Wikimedia-l November 2016

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] "Can Wikipedia save the internet?": Wikipedia and political neutrality
by FRED BAUDER 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Craig, That was what I was thinking. After the election, when there is little reason to have a article in that shape, would be a good time to extensively review it. Fred On Wed, 2 Nov 2016 12:59:09 -0400 Craig Newmark <craig.newmark(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Fred, thanks! > > Worth reviewing, after people have recovered from the election. How > about...reminding me two weeks from today. I might've recovered by >then, > seriously... > > Thanks! > > Craig Newmark > > founder, craigslist > > On Nov 2, 2016 12:44 PM, "FRED BAUDER" <fredbaud(a)fairpoint.net> >wrote: > >> Craig, >> >> I don't expect you to do anything about it, but Hillary Clinton >> presidential campaign, 2016 has been so much an object of political >>editing >> by Clinton supporters that it looks more like an ad for Hillary than >>a >> Wikipedia article. >> >> Fred Bauder >> >> On Wed, 2 Nov 2016 11:43:32 -0400 >> Craig Newmark <craig.newmark(a)craigconnects.org> wrote: >> >>> Wikipedia is where facts go to live. >>> >>> >>> It helps that folks on US Capitol Hill are receptive to quiet >>>suggestions >>> that Wikipedia avoid becoming a partisan battleground. >>> >>> Craig Newmark >>> >>> founder, craigslist >>> >>> On Nov 1, 2016 7:35 PM, "Olatunde Isaac" <reachout2isaac(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hoi, >>>> >>>> Pine, thanks for sharing this article. I found the entire article >>>>very >>>> interesting. I am glad that Wikipedia is not seen as a vehicle for >>>> political campaign. Sometimes, people create account on Wikipedia >>>>with >>>> the >>>> aim to use the encyclopedia for political campaign and a good number >>>>of >>>> them end up getting blocked either for POV pushing or other >>>>disruptive >>>> editing/behavior. >>>> >>>> BTW....I have a few question. Is it a good idea to protect a page >>>>from >>>> creation if there are indications that the overall intention of the >>>> creator >>>> is to use Wikipedia as a platform for political campaign? If yes, >>>>how is >>>> such protection necessary if the page is neutrally written? >>>> >>>> There was an incident that happened sometimes last year when an >>>>article >>>> on >>>> "Akinwunmi Ambode" was protected from creation and unprotected >>>>after his >>>> election. >>>> >>>> Is this really a good idea? >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> >>>> Isaac >>>> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Pine W <wiki.pine(a)gmail.com> >>>> Sender: "Wikimedia-l" <wikimedia-l-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org>Date: >>>> Wed, >>>> 26 Oct 2016 20:31:59 >>>> To: Wikimedia Mailing List<Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>; >>>>Wikimedia >>>> Education<education(a)lists.wikimedia.org>; Wiki >>>> Research-l<wiki-research-l@ >>>> lists.wikimedia.org> >>>> Reply-To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> >>>> Subject: [Wikimedia-l] "Can Wikipedia save the internet?": Wikipedia >>>>and >>>> political neutrality >>>> >>>> Hello colleagues, >>>> >>>> Some of you might be interested in this news article: >>>> http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/ >>>> can-wikipedia-save-the-internet-a7380786.html >>>> >>>> When we know that we have countless shortcomings in Wikimedia, I >>>>found it >>>> refreshing to hear that some aspects of our content and community >>>>are >>>> performing well and, on the whole, are serving the public interest. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Pine >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/ >>>> wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines >>>> New messages to: Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>> Unsubscribe: >>>>https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >>>> <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/ >>>> wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines >>>> New messages to: Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>> Unsubscribe: >>>>https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >>>> <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >>>https://meta.wikimedia.org/wik >>> i/Mailing_lists/Guidelines >>> New messages to: Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> Unsubscribe: >>>https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >>> <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >>> >> >> >>

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Technical Design Intern Search | Job description
by Maria Cruz 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hello all, There is a new internship opportunity in the Community Engagement department for a Technical Design Intern. We are looking for a candidate who works and/or studies in the field of computer science and information systems, has experience in advanced wiki markup and design skills for web, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, among other qualifications. Knowledge and or experience with Wikimedia Projects a plus! The Technical Design Intern will work closely with the Communications and Outreach Coordinator (that would be me!) on the Wikimedia Resource Center, the redesign of the Evaluation Portal on Meta Wikimedia, and migration and archiving of L&E portal pages from existing namespaces to new namespace, among other tasks. You can find the complete job description here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/wikimedia/jobs/488570#.WBE6X-ErKRs If you are interested, please apply. If you know someone who might fit this position, please forward the email to them! Cheers, *María Cruz * \\ Communications and Outreach Coordinator, L&E Team \\ Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. mcruz(a)wikimedia.org | Twitter: @marianarra_ <https://twitter.com/marianarra_>

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"Can Wikipedia save the internet?": Wikipedia and political neutrality
by Pine W 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hello colleagues, Some of you might be interested in this news article: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/can-wikipedia-save… When we know that we have countless shortcomings in Wikimedia, I found it refreshing to hear that some aspects of our content and community are performing well and, on the whole, are serving the public interest. Regards, Pine

