On 18/03/2013 23:02, Thomas Dalton wrote:
On 18 March 2013 22:57, Katie Chan ktc@ktchan.info wrote:
On 18/03/2013 22:47, Gordon Joly wrote:
Seems that Wikimedia UK are the body involved in running this event,,,,
Wikimedia UK is supporting the bid, offering advice and support where it can. The actual bid itself is led by volunteers Ed, James, Kimi, Anastasia, ...
Just because something is being done by volunteers doesn't mean it isn't being done by Wikimedia UK. We need to get away from the idea that "Wikimedia UK" is synonymous with "The Board and Staff of Wikimedia UK".
Of course I understand that, and I have always agree with that. I am actually hurt with the suggestion, deliberate or otherwise, that I have suddenly forgotten that because I have started working for Wikimedia UK!
In this case, the bid isn't being submitted by volunteers and members of Wikimedia UK as part of Wikimedia UK. They are doing it as individuals with the support of Wikimedia UK the organisation. Going with your wording, just because something is being done by volunteers and or members of Wikimedia UK doesn't mean it is being done by Wikimedia UK.