Hi,

What we have is https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Disclosure_of_paid_editing (what basically are requirements by the Terms of Use of the Wikimedia Foundation). Unfortunately there is not much we can do until we find them editing on-wiki without disclosure or if they are abusing multiple accounts. I think that paid editing can be quite problematic.

Best regards
Ameisenigel

Crystal Yragui <cec23@uw.edu> schrieb am Di., 13. Dez. 2022, 20:56:

Hi all,

 

I just ran across this advertisement for a personal and business branding/reputation repair (?) company that offers advice on creating your own wikidata page for self-promotion, and offers services including “Wikipedia Creation for Business”, “Wikipedia Editing for Business”, Wikipedia Creation for Individuals”, and “Wikipedia Editing for Individuals” in addition to Wikidata editing/creation. Does this align with Wikidata/Wikipedia’s policies on self-promotion? It seems like an avenue for people/businesses who are willing to pay to get themselves improved visibility and reputations on Wikimedia platforms.

 

I didn’t know where to send this, but thought the Wikidata community ought to at least be aware of it.

 

Thanks,

 

Crystal Yragui, MLIS

she/her

Science Cataloger

Cataloging and Metadata Services Department

University of Washington Libraries

Seattle, WA 98195

cec23@uw.edu

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5000-282X

 

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