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Velkommen til Samfunnet

Et samfunn er en gruppe individer som lever sammen og deler institusjoner og som ofte har en felles kultur, felles tradisjoner og interesser.

Samfunnet er den primære diskusjonsiden for Wikimedia Norge og dets medlemmer. Navnet samfunnet viser til at Wikipedia også er et nettsamfunn hvor medlemmene skal kunne formidle sine tanker og ideer. Her kan du blant annet lufte ideer om foreningen, eller komme med forslag til styret.

Bedre utnyttelse av lenke fra Aftenposten

Nederst på nettsidene til Aftenposten er det endel nyttige lenker, blant de er da en lenke til Wikipedia og den går hit. Jeg synes imidlertid den eksponering den gir kan nyttiggjøres bedre. I dag er det et enkelt banner med tilbud om effekter øverst på siden, foreslår at styret i Wikimedia Norge ser på alternative budskap, alt fra medlemsrekruttering til vinkling mot større donasjoner. Mvh - Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 4. sep 2013 kl. 11:23 (CEST)

Ja, det er på høy tid å ta op dette og se om vi kan forbedre den forsiden. Bjoertvedt (diskusjon) 13. okt. 2013 kl. 21:37 (CEST)[svar]
Ser ingen endring på forsiden for wikipedia.no - dersom styret i WMNO er enig så kan det for eksempel prøves ut alternative sider, bør være mulig å få forslag til det. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 12. des. 2013 kl. 12:06 (CET)Æ[svar]
Jeg hadde ikke lagt merke til denne enkele banneren på toppen av den siden der før nå. Rent estetisk vil jeg kommentere det hele med å si "UUUUUUURG"... Uten å være ufing mot den som har gjort sitt beste for å lage siden slik den er nå ønsker jeg å foreslå noen endringer på siden. Mitt forslag kan sees på http://atluxity.hackeriet.no/wikipedia/Wikipedia%20NO.html - Det man vil legge merke til er at det ser ut som det hele hører litt mer til på siden. Bildet er vekk, det hørte virkelig ikke hjemme der. Jeg har økt bredden på banneren og på den måten senket høyden, men det avhenger litt av bredden på browseren, men det fungerer uansett. Slike faste linjeskift som var satt fungerer _ikke_ uansett. Teksten er blitt mer lik resten av teksten på siden og står ikke lenger ut som en sår tommel.
Endringene krevde endringer på html-filen, de endringene er mer synlige her http://atluxity.hackeriet.no/wikipedia/wikipedia.no.diff og endringene på stil-filen kan sees her http://atluxity.hackeriet.no/wikipedia/country-portal.css.diff - Håper mitt forslag blir satt pris på, om det ønskes noe hjelp ang dette så si ifra.
Jeg legger merke til at klokkeslettet kanskje tilsier at jeg burde lagre dette innlegget som kladd før jeg lagret nå, men jeg håper folk klarer å ta meg med en klype salt og forslaget mitt for det det er. :) Ingenting vondt er ment. -- Atluxity (diskusjon) 13. des. 2013 kl. 03:32 (CET)[svar]
Til Atluxity: Jeg prøvde å sjekke ditt forslag, men fikk ikke opp siden. Enig med deg at resten av siden er ok, det er toppen som er utfordringen. Dersom det er slik at WMNO selger en haug med krus og annet så er det selvfølgelig et argument for å beholde banneret, men har ikke hørt noe slikt. Jeg vil heller tro at salget er minimalt, ikke pga liten eksponering, men fordi slikt interesserer et fåtall.
Siden har mange visninger, hvorfor da ikke f.eks prøve å bruke den til å få kontakt med store donorer? Teksten kan være alt fra "Om du har en million å gi bort så har vi et av norges beste prosjekter" til "Opptatt av kunnskapsformidling på norsk? Visste du at 8 av 10 elever på videregående bruker Wikipedia for oppgaver? Hjelp oss å støtte de mange frivillige bidragsyterne på Wikipedia, ta kontakt med oss i støtteforeningen Wikipemedia Norge, så forklarer vi hvordan."
Hensikten med WMNO er jo å støtte de mange frivillige bidragsyterne og helst bidra til at det blir flere. Med mer penger så kan WMNO gjøre mer. Det er mange som har mye penger å gi bort og som ser etter fornuftige prosjekter. Her er vårt første sted for å vise at vi har et fornuftig prosjekt. Da bør vi prøve å bruke det til å argumentere for det. Mvh - Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 14. des. 2013 kl. 16:55 (CET)[svar]
Det blir et eget prosjekt på å forbedre nettsidenes utseende! Mer info følger! mvh, Bjoertvedt (diskusjon) 14. jan. 2014 kl. 22:58 (CET)[svar]
Bra at saken følges opp, men for å gjenta meg selv, i det store og hele er forsiden ok, det er bra at vi bruker domenet wikipedia.no til å vise frem ulike språkversjoner av Wikipedia. Problemet er boksen på toppen, vi bør bruke en så verdifull plass til mer enn å selge krus. Det kan være alt fra enkle men slående fakta om Wikipedia til videosnutter hvor f.eks Francis Sejersted sier noen ord om hvorfor også han er Wikipedianer, eller hvor Astrid Nøkleby-Heiberg oppfordrer skrivekyndige med helsefaglig bakgrunn om å bidra til vår kunnskapsdugnad til beste for folkehelseopplysning. Mvh - Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 17. jan. 2014 kl. 10:32 (CET)[svar]

Det er fire måneder siden siste innlegg her, jeg sjekket nettopp lenken inn fra Aftenpostens nettsider og det er samme gode tilbud om å kjøpe en t-skjorte eller en kopp. Nå har jeg både t-skjorte og kopper, så takk, men nei takk, men hva om jeg hadde en million eller fem å gi bort?

Hvis WMNO svømmer i penger og helst ikke vil ha mer, så slutt å lese her.

Dersom det er ønskelig med mer penger for å støtte de frivillige så er det enkleste å begynne der en kan, og et slikt sted er siden en kommer til når en taster wikipedia.no og som blant annet er lenket fra bunnen av Aftenpostens nettside.

Det dreier seg om den lille firkanten øverst på siden, IKKE de andre firkantene, grunnen til at det er slik er et vedtak på årsmøte med masse diskusjon i forkant, å endre noe annet enn firkanten på toppen kan lage et halloi av en annen verden.

I den hvite boksen på toppen (som i dag tilbyr t-skjorter og krus) kan det f.eks i stedet stå dette:

"Opptatt av kunnskapsformidling på norsk? Visste du at 8 av 10 elever på videregående bruker Wikipedia for oppgaver? Hjelp oss å støtte de mange frivillige bidragsyterne på Wikipedia, ta kontakt med oss i støtteforeningen Wikipemedia Norge, så forklarer vi hvordan. Om du har pengene så har vi en kunnskapsdugnad å støtte hvor din donasjon gir en god avkastning."

Eller noe annet. Hvorfor kun tekst? Flotte bilder/video osv. må jo være mye bedre? Nei, fordi A/B-testing viser at tekst fungerer best, det er slik Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) har gått fra å bruke bilde av Jimmy Wales ved innsamling til å kun bruke helt saklig tekst. A/B-testing viste at sistnevnte ga svært mye høyere innsamlede beløp. Tilsvarende som dagens "hvite firkant" lenkes til nettbutikken så kan en slik tekst mot potensielle store bidrag lenkes til en underliggende side som utdyper hva WMNO kan gjøre med f.eks en million eller to.

Om teksten jeg har foreslått ikke faller i smak så legg ut noe annet, men målet bør være store donorer og det bør kort og saklig forklares hva vi kan gjøre med en million eller to.

En slik tekst tar neppe mange minuttene å legge inn og det er uavhengig av hva som skjer ellers på nettstedet no.wikimedia.org - så det er ikke avhengig av eller koblet til redesign av resten. For ordens skyld vil jeg understreke at jeg ikke kommer til å reise dette spørsmålet igjen, dette er tredje gang, det får holde. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 29. mai 2014 kl. 19:26 (CEST)[svar]

Hei. Det ser ikke ut som denne portalen er endret vesentlig i det siste, nei. Jeg har nå per epost bedt om at dette settes opp som et punkt på neste styremøte. Så får vi se hva som kan gjøres. Enig i at teksten sikkert enkelt kan endres, også i påvente av større forbedringer om det anses nødvendig. Mvh --Ole (diskusjon) 29. mai 2014 kl. 19:49 (CEST)[svar]

CC-by-SA og konsekvenser for nettaviser

Håper WMNO kan distribuere hva det innebærer dersom avisene innfører betalingsmurer - og bruker stoff fra WP og Commons innafor. CC-by-SA betyr vel at det ikke er OK? WP gir kun ut materiale som fritt mot at det forblir fritt. --Bjørn som tegner (diskusjon) 14. feb. 2014 kl. 22:28 (CET)[svar]

Uhygge på noWP/adminlista - kan vi bli kvitt den?

Som mangeårig deltaker på noWP og medlem av WMNO ser jeg at overgangen fra glade amatører til forsøksvis profft styre ikke har gått smertefritt for seg. Vi har hatt både Luke og Luken på besøk. Jeg har forstått av ovenstående, at det nye styret ikke fant å ville forklare for neste årsmøte hva som hadde foregått og deres vurderinger. Jeg tror det var en feilvurdering og opphav til all videre møkkaspredning.
Dette blir vi ikke kvitt uten en grundig gjennomgang, samme hvem det måtte ramme.
For å unngå at en slik gjennomgang kan oppfattes som et støtteinnlegg for noen av partene, bør der innhentes noen utenfra som kan godtas som uavhengig.
Jeg mener å ha funnet en del sentrale punkter som krever belysning - men allerede der kan jeg oppfattes som part.

(etter ønske fra Anne Sophie) --Bjørn som tegner (diskusjon) 14. feb. 2014 kl. 22:28 (CET)[svar]

Informasjon om styrets arbeide finnes på side for årsmøter, dersom noen har vært misfornøyd med noe av sittende eller foregående styres arbeid så er årsmøtet stedet hvor det bør tas opp. Jeg synes det sittende styre i hovedsak har gjort en bra jobb og jeg støtter hva jeg anser som dets vurdering at det er viktigere å få en god støtteforening enn å file på gamle diskusjoner. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 16. feb. 2014 kl. 11:28 (CET)[svar]

Oversettelse av Wikimedia Foundations Terms of Use

De ulike prosjektene under Wikimedia Foundation har Terms of Use (bruksvilkår), disse er imidlertid ikke oversatt til nynorsk eller bokmål/riksmål. Bruksvilkårene inneholder viktig informasjon og det er derfor uheldig at teksten ikke er tilgjengelig på nynorsk eller bokmål/riksmål. Siden det vel også er snakk om juridiske termer og et relativt omfattende dokument (rundt 13 A4-sider) så er det ikke det mest passende for oversettelse av frivillige. Jeg synes derfor Wikimedia Norge bør undersøke om det er mulig å få prosjektmidler så Terms of Use kan oversettes til nynorsk og bokmål/riksmål av profesjonelle oversettere. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 4. mar. 2014 kl. 18:35 (CET)[svar]

Fullmakt årsmøte

For de som ikke har anledning til å stille på årsmøte er det greit å ha mulighet for å kunne gi fullmakt. Det er en fordel om det avklares i god tid hvordan fullmakten bør utformes, dersom det kan legges ut en mal for fullmakt er vel det den beste løsningen. En slik mal bør gjerne ha listet opp vedtak så en kan notere hva en ønsker å stemme på ulike punkter. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 15. mar. 2014 kl. 10:31 (CET)[svar]

Hadde vært kjekt. --Bjørn som tegner (diskusjon) 3. apr. 2014 kl. 14:31 (CEST) som også er medlem og regner med å møte.[svar]
Hei,
Vi i valgkomiteen har lagt ut informasjon om dette på Årsmøte 2014/Valg- og kontrollkomiteen - fullmakter. Vi har ikke spesielle formkrav til fullmakten, annet enn at en kopi av fullmaktgivers legitimasjon må legges ved. Dette er samme opplegg som har blitt brukt tidligere år. På vegne av valgkomiteen, Mvh. Kjetil_r 16. apr. 2014 kl. 13:38 (CEST)[svar]

Layout og datering av notisene på hjemmesiden/modersiden

  1. Måten sponsorboksen ligger framme på, gir uglie huller i synsbildet. Dermed får jeg 70% reklame i første skjermbilde, og må scrolle nedover før jeg finner brødtekst.
  2. Det ser ut som om modersiden er bygd opp slik at nyeste notis kommer øverst. Det begynte jeg å mistenke etter å ha lest meg nedover et stykke. Er det mulig å få innleggene datert? Liten blå tekst over eller under notisen tror jeg. Samma det, bare løsningen funker konsekvent. --Bjørn som tegner (diskusjon) 3. apr. 2014 kl. 14:31 (CEST)[svar]

Årsmøtesaker og sånt

Det vil være innmari kjekt om noen som forstår systemet her legger lenker fra bl. a. årsmøteinnkallingen og til de rette sidene for de som ønsker saker framlagt til årsmøtet med krysslenking dem imellom. Jeg har vært innom vedtektene, men har fortsatt noe mere som jeg ikke finner plassen til. Hvis en vil ha alt på samme side, bør det framgå på den øvre del av siden. For meg ble det halvdagsjobb å ikke finne siden. Logikk og leservennlighet, takk! --Bjørn som tegner (diskusjon) 3. apr. 2014 kl. 15:31 (CEST)[svar]

Nå er der ihvertfall to sider med krysslenking. Jeg har for liten peil på sakene her til at jeg vil prøve meg på mere, men jeg tror ikke det vil være dumt med en lenke/ henvisning fra hjemmesiden som ikke er altfor bortgjemt. Slike sider kan jo bare usynliggjøres til neste vår, og så er det bare å bytte årstall. --Bjørn som tegner (diskusjon) 6. apr. 2014 kl. 00:14 (CEST)[svar]

Si din mening om WMF-diskusjonene i Berlin

I slutten av denne uken starter det årlige møtet mellom chapterne (land-foreningene) under Wikimedia Foundation, i Berlin. Se fullt program med skisse til diskusjonene her, hvor diskusjonene starter fredag. Også Wikimedia Norge deltar. Dersom du har meninger om noen av disse diskusjonene, og vil diskutere disse eller formidle ditt syn til de som drar, så kan du enten sende en mail til styrelederen, eller skrive en melding / innlegg direkte i tråden her. Med vennlig hilsen, Bjoertvedt (diskusjon) 7. apr. 2014 kl. 23:13 (CEST)[svar]

Revidert årsregnskap for 2013

Så vidt jeg kan se så er det fremdeles ikke fremlagt noe revidert regnskap WMNO for 2013. Jeg må si jeg stusser veldig over det, i foreningens vedtekter står det som første punkt for årsmøtet at det fremlegges revidert regnskap.

