User talk:Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE)

Would Wikibase Live Session be archived?

Hello Mohammed, thanks for the ping on the Wikibase Live Session for October 1. The topic is extremely intriguing, but since my timezone is UTC+9, it would not be easy for me to watch the event in real time. Would the discussion be archived in some way so that I can see it later? 朝彦 | Asahiko (talk) 01:52, 30 September 2020 (UTC)

Hi 朝彦: We do not plan to record the session on video, but notes will be taken here. -Mohammed Sadat (WMDE) (talk) 09:58, 30 September 2020 (UTC)

Understood. Thank you! 朝彦 | Asahiko (talk) 01:10, 1 October 2020 (UTC)

MassMessage timestamp

Hi, I'm reaching out to you because you've used Special:MassMessage here in the last couple of months. In phab:T270435 there's a discussion about how to be able to use MassMessage when using the new "Page to be sent as a message" function, which would require an easier way of adding a timestamp. My suggestion is to add it automatically, since MassMassages are going out to discussion pages of different kinds, and should be timestamped. If you have a workflow where you don't want your message to be timestamped, please let me now on my talk page or in the Phabricator ticket. /Johan (WMF) (talk) 14:14, 14 January 2021 (UTC)

Out of office (May 10 - 13, 2021)

A quick note that I'm out of office from May 10 - 13, and so I will not be available to answer messages this week. If you have any requests for the development team or have any pressing community needs, you may contact Lea Lacroix (WMDE). -Mohammed Sadat (WMDE) (talk) 09:40, 11 May 2021 (UTC)

Messed up wd weekly summary numbers

I recently signed up to receive Wikidata Newsletters on piwiki, where I'm an administrator. Just look at the numbering of the weekly Wikidata Newsletters at pi:Wikipedia:Noticeboard/Wikidata. Something is wrong there. Thanks! —‍CX Zoom (A/अ/অ) (let's talk|contribs) 16:22, 6 July 2022 (UTC)

[SWT] Hosting Tools Via Toolforge Workshop Feedback Survey

Hello! Thanks for attending the "Hosting tools via toolforge" workshop recently. Please fill out this short feedback survey that will help the program organizers learn how to improve the format of the workshops in the future. It shouldn't take you longer than 5-10 minutes to fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLhe44H3GDsw1dqzsYY4O-nyULX4Q3VPVDXGuLW9TvVEd_jw/viewform. Your feedback is precious for us and will inform us of the next steps for the project. Please complete the survey by 20 July 2022. This survey will be 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: https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal:SWT_Workshop_Feedback_Survey_Privacy_Statement Thank you, Srishti

New image for the Wikidata main page by WMDE?

Hey Mohammed, I am currently working on the Wikidata:Main page. The header image with the net (File:Wikidata nodes in white.svg) has two serious issues:

• It has limited resolution due to the wide aspect ratio
• It is CC-by-sa 4.0 licensed and thus needs to be linked to in order to be used properly

These problems make it difficult to set up the main page in a way that display well on all devices. Particularly small devices have issues right now.

Can you please ask the WMDE team whether there is will an capacity to provide a translatable new image that will be released into the public domain (in order to re-use it without having to link to its Commons file page)? The motif itself can probably be discussed, although the current image is quite cool from a conceptual point of view in my opinion.

Thanks, —MisterSynergy (talk) 22:14, 11 October 2022 (UTC)

@MisterSynergy Thanks for working on the main page. I'll follow up on your query next week. Quick question: what resolution specifications do you recommend that will work well for small devices? Mohammed Sadat (WMDE) (talk) 18:05, 14 October 2022 (UTC)

Lydia has a meeting with the folks in UX next week. We'll let you know if there'll be capacity from our side to redo the image. -Mohammed Sadat (WMDE) (talk) 11:16, 17 October 2022 (UTC)

Thanks. Looks like I forgot to reply to the previous comment.

