Ideally I'd like to get both sides of the story. But I'd at least like to know what the story is.
- Gregory
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 20, 2015, at 11:54 AM, ResearchBiz <ResearchBiz(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Are you seeking a response from me, or from the Wikimedia DC principals?
>
> Gregory Kohs
>
> P.S. I like your name.
>
>> On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 11:47 AM, Gregory Koch <gregorykoch11(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>> What exactly happened? I must have missed it
>>
>> - Gregory
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Nov 20, 2015, at 11:34 AM, ResearchBiz <ResearchBiz(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> On October 13 (over a month ago), I submitted a Freedom of Information
>>> Act (FOIA) request to the National Archives, with a courtesy copy
>>> addressed to Kirill Lokshin, James Hare, and the Safe Space Committee
>>> affiliated with Wikiconference USA 2015.
>>>
>>> I had hoped for Wikimedia DC's help in this matter, because I think
>>> it's very important in resolving the increasing tension that seems to
>>> exist between the First Amendment right of unabridged free speech, vs.
>>> the rising perception that there is a privilege not to ever have one's
>>> feelings hurt by unabridged speech. I spoke today with the NARA
>>> employee who is supervising the response to the FOIA request, and it
>>> sounds like they are assembling quite a substantial amount of
>>> information that will be delivered back to me, likely in the next two
>>> weeks, I am told.
>>>
>>> In stark contrast, I have not heard any response from the leaders of
>>> Wikimedia DC, even though their code of ethics asserts that personnel
>>> should:
>>>
>>> * Serve with courtesy and responsiveness
>>> * Demonstrate the highest standards of personal
>>> integrity,truthfulness, honesty, and fortitude
>>> * Conduct organizational and operational duties with open communication
>>>
>>> It's possible that Lokshin and Hare have not received my request from
>>> October 13, but I doubt that's the case. Time is running out for the
>>> leadership of Wikimedia DC to proactively state their position on the
>>> concerns addressed in the NARA FOIA request.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> A concerned citizen
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> wikimedia-dc mailing list
>>> wikimedia-dc(a)lists.wikimedia.org
>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
>>
>>
Hello everyone,
Deviating from our normal schedule, we have our monthly dinner meetup tomorrow on Saturday, November 21. We’ll be meeting at Gordon Biersch, 900 F Street NW at 6 PM. More information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/November_2015
See you there!
—
James Hare
President, Wikimedia DC
https://wikimediadc.org
@wikimediadc
How do I submit an address change? I got a ballot which was forwarded by
the Postal Service, but future mail should go to the correct address (11521
Patapsco Dr., Rockville, Md. 20852).
--
Bruce
R. Gilson
brg1942(a)gmail.com