Når har det snart gått tre måneder siden årsmøtet og om det er slik at revidert regnskap ennå ikke er fremlagt, så synes det veldig uryddig. I så fall bør det informeres om når det foreligger og hvilke tiltak styret har tatt så det ikke gjentar seg til neste år. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 25. jul. 2014 kl. 14:17 (CEST)[svar]

Hei. Viser til muntlig svar og gjentar her før øvrige medlemmer. Status er at vi venter på å få tilbake revidert regnskap fra revisor. Årsmøtet påla nytt styre å få revidert regnskapet hos en autorisert revisor. Da vi per da ikke hadde en ekstern revisor måtte styret finne og godta en revisor. Se styremøtereferat av 27. mai hvor dette er gjort. Ansvaret for å skaffe etterspurt revisor ble for øvrig umiddelbart tatt opp og fordelt på første styremøte. Styret har etter dette overlatt regnskapet til revisoren. Da det muligens har tatt noe lengre tid enn vanlig henger dette nok sammen med at regnskapet ble sendt i ferietiden, samt at årsmøtet 2014 alt var avholdt slik at det ikke var det samme behovet for å sette en absolutt frist for når eksternt revidert regnskap måtte leveres. Inntil revidert regnskap foreligger, er det ingenting nytt å melde, men dette vil selvsagt være tilgjengelig for medlemmene da det er klart. Angående neste år, vil situasjonen være en annen ettersom vi nå har en revisor på plass og 2014-regnskap vil sendes til revisor før årsmøte. Mvh --Ole (diskusjon) 5. aug. 2014 kl. 20:15 (CEST)[svar]

Skjåkdalen og manglende reaksjoner.

Jeg har nettopp blitt obs på at WMNO holder seg med en blogg. Normalt leser jeg ikke slike uten å snuble uforvarende over dem. Men et innlegg slo meg som verd en kommentar. (Å logge seg inn der er noe jeg ikke gjør, så dere får den her + at jeg skal reklamere for bloggen på WP:Tinget.

En ung mann ved navn Stian Tranung skriver "på oppfordring av WMNO" om sitt forsøk på å lure WP til å akseptere en tulleartikkel. Jeg har ikke funnet noen som helst kommentar til denne bloggen.

Jeg har vært med så lenge at jeg husker da NRKs IP ble blokkert, og bråket det ble da en masterstudent la inn feilinfo både i NOWP og engelskWP. Her sitter WMNO fromt på gjerdet og - -??

Denne historien kan leses på flere måter. En av dem er at WMNO velsigner slike tiltak - og vet du hva: Jeg ble ikke forbauset. En slik reaksjon og mangel på sådan er helt i tråd med stemninger som har sneket seg inn.

At fyren gir med et scoreboard bestående av en våken helt og en hjelpsom men noe uoppmerksom wikipedianer sier noe om hans uerfarenhet og naivitet, håper jeg. Jeg ønsker ikke å tro at utd**tingen er bevisst valgt - men jeg er dypt skuffet over at ingen av WMNOs styre har tatt opp den tråden. Dette kunne like gjerne ha vært deg selv i en travel økt. --Bjørn som tegner (diskusjon) 8. sep. 2014 kl. 10:01 (CEST)[svar]

På en workshop Wikimedia Norge hadde på Kunsthøgskolen i august kom jeg (ansatt i Wikimedia Norge) i snakk med en student som fortalte om sitt bachelorprosjekt på Kunsthøgskolen våren 2014. Det omfattet å skrive en Wikipedia-artikkel om et sted som ikke finnes. Prosjektet ble altså gjennomført i våres, og jeg ville ikke ha oppfordret til å konstruere en Wikipedia-artikkel som denne. Min hensikt med å be studenten om å skrive et blogginlnlegg var å vise hvor god kvalitetskontrollen på Wikipedia er.--WMNOastrid (diskusjon) 8. sep. 2014 kl. 14:11 (CEST)[svar]

Frivillighet Norge

Frivillighet Norge er en sentral organisasjon for frivillige organisasjoner i Norge. Jeg har tidligere foreslått at WMNO melder seg inn der, noe som ikke har blitt noe av. Jeg reiser forslaget igjen da jeg anser at det er en organisasjon som kan tilføre oss mye. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 21. sep. 2014 kl. 18:00 (CEST)[svar]

Godt forslag, støtter det. --Anne-Sophie Ofrim (diskusjon) 22. sep. 2014 kl. 14:21 (CEST)[svar]

Utlysning av forskningsmidler

Gjør oppmerksom på utlysningen Forskningsrådet: 60 millioner til IKT og e-vitenskap. Jeblad (diskusjon) 16. apr. 2015 kl. 11:35 (CEST)[svar]

Takk, Jeblad! Søknadsfristen er 27. mai. Hogne (diskusjon) 17. apr. 2015 kl. 08:51 (CEST)[svar]

Bedre utnyttelse av lenke fra Aftenposten - 2. omgang

Jeg har tidligere fremmet et forslag om bedre utnyttelse av lenke fra Aftenposten, dvs. at avisen lenker til nettstedet wikipedia.no - dette har dels blitt trenert og ignorert av det forrige styret.

Jeg prøver igjen. Jeg har fremmet et konkret forslag (se øverst på siden), men for min del må det gjerne vurderes andre forslag. Det sentrale er at en såpass "verdifull lenke" benyttes maksimalt. I den forbindelse mener jeg det er på sin plass å reise spørsmålet om hva Wikimedia Norge (WMNO) til nå har fått ut av samarbeidet med firmaet Meling som står som mottaker av lenken.

Helt konkret, hvor mye bidrar denne lenken til av inntekter for WMNO? Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 25. apr. 2015 kl. 20:40 (CEST)[svar]

I forbindelse med styremøte for nytt styre i Wikimedia Norge (WMNO) har jeg sendt følgende e-post til styreleder (se tekst under):


Har lest "Annual activity report 2014/2015" og der står følgende:

"The Board has not jet had the financial freedom in 2015 to extend contracts or obtain supplementary resources, to the extent we would ideally done, considering the ongoing activities and current projects. Increase in income from donations and government grants have not increased sufficiently in the last period, despite heavy efforts. The new board must continue this work and follow up ongoing processes."

Om jeg forstår det over rett så ønsker Wikimedia Norge (WMNO) ideelt sett mer midler. Spørsmålet jeg har stilt - og som jeg fremdeles ikke kan se å ha fått noe svar på - er hvorfor det ikke er tatt enkle grep for å kommunisere dette behovet for midler:

https://no.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia:Samfunnet

Så vidt jeg kan se er det eneste en eventuell bidragsyter får av tilbud er å bli medlem (200 kroner) alternativt kjøpe en kopp eller en T-skjorte. Hvis Trond Mohn (en bergenser som har gitt betydelige midler til ulike formål) tilfeldigvis skulle se WMNOs nettsider ser jeg ikke noe der som tilsier at foreningen kan bruke en million eller to.

Dersom ekstra midler er såpass viktig at det kan nevnes i en rapport til Wikimeedia Foundation (WMF) så bør det kanskje også fremtre på foreningens nettsted, ikke minst på nettstedet wikipedia.no som WMNO disponerer.

Ulf Larsen

Frivillig bidragsyter til Wikipedia

For ordens skyld vil jeg gjøre oppmerksom på at nevnte e-post også er postet på diskusjonsside for styremøte 29. april 2015 og på WNONs diskusjonsside "Samfunnet"


Jeg håper at det nyvalgte styret kan se på saken og gripe de åpenbare og enkle mulighetene foreningen har for å få tilgang til mer midler til sitt arbeide for å støtte de frivilliges kunnskapsdugnad. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 28. apr. 2015 kl. 12:02 (CEST)[svar]

Bli med i kontrollkomiteen

Eit av medlemmene i Val- og Kontrollkomiteen i Wikimedia Noreg har diverre valt å trekke seg frå komiteen. Vedtektene seier at komiteen skal ha tre medlem. Vedtektene, slik eg les dei, seier ikkje noko om korleis nye medlem til komiteen skal vervast når slikt skjer midt i ein periode. Etter mi meining held det at eit nytt medlem kan veljast av styret og kontrollkomiteen sjølv, og at ein ikkje treng ekstraordinært årsmøte for dette.

Er det nokon som kunne tenkt seg å stille opp i komiteen saman med Espen og Erlend?

Hogne (diskusjon) 7. jun. 2015 kl. 21:51 (CEST) (Styreleiar Wikimedia Noreg)[svar]

Bedre utnyttelse av lenke fra Aftenposten - 3. omgang

Jeg har tidligere fremmet et forslag om bedre utnyttelse av lenke fra Aftenposten, dvs. at avisen lenker til nettstedet wikipedia.no - dette har dels blitt trenert og ignorert av det forrige styret, nå også av det nyvalgte styret.

Jeg prøver igjen. Jeg har fremmet et konkret forslag (se øverst på siden), men for min del må det gjerne vurderes andre forslag. Det sentrale er at en såpass "verdifull lenke" som wikipedia.no benyttes maksimalt. I den forbindelse mener jeg det er på sin plass å reise spørsmålet om hva Wikimedia Norge (WMNO) til nå har fått ut av samarbeidet med firmaet Meling som står som mottaker av lenken.

Helt konkret, hvor mye bidrar denne lenken til av inntekter for WMNO? Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 25. apr. 2015 kl. 20:40 (CEST)[svar]

I forbindelse med styremøte for nytt styre i Wikimedia Norge (WMNO) har jeg sendt følgende e-post til styreleder (se tekst under):


Har lest "Annual activity report 2014/2015" og der står følgende:

"The Board has not jet had the financial freedom in 2015 to extend contracts or obtain supplementary resources, to the extent we would ideally done, considering the ongoing activities and current projects. Increase in income from donations and government grants have not increased sufficiently in the last period, despite heavy efforts. The new board must continue this work and follow up ongoing processes."

Om jeg forstår det over rett så ønsker Wikimedia Norge (WMNO) ideelt sett mer midler. Spørsmålet jeg har stilt - og som jeg fremdeles ikke kan se å ha fått noe svar på - er hvorfor det ikke er tatt enkle grep for å kommunisere dette behovet for midler:

https://no.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia:Samfunnet

Så vidt jeg kan se er det eneste en eventuell bidragsyter får av tilbud er å bli medlem (200 kroner) alternativt kjøpe en kopp eller en T-skjorte. Hvis Trond Mohn (en bergenser som har gitt betydelige midler til ulike formål) tilfeldigvis skulle se WMNOs nettsider ser jeg ikke noe der som tilsier at foreningen kan bruke en million eller to.

Dersom ekstra midler er såpass viktig at det kan nevnes i en rapport til Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) så bør det kanskje også fremtre på foreningens nettsted, ikke minst på nettstedet wikipedia.no som WMNO disponerer.

Ulf Larsen

Frivillig bidragsyter til Wikipedia

For ordens skyld vil jeg gjøre oppmerksom på at nevnte e-post også er postet på diskusjonsside for styremøte 29. april 2015 og på WNONs diskusjonsside "Samfunnet"


Jeg håper at styret kan se på saken og gripe de åpenbare og enkle mulighetene foreningen har for å få tilgang til mer midler til sitt arbeide for å støtte de frivilliges kunnskapsdugnad. For ordens skyld vil jeg nevne at dersom det ikke kommer noe svar på denne henvendelsen så vil jeg eventuelt fremme den som sak for neste årsmøte, dvs. 2016. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 21. okt. 2015 kl. 00:39 (CEST)[svar]

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Hej. Jag ser att det här projektet har gammal JavaScript som behöver uppdateras. Jag skulle gärna göra dessa uppdateringar själv, men jag skulle – åtminstone tillfälligt – behöva bli administratör här för att göra det (eftersom de relevanta sidorna är i MediaWiki-namnrymden). Jag har redan gjort detta på ett antal projekt, så det skulle vara väldigt enkelt för mig att göra detta. Om ingen gör något kan JavaScript sluta fungera på det här projektet senare i år. Om ni vill att jag ska göra dessa uppdateringar kan ni ge min adminrättigheter, så genomför jag uppdateringarna så snart som möjligt. Nirmos (diskusjon) 9. jun. 2016 kl. 00:57 (CEST)[svar]

The Affiliations Committee is looking for new members. The committee's work requires communication with volunteers all over the World, negotiating skills and cultural sensitivity and the ability to understand legal texts. We try to get a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members.

Members are usually selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. The applications will be voted on by the current members not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisers, WMF staff and board liaisons based on the membership criteria. A final decision will be made by the end of October 2014, with new members expected to join on or around 1 November 2014.

Please read the full call for candidates for more information, membership criteria, and details on how to apply.

Best regards,
Carlos Colina
Chair, Affiliations Committee

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 07:38, 5 September 2014 (UTC) • TranslateGet helpSubscribe or unsubscribe.

This is a message from the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee. Translations are available.

Greetings,

I am pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections. This year the Board and the FDC Staff are looking for a diverse set of candidates from regions and projects that are traditionally under-represented on the board and in the movement as well as candidates with experience in technology, product or finance. To this end they have published letters describing what they think is needed and, recognizing that those who know the community the best are the community themselves, the election committee is accepting nominations for community members you think should run and will reach out to those nominated to provide them with information about the job and the election process.

This year, elections are being held for the following roles:

Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the decision-making body that is ultimately responsible for the long term sustainability of the Foundation, so we value wide input into its selection. There are three positions being filled. More information about this role can be found at the board elections page.

Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC)
The Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) makes recommendations about how to allocate Wikimedia movement funds to eligible entities. There are five positions being filled. More information about this role can be found at the FDC elections page.

Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) Ombud
The FDC Ombud receives complaints and feedback about the FDC process, investigates complaints at the request of the Board of Trustees, and summarizes the investigations and feedback for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. One position is being filled. More information about this role can be found at the FDC Ombudsperson elections page.