I only have vague ideas regarding specs. The issue with the current "logo" is that it does not scale well, and it does not fit for smaller devices due to the wide aspect ratio (on smaller devices, the box may become higher than the current background image). For the current setup a *cropable* *square* image with roughly 2000x2000 px would be easier to use and suitable for most devices, or alternatively a smaller image with periodic boundaries (i.e. one that can be seamlessness repeated in both x and y direction). Before anyone really puts effort into this, we can also discuss this a little more in detail. Basically a full (technical) redesign of the main page using modern HTML/CSS should also be on the table. It currently uses floating div boxes which is kinda outdated and not very flexible.

Btw. if the UX team has their own thoughts on this problem, I'd appreciate if they could come up with them. I am certainly not the greatest UX expert; I am just on it in my role as Wikidata interface-admin because users comlained about poor display on small devices, and nobody else seemed to be interested to fix it. —MisterSynergy (talk) 22:58, 17 October 2022 (UTC)

Thanks for bringing this up. I discussed it with our designer and she'll have a look and come up with some ideas. The ticket for tracking it is here: phab:T321571. Lydia Pintscher (WMDE) (talk) 15:09, 25 October 2022 (UTC)

[Small wiki toolkits] Final feedback survey

Hello! You are receiving this message as you have attended a small wiki toolkit workshop this year. If you missed attending our last feedback session on the small wiki toolkits workshops, here is a short survey that you could fill out to let us know your technical learning needs and ideas and suggestions for improving the workshop format for the next year. If you attended the feedback session, you can still fill out the survey to share ideas that you couldn't do so more anonymously during our meeting last week. We look forward to learning from your suggestions and including them in the planning for next year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVhqgZYXQG8Fgw25xRS0n7eKMleOKy5i1tM5Ty3mGACtcTag/viewform. Cheers, Srishti - via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:10, 2 November 2022 (UTC)

Thank you for participating in the small wiki toolkits workshops this year!

Small Wiki Toolkits Badge

Hey there! Thank you for participating in the Small Wiki Toolkits workshops this year - it was pretty cool having you around :) We have a small token of appreciation for you in the form of a badge that you can add to your user page! We are still going over the workshops organized this year, so we’ll update you early next year with our future plans. See you in 2023! Cheers, Srishti (on behalf of the SWT organizing team) via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:00, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

MMS fail

Please note your MMS, "Wikidata weekly summary #560" failed to many recipients here, error 'spamblacklist' match. — xaosflux ^Talk 16:32, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

@Xaosflux Thanks for letting me know. Where can I see this SMM fail message? I didn't get a notification. -Mohammed Sadat (WMDE) (talk) 16:41, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

@Mohammed Sadat (WMDE) general MM log here. — xaosflux ^Talk 17:25, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

For what it's worth I believe it is because the entire TLD .site is on the SBL. — xaosflux ^Talk 17:29, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

The meta-wiki SBL that is, MediaWiki:Spam-blacklist. — xaosflux ^Talk 17:30, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

Reminder to vote now to select members of the first U4C

You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki. Please help translate to your language

Dear Wikimedian,

You are receiving this message because you previously participated in the UCoC process.

This is a reminder that the voting period for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) ends on May 9, 2024. Read the information on the voting page on Meta-wiki to learn more about voting and voter eligibility.

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 were invited to submit their applications for the U4C. For more information and the responsibilities of the U4C, please review the U4C Charter.

Please share this message with members of your community so they can participate as well.

On behalf of the UCoC project team,

RamzyM (WMF) 22:53, 2 May 2024 (UTC)

Is this right?

Hi, tried to create a lexeme for Scots word 'dookit'. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Lexeme:L1360859 Is this right? how could I improve/expand the entry? Stinglehammer (talk) 13:38, 25 September 2024 (UTC)

Hey Stinglehammer. This looks good. It'd be great if you can add references to the usage examples. And also some pronunciation audios to the forms. -—M@sssly^✉ 13:46, 25 September 2024 (UTC)

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

Hello Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE),

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 Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE),

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

MediaWiki message delivery (talk)
11:30, 17 July 2025 (UTC)

One More Week to Submit Your Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

Hello Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE),

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 Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE),

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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,Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE) 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 Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE),

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 Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE),

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

MediaWiki message delivery (talk)
16:07, 03 October 2025 (UTC)

Updates from Capacity Exchange (CapX)!

Hello Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE),

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 Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE),

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)