Apologies, everyone! First time using the Wikimedia mailing lists, and I wasn't aware that it would mangle my message that badly. Let's try again, shall we?
Hey Cascadian Wikimedians,
You're invited to the June 2026 meetup in Portland, Oregon! Join us at the Northwest Library at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 13.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:June_2026_meetup_in_Portland,_Oregon
Please RSVP at the link above, even if you might be interested, so we can know how many people to expect. Hope to see you there!
TechnoSquirrel69
[[User:TechnoSquirrel69]]<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:TechnoSquirrel69>
Bonjour / Hola / Hello,
Forwarding an email regarding WikiConference North America 2026
registration.
Additionally, quoting from the registration page in English
<https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2026/Attendance/Registration>:
"Your registration will be pending till completion of a safety review.
Reviews will be conducted in batches according to the following schedule:
- Requests submitted *before June 15* will receive a response *early
July*.
- Requests submitted *before July 18* will receive a response *early
August"*
Pine🌲
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From: Sophie Valade via Wikimedia-l <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] WCNA 2026 - Registration is open
To: <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Cc: Sophie Valade <svalade(a)wikimedia.ca>
Hello, bonjour, hola,
*WikiConference North America 2026 *will take place in Edmonton, Alberta
(Canada), on September 25–27, 2026, with the Culture Crawl happening on
September 24. Registration is now open:
https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2026/Attendance/Registration
La *WikiConférence Amérique du Nord 2026 *se tiendra à Edmonton, Alberta
(Canada), du 25 au 27 septembre 2026, et le parcours culturel aura lieu le
24 septembre. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes :
https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2026/Attendance/Registration/fr
La *WikiConferencia Norteamérica 2026 *se llevará a cabo en Edmonton,
Alberta (Canadá), del 25 al 27 de septiembre de 2026, y el recorrido
cultural tendrá lugar el 24 de septiembre. Las inscripciones están
abiertas: https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2026/Attendance/Registration/es
*SophieWMCA*
* Wikimedia Canada*
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Wikimedia
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Hi, I do not expect that this email list to be used for promotional
purposes beyond Wikipedia or Wikimedia in general. Specifically, the email
list is for matters that concern Cascadia Wikimedians. While this book may
interest some on the list, I think many would find this inappropriate &
unwelcome, however well intentioned.
Yours,
Peaceray
On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM Benj. Mako Hill <mako(a)atdot.cc> wrote:
> Greetings!
>
> {"quotation": {"who": "Joe Mabel", "date": "Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at
> 03:19:49PM -0800"}}
> > It doesn't look at all deliberately spammy to me; I think it was
> > well-intentioned.
>
> Maybe I'm overreacting. When I get a "recommendation" for a first-time
> poster about a self-published book that only tangentially related to
> the purpose of this list from a person I don't know (complete with a
> coupon code!) it feels like it's a person advertising.
>
> Professor Anderson lists himself as "Head of Research" but there is no
> indication /what/ they are the head of research of or professor of/at.
>
> If you search for their email signature, all you get is this exactly
> message forwarded to other mailing lists over the last six months:
>
>
> https://www.google.com/search?q=%22professor+peter+anderson+head+of+researc…
>
> Those mailing lists are about IPv6, open source, etc. Maybe this guy
> just really loves this book and wants to tell every random list, but
> I'm pretty skeptical. And I'd still probably ban him for it.
>
> If this was a book recommendation from *you*, or if it was from some
> rando about a Wikipedia book, I wouldn't have thought twice. This
> feels spammy to me.
>
> Is this guy a long time list member or did he just join to post this?
> If it's the later, I'd definitely ban.
>
> > We've never made it super-clear (even to me as an admin) just what
> > is and is not in scope for the list. If he does this repeatedly, or
> > if there is something more egregiously spammy, yes, I'd ban someone
> > for spam.
>
> I'd say that at a minimum it's either for messages from people in the
> Wikimedia community in Cascadia (about anything) or directly about or
> relevant to them (from anyone). This doesn't feel like either to me.
>
> Later,
> Mako
>
>
>
> --
> Benjamin Mako Hill
> https://mako.cc/
>
As a researcher, I came across a highly intensive and inclusive book called
"The Internet Ecosystem". The book englobes the whole Internet history. I
have just completed the reading, I will highly recommend it and it has
useful information. The book was reviewed by Vint Cerf, the founder of the
Internet. Use: *INTECO10 *coupon code to get the book at a discounted
price. You will find more information in the email below.
Professor Peter Anderson
Head of Research
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*From:* Nikesh B. Simmandree <nikeshbs(a)outlook.com>
*Sent:* Monday, August 18, 2025 1:35 PM
*To:* alac-announce(a)icann.org <alac-announce(a)icann.org>; alac(a)icann.org <
alac(a)icann.org>; at-large(a)icann.org <at-large(a)icann.org>;
afri-discuss(a)icann.org <afri-discuss(a)icann.org>
*Subject:* Launch of The Internet Ecosystem Book
Dear Community,
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my book, *The Internet Ecosystem* —
a comprehensive exploration of the history, architecture, governance, and
future of the Internet.
This book distills decades of technological evolution — from ARPANET and
packet switching, to AI, Web3, quantum networks, and beyond — into a clear,
engaging narrative accessible to both technical and non-technical readers
*What the Book Covers*
- *The Past:* How Cold War research, ARPANET, and packet switching gave
birth to the Internet we know today.
- *The Present:* The intricate roles of ISPs, backbone providers, cloud
infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and global governance shaping our daily
online experiences.
- *The Future:* Insights into 5G/6G, blockchain, immersive technologies,
quantum security, and the Internet in 2050.
With *49 detailed chapters*, the book provides a definitive yet
approachable reference for students, professionals, policymakers, and
curious readers alike.
My mission with *The Internet Ecosystem* is to make the Internet’s
complexity understandable — showing not only *how* the Internet works, but
also *why* it matters and has become one of the most transformative human
inventions — while sparking dialogue on how we build a secure, inclusive,
and sustainable digital future.
In the 21st century, understanding the Internet is not optional — it’s
essential. Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, educator,
student, or everyday Internet user, this book provides the context and
clarity you need to navigate the opportunities and challenges of our
connected world.
*Get Your Copy*
*The Internet Ecosystem* is now available: https://payhip.com/b/hfvYg
Thank you,
Best Regards,
Nikesh B. Simmandree
Forwarding a job announcement that might interest some subscribers of this
email list.
Pine🌲
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From: Miriam Redi <mredi(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Subject: [Wiki-research-l] We're hiring a Research Scientist!
To: Research into Wikimedia content and communities <
wiki-research-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hi all,
I hope this email finds you well.
The Research team at the Wikimedia Foundation is hiring a Research
Scientist to focus on Knowledge Integrity research. Please review the job
description linked below and apply if interested, or consider spreading the
word!
Position Details: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wikimedia/jobs/7484474/
Application Deadline: January 15th, 2026
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Best,
Miriam
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(Espanol)
Hola, ¿algún participante de Wikimedia en el estado de Washington o
Columbia Británica necesita ayuda debido a las inundaciones del noroeste
del Pacífico de 2025?
(Vientamese)
Xin chào, có người tham gia Wikimedia nào ở Bang Washington hoặc British
Columbia cần hỗ trợ vì trận lũ lụt ở Tây Bắc Thái Bình Dương năm 2025 không?
(English)
Hello, do any Wikimedia participants in Washington State or British
Columbia need assistance because of the 2025 Pacific Northwest floods?
* Translations courtesy of translate.google.com.
* Referencia / Reference / Chú thích:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Pacific_Northwest_floods
Pine🌲
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