The candidacy submission phase lasts from 00:00 UTC April 20 to 23:59 UTC May 5 for the Board and from 00:00 UTCApril 20 to 23:59 UTC April 30 for the FDC and FDC Ombudsperson. This year, we are accepting both self-nominations and nominations of others. More information on this election and the nomination process can be found on the 2015 Wikimedia elections page on Meta-Wiki.

Please feel free to post a note about the election on your project's village pump. Any questions related to the election can be posted on the talk page on Meta, or sent to the election committee's mailing list, board-elections -at- wikimedia.org

On behalf of the Elections Committee,
-Gregory Varnum (User:Varnent)
Coordinator, 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee, 04:56, 21 April 2015 (UTC) • TranslateGet help

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

The Wikimedia Affiliations Committee is requesting comments on the approval process and agreements for Wikimedia user groups.

Wikimedia user groups are groups of Wikimedia users who support and promote the Wikimedia projects in the offline world by organizing meetups and other projects. The Wikimedia Affiliations Committee's responsibilities include approval of new Wikimedia user groups.

The committee will seek community input until Friday, May 1, 2015. The committee will then review the community's input, and publish the new process and agreements on Meta-Wiki. The committee will again seek community input approximately six months after any changes are adopted to gauge effectiveness and if any additional changes are necessary.

Please see the RFC page on Meta-Wiki for more information and to provide feedback.

Thank you - Wikimedia Affiliations Committee

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 04:26, 24 April 2015 (UTC) • TranslateGet helpSubscribe or unsubscribe.

This is a message from the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee. Translations are available.

Voting has begun for eligible voters in the 2015 elections for the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) and FDC Ombudsperson. Questions and discussion with the candidates for the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) and FDC Ombudsperson will continue during the voting. Nominations for the Board of Trustees will be accepted until 23:59 UTC May 5.

The Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) makes recommendations about how to allocate Wikimedia movement funds to eligible entities. There are five positions on the committee being filled.

The FDC Ombudsperson receives complaints and feedback about the FDC process, investigates complaints at the request of the Board of Trustees, and summarizes the investigations and feedback for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. One position is being filled.

The voting phase lasts from 00:00 UTC May 3 to 23:59 UTC May 10. Click here to vote. Questions and discussion with the candidates will continue during that time. Click here to ask the FDC candidates a question. Click here to ask the FDC Ombudsperson candidates a question. More information on the candidates and the elections can be found on the 2015 FDC election page, the 2015 FDC Ombudsperson election page, and the 2015 Board election page on Meta-Wiki.

On behalf of the Elections Committee,
-Gregory Varnum (User:Varnent)
Volunteer Coordinator, 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery 03:40, 4 May 2015 (UTC) • TranslateGet help

This is a message from the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee. Translations are available.

Voting has begun for eligible voters in the 2015 elections for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. Questions and discussion with the candidates for the Board will continue during the voting.

The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees is the ultimate governing authority of the Wikimedia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the United States. The Wikimedia Foundation manages many diverse projects such as Wikipedia and Commons.

The voting phase lasts from 00:00 UTC May 17 to 23:59 UTC May 31. Click here to vote. More information on the candidates and the elections can be found on the 2015 Board election page on Meta-Wiki.

On behalf of the Elections Committee,
-Gregory Varnum (User:Varnent)
Volunteer Coordinator, 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery 17:20, 17 May 2015 (UTC) • TranslateGet help

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

The Wikimedia Affiliations Committee is pleased to introduce the launch of the Wikimedia Affiliates mailing list, which is basically a place for all the affiliates (chapters, thematic organizations, user groups) to discuss issues related to affiliates, make announcements to other affiliates, and collaborate on activities and community-wide events. The idea is to help facilitate the dialogue affiliates across our movement, plus collaborative discussions like community-wide activities, joint edit-a-thons, regional conferences, blog/report posts, or other communications from affiliates.

Each Wikimedia movement affiliate is allocated three spots on the mailing list. All affiliates may contact the Affiliations Committee to request additional spots if needed.

Please find a bit more information on Meta-Wiki and do not hesitate to contact the Affiliations Committee if you have further questions.

Thank you - Wikimedia Affiliations Committee

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This is a message regarding the proposed 2015 Free Bassel banner. Translations are available.

Hi everyone,

This is to inform all Wikimedia contributors that a straw poll seeking your involvement has just been started on Meta-Wiki.

As some of your might be aware, a small group of Wikimedia volunteers have proposed a banner campaign informing Wikipedia readers about the urgent situation of our fellow Wikipedian, open source software developer and Creative Commons activist, Bassel Khartabil. An exemplary banner and an explanatory page have now been prepared, and translated into about half a dozen languages by volunteer translators.

We are seeking your involvement to decide if the global Wikimedia community approves starting a banner campaign asking Wikipedia readers to call on the Syrian government to release Bassel from prison. We understand that a campaign like this would be unprecedented in Wikipedia's history, which is why we're seeking the widest possible consensus among the community.

Given Bassel's urgent situation and the resulting tight schedule, we ask everyone to get involved with the poll and the discussion to the widest possible extent, and to promote it among your communities as soon as possible.

(Apologies for writing in English; please kindly translate this message into your own language.)

Thank you for your participation!

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery 21:46, 25 November 2015 (UTC) • TranslateGet help

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

The Affiliations Committee – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and advise the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of twelve members, six of whom are selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms.

Key skills

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We try to get a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members. The key skills and experience that we look for in candidates are:

  • Excitement by the challenge of helping to empower groups of volunteers worldwide.
  • Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.
  • Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliations, and similar questions.
  • Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly ~2 hour voice/video meeting.
  • International orientation.
  • Very good communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
  • Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the WMF.
  • Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organising are a plus.
  • Effective communication skills in other languages are a major plus.
  • Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.
  • Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.

We are looking for people who are not afraid of the workload and are motivated by helping other volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world.

Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2015 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta (at Affiliations Committee/Candidates/2015), and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, WMF staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2016, with new members expected to join later that month.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please send an application to affcom@lists.wikimedia.org by 31 December 2015. You will get a confirmation that your application was received.

Your application should include the following:

  • Your full name
  • Your contact information (including e-mail address and username)
  • A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.

Your statement will be published for community review and feedback, so please do not include any information that you are not comfortable sharing.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Best regards,
Carlos Colina
Chair, Affiliations Committee

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 9. des. 2015 kl. 17:53 (CET) • Hjelp til med å oversette til ditt språkGet helpSubscribe or unsubscribe.

This is a message from the Wikimedia Foundation. Translations are available.

As many of you know, January 15 is Wikipedia’s 15th Birthday!

People around the world are getting involved in the celebration and have started adding their events on Meta Page. While we are celebrating Wikipedia's birthday, we hope that all projects and affiliates will be able to utilize this celebration to raise awareness of our community's efforts.

Haven’t started planning? Don’t worry, there’s lots of ways to get involved. Here are some ideas:

Everything is linked on the Wikipedia 15 Meta page. You’ll find a set of ten data visualization works that you can show at your events, and a list of all the Wikipedia 15 logos that community members have already designed.

If you have any questions, please contact Zachary McCune or Joe Sutherland.

Thanks and Happy nearly Wikipedia 15!
-The Wikimedia Foundation Communications team

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De-Recognition of Affiliates with Long-standing Non-Compliance

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

Recognition as a Wikimedia affiliate - a chapter, thematic organization, or user group - is a privilege that allows an independent group to officially use the Wikimedia name to further the Wikimedia mission. While most Wikimedia affiliates adhere to the basic compliance standards set forth in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation, a protocol has been developed to address the exceptional cases when a Wikimedia affiliate does not meet basic compliance standards and their continued recognition as a Wikimedia affiliate presents a risk to the Wikimedia movement.

In the past year, the Affiliations Committee - with support from Wikimedia Foundation staff - has made a concerted effort to address a handful of chapters with long-standing issues of non-compliance. As a result, in the coming days and months, a small number of chapters that have been unable to return to compliance through their efforts in the past year will not have their chapter agreements renewed. As a consequence, these organizations will no longer have the additional rights to use the Wikimedia trademarks, including the Wikimedia name, that had been granted under those agreements.

If you have questions about what this means for community members in the affected affiliates’ region or language areas, we have put together a basic FAQ. The FAQ talk page is available for additional questions and comments, and the Affiliations Committee is happy to answer questions directly.

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 13. feb. 2017 kl. 16:54 (CET) • Hjelp til med å oversette til ditt språkGet helpSubscribe or unsubscribe.

Review of initial updates on Wikimedia movement strategy process

Note: Apologies for cross-posting and sending in English. Message is available for translation on Meta-Wiki.

The Wikimedia movement is beginning a movement-wide strategy discussion, a process which will run throughout 2017. For 15 years, Wikimedians have worked together to build the largest free knowledge resource in human history. During this time, we've grown from a small group of editors to a diverse network of editors, developers, affiliates, readers, donors, and partners. Today, we are more than a group of websites. We are a movement rooted in values and a powerful vision: all knowledge for all people. As a movement, we have an opportunity to decide where we go from here.

This movement strategy discussion will focus on the future of our movement: where we want to go together, and what we want to achieve. We hope to design an inclusive process that makes space for everyone: editors, community leaders, affiliates, developers, readers, donors, technology platforms, institutional partners, and people we have yet to reach. There will be multiple ways to participate including on-wiki, in private spaces, and in-person meetings. You are warmly invited to join and make your voice heard.

The immediate goal is to have a strategic direction by Wikimania 2017 to help frame a discussion on how we work together toward that strategic direction.

Regular updates are being sent to the Wikimedia-l mailing list, and posted on Meta-Wiki. Beginning with this message, monthly reviews of these updates will be sent to this page as well. Sign up to receive future announcements and monthly highlights of strategy updates on your user talk page.

Here is a review of the updates that have been sent so far:

More information about the movement strategy is available on the Meta-Wiki 2017 Wikimedia movement strategy portal.

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation, 15. feb. 2017 kl. 21:27 (CET) • Hjelp til med å oversette til ditt språkGet help

Overview #2 of updates on Wikimedia movement strategy process

Note: Apologies for cross-posting and sending in English. This message is available for translation on Meta-Wiki.

As we mentioned last month, the Wikimedia movement is beginning a movement-wide strategy discussion, a process which will run throughout 2017. This movement strategy discussion will focus on the future of our movement: where we want to go together, and what we want to achieve.

Regular updates are being sent to the Wikimedia-l mailing list, and posted on Meta-Wiki. Each month, we are sending overviews of these updates to this page as well. Sign up to receive future announcements and monthly highlights of strategy updates on your user talk page.

Here is a overview of the updates that have been sent since our message last month:

More information about the movement strategy is available on the Meta-Wiki 2017 Wikimedia movement strategy portal.

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation, 9. mar. 2017 kl. 20:42 (CET) • Hjelp til med å oversette til ditt språkGet help

We invite you to join the movement strategy conversation (now through April 15)

18. mar. 2017 kl. 06:00 (CET)

Takk fra en av årets wikipedianere 2016

Dette er kanskje ikke stedet for takksigelser. I så fall: Slett! Slett! eller Flytt!

Tusen takk for hyggelig og overraskende heder og anerkjennelse, - og for fint bilde av yndlingshavnelageret! Perfekt avslutning på en meget vellykket wikidag i Trondheim! Kjersti Lie (diskusjon) 25. mar. 2017 kl. 08:21 (CET)[svar]

Please accept our apologies for cross-posting this message. This message is available for translation on Meta-Wiki.

On behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee, I am pleased to announce that self-nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees Elections.

The Board of Trustees (Board) is the decision-making body that is ultimately responsible for the long-term sustainability of the Wikimedia Foundation, so we value wide input into its selection. More information about this role can be found on Meta-Wiki. Please read the letter from the Board of Trustees calling for candidates.

The candidacy submission phase will last from April 7 (00:00 UTC) to April 20 (23:59 UTC).

We will also be accepting questions to ask the candidates from April 7 to April 20. You can submit your questions on Meta-Wiki.

Once the questions submission period has ended on April 20, the Elections Committee will then collate the questions for the candidates to respond to beginning on April 21.

The goal of this process is to fill the three community-selected seats on the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. The election results will be used by the Board itself to select its new members.

The full schedule for the Board elections is as follows. All dates are inclusive, that is, from the beginning of the first day (UTC) to the end of the last.

  • April 7 (00:00 UTC) – April 20 (23:59 UTC) – Board nominations
  • April 7 – April 20 – Board candidates questions submission period
  • April 21 – April 30 – Board candidates answer questions
  • May 1 – May 14 – Board voting period
  • May 15–19 – Board vote checking
  • May 20 – Board result announcement goal

In addition to the Board elections, we will also soon be holding elections for the following roles:

  • Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC)
    • There are five positions being filled. More information about this election will be available on Meta-Wiki.
  • Funds Dissemination Committee Ombudsperson (Ombuds)
    • One position is being filled. More information about this election will be available on Meta-Wiki.

Please note that this year the Board of Trustees elections will be held before the FDC and Ombuds elections. Candidates who are not elected to the Board are explicitly permitted and encouraged to submit themselves as candidates to the FDC or Ombuds positions after the results of the Board elections are announced.

More information on this year's elections can be found on Meta-Wiki. Any questions related to the election can be posted on the election talk page on Meta-Wiki, or sent to the election committee's mailing list, board-elections(at)wikimedia.org.

On behalf of the Election Committee,
Katie Chan, Chair, Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee
Joe Sutherland, Community Advocate, Wikimedia Foundation

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee, 7. apr. 2017 kl. 05:35 (CEST) • Hjelp til med å oversette til ditt språkGet help
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Learning Quarterly: October 2017

L&E Newsletter / Volume 4 / Issue 14 / October 2017
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Verving av flere medlemmer m.m.

Som kjent er vi en gjeng frivillige som bidrar etter beste evne. For å understøtte vår dugnad har vi etablert støtteforeningen Wikimedia Norge (WMNO), de har ialt tre ansatte i totalt omlag to heltidsstillinger. Penger til det kommer fra stiftelsen Wikimedia Foundation i USA, som igjen får penger via innsamlinger, der blant annet folk fra Norge gir. WMNO har tidlligere søkt offentlige midler for leksikonproduksjon, og fått nei, i praksis er midlene skreddersydd Store norske leksikon og Allkunne.

