User talk:Guaka

Congrats! --Aphaia | Translate Election | ++ 14:32, 18 Jun 2005 (UTC)

"Over one million speakers"

Hi Kasper, I am not sure of the usefulness of an "over one million speakers" page. Although most requests are for languages that most people here have never heard of, probably about 70% of them are for languages with over 1 million speakers. Exceptions are for example Seeltersk, North Frisian, Ainu, Triestin, Tokelauan.

This reminds me of the argument a few months back on Wikipedia-l about closing of inactive Wikipedias.

Weeks into the argument, Jimbo made a statement "Well, of COURSE languages with over a million speakers will be exempted". But what he didn't realise is that the majority of inactive Wikipedias ARE those of languages with over 1 million speakers, and those which were proposed for locking at Inactive Wikipedias almost all have over 1 million speakers. The specific languages we were arguing about on-list all had over 1 million speakers. It just seems that people assume that, if they have never heard of a language, or if they don't know somebody who speaks it, or some other bad criterium, it must not be very widely spoken.

I was beginning to add all the languages with over 1 million speakers to the page you created, but I soon realised it was a pointless effort as the majority of the proposed languages already meet this criterium so there is no real need to "pull the needle out of the haystack".

Best Node ue 06:29, 1 Jul 2005 (UTC)

It seems, however, that the most fuzz is being made about the small languages. So it might be 70% of the languages with 20% of the discussion. That makes it still very handy to follow. For instance, it lead to removing nonsense from a discussion. I don't really see many languages >10^6 right now when looking at the current languages at Requests_for_new_languages. Bye, Guaka 10:54, 2 Jul 2005 (UTC)

Wikimania :)

Hey Guaka, How long were you thinking of presenting? Are you bringing materials that could be used for a standalone presentation, mounted on a table? If not, we need an updated outline of your presrentation to work with. Rock on, +sj | Translate the Quarto |+ 15:27, 19 July 2005 (UTC)

ɔnsikopedi hɔrɔn

Hi, I wanted to make a logo for bm: with the text "ɔnsikopedi hɔrɔn", but the 'ɔ's gave me trouble. Is it OK if they just look like mirrored 'c's? Jon Harald Søby (talk, contrib) 20:07, 23 July 2005 (UTC)

Hi, well, yes, I think that's fine enough for now :) Definitely better than the "The Free Encyclopedia" that's still there right now... Guaka 23:55, 10 August 2005 (UTC)

Media in Africa conference

Hi Kasper, I left a note on the Media in Africa conference paper's talk page to say that I don't know if I'll be able to do much for this. The deadline for abstracts is a week and a half away (15th) so we'd need to get something "on paper" soon. I've got other work commitments at the moment so i can't devote lots of time to it but if you wanted to get some ideas and info down I could help out with editing, refining, proofreading. All the best in South America - I had a quick look at your blog - interesting! Cormaggio ^@ 09:02, 4 February 2006 (UTC)

Hi

Long time no see! Nice to see you here around. Hope your current projects go well :) Cheers ! --Aphaia 02:06, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Bureaucrat request

Hi, please request on SRP for bureaucrat right on other projects. That page is for Meta only. Thank you. Majorly ^talk 22:20, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

wo.wiki bureaucrat request

Hi Guaka, please see Guérin Nicolas's request to be a bureaucrat on the wo wikipedia. Since you are the standing 'crat there, your input would be helpful. There have only been 5 votes in his nomination, which isn't quite enough for stewards to be happy resolving the vote. -- sj | help translate |+ 02:01, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Wikimedia Indigenous Languages

Good day, I'd thought you might be interested in the creation of Wikimedia Indigenous Languages, an international body for the coordination of projects for the development of Wikimedia projects in small and endangered languages. Amqui (talk) 17:38, 31 August 2012 (UTC)

Superprotect status

Dear Guaka, since you are an administrator on a wiki from which no user participated in this discussion, I'd like to make sure you are aware of some recent events which may alter what the Wikimedia Foundation lets you do on your wiki: Superprotect.

