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
>>
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