Men kanskje det er like greit? Det er jo ingen katastrofe for oss at vi ikke får penger fra det offentlige, og med noe innsats kan vi kanskje vesentlig øke antall medlemmer i WMNO. Kontingenten er 200 kroner, om én prosent av våre månedlige lesere (minst én million) blir medlem, så får WMNO 2 millioner i året. Hva skal til for å klare det? For det første at vi forteller våre lesere om det, f.eks ved å kjøre en sitenotice. Og om vi får de som medlemmer, at de automagisk trekkes hvert år (med mindre de selvfølgelig melder seg ut).

I tillegg kan vi jo spisse det litt med å gå ut med at vi ikke søker offentlig støtte - vår støtte er de frivillige bidragsyterne + medlemmer i WMNO. I disse tider hvor de fleste organisasjoner jamrer seg over hvor elendig de kommer ut av årets statsbudsjett, så kan kanskje den lille foreningen som ikke ville ha penger være noe som får oppmerksomhet? Dette skulle formelt vært postet på WMNOs nettsider, men siden knapt noen leser de, så velger jeg å poste det her.

Så kort oppsummert kan jeg tenke meg å fremme et vedtak omtrentlig i disse baner for neste årsmøte i WMNO:

  • Vi bør unnlate å søke støtte fra det offentlige, SNL trenger pengene, vi har nytte av SNL og vi klarer oss selv.
  • Minst én prosent av våre lesere bør verves som medlemmer (antatt minst én million lesere, altså minst 10 tusen medlemmer) via sitenotice og andre kanaler.
  • Inntekt fra medlemmer bør være på minst 2 millioner i året, noe WMNO må legge til rette for ved et apparat for enkel betaling og oppfølging (automagisk trekk av kontingent hvert år om den ikke sies opp).

Med støtte for dette fra bidragsyterne + systematisk arbeide med det fra WMNO ser jeg det som en høyst reell mulighet at vi i løpet av ikke så alt for lang tid har en solid inntektsstrøm som vi kan bruke for å underbygge vår viktige kunnskapsdugnad. Og for ordens skyld, jeg taler ikke for min syke mor som det heter, dvs. jeg har ikke tenkt meg noen jobb i WMNO. Men med en solid støtteorganisasjon så kan alle vi som er frivillig med på denne kunnskapsdugnaden få gjort mer. Bemerk at jeg har uthevet bør. Dels kan det tenkes situasjoner hvor offentlig støtte uansett kan være aktuelt (som til samiskspråklig Wikipedia), dels er det umulig å vedta hvor mange medlemmer vi skal ha og hvor inntekt medlemskontingent skal bidra med. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 5. nov. 2017 kl. 14:46 (CET)[svar]

Learning Quarterly: January 2018

L&E Newsletter / Volume 5 / Issue 15 / January 2018
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MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 10:45, 3 November 2017 (UTC)

Share your feedback in this global Wikimedia survey

Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,
My name is María Cruz and I work for the Wikimedia Foundation on the Learning and Evaluation team. In one week or so, the Foundation is starting a global survey to learn about the experiences and feedback of Wikimedians. I am writing here, because I wanted to share with you a bit more about the project.
The survey is called "Wikimedia Communities and Contributors" and is conducted annually. We will send the survey to editors across all the Wikimedia projects, as well as Wikimedia affiliates and volunteer developers. This survey is going to be our way of making sure that we can hear feedback from a significant number of users from across the projects. This research supports editors and Wikipedia’s mission. This is our second annual CE Insights survey, and we look forward to improving it every year.
We will be contacting 2 people from each affiliate, based on the primary contact information that we have. Each affiliate will receive an additional third link which they can distribute to any leader in their chapter or user group.
Go to the project page to see the results of last year’s survey, and to see how your feedback helps the Wikimedia Foundation support communities. You can sign up to be notified about the results of the survey, or to learn how you can help with planning the survey next year.
If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please feel free to send them to Edward Galvez's talk page on Meta-Wiki or email him directly at surveysMal:AtwikimediaMal:Dotorg in any language. You can learn more about this project and read about frequently asked questions. You can also share your feedback on Meta-Wiki.

Thank you for your time supporting this project!
María Cruz


MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 20. mar. 2018 kl. 00:42 (CET)[svar]

Learning Quarterly: June 2018

L&E Newsletter / Volume 5 / Issue 16 / June 2018
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Learning Quarterly: November 2018

L&E Newsletter / Volume 5 / Issue 17 / November 2018
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This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee.

The Affiliations Committee – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and advise the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee can include up to fifteen members, roughly half of whom are selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining the committee during the current process will serve a two-year term ending in December 2020.

Key skills

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members, including the following key skills and experience:

- Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.
- Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
- Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly two-hour voice/video meeting.
- International orientation.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
- Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
- Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organizing are a plus.
- Skills in other languages are a major plus.
- Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.
- Strong track record of effective collaboration (such as evidenced skills at facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and so forth) are a major plus.
- Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members selected will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2018 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta at Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2018, and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2019, with new members expected to join later that month.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your application on the nomination page and send an email announcing your application to affcom@lists.wikimedia.org by 31 December 2018. Your application must include the following information:

- Your full name and Wikimedia username
- A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.
- Answers to the following three questions:

  1. How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective projects and initiatives?
  2. What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in the next three years?
  3. What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you a uniquely qualified candidate?


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Best regards,
Kirill Lokshin
Chair, Affiliations Committee

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 06:25, 17 December 2018 (UTC)

New Affiliations Committee appointments

AffCom is excited to share with you the news that the Wikimedia Foundation Board has unanimously approved the changes to the Bylaws during the last Board meeting on January 30, 2019.

This change allows the participation of User Groups in the Affiliate-selected Board seats (ASBS) 2019 process.

To read the Board's announcement, please click here

--MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 21. feb. 2019 kl. 15:45 (CET)[svar]

Help us make Wikipedia talk pages more accessible to more participants

Hello!

Our team at the Wikimedia Foundation is working on a project to improve the ease-of-use and productivity of wiki talk pages. As an affiliate, I can imagine you’ve run into challenges explaining talk pages to first-time participants, or it is an consultation that would interest your members.

We want all contributors to be able to talk to each other on the wikis – to ask questions, to resolve differences, to organize projects and to make decisions. Communication is essential for the depth and quality of our content, and the health of our communities.

We're currently leading a global consultation on how to improve talk pages, and we're looking for groups that can discuss and report on their experiences using (or helping other people to use) wiki talk pages. We'd like to invite you to participate, with the user groups that you belong to. You can learn more about the consultation at Mediawiki.org and if you're interested in hosting a group discussion (on-wiki or off-wiki), you can sign up at the participant sign-up group.

If you’d like to participate or if you have any questions, please contact us and let us know. The more people participate from many horizons, the better the outcome will be.

Thank you! Trizek (WMF) 8. mar. 2019 kl. 16:29 (CET)[svar]

Call for complementary facilitators and more to get the ASBS 2019 process started!

Hi everyone, hope all is fine with you!

The next weeks will be intense, as affiliates figure out their participation in the process that will soon select 2 people for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. Since new Bylaws established that the user groups are for the first time going to be involved in such process, a lot more support than before is certainly going to be necessary, among other things, for big and healthy conversations on the topic. Hence, please encourage members of your group to become a complementary facilitator, or sign up yourself! You can add yourself to the list on Meta or reply to me to flag availability. One person from the facilitators group should soon be selected to liaise with the Foundation Board’s Chair, María Sefidari, on behalf of all affiliates, and it may be wise to also find a deputy for them.

Finally, if you can think of any huge obstacles that would prevent your group from participating to the process (for instance, a language barrier, or lack of good decision-making mechanisms, etc.), please reach out to me directly: it is really important that we hear about them as early as possible. Thank you! Elitre (WMF) 12. mar. 2019 kl. 16:23 (CET)[svar]

Løgn fra Wikipedia vedrørende innsamlingskampanje

Det går for tiden (slutten av april 2019) en innsamlingskampanje på Wikipedia, med følgende tekst:

Hei, leser i Norge, det ser ut til at du bruker Wikipedia mye - så flott! Det er litt pinlig å spørre, men denne lørdagen trenger vi din hjelp. Vi er ikke selgere. Vi er bibliotekarer, arkivarer, og folk som er litt vel glad i kunnskap. Vi er avhengige av gaver på rundt 100 kroner, men færre enn 1 % av våre lesere støtter oss. Hvis du gir kun 20 kr, det samme som du betaler for en lørdagskaffe, så kan Wikipedia fortsette å vokse. Tusen takk.

Med andre ord, om jeg ikke gir 20 kroner, så vokser ikke Wikipedia. Det høres ikke bra ut. Men kan det stemme? Hvem er det som gjør at Wikipedia vokser? Det er blant annet jeg - Ulf Larsen - og jeg har ikke fått én krone for de tusenvis av timer jeg har lagt ned i å utvikle artikler siden jeg begynte å bidra i 2004. Det samme gjelder for alle andre som bidrar til Wikipedia, de får ikke betalt. Men, for ordens skyld, det er bra at hverken jeg eller andre får betalt, hvorfor skal man betale noen for å gjøre noe de synes er givende?

Kan det være noe annet, underliggende, som kan rettferdiggjøre en slik påstand (dvs. at betaler man ikke 20 kroner - så vil ikke Wikipedia fortsette å vokse)? Uansett hvor mye jeg og andre bidrar gratis så må jo Wikipedia hentes et sted fra, dvs. nettservere, og dette må betales. Kan dette være de 20 kronene jeg må betale for å få mer Wikipedia? Om vi ser på siste finansielle rapport (PDF-fil) fra Wikimedia Foundation, så finner vi ut at Wikimedia betaler i overkant av 2 millioner dollar i Internet hosting, i tillegg (om jeg forstår teksten rett) får de omtrent tilsvarende som gaver (In-kind Service Expenses). Samtidig har stiftelsen over 100 millioner dollar på bok, igjen om jeg tolker dette rett.

Hva betyr det, gitt at jeg har tolket dette rett? Om pengestrømmen til Wikimedia Foundation tørker helt inn i morgen, så har de allikevel penger på bok til å betale serverleie i minst et ti-talls år fremover. Med andre ord, om jeg har tolket data som Wikimedia Foundation selv legger frem, så er den påstanden de kommer med i innsamlingen, løgn.

For ordens skyld, så har jeg ikke noe imot at Wikimedia Foundation har penger på bok. Gitt hvor stort Wikipedia er og hvor mye Wikipedia betyr, så kunne det godt vært hundre ganger så stort! Problemet er heller ikke hvordan Wikimedia Foundation arbeider, såvidt jeg kan se fra rating for stiftelser, så ligger de helt på topp mht. ryddighet osv. At Wikimedia Foundation har utviklet et så effektivt verktøy for innsamling er også et stort pluss for oss mange frivillige som bidrar. Jeg er også klar over at Wikimedia Foundation har en rekke andre utgifter enn kun serverleie, (lønn til utviklere, støtte til lokale chaptere osv.), men man må huske at Wikipedia begynte å vokse, og vokste kraftig, i årevis, med knapt noen ansatte.

Jeg mener det er nødvendig at Wikimedia Foundation er pinlig nøye med at tekstene som går ut i forbindelse med innsamlingsaksjonene er så korrekt som mulig. En stiftelse som støtter opp under et leksikon kan ikke tillate seg omtrentligheter når man skal forklare egen virksomhet, og blank løgn er selvfølgelig utelukket. Jeg håper at Wikimedia Norge kan gripe fatt i og få stoppet dette, før pressen får tak i saken. Det bør være ganske enkelt å formulere en tekst som både stimulerer til å gi, og samtidig er basert på fakta og følgelig sannferdig. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 27. apr. 2019 kl. 21:17 (CEST)[svar]

Forslag til tekst

Under er et alternativt forslag til tekst for innsamling:

Wikipedia er fritt tilgjengelig, du trenger ikke betale for å lese. De mange frivillige som står bak ønsker heller ikke reklame på våre sider. Men selv om nesten all innsats gjøres gratis av frivillige må regninger betales, for servere og annet. Innsamlede midler gir oss også mulighet for å støtte de mange frivilliges innsats. Om Wikipedia har gitt noe til deg, så gi noe til Wikipedia, f.eks 100 kroner. Takk.

Tekstene er omtrent like lange (denne er på 412 tegn, med mellomrom, mens den opprinnelige er på 445 tegn, med mellomrom). I tillegg til å være sann, har jeg forsøkt å gjøre teksten så kort og informativ som mulig, samtidig som jeg går ut fra at de som leser den vet lite om hva som ligger bak Wikipedia. I stedet for å nevne to ulike beløp (20 og 100 kroner) som den opprinnelige meldingen gjør, så nevner jeg kun 100. Dels er det nok, og dels er det nesten en fornærmelse å be noen om 20 kroner.

Videre, alt utenomsnakk er kuttet ut, som «Det er litt pinlig å spørre». Hvorfor skulle det være pinlig å spørre? Wikipedia leverer en gratis ressurs som på sitt beste er tilnærmet uvurderlig. Å antyde at det er pinlig å spørre om bidrag for å opprettholde og utvide en slik ressurs er meningsløst, det er noe de fleste vil forstå. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 25. mai 2019 kl. 10:15 (CEST)[svar]

Jeg har sjekket teksten over med en god venn, som arbeider med media og som er en støttespiller for Wikipedia. Vedkommende foreslo en ytterligere nedkjæring av teksten, til dette:

Wikipedia er fritt tilgjengelig, du trenger ikke betale for å lese. Men selv om nesten all innsats gjøres gratis av frivillige må regninger betales, for servere og annet. Om Wikipedia har gitt noe til deg, så gi noe til Wikipedia, f.eks 100 kroner. Takk.

Det er godt mulig at en så kort tekst er bedre, våre lesere vet jo at vi ikke har reklame, så ingen grunn til å nevne det. At vi kan bruke penger til å støte frivillige er vel heller ingen grunn til å tvære ut. Som man sier best på engelsk - Less is more - et kort og kontant budskap, rensket for unødvendig prat er kanskje det beste. Ulflarsen (diskusjon) 25. mai 2019 kl. 20:18 (CEST)[svar]

The consultation on partial and temporary Foundation bans just started

-- Kbrown (WMF) 30. sep. 2019 kl. 19:13 (CEST)[svar]

Feedback wanted on Desktop Improvements project

16. okt. 2019 kl. 08:53 (CEST)

The Affiliations Committee (AffCom) – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of fourteen members, selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining the committee during the current process will serve a two-year term ending in December 2021.

