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 <
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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
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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
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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🌲
An interesting event that landed in my inbox:
Town Hall Seattle is hosting Jimmy Wales for a discussion of his book "The
Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last" on October
30 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $10 (+$3 fee) and are free for folks under
the age of 22.
https://townhallseattle.org/event/jimmy-wales/
Would be nice to have a contingent of Cascadia folks there. I plan to get
my ticket soon.
*Bruce Englehardt / SounderBruce*
sounderbruce(a)gmail.com
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Hi Jenny,
- Joe Mabel has been our primary photo person, both as a photographer &
a Commons admin.
- I have been the primary Seattle Wikipedians / Cascadia Wikimedians
coordinator.
Is anyone else interested in being part of the team to coordinate with
WikiPortraits photographers? I am hoping to get something going with this
year's SIFF
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_International_Film_Festival>.
Yours,
Peaceray <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Peaceray>
On Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM Jennifer 8. Lee <jenny(a)wikiportraits.org>
wrote:
> Hi Raymond et al,
>
> Who on the Wikimedia Cascadia side is the best editor team to coordinate
> the WikiPortraits photographers with? We have maybe 3-4 in Seattle that
> have popped since our BBC article dropped
>
> https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqly43k3d45o
>
>
> Jenny
>
> On Fri, Mar 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM Raymond Leonard <
> raymond.f.leonard.jr(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Just over two months out are these two events in Seattle:
>>
>> - Seattle International Film Festiva <https://www.siff.net/festival>l
>> (SIFF), May 15–25 – although Sundance gets the flashy premieres, SIFF has
>> been touted as "the largest film gathering in the U.S.
>> <https://variety.com/2018/film/news/seattle-international-film-festival-2018…>"
>> & "the country's biggest international film festival
>> <https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/washington/articles/how-siff-b…>
>> ".
>> - Last year's festival program
>> <https://issuu.com/siffnews/docs/fest24_program> (p. 3) stated
>> that they were screening a "total of 261 films from 84 countries/regions
>> around the globe: 92 features, 47 documentaries, 115 short films in 14
>> different programs, five archival features, two conversations with
>> incredible actresses, and two secret films. 18 of these films are world
>> premieres, 26 are North American premieres, and 14 are U.S. premieres. 49%
>> of our filmmakers are female or non-binary identifying, 35% identify as a
>> BIPOC director, and 18% identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. 62% are
>> from first- or second-time filmmakers, and 63% don’t currently have U.S.
>> distribution."
>> - Should WikiPortraits
>> <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:WikiPortraits> (on
>> Bcc:, *hint, hint*) ever desire to get easy access to
>> up-and-coming filmmakers, this is the festival at which to do it!
>> - 2025 NW Folklife Festival <https://nwfolklife.org/>, May 23-26th – this
>> 54th year's theme <https://nwfolklife.org/festival/home.html> is
>> based on the Japanese *Ikigai *[life worth living]
>>
>> Seattle is also one of the five metropolitan areas with six or more FIFA
>> World Cup 2025 matches
>> <https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/83583980e0bb1fb/original/FCWC25-Match-Schedul…>
>> in June, with LA, Miami, NY/NJ, & Philadelphia being the other four.
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM Oscar Costero <
>> oscarcostero86_at_gmail.com_peaceray(a)duck.com> wrote:
>>
>>> DuckDuckGo was unable to verify sender identity
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I’m inspired by the wiki-activations happening at SXSW this week
>>> <https://www.wiki.haus/>, and the possibility of bringing something
>>> similar
>>> to the PNW.
>>>
>>> I’d love to explore what it would take to make it happen!
>>>
>>> Cheers,
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