Gendergap May 2013

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[Commons] "Flag this image" prototype
by Erik Moeller 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Sorry to those who are tired of the image/consent discussions, but just wanted to bring this to this list's attention as well. I'm tagging this thread with "[Commons]" and suggest others do the same in future to make it easier for people who do not want to discuss Commons or who feel inundated with the subject matter to filter these messages. Also, if you're using Google Mail, you can "mute" a thread (under the "More" options after you open the thread) and you won't see any future responses in your inbox -- other email clients have similar features. Quick notes about an interesting development: * User:Rillke on Commons has started prototyping a gadget that could be used to simplify reporting of various issues with images with a simple "Flag this image" workflow. This discussion is on the Commons Village Pump. I've brought that discussion to the attention of WMF legal. Note: It's not like the current workflow is completely broken -- the Commons:Contact_us flow is actually pretty good -- but a nicer UI and more prominent placement could help. The current workflow also does not provide an option for consent issues. * I've summarized the current state of his prototype here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Reporting_abuse On the talk page I've also recommended that consent to be displayed in an image be considered in the reporting options. I'm sure Rillke would appreciate any active development help with the feature, as well as continued feedback and encouragement (WikiLove?) which is crucial for volunteer motivation. Cheers, Erik -- Erik Möller VP of Engineering and Product Development, Wikimedia Foundation

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"IdeaLab" brainstorming relevant to gendergap
by Sumana Harihareswara 31 May '13

31 May '13

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab#idealab-improving "Help turn good ideas into actionable projects! These drafts may be turned into complete Individual Engagement Grant proposals if they meet the criteria, or they can be sent in other directions according to the needs of the idea." I thought folks on this list might especially be interested in: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Gender_gap_campaign https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Research:_The_psychology_of_coll… https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Secret-Shopper -- Sumana Harihareswara Engineering Community Manager Wikimedia Foundation

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Re: [Gendergap] Crazy big list of red links about women subjects
by keilanawiki＠gmail.com 29 May '13

29 May '13

There's a list of missing women scientists over at WikiProject Women Scientists and another at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Dsp13/Biographical_Dictionary_of_Women_in…. We are still missing a ton of women scientists, and they are usually perfect candidates for DYK! (unsubtle plug was unsubtle...) But seriously, that's another good resource for missing articles on notable women. Kei Sent from my HTC One™ S on T-Mobile. America’s First Nationwide 4G Network. ----- Reply message ----- From: "Federico Leva (Nemo)" <nemowiki(a)gmail.com> To: "Increasing female participation in Wikimedia projects" <gendergap(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Cc: "Ole Palnatoke Andersen" <ole(a)palnatoke.org> Subject: [Gendergap] Crazy big list of red links about women subjects Date: Wed, May 29, 2013 3:33 AM Ole Palnatoke Andersen, 28/05/2013 23:40: > Wow. I copied the list to Danish Wikipedia (but didn't save - only > preview), and *one* link turned blue there: > http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilde_Bajer it.wiki has several but usually existing elsewhere too... except https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena_Herrera But luckily also not models: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Mujawayo (this is an Italian publisher's merit). Nemo _______________________________________________ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap

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Results of Dutch editor survey indicate 6% female participation
by Jane Darnell 29 May '13

29 May '13

http://nl.wikimedia.org/wiki/Bestand:Motivaction_report_translation_v02.pdf See page 26, headed by the understatement "The large majority of members and contributors are male"

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Crazy big list of red links about women subjects
by Sarah Stierch 29 May '13

29 May '13

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Dsp13/Redlinks/Women Not sure if anyone's seen that...but O_o Get to work! ;) Sar -- -- *Sarah Stierch* *Museumist, open culture advocate, and Wikimedian* *www.sarahstierch.com*

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Sex Ratios in Wikidata, Wikipedias, and VIAF
by Ryan Kaldari 24 May '13

24 May '13

An interesting blog post about sex ratio data from Wikipedia and Wikidata: http://hangingtogether.org/?p=2877 Interestingly, Wikidata only allows assigning a 'sex' to a person, not a 'gender'. Ryan Kaldari

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Re: [Gendergap] Category:Nude portrayals of computer technology
by puppy＠killerchihuahua.com 23 May '13

23 May '13

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Women on the list: what have you been editing lately?
by Sarah Stierch 23 May '13

23 May '13

I figure it's high time to start a positive (or call to action oriented) focus thread again that is focused on empowering women on this list to share. Women - and those who identify as - what have you been editing lately? --- I've been working hard at building my "to do" lists for the crowdsourcing aspect of my World Digital Library project. I miss having time to edit and write larger articles, but, that isn't in the cards yet. On the flipside, I've been helping out at Articles for Creation again. We have a backlog of over 1000!!! :) Sarah -- -- *Sarah Stierch* *Museumist, open culture advocate, and Wikimedian* *www.sarahstierch.com*

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What should we do about Wikipedia?
by Andreas Kolbe 20 May '13

20 May '13

Hi all, A really good piece by Martha Nichols and Lorraine Berry appeared today in the online literary magazine, Talking Writing. http://talkingwriting.com/what-should-we-do-about-wikipedia/ It quotes the opinions of several women writers and is a follow-up to both Filipacchi's op-ed and the more recent Salon story: http://www.salon.com/2013/05/17/revenge_ego_and_the_corruption_of_wikipedia/ Both are excellent reads. Best, Andreas

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Images of radical feminist protests
by Audrey Cormier 19 May '13

19 May '13

I'm wondering what the thinking is among list members concerning photos depicting more militant feminist protest activity. I've been searching for images on Flickr that relate to feminism worldwide, and selecting some to copy to Commons. I've come across a few that are definitely in the radical end of the spectrum. The photos themselves range from "could be offensive to some people" (e.g. topless demonstrators) to "fully intended to be offensive to some/many people" (e.g. anti-male graffiti, posters dealing with menstruation). Now, it's one thing to discuss militancy in an article, it's another to see photos. They have documentary value, and I'm of the mind to go ahead and add them to the Radical feminism article. Since they were intended to shock, though, I do hesitate to do it. Would they serve an article well, or detract? Opinions? Audrey (aka OttawaAC)

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