AffCom continues to closely monitor the Wikimedia 2030 Strategy process that was initiated in 2016. While the affiliation models continue to be discussed as part of the broader strategy discussion, as no decisions have been made to change the current affiliation models yet, AffCom will continue to work in the same manner with regard to affiliate recognitions and intervention support for affiliates with issues of non-compliance in 2020. Specifically, AffCom will continue to process applications for user group and chapter/thematic organization creation, while we await the strategy next steps and begin to prepare for a smooth transition of the committee and affiliates ecosystem to any changing movement structures and systems in 2021.

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members.

Required and Recommended Skills for Affiliations Committee Members

Across all committee members there are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to support the committee and its sustainability which include both required and relevant general skills

Required Skills

  • Fluency in English
  • Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
  • Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
  • Strong track record of effective collaboration
  • International orientation

Relevant Skills

  • Skills in other languages are a major plus.
  • Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
  • Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
  • Documentation practices
  • Interviewing experience
  • Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organizing are a plus
  • Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
  • Teamwork
    • Focusing on shared goals instead of disagreements
    • Focusing on the conflict at hand and not past ones
    • Ensuring each member of the team has a clearly defined role, which can help reduce disagreements over areas of responsibility
    • Project and people management to coordinate different parties on a shared plan and seeing it through to completion.
  • Problem-Solving
    • Ability to evaluate various solutions
    • Ability to consider multiple interests and points of view
    • Willingness to revisit unresolved issues
    • The capacity to recognize and respond to important matters
    • The ability to seek compromise and avoid punishing
  • Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.

Given the expectations for maintaining course in 2020 and preparing for potential 2021 transitions, it is important that we are also clear about two different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention support for affiliates in conflict.

Affiliate Recognitions Relevant Skills

  • Administration
    • Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.
    • Attention to detail
  • Monitoring & Strategic Development
    • Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
  • Organizational Awareness
    • Understanding of and community building and organizational development
    • Understanding of group dynamics
    • Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models

Conflict Prevention & Intervention Relevant Skills

  • Communication
    • Active listening
    • Reading nonverbal cues
    • Knowing when to interrupt and when to stay quiet
    • Being culturally sensitive at the same time remaining clear and concise when explaining a concept or opinion
  • Stress Management
    • Patience
    • Positivity
    • Ability to inject a dose of humor to dilute anger and frustration when needed
    • Taking well-timed breaks that can bring calm in the midst of flared tempers
    • Ability to manage stress while remaining alert and calm
  • Emotional Intelligence
    • Being emotionally aware,
    • Ability to control emotions and behaviors,
    • Ability to practice empathy,
    • Impartiality,
    • Don’t take anything personally,
    • Being aware of and respectful of differences.
  • Facilitation skills
    • Meeting facilitation experience
    • Peer or community mediation training
    • Peer or community mediation experience

Do you have any of these skill sets and an interest to support movement affiliates?

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members selected will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2019 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. We invite you to share with us you applications, specifying your focus area you’re interested in. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta, and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2020, with new members expected to join later that month.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your application on the nomination page and send an email announcing your application to AffCom-at-lists.wikimedia.org by 10 January 2020. Your application must include the following information:

  • Your full name and Wikimedia username
  • A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.
  • Answers to the following questions:
  1. How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective projects and initiatives?
  2. What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in the next three years?
  3. What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you uniquely qualified?
  4. Which subcommittee are you most interested in serving on: Recognitions OR Conflict Prevention & Intervention?

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!


On behalf of the committee,

Camelia Boban, AffCom member

Movement Learning and Leadership Development Project

Hello

The Wikimedia Foundation’s Community Development team is seeking to learn more about the way volunteers learn and develop into the many different roles that exist in the movement. Our goal is to build a movement informed framework that provides shared clarity and outlines accessible pathways on how to grow and develop skills within the movement. To this end, we are looking to speak with you, our community to learn about your journey as a Wikimedia volunteer. Whether you joined yesterday or have been here from the very start, we want to hear about the many ways volunteers join and contribute to our movement.

To learn more about the project, please visit the Meta page. If you are interested in participating in the project, please complete this simple Google form. Although we may not be able to speak to everyone who expresses interest, we encourage you to complete this short form if you are interested in participating!

-- LMiranda (WMF) (talk) 22. jan. 2020 kl. 20:00 (CET)[svar]

Invitation to participate in Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos

Dear Wikimedia Affiliate Community,

We are inviting you to participate in Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP), a new global contest scheduled to run from July through August 2020:

Participants will choose among Wikipedia pages without photo images, then add a suitable file from among the many thousands of photos in the Wikimedia Commons, especially those uploaded from thematic contests (Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, etc.) over the years.

WPWP offers a focused task for guiding new editors through the steps of adding content to existing pages. It can be used to organize editing workshops and edit-a-thons.

The organizing team is looking for a contact person at the Chapter, Thematic group & Wikimedia User Group level (geographically or thematically), or for a language WP, to coordinate the project locally. We’d be glad for you to sign up directly at WPWP Participating Communities

Thank you,

Deborah Schwartz Jacobs

On behalf of Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos Organizing Team - 9. mai 2020 kl. 23:19 (CEST)

Hi everyone,

The Affiliations Committee (AffCom) – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing and sustaining Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is seeking new members!

The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once every year, to serve two-year terms. As the committee must hold mid-year elections to replenish its members at this time, those joining the committee during the current process will serve a slightly extended term from July 2020 through December 2022.

AffCom continues to closely monitor the Wikimedia 2030 Strategy process initiated in 2016. While the affiliation models continue to be discussed as part of the broader strategy discussion, as no decisions have been made to change the current affiliation models yet, AffCom continues to work in the same manner with regard to affiliate recognitions and intervention support for affiliates with issues of non-compliance in 2020. AffCom continues to process applications for user group and chapter/thematic organization creation, while we await the strategy next steps and begin to prepare for a smooth transition of the committee and affiliates ecosystem to any changing movement structures and systems in 2021.

Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our members.

Click here for further details.

James Heilman on behalf of AffCom

MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 13. jun. 2020 kl. 08:18 (CEST)[svar]

Affiliations Committee elections announcement June 2020

Hi everyone,

This is a friendly reminder that the Affiliations Committee (AffCom) – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing and sustaining Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is seeking new members! The deadline to post your application on the nomination page is 30 June 2020.

  • Application process: Considering the anticipated changes following the Strategy recommendations, we had a limited scope to introduce changes in the process. We have made a small but impactful addition to the application process by introducing the Self Assessment survey form which will help the committee know more about your engagement as endorsements are not consistently shared, may not be representative, and often do not speak to the specific skills needed.
  • Selection process: No change; see: Membership.

If you have any questions, please contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to answer questions about our work if this helps people decide to apply. Please distribute this announcement among your networks. Good luck to all the candidates!

On behalf of the committee,

--Rosiestep (talk) 19. jun. 2020 kl. 02:49 (CEST) via MassMessaging[svar]

Feedback on movement names

There are a lot of conversations happening about the future of our movement names. We hope that you are part of these discussions and that your community is represented.

Since 16 June, the Foundation Brand Team has been running a survey in 7 languages about 3 naming options. There are also community members sharing concerns about renaming in a Community Open Letter.

You should have received a separate affiliate survey via email. If you have not, feel free to email brandproject-at-wikimedia.org.

Our goal in this call for feedback is to hear from across the community, so we encourage you to participate in the survey, the open letter, or both. The survey will go through 7 July in all timezones. Input from the survey and discussions will be analyzed and published on Meta-Wiki.

Thanks for thinking about the future of the movement --The Brand Project team, 2. jul. 2020 kl. 15:37 (CEST)

Note: The survey is conducted via a third-party service, which may subject it to additional terms. For more information on privacy and data-handling, see the survey privacy statement.

Announcing a new wiki project! Welcome, Abstract Wikipedia

Hello everyone. I am posting the announcement below, which you may have missed elsewhere, and in the hope that you can share it with your local communities. Please note that it may be available in your language at m:Special:MyLanguage/Abstract Wikipedia/July 2020 announcement. Thanks for your attention! m:User:Elitre (WMF)


Important: maintenance operation on September 1st

Trizek (WMF) (talk) 26. aug. 2020 kl. 15:48 (CEST)[svar]

Movement Strategy - What Are Your Choices For Implementation

Hello Samfunnet,

The time has come to put Strategy into work and everyone's invited to participate.

The Movement Strategy Design Group and Support Team are inviting you to organize virtual meetings with your community and colleagues before the end of October. The aim is for you to decide what ideas from the Movement Strategy recommendations respond to your needs and will have an impact in the movement. The recommendations are available in different formats and in many languages. There are 10 awesome recommendations and close to 50 recommended changes and actions or initiatives. Not everything will be implemented. The aim of prioritization is to create an 18-month implementation plan to take some of the initiatives forward starting in 2021.

Prioritization is at the level of your group, affiliate, and community. Think local and relevant! Regional and thematic platforms are great ways to prepare and share ideas. Afterwards, we will come together in November to co-create the implementation plan. More information about November’s global events will be shared soon. For now and until the end of October, organize locally and share your priorities with us.

You can find guidance for the events, the simple reporting template, and other supporting materials here on Meta. You can share your results directly on Meta, by email, or by filling out this survey. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions or comments, strategy2030-at-wikimedia.org

We will be hosting office hours to answer any questions you might have, Thursday October 1 at 14.00 UTC (Google Meet).

MPourzaki (WMF) (talk) 25. sep. 2020 kl. 18:18 (CEST)[svar]

Wiki of functions naming contest

29. sep. 2020 kl. 22:53 (CEST)

Important: maintenance operation on October 27

-- Trizek (WMF) (talk) 21. okt. 2020 kl. 19:09 (CEST)[svar]

Wiki of functions naming contest - Round 2

5. nov. 2020 kl. 23:10 (CET)

Join the Global Conversations on November 21 and 22

Hola, こんにちは, E kaabo, Ciao, ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ, Hello, سلام, Halo, Salut, 你好, Nnọọ, হ্যালো, Hallo, สวัสดี, Dzień dobry, Gyebale ko, வணக்கம், Mi Kwabo, ନମସ୍କାର, приветствие, שלום, Mholo, नमस्ते, γεια, Ahoj, ഹലോ, 여보세요, مرحبا, Բարեւ Ձեզ, Xin chào, Hallå, ಹಲೋ, Sawubona, નમસ્તે, Здраво, Merhaba, Talofa, హలో, Olá, ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ

Samfunnet, we would love to see you at the upcoming Movement Strategy Global Conversations. It’s been a while.

The Movement Strategy Global Conversations will take place on Saturday November 21, 11:00 to 15:00 UTC, and Sunday November 22, 17:00 to 21:00 UTC, and you are warmly invited.

The focus will be to look at priorities identified by communities and affiliates, and to begin to create a movement-wide implementation plan for 2021. The main sessions will be in English. Any group interested to support live interpretation in another language may be able to receive a rapid grant. Let us know as soon as possible.

Please register by Nov. 20 so we can share the Zoom login information with you. If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Support Team via Telegram, Wikimedia Chat or by email at strategy2030Mal:Atwikimedia.org.

Looking forward to seeing you on November 21 or 22.

MPourzaki (WMF) (talk) 16. nov. 2020 kl. 17:05 (CET)[svar]

Call for insights on ways to better communicate the work of the movement

The Movement Strategy recommendations published this year made clear the importance of establishing stronger communications within our movement. To this end, the Foundation wants to gather insights from communities, including affiliates, on ways we all might more consistently communicate about our collective work, and better highlight community contributions from across the movement. Over the coming months, we will be running focus groups and online discussions to collect these insights. We hope your affiliate will decide to share your thoughts by participating in a focus group or joining the discussion on Meta-Wiki.

ELappen (WMF) (talk) 18. nov. 2020 kl. 19:54 (CET)[svar]

SGrabarczuk (WMF)

20. nov. 2020 kl. 19:11 (CET)

Global Conversations continue on December 5 and 6

Hola, こんにちは, Ciao, Hello, سلام, Halo, Salut, 你好, Nnọọ, হ্যালো, Hallo, สวัสดี, Dzień dobry, வணக்கம், приветствие, שלום, Mholo, हैलो, γεια, Ahoj, ഹലോ, 여보세요, مرحبا, Բարեւ Ձեզ, Olá, Xin chào, Hallå, ಹಲೋ, Sawubona, Здраво, Merhaba, Talofa, హలో

Global Conversations Dec. 5 & 6

Hi Samfunnet. 250 people participated in virtual Global Conversations that took place on November 21 and 22. The conversation continues on December 5 and 6 and we warmly invite you to take part. Registration is open until December 4. Looking forward to seeing you.

Since September, many groups have shared their local, regional, and thematic priorities for implementing the Movement Strategy recommendations. During the first set of Global Conversations on Nov. 21 and 22, we focused on initiatives that should be globally prioritized and coordinated. We invite you to read the selected global priorities. What do you like about them? What is missing? And what would make you want to play an active role in implementation? Share your thoughts in advance and continue the conversation on December 5 and 6.

Looking forward to seeing you again, or for the first time, on December 5 and 6.

MPourzaki (WMF) (talk) 25. nov. 2020 kl. 21:58 (CET)[svar]

Wikidata descriptions changes to be included more often in Recent Changes and Watchlist

2020 Coolest Tool Award Ceremony on December 11th

Översättbar kategori?

Ska inte Kategori:Oversettbare sider vara översättbar? I nuläget så är översatta sidor tillagda i kategorin Kategori:Oversettbare sider/[språkkod] som är en underkategori till Kategori:Oversettbare sider. Inget fel med det men det blir då en manuell process istället för att automatiserad om man helt enkelt skulle göra kategorin översättbar. --Sabelöga (diskusjon) 11. des. 2020 kl. 15:02 (CET)[svar]

@Sabelöga: Jo, det er et godt poeng! Det hadde jeg ikke tenkt på. Tusen takk for alle oversettelsene til svensk, forresten, det er deilig å se! 😊 Jon Harald Søby (WMNO) (diskusjon) 13. jan. 2021 kl. 14:46 (CET)[svar]
Tack detsamma! 😊 En annan sak man skulle kunna göra är att organisera dom översättbara sidorna i grupper på Special:AggregateGroups. --Sabelöga (diskusjon) 13. jan. 2021 kl. 17:18 (CET)[svar]

SGrabarczuk (WMF)

11. des. 2020 kl. 16:58 (CET)

Project Grant Open Call

This is the announcement for the Project Grants program open call that started on January 11, with the submission deadline of February 10, 2021.
This first open call will be focussed on Community Organizing proposals. A second open call focused on research and software proposals is scheduled from February 15 with a submission deadline of March 16, 2021.

