WikiLovesMonuments November 2014

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12 discussions

Instagram and Creative Commons
by Andrea Zanni 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Dear all, a doubt: is Instagram compatible with Creative Commons? Can I upload *my* Instagram pics on Commons (so could it be used for WLM)? Please consider that I'm not suggesting Instagram pics are good for WLM (they are filtered and all, probably not very suitable for illustrating monuments on Wikipedia) but is a legal matter. Aubrey

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wiki love monuments application for andriode and IOS
by Bachounda Mohammed 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

hi to all if any person, can help me to contacting the developers of android and IOS WLM ; i wish contact him for new deal bachounda --

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Request for input: Wiki Loves-training
by Lodewijk 29 Dec '14

29 Dec '14

Hi all, This is a quite early stage idea, so please don't shout me down for not having specifics yet :) Looking back at the past few years of Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Earth and now also Wiki Loves Africa (all built upon the same philosophy <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments/Philosophy>), it stroke me that there is so much being learned in different countries, but that we are not always effectively sharing that among ourselves. Even if we share, it doesn't seem that the best practices make it actually to the implementation - I think there's room for improvement here, and that this could increase the outcomes (in many different ways) and reduce the costs (especially in volunteer organizing time). In the first year that we organized the competition on a global scale, we had a very effective meeting (May 2011 <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2011/May_Me…>) with a bunch of people from countries that indicated they wanted to organize WLM later that year. Although much was to be improved, it helped to build an effective network of people helping each other to organize effective competitions - sharing skills, tools and inspiration. The discussions there were in my opinion a major component in the success of the competitions in 2011 and 2012 (in 2012 we also had a shorter meeting in Amsterdam). At the same time we have seen the many challenges to get together an effective international team. While I want to applaud the wonderful work done by volunteers nationally and internationally, I had the impression that both at Wiki Loves Earth and later at Wiki Loves Monuments, a better international coordination could have helped the competition. I would like you to ponder a bit with me, and think whether it would be useful to organize again a training meeting for a variety of organizers around the world, where skills and experiences can be transferred, best practices can be shared, the network of organizers internationally can be strengthened and the international coordination can be given a push in the beginning. First of all, please think whether this would be a good idea, and if so what should be the goals, realistic outcomes and what kind of organizers should be joining definitely. After that, we can draft up the budget, the pro's and con's and consider whether this would be a wise investment of our time and money. Don't worry just yet if it is realistic to request the money etc - that is a separate discussion. My initial attitude is positive yet somewhat critical (I know it's going to be expensive, but I think if there is enough support, it could be worth it) and I very much look forward to your thoughts. Your input would be highly valued on this page <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2015/Traini…> on Wikimedia Commons. Looking forward to your very valuable thoughts, Lodewijk PS: I am very happy to help organize such a training to help future competitions, but please don't think I will join the international team again :) Just want to be realistic.

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Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] uoeltky 5
by Sourendra Das 21 Nov '14

21 Nov '14

http://ceramicsteelalliance.com.sg/tkqmru/tuncndvhkvsjegqutaoljdp.srqyhbvzq… Sourendra Das

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Join the Grant Advisory Committee
by Alex Wang 19 Nov '14

19 Nov '14

Hello Everyone! We're sending out a call for new Grant Advisory Committee (GAC) members! The GAC are community volunteers who are explicitly invited[1] to review and evaluate grant proposals made in the Wikimedia Foundation Project and Event Grants Program[2], and offer advice to both grant applicants and the Foundation. We review a large number of WLM and other Wiki Loves proposals each year. It would be great to have more experts in this area on the committee! Read all about it on the Candidates page[3]. The deadline for signing up for this round is December 30, 2014, so be sure to step forward before then. New members will be inducted by the middle of January 2015. Please help this message reach as many people as possible, by relaying it to appropriate lists and village pumps. And many thanks to our current and former GAC members[4]! Cheers, Alex [1] _everyone_ is implicitly invited! [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/Grant_Advisory_Committee/Candida… [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/Grant_Advisory_Committee -- Alex Wang Program Officer Project & Event Grants Wikimedia Foundation <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home> +1 415-839-6885 Skype: alexvwang

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Fwd: [Wikimedia Announcements] Your support is wanted: The WMF Board of Trustees is looking for a new Board member
by Lodewijk 16 Nov '14

