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-contribution-campaign-support-free-knowledge/
We'll tweet quotes from donors on why they support free knowledge
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM, Tilman Bayer <tbayer@wikimedia.org> wrote:
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>> 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!
>>>
>>> 1. "I once heard that Thursday was named for Thor, next thing you know
>>> I'm learning about the entire Norse Pantheon." #keepitfree
>>>
>>> 2. "I use Wikipedia every day of every month of every year. It carries me
>>> through life, school, university, work, and leisure." #keepitfree
>>>
>>> 3. "There was a time when I'd wonder about something and not be able to
>>> check it instantly. That time is over." #keepitfree
>>>
>>> 4. "Medical school would be so much harder without Wikipedia. I can't
>>> stress that enough." #keepitfree
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>> These four LGTM. We should start with #2, to better clarify what these
>> sentences are about. Victor's question is still valid of course.
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>>>
>>> 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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>>> Michael Guss
>>> Research Analyst
>>> Wikimediafoundation.org
>>> mguss@wikimedia.org
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