For the Round 1 open call, we invite you to propose grant applications that fall under community development and organizing (offline and online) categories. Project Grant funds are available to support individuals, groups, and organizations to implement new experiments and proven ideas, from organizing a better process on your wiki, coordinating a campaign or editathon series to providing other support for community building. We offer the following resources to help you plan your project and complete a grant proposal:

Weekly proposals clinics via Zoom during the Open Call. Join us for #Upcoming_Proposal_Clinics|real-time discussions with Program Officers and select thematic experts and get live feedback about your Project Grants proposal. We’ll answer questions and help you make your proposal better.

Program officers are also available to offer individualized proposal support upon request. Contact us at projectgrants@wikimedia.org if you would like feedback or more information.

We are excited to see your grant ideas that will support our community and make an impact on the future of Wikimedia projects. Put your idea into motion, and submit your proposal by February 10, 2021!

Please feel free to get in touch with questions about getting started with your grant application, or about serving on the Project Grants Committee. Contact us at projectgrantsMal:Atwikimedia.org.
RSharma (WMF)MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 28. jan. 2021 kl. 08:56 (CET)[svar]

Project Grant Open Call

This is the announcement for the Project Grants program open call that started on January 11, with the submission deadline of February 10, 2021.
This first open call will be focussed on Community Organizing proposals. A second open call focused on research and software proposals is scheduled from February 15 with a submission deadline of March 16, 2021.

For the Round 1 open call, we invite you to propose grant applications that fall under community development and organizing (offline and online) categories. Project Grant funds are available to support individuals, groups, and organizations to implement new experiments and proven ideas, from organizing a better process on your wiki, coordinating a campaign or editathon series to providing other support for community building. We offer the following resources to help you plan your project and complete a grant proposal:

Program officers are also available to offer individualized proposal support upon request. Contact us if you would like feedback or more information.

We are excited to see your grant ideas that will support our community and make an impact on the future of Wikimedia projects. Put your idea into motion, and submit your proposal by February 10, 2021!

Please feel free to get in touch with questions about getting started with your grant application, or about serving on the Project Grants Committee. Contact us at projectgrantsMal:Atwikimedia.org. Please help us translate this message to your local language. MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 28. jan. 2021 kl. 09:00 (CET)[svar]

Wikifunctions logo contest

2. mar. 2021 kl. 02:45 (CET)

Invitation for Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021

Hello there,

We are inviting you to participate in Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021, a global contest scheduled to run from July through August 2021.

Participants will choose among Wikipedia pages without photo images, then add a suitable file from among the many thousands of photos in the Wikimedia Commons, especially those uploaded from thematic contests (Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, etc.) over the years.

In its first year (2020), 36 Wikimedia communities in 27 countries joined the campaign. Events relating to the campaign included training organized by at least 18 Wikimedia communities in 14 countries.

The campaign resulted in the addition of media files (photos, audios and videos) to more than 90,000 Wikipedia articles in 272 languages.

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP) offers an ideal task for recruiting and guiding new editors through the steps of adding content to existing pages. Besides individual participation, the WPWP campaign can be used by user groups and chapters to organize editing workshops and edit-a-thons.

The organizing team is looking for a contact person to coordinate WPWP participation at the Wikimedia user group or chapter level (geographically or thematically) or for a language WP. We’d be glad for you to reply to this message, or sign up directly at WPWP Participating Communities.

Please feel free to contact Organizing Team if you have any query.

Kind regards,
Tulsi Bhagat
Communication Manager
Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos Campaign
Message delivered by MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 3. mai 2021 kl. 06:48 (CEST)[svar]

Affiliations Committee Call for Candidates - June 2021

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

The Affiliations Committee – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once every year, to serve two-year terms.

Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our members.

Responsibilities
  • Availability of up to 5-8 hours per month
  • Participate in monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings
  • Commitment to carry out assigned tasks in a given time.
  • Facilitate and support communications
  • Affiliate Support and growth
Required and Recommended Abilities, Skills, Knowledge for Affiliations Committee Members

Strong interpersonal relationship among members of the committee and also with the Wikimedia community members. Across all committee members, there are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to support the committee and its sustainability which include both required and relevant general skills

Required
  • Fluency in English
  • Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
  • Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
  • Strong track record of effective collaboration
  • International orientation
Relevant for all members
  • Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
  • Skills in other languages are a major plus.
  • Understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
  • Documentation practices
  • Interviewing experience
  • Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
  • Teamwork: Project and people management skills to coordinate and collaborate with different parties on a shared plan and see it through to completion.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate various solutions, consider multiple interests and points of view, revisit unresolved issues, seek compromise and work and communicate across languages and cultures.

Given the expectations for maintaining the course in 2021 and preparing for potential 2021 transitions as part of the Movement Strategy implementation process, it is important that we are also clear about two different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention support for affiliates in conflict.

Relevant to Affiliate Recognitions
  • Administration & Attention to detail
  • Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
  • Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models and understanding of community building, organizational development, and group dynamics
Relevant to Conflict Prevention & Intervention
  • Communication skills for active listening, clear instruction and turn-taking.
  • Stress Management skills for maintaining patience and positivity
  • Emotional intelligence to maintain awareness of emotions of oneself and others to practice empathy, impartiality, and mutual respect.
  • Facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills to guide diverse individuals and groups toward cooperation.
  • Ability to work within a team

Do you have relevant skills and interest to support movement affiliates?

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2021 member selection process will include a public review and comment period and a self-assessment survey for candidates to share their skills and experience. This self-assessment information will help the committee to identify the skill sets relevant to our affiliate support processes. We invite you to apply for membership to the committee and join us in supporting the affiliates. The data shared in the self-assessment will only be made available to the committee and the relevant staff support. The nomination, candidate Q&A, and endorsements will be posted on Meta for public review at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2021. Here the global community is welcome to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

Once the nomination window closes June 30, 2021, the sitting members who are not candidates for re-election in this cycle will deliberate and then vote, taking into account all inputs from the meta page, self-assessment, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and committee member discussion.

A final decision will be made in late-July 2021, with new members to be notified for onboarding in August.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please:

Step 1. Post your application on the nomination page by 30 June 2021. Your application must include the following information:

  1. Your full name and Wikimedia username
  2. A statement describing your relevant education, experience, abilities, skills, knowledge, availability, and motivation for joining the committee.

Step 2. Complete the self-assessment survey between June 01, 2021 and June 30, 2021.

  • The privacy statement that applies to the survey can be found here.
  • NOTE: The survey will take 15 mins. Please do not close your browser. If you need a break, you are advised to keep the browser open. In case of losing the link, please reach out to mkaur-ctrMal:Atwikimedia.org
  • This survey must be completed before Steps 3 & 4, as it will provide more background as to the type of work and expectations of members of AffCom.

Step 3. Answers the following questions:

  • NOTE: Questions 1-3 are required for all candidates.
  • Question 4 & 5 should be answered by those interested in joining the Recognitions subcommittee.
  • Question 6 & 7 should be answered by those interested in joining the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee.
  • If you are willing to nominate yourself for both subcommittees, answer all questions.
  1. What roles have you served across any Wikimedia projects and affiliates that you think have prepared you for this role?
  2. AffCom members need to manage time, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and diverse situations across the global movement. How do you envision managing these?
  3. Members of AffCom serve on one of two subcommittees: Recognitions OR Conflicts Intervention. Which one of these are you most interested in serving on?
  4. If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think makes a group of Wikimedians ready to function together as an affiliate?
  5. If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think are the benefits and responsibilities of functioning as formal affiliates?
  6. If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe your experience working with conflicts resolution.
  7. If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe how you have helped build consensus and support diversity.

Step 4. Once you have completed the above, send an email announcing your application to affcom-at-wikimedia.org before the application deadline.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

On behalf of the committee,

-- FULBERT (talk) 15:30, 15 May 2021 (UTC) via MassMessaging

Join the new Regional Committees for Grants

Dear all,

We hope this email finds you well and safe. The COVID 19 situation continues to affect many of us across the globe and our thoughts are with everyone affected. We are also aware that there are several processes currently in progress that demand volunteer time and we do not want to add more work to anyone's plate.

We do want to draw your attention to our new Regional Committees for Grants though as they are an opportunity for you to have an active say in the future of our Movement!

📣 So today, we invite you to join our new Regional Committees for Grants! 📣

We encourage Wikimedians and Free Knowledge advocates to be part of the new Regional Committees that the WMF Community Resources team is setting up as part of the grants strategy relaunch [1]. You will be a key strategic thought partner to help understand the complexities of any region, provide knowledge and expertise to applicants, to support successful movement activities, and make funding decisions for grant applications in the region.

👉Find out more on meta [2].

Regional Committees will be established for the following regions:

  • Middle East and Africa
  • SAARC [3] region (Includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)
  • East, Southeast Asia, and Pacific (ESEAP) region
  • Latin America (LATAM) and The Caribbean
  • United States and Canada
  • Northern and Western Europe
  • Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

👉All details about the Committees and how to apply can be found on meta [4]. Applications have to be submitted by June 4, 2021!

If you have any questions or comments, please use the meta discussion page [5].

Please do share this announcement widely with your Network.

Best wishes,

JBrungs (WMF) (diskusjon) 21. mai 2021 kl. 12:02 (CEST) on behalf of the Community Resources Team[svar]

UCoC Affiliates consultation report

Hello,

We are pleased to announce the completion of the Universal Code of Conduct Affiliates consultation process early this month. The summary report of the direct consultations and survey is now available at this Meta page: https://w.wiki/3Pew.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to leave a message on the talk page of the report, or contact Mervat (Mal:Nospam) and Ramzy (Mal:Nospam).

Regards,
UCoC Team, Wikimedia Foundation
MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 27. mai 2021 kl. 10:51 (CEST)[svar]

Universal Code of Conduct News – Issue 1

Universal Code of Conduct News
Issue 1, June 2021Read the full newsletter


Welcome to the first issue of Universal Code of Conduct News! This newsletter will help Wikimedians stay involved with the development of the new code, and will distribute relevant news, research, and upcoming events related to the UCoC.

Please note, this is the first issue of UCoC Newsletter which is delivered to all subscribers and projects as an announcement of the initiative. If you want the future issues delivered to your talk page, village pumps, or any specific pages you find appropriate, you need to subscribe here.

You can help us by translating the newsletter issues in your languages to spread the news and create awareness of the new conduct to keep our beloved community safe for all of us. Please add your name here if you want to be informed of the draft issue to translate beforehand. Your participation is valued and appreciated.

  • Affiliate consultations – Wikimedia affiliates of all sizes and types were invited to participate in the UCoC affiliate consultation throughout March and April 2021. (continue reading)
  • 2021 key consultations – The Wikimedia Foundation held enforcement key questions consultations in April and May 2021 to request input about UCoC enforcement from the broader Wikimedia community. (continue reading)
  • Roundtable discussions – The UCoC facilitation team hosted two 90-minute-long public roundtable discussions in May 2021 to discuss UCoC key enforcement questions. More conversations are scheduled. (continue reading)
  • Phase 2 drafting committee – The drafting committee for the phase 2 of the UCoC started their work on 12 May 2021. Read more about their work. (continue reading)
  • Diff blogs – The UCoC facilitators wrote several blog posts based on interesting findings and insights from each community during local project consultation that took place in the 1st quarter of 2021. (continue reading)

--MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 12. jun. 2021 kl. 01:06 (CEST)[svar]

Wikimania 2021: Affiliate Program Submissions and Scholarships

Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,

Wikimania 2021 will be hosted virtually for the first time in the event's 15-year history. Since there is no in-person host, the event is being organized by a diverse group of Wikimedia volunteers that form the Core Organizing Team for Wikimania 2021.

Event Program - The program design of this Wikimania accommodates affiliates for them to curate a portion of the program. Wikimedia affiliates have an opportunity to host a series of their own sessions.

Below are some links to guide you through;

Please note that the deadline for submission is 18th June 2021.

Affiliate Scholarships - Scholarships are available to all Wikimedia movement affiliates to support practical access to and participation in Wikimania 2021 in their communities. Please read more about it in the Affiliate Announcement section here.

Office Hour - If you are left with questions, the COT will be hosting some office hours (in multiple languages), in multiple time-zones, to answer any programming questions that you might have. Details can be found here.

Best regards,

MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 15. jun. 2021 kl. 15:23 (CEST)[svar]

On behalf of Wikimania 2021 Core Organizing Team

Final Call for Candidates for AffCom - June 2021

Mal:Help translate/AffCom Elections June 2021

Affiliations Committee (AffCom) logo

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

This is a final Call for Candidates for the June 2021 Affiliations Committee election.

If you are interested in running, please post your application and follow all four steps on the nomination page by 30 June 2021.

If you know somebody you think may be interested, please share this with them and encourage them to consider it. If you have any questions about this process or the requirements, please email affcom@wikimedia.org before the application deadline or reach out to any of the current members.

On behalf of the AffCom elections committee,

--- FULBERT (talk) 14:15, 20 June 2021 (UTC) via MassMessaging [[Category:AffCom Elections June 2021|]]

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SGrabarczuk (WMF) 27. jun. 2021 kl. 03:19 (CEST)[svar]

The 2022 Community Wishlist Survey will happen in January

SGrabarczuk (WMF) (talk) 7. sep. 2021 kl. 02:22 (CEST)[svar]

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SGrabarczuk (WMF) (diskusjon) 11. sep. 2021 kl. 02:45 (CEST)[svar]

Talk to the Community Tech

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Hello!

As we have recently announced, we, the team working on the Community Wishlist Survey, would like to invite you to an online meeting with us. It will take place on September 15th, 23:00 UTC on Zoom, and will last an hour. Click here to join.

Agenda

Format

The meeting will not be recorded or streamed. Notes without attribution will be taken and published on Meta-Wiki. The presentation (first three points in the agenda) will be given in English.

We can answer questions asked in English, French, Polish, and Spanish. If you would like to ask questions in advance, add them on the Community Wishlist Survey talk page or send to sgrabarczuk@wikimedia.org.

