedia Commons and the foundation self.
Huib
Hi everyone,
In a couple of days from now (three?) Wikimedia Commons will hit the 5 million uploaded files (see the statistics at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Statistics). At that point Wikimedia Commons also exists almost 5 years. Wouldn't it be nice to send out a real press release to a couple of news agencies to get some press attention? 5 million files is a big milestone and should get some coverage.
Maarten
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