• Request for comment: Requests for comment/Superprotect rights
• An open letter about its implementation: Letter to Wikimedia Foundation: Superprotect and Media Viewer

Peteforsyth 09:18, 12 September 2014 (UTC)

Wiki Project Medicine Foundation Membership

Membership renewal

Dear Wiki Project Med Supporter, you are receiving this message as you have shown interest in supporting Wiki Project Med in the past. As our organization grows and evolves, we want to be able to verify peoples ongoing interest in being involved. To that end, the board has decided to require renew of membership every two years. So -- whether you are a current member or not, please fill out our updated membership form, to ensure your membership till the end of 2020. Please note -- We ask that you fill out the form by Feb 3rd, as we are close to elections and only members can nominate themselves for the board and vote!

Best, Shani & Doc James. 01:57, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

7 Days Left to Submit Your Program Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

Hello Guaka,

Just a friendly reminder — there are only 7 days left to submit your session proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

If you’ve been thinking about sharing a project, idea, tool, research, or story that can inspire or support the African Wikimedia movement, now is the time! Whether you're based in Africa or in the diaspora, your voice matters.

Submission deadline: 20th July 2025

Submit your proposal now

Let’s shape an inclusive, diverse, and impactful conference together! 💡 Tell a friend, remind a colleague — let’s make WikiIndaba 2025 unforgettable.

Warmly,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
On behalf of the WikiIndaba 2025 Organizing Team

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11:08, 13 July 2025 (UTC)

Only 3 Days Left to Submit Your Program Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

Hello Guaka,

Just a quick reminder — there are only 3 days left to submit your session proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

If you have a project, idea, tool, research, or story that aligns with and uplifts the African Wikimedia movement, now is the time to share it. We welcome contributions from across the continent and the diaspora.

📅 Submission deadline: 20th July 2025

Submit your proposal now

Need help with your submission?

Join our Programming Office Hour happening today at 1:00 PM UTC (starting in 1 hour and 30 minutes). We’ll be there to assist you with your questions or if you're having any challenges filling out the submission form.

🔗 Join here: meet.google.com/hpb-ywbg-fqk

Let’s shape an inclusive and impactful WikiIndaba 2025 together. Don’t wait — share your idea!

Warmly,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
On behalf of the WikiIndaba 2025 Organizing Team

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11:30, 17 July 2025 (UTC)

One More Week to Submit Your Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

Hello Guaka,

Good news! The WikiIndaba 2025 program submission deadline has been extended to July 27, 2025!

We are especially looking for more poster session proposals. Have a project, research, or initiative you’d love to present visually? Poster sessions are a great way to highlight your work and start engaging conversations with fellow Wikimedians.

Submit your proposal today and be part of shaping the future of free knowledge in Africa!

👉 Submit here:

Submit your proposal now

Let’s make WikiIndaba 2025 inspiring, inclusive, and unforgettable!

The WikiIndaba 2025 Program Team

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Bonjour Guaka,

Bonne nouvelle ! La date limite pour proposer une session pour WikiIndaba 2025 est prolongée jusqu’au 27 juillet 2025 !

Nous recherchons en particulier plus de sessions d'affiches. Avez-vous un projet, une initiative ou une recherche à partager ? Les affiches sont une belle façon de valoriser visuellement votre travail et d'engager la communauté.

👉 Soumettez votre proposition ici :

Submit your proposal now

Construisons ensemble un WikiIndaba 2025 mémorable et inspirant !

Le comité du programme WikiIndaba 2025

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,Guaka مرحبًا

يسرّنا أن نعلن تمديد الموعد النهائي لتقديم الجلسات في مؤتمر WikiIndaba 2025 حتى يوم 27 يوليو 2025!

نحن نبحث بشكل خاص عن مزيد من جلسات الملصقات. هل لديك مشروع، أو مبادرة، أو بحث ترغب في مشاركته؟ جلسات الملصقات تتيح لك عرض أفكارك بشكل بصري ومميز.

👉 قدّم اقتراحك الآن عبر:

Submit your proposal now

فلنُسهم معًا في إنجاح WikiIndaba 2025 بإبداعاتنا الجماعية!

— لجنة برنامج WikiIndaba 2025

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09:26, 21 July 2025 (UTC)

WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Registration Open!

Hello Guaka,

Registration for the WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 is now open! If you are excited to join in person or virtually, this is your opportunity to collaborate, code, and create with Wikimedians across Africa and beyond.

• Dates: November 21–23, 2025
• Registration open until: November 23, 2025
• WikiIndaba Hackathon

Don’t miss out—be part of building the future of Wikimedia!