Natalia Rodriguez (the Community Tech manager) will be hosting this meeting.

Invitation link

See you! SGrabarczuk (WMF) (diskusjon) 11. sep. 2021 kl. 05:03 (CEST)[svar]

Learn how the Implementation Grants can support your Movement Strategy plans

We are excited to announce the reopening of the Movement Strategy Implementation Grants. This program funds projects that advance a specific Movement Strategy initiative. The projects can be big or small, but they must all make a case for advancing one initiative. Affiliates that have received funding from the Simple/Annual Plan Grants are welcome to apply.

Read more about the criteria, what to apply for, and how to apply.

Best regards,
Movement Strategy and Governance Team
Wikimedia Foundation
21. okt. 2021 kl. 17:31 (CEST)

Meet the new Movement Charter Drafting Committee members

The Movement Charter Drafting Committee election and selection processes are complete.

The committee will convene soon to start its work. The committee can appoint up to three more members to bridge diversity and expertise gaps.

If you are interested in engaging with Movement Charter drafting process, follow the updates on Meta and join the Telegram group.

With thanks from the Movement Strategy and Governance team

5. nov. 2021 kl. 16:53 (CET)

Translations are available.

The Affiliations Committee – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once every year, to serve two-year terms.

Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our members.

Responsibilities
  • Availability of up to 5-8 hours per month
  • Participate in monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings
  • Commitment to carry out assigned tasks in a given time.
  • Facilitate and support communications
  • Affiliate Support and growth
Required and Recommended Abilities, Skills, Knowledge for Affiliations Committee Members

Strong interpersonal relationship among members of the committee and also with the Wikimedia community members. Across all committee members, there are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to support the committee and its sustainability which include both required and relevant general skills

Required
  • Fluency in English
  • Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
  • Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
  • Strong track record of effective collaboration
  • International orientation
Relevant for all members
  • Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
  • Skills in other languages are a major plus.
  • Understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
  • Documentation practices
  • Interviewing experience
  • Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
  • Teamwork: Project and people management skills to coordinate and collaborate with different parties on a shared plan and see it through to completion.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate various solutions, consider multiple interests and points of view, revisit unresolved issues, seek compromise and work and communicate across languages and cultures.

Given the expectations for maintaining the course in 2022 and preparing for potential 2022 transitions as part of the Movement Strategy implementation process, it is important that we are also clear about two different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention support for affiliates in conflict.

Relevant to Affiliate Recognitions
  • Administration & Attention to detail
  • Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
  • Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models and understanding of community building, organizational development, and group dynamics
Relevant to Conflict Prevention & Intervention
  • Communication skills for active listening, clear instruction and turn-taking.
  • Stress Management skills for maintaining patience and positivity
  • Emotional intelligence to maintain awareness of emotions of oneself and others to practice empathy, impartiality, and mutual respect.
  • Facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills to guide diverse individuals and groups toward cooperation.
  • Ability to work within a team

Do you have relevant skills and interest to support movement affiliates?

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2022 member selection process will include a public review and comment period and a self-assessment survey for candidates to share their skills and their experience. This self-assessment information will help the committee to identify the skill sets relevant and supportive to our affiliate support processes. We invite you to apply for membership to the committee and join us in supporting the affiliates. The data shared in the self-assessment will only be made available to the committee and the relevant staff support. The nomination, candidate Q&A, and endorsements will still take place posted on Meta for public review at January 2022 page. Here the global community is welcome to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

Once the nomination window closes 31 January 2022, the sitting members who are not candidates for re-election in this cycle will deliberate and then vote, taking into account all inputs from the meta page, self-assessment, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and committee member discussion.

A final decision will be made in late-February 2022, with new members to be notified for onboarding in February.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please:

Step 1. Post your application on the nomination page by 31 January 2022. Your application must include the following information:

  1. Your full name and Wikimedia username
  2. A statement describing your relevant education, experience, abilities, skills, knowledge, availability, and motivation for joining the committee.

Step 2. Complete the self-assessment survey between January 1, 2021 and January 31, 2021.

  • The privacy statement that applies to the survey can be found here.
  • NOTE: The survey will take 15 mins. Please do not close your browser. If you need a break, you are advised to keep the browser open. In case of losing the link, please reach out to mkaur-ctrMal:Atwikimedia.org
  • This survey must be completed before Steps 3 & 4, as it will provide more background as to the type of work and expectations of members of AffCom.

Step 3. Answers the following questions:

  • NOTE: Questions 1-3 are required for all candidates.
  • Question 4 & 5 should be answered by those interested in joining the Recognitions subcommittee.
  • Question 6 & 7 should be answered by those interested in joining the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee.
  • If you are willing to nominate yourself for both subcommittees, answer all questions.
  1. What roles have you served across any Wikimedia projects and affiliates that you think have prepared you for this role?
  2. AffCom members need to manage time, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and diverse situations across the global movement. How do you envision managing these?
  3. Members of AffCom serve on one of two subcommittees: Recognitions OR Conflicts Intervention. Which one of these are you most interested in serving on?
  4. If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think makes a group of Wikimedians ready to function together as an affiliate?
  5. If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think are the benefits and responsibilities of functioning as formal affiliates?
  6. If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe your experience working with conflicts resolution.
  7. If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe how you have helped build consensus and support diversity.

Step 4. Once you have completed the above, send an email announcing your application to affcom-at-wikimedia.org before the application deadline.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a webinar call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

On behalf of the committee,

--FULBERT (talk) 13:18, 19 December 2021 (UTC)

Translations are available.

The Affiliations Committee – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for advisors!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and advise the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

We are looking for advisors who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee advisors selected will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

AffCom advisors can engage with the committee in a variety of capacities:

Consultant

Individuals with extensive movement experience can be engaged as Consultants for specific cases or initiatives by AffCom.

Trainer

Individuals with specific expertise may be engaged for short-term projects for training AffCom or Affiliates. They might also lead the Capacity Building initiatives for AffCom or affiliates.

Observer

AffCom can request specific or all advisors to act as an observer in different cases to ensure neutrality & compliance with guidelines.

AffCom Support

Development of Policies: While advisors cannot create legally binding policies for the committee, they can help create policies that provide direction and support for the committee.

Planning and Implementing Community Relations: The advisors are long-term wikimedians & also include influential community leaders who can be effective at spreading the word about initiatives and services.

Supporting Subcommittees: The advisors can support subcommittees that have assigned tasks in specific areas.

Other Tasks: Advisors can be engaged to address a specific need. Such engagements are usually short-lived and are disbanded as soon as their specific goals are met.


Key skills

We look for a healthy mix of different skill sets in our advisors, including the following key skills and experience:

  1. Strong understanding of the structure and work of Wikimedia affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
  2. Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
  3. Availability of up to 2 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly two-hour voice/video meeting
  4. International orientation and ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
  5. Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organizing are a plus.
  6. Fluency in English is required; skills in other languages are a major plus.
  7. Experience with or in an active Wikimedia affiliate is a major plus.
  8. Strong track record of effective collaboration (such as evidenced skills at facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and so forth) is a major plus.
  9. Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2022 advisors selection process will include a public review and comment period. All applications must be posted on Meta between January 01 and January 31, 2022 at the nomination page, and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate. At the end of the nomination period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made in February 2022, with new advisors expected to begin later that month.

How to apply

If you are interested in advising the committee, please submit your candidacy on the nomination page between January 01 to January 31, 2022. Your application must include the following information:

  1. Your full name and Wikimedia username
  2. A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee as an advisor.
  3. The advisor role you would like to serve
  4. Answers to the following three questions:
    1. How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective projects and initiatives?
    2. What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in the next three years?
    3. What do you feel you will bring as an advisor to the committee that makes you a uniquely qualified candidate?

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the committee. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

On behalf of the committee,

--FULBERT (talk) 13:17, 19 December 2021 (UTC)

Affiliations Committee (AffCom) Member & Advisor Elections - Final Reminder for January 2022

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This is a friendly reminder that the Affiliations Committee – which is responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing and sustaining Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is seeking new members and advisors! The deadline to post your application on the Member nomination page and Advisor nomination is 31 January 2022.

If you know somebody you think may be interested, please share and encourage them to consider applying. If you have any questions please email affcom@wikimedia.org before the application deadline or reach out to any of the current members. Good luck to all the candidates!

On behalf of the committee,
FULBERT (talk) 17:32, 25 January 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore is extended till 15th March

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Greetings from Wiki Loves Folklore International Team,

We are pleased to inform you that Wiki Loves Folklore an international photographic contest on Wikimedia Commons has been extended till the 15th of March 2022. The scope of the contest is focused on folk culture of different regions on categories, such as, but not limited to, folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, etc.

We would like to have your immense participation in the photographic contest to document your local Folk culture on Wikipedia. You can also help with the translation of project pages and share a word in your local language.

Best wishes,

International Team
Wiki Loves Folklore

MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 22. feb. 2022 kl. 05:50 (CET)[svar]

Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 ends tomorrow

International photographic contest Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 ends on 15th March 2022 23:59:59 UTC. This is the last chance of the year to upload images about local folk culture, festival, cuisine, costume, folklore etc on Wikimedia Commons. Watch out our social media handles for regular updates and declaration of Winners.

(Facebook , Twitter , Instagram)

The writing competition Feminism and Folklore will run till 31st of March 2022 23:59:59 UTC. Write about your local folk tradition, women, folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, folk games, folk cuisine, folk wear, folklore, and tradition, including ballads, folktales, fairy tales, legends, traditional song and dance, folk plays, games, seasonal events, calendar customs, folk arts, folk religion, mythology etc. on your local Wikipedia. Check if your local Wikipedia is participating

A special competition called Wiki Loves Falles is organised in Spain and the world during 15th March 2022 till 15th April 2022 to document local folk culture and Falles in Valencia, Spain. Learn more about it on Catalan Wikipedia project page.

We look forward for your immense co-operation.

Thanks Wiki Loves Folklore international Team MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 14. mar. 2022 kl. 15:40 (CET)[svar]

Desktop Improvements update

Making this the new default

Hello. I wanted to give you an update about the Desktop Improvements project, which the Wikimedia Foundation Web team has been working on for the past few years. Our work is almost finished! 🎉

We would love to see these improvements become the default for readers and editors across all wikis. In the coming weeks, we will begin conversations on more wikis, including yours. 🗓️ We will gladly read your suggestions!

The goals of the project are to make the interface more welcoming and comfortable for readers and useful for advanced users. The project consists of a series of feature improvements which make it easier to read and learn, navigate within the page, search, switch between languages, use article tabs and the user menu, and more. The improvements are already visible by default for readers and editors on more than 30 wikis, including Wikipedias in French, Portuguese, and Persian.

The changes apply to the Vector skin only, although it will always be possible to revert to the previous version on an individual basis. Monobook or Timeless users will not notice any changes.

The newest features
  • Table of contents - our version is easier to reach, gain context of the page, and navigate throughout the page without needing to scroll. It is currently tested across our pilot wikis. It is also available for editors who have opted into the Vector 2022 skin.
  • Page tools - now, there are two types of links in the sidebar. There are actions and tools for individual pages (like Related changes) and links of the wiki-wide nature (like Recent changes). We are going to separate these into two intuitive menus.
How to enable/disable the improvements
Globale innstillinger
  • It is possible to opt-in individually in the appearance tab within the preferences by selecting "Vector (2022)". Also, it is possible to opt-in on all wikis using the global preferences.
  • On wikis where the changes are visible by default for all, logged-in users can always opt-out to the Legacy Vector. There is an easily accessible link in the sidebar of the new Vector.
Learn more and join our events

If you would like to follow the progress of our project, you can subscribe to our newsletter. You can read the pages of the project, check our FAQ, write on the project talk page, and join an online meeting with us.

Thank you! SGrabarczuk (WMF) (diskusjon) 24. jun. 2022 kl. 03:36 (CEST)[svar]

The Vector 2022 skin as the default in two weeks?

The slides for our presentation at Wikimania 2022

Hello. I'm writing on behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation Web team. In two weeks, we would like to make the Vector 2022 skin the default on this wiki.

We have been working on it for the past three years. So far, it has been the default on more than 30 wikis, including sister projects, all accounting for more than 1 billion pageviews per month. On average 87% of active logged-in users of those wikis use Vector 2022.

It would become the default for all logged-out users, and also all logged-in users who currently use Vector legacy. Logged-in users can at any time switch to any other skins. No changes are expected for users of these skins.

About the skin

[Why is a change necessary] The current default skin meets the needs of the readers and editors as these were 13 years ago. Since then, new users have begun using Wikimedia projects. The old Vector doesn't meet their needs.

[Objective] The objective for the new skin is to make the interface more welcoming and comfortable for readers and useful for advanced users. It draws inspiration from previous requests, the Community Wishlist Surveys, and gadgets and scripts. The work helped our code follow the standards and improve all other skins. We reduced PHP code in Wikimedia deployed skins by 75%. The project has also focused on making it easier to support gadgets and use APIs.

[Changes and test results] The skin introduces a series of changes that improve readability and usability. The new skin does not remove any functionality currently available on the Vector skin.

  • The sticky header makes it easier to find tools that editors use often. It decreases scrolling to the top of the page by 16%.
  • The new table of contents makes it easier to navigate to different sections. Readers and editors jumped to different sections of the page 50% more than with the old table of contents. It also looks a bit different on talk pages.
  • The new search bar is easier to find and makes it easier to find the correct search result from the list. This increased the amount of searches started by 30% on the wikis we tested on.
  • The skin does not negatively affect pageviews, edit rates, or account creation. There is evidence of increases in pageviews and account creation across partner communities.

[Try it out] Try out the new skin by going to the appearance tab in your preferences and selecting Vector 2022 from the list of skins.

How can editors change and customize this skin?

It's possible to configure and personalize our changes. We support volunteers who create new gadgets and user scripts. Check out our repository for a list of currently available customizations, or add your own.

Our plan

If no large concerns are raised, we plan on deploying in the week of October 3, 2022. If your community would like to request more time to discuss the changes, hit the button and write to us. We can adjust the calendar.

