Hi Aishik,
I understand your intent but I believe you should consider the practicality
of choosing a group name. I suggest you establish a clear network first and
build trust of your intended target.
We all wish the general public to have a simple understanding of how our
Wikimedia community is structured. Creating a supergroup that overlaps to 3
regional hubs creates confusion not just to our existing community members
we try to entice as well as institutions, partners, agencies and most of
all our general public.
ESEAP is hosting Wikimania 2023 and we do not put all our advocacy,
sacrifices, meetings, lengthy discussions over 9 years, and hard work in
making a cohesive regional community to waste because people starting to
doubt and get confused on a misleading community structure you are building.
I encourage you to seriously do a practical feasibility study and research
if you have technical, human resource capacity on going to this path.
Rather than creating collaboration, this creates tension.
Moreover, "WAP" is also used by *W*iki *A*dvocates *P*hilippines.
I know your intention is noble but please, don't cross the line. Don't
create conflict.
Kind regards,
*Butch Bustria*
Wikimedia East, South East Asia and the Pacific
On Thu, May 25, 2023, 10:33 PM Aishik Rehman <aishikrehman(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Bodhisattwa and Butch Bustria,
Thank you for your responses and expressing your concerns regarding the
establishment of WAP User Group. I appreciate your input and would like to
provide further clarification on the matter.
Firstly, I want to emphasize that we have acknowledged the significance of
engaging with the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee (AffCom) and have
initiated contact with them to seek guidance and ensure that we align with
established processes and protocols. We understand the importance of
following the correct procedures and conducting thorough evaluations.
It is crucial to note that at this stage, our user group has not been
officially recognized by AffCom. We are currently in the initial stages of
establishing our presence and are actively seeking guidance and support
from relevant committees to ensure a collaborative and harmonious approach
within the Wikimedia ecosystem.
We recognize the existing user groups and chapters operating in Asian
countries and understand the need for coordination, consensus, and
collaboration with them. Our aim is to complement and work alongside these
affiliations, rather than duplicate or create conflicts. We are committed
to fostering positive relationships and avoiding any misunderstandings or
overlaps.
To provide clarity and transparency, we have shared relevant links to our
project page on Meta-Wiki, which outlines our goals, mission, and
activities as a potential user group. It is essential to note that the
project page serves as a platform to present our intentions and engage in
constructive discussions with the community. We are committed to addressing
any concerns and ensuring that all perspectives are heard and considered.
We appreciate your concerns and valuable insights and assure you that we
are actively engaging with AffCom to seek their guidance and expertise. Our
intention is to align ourselves with established processes and work
collaboratively with existing affiliations in the region.
We invite you to participate in the ongoing discussions and provide your
valuable feedback. We are open to further dialogue and are committed to
finding common ground and fostering regional cooperation.
Thank you for your attention and understanding. We look forward to
continued engagement and productive discussions.
Best regards,
Aishik Rehman
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