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Personal Update
by WereSpielChequers 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Errrh, Welcome to Quora! More seriously I was thinking of putting together a submission for Montreal along the lines of "Cultural Learnings of Quora for Make Benefit Glorious Website of Wikipedia." Any one who wants to get involved in that please contact me off list. WSC On 2 November 2016 at 12:00, <wikimedia-l-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote: > Send Wikimedia-l mailing list submissions to > > > 1. Re: Personal Update (Asaf Bartov) > 2. Re: Personal Update (Todd Allen) > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 01:46:24 +0000 > From: Asaf Bartov <abartov(a)wikimedia.org> > To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] Personal Update > Message-ID: > <CAAmrcweiP8BWNaQiLEVTk7_uoogz5_2VApE-uamtzbDXMYeyGg@ > mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Congratulations, Ms. Battles! > > I recommend updating your biographical sketch on this page to reflect this, > so that the information is available to future readers not currently > subscribed to this mailing list: > https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Board_of_Trustees > > A. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:00:22 -0600 > From: Todd Allen <toddmallen(a)gmail.com> > To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] Personal Update > Message-ID: > <CAGToUqyh9OMYaR7as2+CE+YOd+DuiOizD+AFHTzpWdDRCfOAFw@mail. > gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Yeah, there just might be a few of us around here who participate on > Wikipedia and Quora both. Not that I'd know anyone like that. :) > > Congratulations on the new position. > > Todd > >

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Personal Update
by Kelly Battles 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hi Everyone, > > I have an exciting personal update to share with all of you. Today, I am > joining Quora as Chief Financial Officer. I have shared more information on > my Quora personal blog[1]. > > Once I decided to accept this role, I shared the news with Christophe as > chair of the Board and Katherine as ED, both in the interest of full > disclosure and to flag any potential conflicts of interest. Stephen LaPorte > and Michelle Paulson, as interim Secretary of the Board and Foundation’s > General Counsel, reviewed the new position and concluded there are no > existing conflicts. After reviewing the bylaws, we’re confident we can > properly manage any that may arise. > > As some of you may know, Jimmy Wales has a small investment in Quora. I > was not personally aware of this during this process. As I learned of it > during the conflict of interest review, I wanted to share that information > and clarify there was no connection. > > I’m very excited about this next chapter in my professional life. I > sincerely look forward to the opportunity to learn more about another > passionate community, while continuing my commitment to serve Wikimedia as > a Foundation Trustee over the years ahead. This service has been a true > honor, thank you for support. > > Best, > Kelly Battles > *Member, Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees* > > 1. https://kellybattles.quora.com/Joining-Quora-as-CFO > >

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Wikimedia France AGM 2016: new board
by Pierre-Selim Huard 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

Dear movement fellows, Wikimedia France held its Annual General Meeting on October 29th, 2016. During this AGM, we elected 6 board members, of which 3 are new (and shiny). Sébastien Beyou was not running for a new term and the board is grateful for his service as deputy treasurer. Of course, he will remain an active member of the chapter. Marie-Alice Mathis, 31, is finishing a double PhD in neuroscience from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and Université Claude-Bernard in Lyon. Leaving the hectic world of academic research, she now has a slightly less hectic job in a hospital near Paris and is planning to become an EMT. She brings her newly found free time and experience of the academic world to the board of Wikimedia France in the hope of fostering contributions from researchers, with a focus on Open Access and the defense of the Commons. Caroline Becker, 29, is a software engineer living in Toulouse. Some of you might know her through her involvement in the Project Grant Committee. She's an active member of Wikimedia France since 2011, working with GLAM partners, organizing conferences and workshops, and working on the quality process. She's also a sysop on French Wikipedia and Commons, and writes bots for Wikidata. Manuel Fauveau, 64, is a French retired civil engineer. A Wikipedian since 2008, and a member of our chapter since fall 2013, he focuses on helping newcomers discover the projects and start with the encyclopedia. On summer 2015, he joined (as secretary) the board of Vikidia, the non profit running the Encyclopedia for kids 8-13. Aiming to go one step further with the movement, he joins the board to help improving communication between all the stakeholders. The day after this AGM, the Board of trustees held its first meeting and elected its officers. Our board is now structured as follow: * Émeric Vallespi, chair * Samuel Le Goff, vice chair (reelected) * Guillaume Goursat, treasurer * Édouard Hue, secretary * Caroline Becker, (elected) * Jean-Frédéric Berthelot, (reelected) * Manuel Fauveau. (elected) * Pierre-Selim Huard, (reelected) * Marie-Alice Mathis, (elected) * Florian Pépellin Please welcome our newcomers and join us in expressing your gratitude to Sébastien our former board member! Sincerely, Pierre-Selim -- Pierre-Selim Huard Wikimédia France, Association pour le libre partage de la connaissance pierre-selim.huard(a)wikimedia.fr

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symposium proposal
by James Salsman 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

I propose that the Foundation hold a symposium inviting the authors of the following four papers to give a joint talk on formal scholarly reputation in tenure decision: http://www.cs.indiana.edu/~xshuai/papers/jcdl240-shuai.pdf http://blog.scielo.org/en/2016/10/14/is-it-possible-to-normalize-citation-m… https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Nicholas5/publication/275349828_… http://www.nature.com/news/fewer-numbers-better-science-1.20858 Best regards, Jim Salsman

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