16 Nov '14

As you can see below, the Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a new board member. Maybe it would be wise to also look in the cultural heritage world for suitable candidates - a world also with many volunteers! Best, Lodewijk ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Maria Sefidari <msefidari(a)wikimedia.org> Date: Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 12:09 AM Subject: [Wikimedia Announcements] Your support is wanted: The WMF Board of Trustees is looking for a new Board member To: wikimediaannounce-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org Dear all, The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees is currently looking for an additional appointed trustee to fill the seat currently held by Bishakha Datta, who has announced that she plans to step down at the end of her term in December 2014. The Board Governance Committee is leading the search to fill the position on behalf of the Board. Please spread the word to those you would like to see on the Board! The Board functions as a governance body that is ultimately responsible for the Wikimedia Foundation and its activities, supervises the disposition and solicitation of donations, and oversees the management of the organization. To find out more about the responsibilities and workings of the Board you can have a look at the Board handbook.[1] We are seeking a trustee who is a leader in their field and who is committed to Wikimedia's values.[2] We are also particularly looking for someone with technical experience, who can bring expertise with strategic development and technical organizations to the Board. As always, the Board values diversity in its members. Appointments are for a two-year term and involve 3-4 in-person meetings throughout the year, at least two in San Francisco, as well as online work and participation in a Board committee. If you would like to suggest a name or nominate someone, please contact Ewen McAlpine at emcalpine(a)wikimedia.org, who is handling initial contact for the committee. Kind regards, María Chair, Board Governance Committee [1] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_Handbook [2] http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Values _______________________________________________ Please note: all replies sent to this mailing list will be immediately directed to Wikimedia-l, the public mailing list of the Wikimedia community. For more information about Wikimedia-l: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l _______________________________________________ WikimediaAnnounce-l mailing list WikimediaAnnounce-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaannounce-l

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Invitation to the prize giving ceremony of Wiki Loves Monuments 2014 in Belgium & Luxembourg
by Romaine Wiki 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Hello all, In the past weeks, the jury has judged the photos and has came to their conclusion. Out of the more than 2500 uploaded photos, the ten best photos have been selected. The uploaders of these ten photos will receive a prize at 26 November 2014. We also give away some extra prizes. The prize giving ceremony will take place on 26 November 2014 at the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage in Brussels and starts at 19:00. The doors will open at 18:30. Afterwards the host of the venue will offer us a snack and a drink and we have the opportunity to talk with each other. More information can be found at our website and on the wiki of Wikimedia Belgium: * http://be.wikimedia.org/wiki/Invitation_to_the_prize_giving_ceremony_of_Wik… * http://www.wikilovesmonuments.be/w/index.php/Prize_giving_ceremony_26_Novem… Please inform us before 26 November at wmbe(a)wikimedia.org if you will be there. See you at the prize ceremony! On behalf of the team of Wiki Loves Monuments in Belgium and Luxembourg, Romaine ---- Website Wiki Loves Monuments: http://www.wikilovesmonuments.be Other activities in Belgium: https://be.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings

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Wiki Loves Monuments in Spain 2014 Winners
by Santiago Navarro Sanz 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Hello. I'm glad to announce the results of Wiki Loves Monuments Spain 2014. We have received 23,595 pictures from 525 participants. This is out 4th year and we arrived to 100,000 pictures. You can see the ten finalist that will participate in the international contest and the winners of two special prizes (best picture of Paradores, our partner, and the best picture of St. James's Way in Aragon, by Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Jaca). You can also enjoy the best 103 pictures. There was also a prize for the participant who uploaded pictures of more different monuments. He was Enfo, with 691 monuments, and he was the winner also last year. All of them are on Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2014_in_Spa… We wrote a blog post: http://blog.wikimedia.es/2014/11/ganadores-de-wiki-loves-monuments.html and we are sharing this in social networks. You can spread the word if you want. Tomorrow we will send our press release. Santiago NavarroWikimedia España

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International prizes ?
by Sylvain Machefert 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Hello, I was wondering what were the prizes for the international competition but couldn't find anything on commons pages ? Has it been decided alsewhere ? Thanks.

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Wiki Loves Monuments 2014 UK winners
by Michael Maggs 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

We are pleased to announce the UK winners of the Wiki Loves Monuments contest 2014. The ten winning images can be seen here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2014_winners#United… Particular congratulations must go to the photographer who entered under the alias ‘Fuzzypiggy', who managed to sweep the board with first, second and third prizes. In addition to the top 10 images, two images were awarded special prizes for pictures of a building on one of the official UK ‘At Risk’ registers. Particular thanks are due to Wikimedia UK, English Heritage and The Royal Photographic Society (our partners in running the contest), to our judges James Davies (EH), Roy Robertson (RPS) and David Iliff (Wikimedia Commons), to Magnus Manske for programming, and to the volunteers who helped organise the contest and pre-screen the images. Of course the greatest thanks must go to the photographers who uploaded images under a free licence to Wikimedia Commons where they are available for anyone to use without charge. Congratulations to all, Michael ____________ Michael Maggs WLM organiser

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