Learn more about the Hackathon: WikiIndaba Hackathon

Warm regards,
WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Organizing Team

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16:07, 03 October 2025 (UTC)

WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Registration Open!

Hello Guaka,

Registration for the WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 is now open! If you are excited to join in person or virtually, this is your opportunity to collaborate, code, and create with Wikimedians across Africa and beyond.

• Dates: November 21–23, 2025
• Registration open until: November 23, 2025
• WikiIndaba Hackathon

Don’t miss out—be part of building the future of Wikimedia!

Learn more about the Hackathon: WikiIndaba Hackathon

Warm regards,
WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Organizing Team

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16:07, 03 October 2025 (UTC)

Updates from Capacity Exchange (CapX)!

Hello Guaka,

My name is Joris Darlington Quarshie, and I am an Outreach Facilitator for the Capacity Exchange (CapX) — a platform for finding and connecting with peers to exchange knowledge and skills on a global level.

CapX is a community-built tool, designed by and for the Wikimedia Movement, to make it easier for Wikimedians across the world to find and connect, collaborate, and exchange skills and knowledge with peers.

If you don't know it yet, I invite you to access capx.toolforge.org and create your user profile with your Wikimedia account. But, if you already have a profile, I invite you to check out the new features and possibilities we just launched. I am sure you will be delighted.

CapX's new version incorporates valuable community feedback gathered over the past months, including the Organization Profile - a feature for Wikimedia affiliates, initiatives, or community groups to create their own CapX presence (see here how to create yours).

Click to log in using your Wikimedia unified account through authentication:

Sign up now

Explore CapX's new features

→ Access: capx.toolforge.org
→ Watch the launch video:Meet the Capacity Exchange
→ Navigate CapX's User Guide and Frequently Asked Questions
→ Share your profile on Meta by adding the predefinition {{CapacityExchange}} to your userpage.
→ Visit our Meta Page for all documentation on the project
→ Join our telegram channel: Capx Telegram Group

Please, let me know if you think your community would enjoy a presentation, workshop demonstration, or feedback session. I would be happy to support you on that. Just reach out, and we can schedule the best date and time together.

Best regards,

Joris Darlington Quarshie
Outreach Facilitator,
Capacity Exchange Project – Wikimedia Brasil
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:02, 29 October 2025 (UTC)

Join us for “Many Tongues, One Movement: Voices Across Languages”!

Hello Guaka,

We’re excited to invite you to an inspiring global virtual gathering: the first Capacity Exchange Translat-a-thon.

Together with Language Diversity Hub, the Capacity Exchange (CapX) team will host its first Translation Marathon dedicated to ensuring linguistic equity in access to this amazing tool aimed to connect Wikimedians.
If you enjoy contributing to Wikimedia projects through translating and adapting content into different languages, this event is for you! Join us in the celebration of the multilingual spirit of the Wikimedia Movement at an event where communities that contribute in diverse languages will be able to share local knowledge and collaborate across borders.
Many Tongues, One Movement: Voices Across Languages

• Date: December 6, 2025
• Time: 12 PM (UTC) - Check the event page for your local timezone
• Location: Online (Meta-Wiki + live session links)

Register for the Event here

If you can’t join the live event, you can still contribute to the translations! Edits will be counted for two weeks, until December 20th. And everyone who participates will receive a special badge to display on their CapX profiles.

Strengthen your collaboration through CapX

We invite you and your community to join the Capacity Exchange (CapX), a Wikimedia community-built platform for connecting, collaborating, and exchanging skills with peers across the movement.

CapX helps Wikimedians and organizations find each other, share expertise, and build stronger, more connected communities.

Whether you’re an individual contributor, a user group, a community initiative or an affiliate, CapX helps you grow through knowledge exchange.

Sign up to CapX

More information

→ Explore the CapX platform: capx.toolforge.org
→ Read: User Guide & FAQ
→ Watch: Meet the Capacity Exchange video
→ Join our Telegram community chat: CapX Telegram Group

If your community, usergroup or affiliate would like to have a CapX organization profile, please reach out at capx@wmnobrasil.org, and we’d be delighted to support you.

With warm regards,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
Outreach Facilitator,
Capacity Exchange Project – Wikimedia Brasil

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:55, 13 November 2025 (UTC)