Hi all
The first Wikipedia Delhi Meet was organized yesterday, despite a constant
downpour and some Venue issues 14 Delhi-hites braved the monsoon to reach
the meetup. We had to shift the venue to another location across the
street because of some scheduling issues at the last minute. We
only received half the people we were expecting from the meetup page due to
the heaviest monsoon rains in Delhi in over a hundred years, that along with
traffic and water lodging because of the constant rains for over a month
were real obstacles.
The turn-up had a healthy mix of bloggers, Wikipedians, supporters and press
representatives. There were almost the same number of women present as men,
almost everyone was generally interested in Wikipedia.
We discussed Wikipedia policy and structures, some political issues and the
foundation's plan for India. There was a genuine interest in some supporters
in joining and contributing to the Wikimedia movement, someone suggested an
informal workshop to teach interested users on how to edit Wikipedia. Barry
fielded a barrage of questions from press members and other attendants
alike, there was curiosity on every level.
The first meet served as an introductory get-together, something we hope to
build on in future.
Also, pictures are already available on twitter through *#WPMDH1 *hashtag*.
*More would be uploaded on the commons in the coming days.
Regards
Salmaan