2012/4/23 aude <aude.wiki@gmail.com>

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 6:13 PM, WereSpielChequers <werespielchequers@gmail.com> wrote:

Israel has very tight security and I'm pretty sure they didn't insist on printing real names on badges.

Genuinely tight security does not require outing pseudonymous wikimanians.

If I go to DC it will be my first trip to the US since I received a death threat from somebody there. That's what I call a security risk, and my circumstances will be quite commonplace amongst Wikimanians. As an admin on EN wiki its easy to get quite blasé about the armed crazies in the US. I'd like to relax about that aspect and assume that security is being covered, but this nonsense about printing real names on badges "for security reasons" does not inspire confidence in DC's security arrangements.

Nicholas is double checking with the venue but I am almost positive that usernames only on a badge (if you prefer that way) is not a problem.

Even places like the National Archives and Library of Congress don't ask for an ID when you enter. (only the metal detector, but they don't care who you are).

Now, if we are able to arrange special tours of the U.S. Capitol (entirely optional for attendees), we'll need to provide them names for security but it's a private matter and doesn't have any effect on what goes on your badge.

Cheers,
Katie

WSC

On 23 April 2012 15:33, Nicholas Michael Bashour <nicholasbashour@gmail.com> wrote:

We definitely understand concerns surrounding privacy issues vs security issues, particularly in the US, and we want to accommodate all attendees who wish to keep their real names off their badges. We'll be looking into security requirements, but, for now, the established status quo of providing either your real name, user name, or both is still in place. I'm hoping that doesn't have to change.

Sincerely,

Nicholas Michael Bashour
President
Wikimedia District of Columbia
Washington, DC, USA

2012/4/23 Joseph Seddon <josephseddon@gmail.com>

I agree. There is going to have to be some room for manoeuvre on that.

Seddon

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Deryck Chan <deryckchan@gmail.com> wrote:

I think there are a number of regular Wikimania attendees who, for privacy reasons, would not like to use their real names at Wikimania and other offline Wikimedia activities. Enacting this new rule at this point could turn them away, just saying...

On 23 April 2012 15:12, Nicholas Michael Bashour <nicholasbashour@gmail.com> wrote:
For security reasons, the first and last name MUST be on the badge. Only the username and affiliation can be optional. Those who do not want their real name associated with a username should only provide their first and last.

Sincerely,

Nicholas Michael Bashour
President
Wikimedia District of Columbia
Washington, DC, USA

2012/4/23 Delphine Ménard <notafishz@gmail.com>
Hi,

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 3:23 PM, Nicholas Bashour
<nicholasbashour@gmail.com> wrote:
> Some users may not be affiliated with any project or chapter, and may not have a username. I suggest
>
> First Last
> Username (optional)
> Affiliation

Actually, I am pretty sure some people do not wish to have their real
name printed on the badges alongside their nickname. I can't remember
if the question was asked (I hope it was), but the end result should
probably be something like:

> First Last (optional if Username is provided)
> Username (optional if First Last is provided)
> Affiliation (if provided)

best,

Delphine
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