On 7 August 2013 15:37, Daria Cybulska <daria.cybulska@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:

A new brochure about Wikimedia Commons has been produced. Designed to be a companion brochure to the Welcome to Wikipedia brochure, it covers what Commons is, how to upload files, how to use files, and the basics of free licenses - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Illustrating_Wikipedia_brochure.pdf

We would like to have a version printed in the UK as well. What are your thoughts on the content?

The grey background of some pages will burn up ink if people print their own copies; white would be better.

There is a lack of continuity in referring to uploading "images" vs. "media" - at one point, it says "You can also upload audio", but doesn't mention video

It is misleading on freedom of panorama. It says you can upload pictures of "old" buildings, if they're "in the public domain". (It may be wise to mention the difference between FoP in the UK, and in countries where the law is less liberal on the matter.)

Environmentally speaking, why produce a paper brochure? Why not put the material online, and hand out business (size) cards with a URL and QR code?

Otherwise, a good initiative.

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Andy Mabbett
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