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On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 6:17 PM, Michael Guss mguss@wikimedia.org wrote:
LGTM for the opening donor quote with the blog linked.
On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Tilman Bayer tbayer@wikimedia.org wrote:
On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Michael Guss mguss@wikimedia.org wrote:
Hi, I think we could do without the additional #, both from economical
and
communicative perspectives: 1. #wikidonor is cutting into the character limit and I'd like to be faithful to the original quotes as much as possible, and 2. It is visible that these are users/donors ( many of
these
quotes say "I use", or directly say Wikipedia, implying that they are users/donors.
Agree it would take up quite a bit of additional space. Alternatively, how about opening the series with an introductory tweet? Since we haven't linked the blog post yet, it's an opportunity to do so now:
Our year-end contribution campaign has launched!
https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/12/02/wikimedia-foundation-launches-year-end... We'll tweet quotes from donors on why they support free knowledge
But that's just me. Any one else have any thoughts? I'd like to start getting these quotes out; I think they'll resonate really well.
Question: I take that I may also feature these on our FB and Google + accounts, correct?
I'm not sure they will work as well there as on Twitter. Other opinions?
On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM, Tilman Bayer tbayer@wikimedia.org
wrote:
On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 1:40 PM, Michael Guss mguss@wikimedia.org
wrote:
Hello everyone,
Here are the donor quotes to post throughout the fundraiser. We were thinking perhaps scheduling about 3-4 of these throughout the day to
meet
different timezones across the globe. Here are the top 4 we were
thinking of
using today. Thanks for reviewing!
- "I once heard that Thursday was named for Thor, next thing you know
I'm learning about the entire Norse Pantheon." #keepitfree
- "I use Wikipedia every day of every month of every year. It
carries me
through life, school, university, work, and leisure." #keepitfree
- "There was a time when I'd wonder about something and not be able
to
check it instantly. That time is over." #keepitfree
- "Medical school would be so much harder without Wikipedia. I can't
stress that enough." #keepitfree
These four LGTM. We should start with #2, to better clarify what these sentences are about. Victor's question is still valid of course.
My logic is to have a good mix of donor quotes throughout the day, demonstrating the sheer vastness in utility that Wikipedia provides - ranging from the prolific to the short quirky anecdote.
Feel free to comment if you spot any quotes that seem unsuitable for
some
reason. Starting tomorrow evening PT, I'll assume that we can go
ahead with
those that have met no objections.
Wikipedia is my go-to source of quick reference when I need background information on just about any topic matter. Thank you! As a Japanese teacher to non-Japanese, I check how to express events & culture in Japan written in both English and Japanese. Wikipedia's wonderful...that people can unite, cooperate & sacrifice their time in order to write & contribute to this huge project. There was a time I studied for a German test by checking verb/noun declination on Wikipedia - and I got a pretty high grade! I have abandoned all other (particularly printed) sources of
information.
To me, wikipedia is the smartest thing on the web! It's nice to know that whenever you do not know something, there is a place to learn it easily. Maybe cliche, but it's true. I believe sex, software, and knowledge (not necessary in this order) should be free and suitable for all people, everytime. Free Knowledge has helped me to rely on updated and concentrated information. In other words, saved my hell a lot of time!! I use it several times a day. I find authors, painters, geographic locations, animals...even use it for crossword puzzles. I use Wikipedia every day of every month of every year. It carries me through life, school, university, work, and leisure. In med school I learned more anatomy from Wikipedia's wonderful hyperlinked Gray's Anatomy articles than I did in class. I like the fast way that information can change. If there's any
important
news, it will not last to appear in Wikipedia. I've never used a dictionary as much as I've used Wikipedia. So it's
not
about this one time, it's about all the time. I love information...This site has done more for me and my quest for knowledge than the rest of the internet combined. Very informative, straight-forward, and reliable. There's not a lot of garbage to sift through to obtain information. Slammed my arrogant stock broker brother-in-law when we were arguing
over
which of two countries had the larger GDP. It uses up a lot of my time. It's the only site where I allow myself
to
follow any like I want for more information. I pretty much use it as a hitchhikers' guide, especially when out and about with a smartphone. feels pretty sci-fi! I once heard that Thursday was named for Thor, next thing you know I'm learning about the entire Norse Pantheon. Being impoverished and largely homebound, you bring the world and its history to my fingertips and into my home. It's one of my first landing points...where I [can] see an
independent,
quick, structured overview of a subject. Wikipedia allows me to educate myself for free, anytime, anywhere.
They
would have laughed at you 60 years ago! There was this one time when I was in the Colosseo in Rome and
Wikipedia
helped me to live the history again There was a time when I'd wonder about something and not be able to
check
it instantly. That time is over. Quick and generally accurate information source is a wonderful educational reinforcement and enhancement. It is wonderful to have a non-biased repository of information on
every
conceivable topic under the sun. My knowledge of reality has improved since using Wikipedia. It is my
main
tool in resolving doubts. I cannot specify this to a single instance. Wikipedia affects my life
in
a lot of ways. Keep it up! Efficient, interesting, useful information in a [clear]
interface...just
what I need when and how. I'm one of those teachers that says in class something like: "Just
check
the Wikipedia for more." I have learned more from Wikipedia than any educational institution I have ever been a member of. I'm just amazed for the fact that it is so handy and and provides
info in
different languages. When I attended elementary school, Wikipedia taught me more about physics, than school itself. The experience of having the collective knowledge of the world at my fingertips is invaluable. If I need information - real knowledge - I use wiki, not Google or similar internet service. It helped me through high-school and now it's helping me through University :) Thanks guys! It's just an everyday tool. Frankly, I don't and I won't remember my
life
before Wikipedia. In my view, Wikipedia is the new Library of Alexandria, public
knowledge
for everybody. It's the only place I go to where I believe I can get credible,
impartial
information. Medical school would be so much harder without Wikipedia. I can't
stress
that enough. For many years, Wikipedia has fed my desire to acquire trivial and fun knowledge. Wikipedia is now my prime source of info like teh encycloedia was for
my
parents When I refer to Wikimedia, I expect to learn all I need to know on the subject. It's opened up vast new worlds of information -- less rumor, more
fact.
Free information. Something we take for granted but can change lives. Compiled knowledge - often correct, sometimes like a second opinion. No need to have the entire room filled with book cabinets anymore! It has helped me win a few bucks when betting on facts - thanks!! Anything I learn changes or has the potential to change my life. I basically owe my biochemistry bachelors degree to Wikipedia.There
has
never been an easier way to access information. Wikipedia is my encyclopedia in this post-digital age. Great work. It already made world history! Well done. I spend a lot more time editing than I should! ;-$ I don't need encyclopedias (Brockhaus) anymore. More information = your life is more colorful. I love to bring an encyclopedia in my pocket. I don't know something? Wikipedia answer me. It's just everywhere, everytime information. It stops a lot of silly arguments quickly! It makes me feel my brain expandable. It is my first source of information. It's simple: I trust it as a source. Provides a standard for information.
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