If you'd like ask our team anything, if you have questions, concerns, or additional thoughts, please ping me here or write on the talk page of the project. We will gladly answer! Also, see our FAQ. Thank you! SGrabarczuk (WMF) (talk) 22. sep. 2022 kl. 06:14 (CEST)[svar]

Your wiki will be in read only soon

Trizek (WMF) (Diskusjon) 27. feb. 2023 kl. 22:20 (CET)[svar]

Wikimania 2023 Welcoming Program Submissions

Do you want to host an in-person or virtual session at Wikimania 2023? Maybe a hands-on workshop, a lively discussion, a fun performance, a catchy poster, or a memorable lightning talk? Submissions are open until March 28. The event will have dedicated hybrid blocks, so virtual submissions and pre-recorded content are also welcome. If you have any questions, please join us at an upcoming conversation on March 12 or 19, or reach out by email at wikimania@wikimedia.org or on Telegram. More information on-wiki.

Seeking volunteers for the next step in the Universal Code of Conduct process

Hello,

As follow-up to the message about the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines by Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair, Shani Evenstein Sigalov, I am reaching out about the next steps. I want to bring your attention to the next stage of the Universal Code of Conduct process, which is forming a building committee for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C). I invite community members with experience and deep interest in community health and governance to nominate themselves to be part of the U4C building committee, which needs people who are:

  • Community members in good standing
  • Knowledgeable about movement community processes, such as, but not limited to, policy drafting, participatory decision making, and application of existing rules and policies on Wikimedia projects
  • Aware and appreciative of the diversity of the movement, such as, but not limited to, languages spoken, identity, geography, and project type
  • Committed to participate for the entire U4C Building Committee period from mid-May - December 2023
  • Comfortable with engaging in difficult, but productive conversations
  • Confidently able to communicate in English

The Building Committee shall consist of volunteer community members, affiliate board or staff, and Wikimedia Foundation staff.

The Universal Code of Conduct has been a process strengthened by the skills and knowledge of the community and I look forward to what the U4C Building Committee creates. If you are interested in joining the Building Committee, please either sign up on the Meta-Wiki page, or contact ucocproject(_AT_)wikimedia.org by May 12, 2023. Read more on Meta-Wiki.

Best regards,

Xeno (WMF) 26. apr. 2023 kl. 21:00 (CEST)[svar]

Invitation to join the Wikimedia Affiliate strategy discussions

Hope this message finds you well. I am sharing an update about the Wikimedia Foundation Affiliate strategy initiative. In November, Nataliia Tymkiv, Chair, Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees announced the beginning of Wikimedia Foundation Affiliate strategy.

We are working on the next steps of the Affiliate strategy. We invite you to a session with the Board of Trustees, AffCom, and supporting staff to provide input into this process. These sessions will be conducted in groups and the language will be English. If you are able to attend one of these meetings, please sign up here. If you prefer a 1:1 session for a detailed discussion, please reach out to me. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please respond via the survey or in writing to askcac@wikimedia.org or on the Talk page.

This message was also sent by email to affiliate primary contacts.

Best, MKaur (WMF) 23. mai 2023 kl. 00:30 (CEST)[svar]

Selection of the U4C Building Committee

The next stage in the Universal Code of Conduct process is establishing a Building Committee to create the charter for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C). The Building Committee has been selected. Read about the members and the work ahead on Meta-wiki.

-- UCoC Project Team, 27. mai 2023 kl. 06:20 (CEST)

Announcing the new Elections Committee members

You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki.

Hello there,

We are glad to announce the new members and advisors of the Elections Committee. The Elections Committee assists with the design and implementation of the process to select Community- and Affiliate-Selected trustees for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. After an open nomination process, the strongest candidates spoke with the Board and four candidates were asked to join the Elections Committee. Four other candidates were asked to participate as advisors.

Thank you to all the community members who submitted their names for consideration. We look forward to working with the Elections Committee in the near future.

On behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees,

RamzyM (WMF) 28. jun. 2023 kl. 19:59 (CEST)[svar]

Review the Charter for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee

Hello all,

I am pleased to share the next step in the Universal Code of Conduct work. The Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) draft charter is now ready for your review.

The Enforcement Guidelines require a Building Committee form to draft a charter that outlines procedures and details for a global committee to be called the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C). Over the past few months, the U4C Building Committee worked together as a group to discuss and draft the U4C charter. The U4C Building Committee welcomes feedback about the draft charter now through 22 September 2023. After that date, the U4C Building Committee will revise the charter as needed and a community vote will open shortly afterward.

Join the conversation during the conversation hours or on Meta-wiki.

Best,

RamzyM (WMF), on behalf of the U4C Building Committee, 28. aug. 2023 kl. 17:34 (CEST)[svar]

Introducing the Wikimedia photo library and a workshop invite

Dear Wikimedia affiliates communications leads,

We are so excited to share a new resource with you: The Wikimedia Photo Library. In it you will find high quality images that help to tell the story of free knowledge. We hope that this library will help you in the important work you do as a communication lead. Alongside this library, we’ve also updated guidelines on how to effectively use imagery to tell brand stories.

Curious to learn more about these resources?

We will be holding a short workshop for 45 minutes on Tuesday 3 October 2023, at 16:00 UTC (add event to your calendar) and again on Thursday 5 October at 7:00 UTC (add event to your calendar) to accommodate different time zones. During these workshops, we will walk you through some examples of images that align with the Movement Brand Guidelines, some basics of quality photography and answer any questions you may have about this topic.

The need for a Wikimedia Photo Library

Our research showed that there are lots of photos available from Wikimedia events, usually featuring people using computers. There were very few images showing mobile editing or reading, and even fewer showing people using the projects in their everyday lives.

These images are the first steps in creating a photo library that is representative of the whole movement. We have added images that are aligned with the Movement Brand Guidelines in this category on Wikimedia Commons. Photography is a powerful tool to create cohesion in Wikimedia communication. Our hope is that all of you will help to build this resource out with images from your region.

By continuing to add to this category, we will be helping one another tell more impactful stories of the free knowledge movement – learn how on the Brand portal on Meta-wiki.

Thank you so much and please let me know if you have any questions. We hope to see you at one of the workshops!


Best,

Samir and the Brand Studio team --MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 23. sep. 2023 kl. 18:54 (CEST)[svar]

Follow up on the last message about the photography workshop

Hi everyone,

This is a reminder about our photography sessions happening this week. Also, some people reached out with concerns about not being able to open the links to meetings in the previous message. Please find a direct link to the Google Meet sessions here:

Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions. If you have any questions please reach out to Mal:Nospam . --MediaWiki message delivery (diskusjon) 2. okt. 2023 kl. 10:21 (CEST)[svar]

== Opportunities open for the Affiliations Committee, Ombuds commission, and the Case Review Committee ==

Hi everyone! The Affiliations Committee (AffCom), Ombuds commission (OC), and the Case Review Committee (CRC) are looking for new members. These volunteer groups provide important structural and oversight support for the community and movement. People are encouraged to nominate themselves or encourage others they feel would contribute to these groups to apply. There is more information about the roles of the groups, the skills needed, and the opportunity to apply on the Meta-wiki page.

On behalf of the Committee Support team,

Gjennomgå og gi tilbakemeldinger på valgsregelpakken til Wikimedia Foundations styringsutvalg

Denne beskjeden er oversatt til flere språk på Meta-wiki.

Kjære alle,

Gjennomgå og gi tilbakemeldinger på valgsregelpakken til Wikimedia Foundations styringsutvalg fra nå til 29. oktober 2023. Valgsregelpakken er basert på eldre utgaver fra valgskomitéen og komemr til å anvendes i utvalget til styret i 2024. Ved å gi tilbakemeldinger, hjelper du å gi en glattere og bedre styringsutvalgsprosess. Mer på Meta-wiki-siden.

Med vennlig hilsen,

Katie Chan
Valgkomitéens styreleder

17. okt. 2023 kl. 03:12 (CEST)

Opportunities open for the Affiliations Committee, Ombuds commission, and the Case Review Committee

Hi everyone! The Affiliations Committee (AffCom), Ombuds commission (OC), and the Case Review Committee (CRC) are looking for new members. These volunteer groups provide important structural and oversight support for the community and movement. People are encouraged to nominate themselves or encourage others they feel would contribute to these groups to apply. There is more information about the roles of the groups, the skills needed, and the opportunity to apply on the Meta-wiki page.

If you are aware of participants in your affiliate who may be interested in these roles, please share this message with them.

On behalf of the Committee Support team, Keegan (WMF) (talk) 18. okt. 2023 kl. 22:23 (CEST)[svar]

Vote on the Charter for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee

You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki. Hjelp til med å oversette til ditt språk

Hello all,

I am reaching out to you today to announce that the voting period for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) Charter is now open. Community members may cast their vote and provide comments about the charter via SecurePoll now through 2 February 2024. Those of you who voiced your opinions during the development of the UCoC Enforcement Guidelines will find this process familiar.

The current version of the U4C Charter is on Meta-wiki with translations available.

Read the charter, go vote and share this note with others in your community. I can confidently say the U4C Building Committee looks forward to your participation.

On behalf of the UCoC Project team,

RamzyM (WMF) 19. jan. 2024 kl. 19:07 (CET)[svar]

Last days to vote on the Charter for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee

You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki. Hjelp til med å oversette til ditt språk

Hello all,

I am reaching out to you today to remind you that the voting period for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) charter will close on 2 February 2024. Community members may cast their vote and provide comments about the charter via SecurePoll. Those of you who voiced your opinions during the development of the UCoC Enforcement Guidelines will find this process familiar.

The current version of the U4C charter is on Meta-wiki with translations available.

Read the charter, go vote and share this note with others in your community. I can confidently say the U4C Building Committee looks forward to your participation.

On behalf of the UCoC Project team,

RamzyM (WMF) 31. jan. 2024 kl. 17:59 (CET)[svar]

Feedback invited on proposed requirements for affiliates & user groups recognition changes

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Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,

Following up on the development of Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Strategy, we would like to invite you to give feedback on requirements for affiliates & user groups recognition changes. You can find the details of the proposed changes in this message from Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees liaisons to the Affiliations Committee, as well as the ways to give your feedback.

We have also reached out to your contact persons via the emails provided.

Best regards,

Xeno (WMF) (talk) 9. feb. 2024 kl. 15:40 (CET)[svar]

Announcing the results of the UCoC Coordinating Committee Charter ratification vote

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Dear all,

Thank you everyone for following the progress of the Universal Code of Conduct. I am writing to you today to announce the outcome of the ratification vote on the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee Charter. 1746 contributors voted in this ratification vote with 1249 voters supporting the Charter and 420 voters not. The ratification vote process allowed for voters to provide comments about the Charter.

A report of voting statistics and a summary of voter comments will be published on Meta-wiki in the coming weeks.

Please look forward to hearing about the next steps soon.

On behalf of the UCoC Project team,

RamzyM (WMF) 12. feb. 2024 kl. 19:23 (CET)[svar]

Report of the U4C Charter ratification and U4C Call for Candidates now available

You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki. Hjelp til med å oversette til ditt språk

Hello all,

I am writing to you today with two important pieces of information. First, the report of the comments from the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) Charter ratification is now available. Secondly, the call for candidates for the U4C is open now through April 1, 2024.

The Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) is a global group dedicated to providing an equitable and consistent implementation of the UCoC. Community members are invited to submit their applications for the U4C. For more information and the responsibilities of the U4C, please review the U4C Charter.

Per the charter, there are 16 seats on the U4C: eight community-at-large seats and eight regional seats to ensure the U4C represents the diversity of the movement.

Read more and submit your application on Meta-wiki.

On behalf of the UCoC project team,

RamzyM (WMF) 5. mar. 2024 kl. 17:24 (CET)[svar]

Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees 2024 Selection

You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki.

Dear all,

This year, the term of 4 (four) Community- and Affiliate-selected Trustees on the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees will come to an end [1]. The Board invites the whole movement to participate in this year’s selection process and vote to fill those seats.

The Elections Committee will oversee this process with support from Foundation staff [2]. The Board Governance Committee created a Board Selection Working Group from Trustees who cannot be candidates in the 2024 community- and affiliate-selected trustee selection process composed of Dariusz Jemielniak, Nataliia Tymkiv, Esra'a Al Shafei, Kathy Collins, and Shani Evenstein Sigalov [3]. The group is tasked with providing Board oversight for the 2024 trustee selection process, and for keeping the Board informed. More details on the roles of the Elections Committee, Board, and staff are here [4].

Here are the key planned dates:

  • May 2024: Call for candidates and call for questions
  • June 2024: Affiliates vote to shortlist 12 candidates (no shortlisting if 15 or less candidates apply) [5]
  • June-August 2024: Campaign period
  • End of August / beginning of September 2024: Two-week community voting period
  • October–November 2024: Background check of selected candidates
  • Board's Meeting in December 2024: New trustees seated

Learn more about the 2024 selection process - including the detailed timeline, the candidacy process, the campaign rules, and the voter eligibility criteria - on this Meta-wiki page, and make your plan.

Election Volunteers

Another way to be involved with the 2024 selection process is to be an Election Volunteer. Election Volunteers are a bridge between the Elections Committee and their respective community. They help ensure their community is represented and mobilize them to vote. Learn more about the program and how to join on this Meta-wiki page.

Best regards,

Dariusz Jemielniak (Governance Committee Chair, Board Selection Working Group)

[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Results#Elected

[2] https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Committee:Elections_Committee_Charter

[3] https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Minutes:2023-08-15#Governance_Committee

[4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections_committee/Roles

[5] Even though the ideal number is 12 candidates for 4 open seats, the shortlisting process will be triggered if there are more than 15 candidates because the 1-3 candidates that are removed might feel ostracized and it would be a lot of work for affiliates to carry out the shortlisting process to only eliminate 1-3 candidates from the candidate list.

MPossoupe_(WMF)12. mar. 2024 kl. 20:56 (CET)[svar]

The full draft of the Wikimedia Movement Charter will soon be shared

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Hi there,

The Movement Charter Drafting Committee is happy to announce that the full draft of the Movement Charter will be published on April 2nd, 2024. This will kick off the community engagement period from April 2nd to April 22nd.

The Movement Charter is a proposed document to define roles and responsibilities for all the members and entities of the Wikimedia Movement, including to lay out a new Global Council for movement governance.

Everyone in the Wikimedia Movement is invited to share opinions on the full version of the Charter draft – this is the last chance to offer feedback before the Charter draft is updated for the ratification vote in June 2024.

How to share your feedback?

Read the Committee's latest updates for more information.

On behalf of the MCDC,

RamzyM (WMF) 28. mar. 2024 kl. 14:58 (CET)[svar]