[Foundation-l] spamming of the english wikipedia users detected

[Gabe Johnson]

On 7/3/07, oscar van dillen <oscarvandillen at wikimedia.org> wrote:
> it came to my attention that (some? many? i do not know?) english language
> wikipedia users have received an "personal" email with content like this:
>
> "There are many reasons why it is very important that YOU vote in this
> election. The board is responsible for oversight and direction of the
> Wikimedia projects, including fundraising, defining the mission, and
> determining foundation-wide policies, so though it does not have direct
> input into English Wikipedia day-to-day policy, you still are affected by
> what they choose to do."
>
> and this:
>
> "Regardless of the election outcome, low turnout from English Wikipedia also
> sends the wrong message to the board. English Wikipedia is by far the
> largest Wikimedia community, and English Wikipedia has, by far, the largest
> readership. While it is very important that other Wikimedia projects be well
> supported and understood by the board, the importance of English Wikipedia
> should not be understated."
>
> and the text goes on like this for a while.
>
> it came to my attention because i was asked if this was sent by the
> wmf-board!? well: NO of course not!
>
> i wonder what IS going on behind this *spamming*: who? why? does anyone have
> a clue?
>
> best regards,
> oscar
>
> --
> *edito ergo sum*
>
> DISCLAIMER: This message does not represent an official position of the
> Wikimedia Foundation nor of its Board of Trustees.

I think it's a completely valid mailing and I appreciate the reminder.
Thank you, Mr. Maxwell. ~~~~


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