User talk:RWeissburg (WMF)
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[edit]In July 2017, there was a discussion on Wikimedia-l regarding Amazon's compliance with the attribution requirement of Wikipedia's Creative Commons license, when article contents were reused by Amazon's products. Then-Director of Strategic Partnerships Adele Vrana announced on Wikimedia-l that she had reached out to Amazon to clarify the issues. To the best of my knowledge, no further updates were given. Could you please provide an update? This may potentially be a rather sensitive issue, as shortly after this, Amazon donated $1 million to the WMF, and it's important to avoid the appearance of impropriety. --Yair rand (talk) 00:05, 23 July 2019 (UTC)
- I agree it's an important topic. Wikimedia Foundation is not in a position to do copyleft enforcement, but it should educate about copyleft. It would be nice to know whether that was attempted, or whether WMF only sounded like a beggar. Nemo 10:04, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
We need your feedback on a tool from the Wikimedia Summit
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Hi! I'm contacting you as one of the participants in the Wikimedia Summit 2022, to kindly ask for your feedback through a 5-10 minute survey to evaluate 'Baserow' (note: the survey is on a Google form).
Baserow was a tool through which participants in the Summit co-created a database of Movement Strategy activities. We hope to learn from you how useful it may be to keep using it in the future to help document and connect on Movement Strategy work.
You are welcome and encouraged to fill out the survey in any language. Your feedback would be very appreciated --Abbad (WMF) (talk) 15:37, 16 February 2023 (UTC).
- Thanks, Abbad. I've replied. RWeissburg (WMF) (talk) 20:37, 23 February 2023 (UTC)
Well played, the Sound Logo barnstar
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Your support and participation were instrumental to the Wikimedia Sound Logo contest. Thank you for playing a major role in the global call for the Sound of all Human Knowledge!
MPourzaki (WMF) (talk) 20:01, 31 March 2023 (UTC)
Reminder to vote now to select members of the first U4C
[edit]- 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)
7 Days Left to Submit Your Program Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!
[edit]Hello RWeissburg (WMF),
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
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
Only 3 Days Left to Submit Your Program Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!
[edit]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
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
One More Week to Submit Your Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!
[edit]Hello RWeissburg (WMF),
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:Let’s make WikiIndaba 2025 inspiring, inclusive, and unforgettable!
The WikiIndaba 2025 Program Team
Bonjour RWeissburg (WMF),
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 :Construisons ensemble un WikiIndaba 2025 mémorable et inspirant !
Le comité du programme WikiIndaba 2025
,RWeissburg (WMF) 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:
فلنُسهم معًا في إنجاح WikiIndaba 2025 بإبداعاتنا الجماعية!
— لجنة برنامج WikiIndaba 2025
WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Registration Open!
[edit]Hello RWeissburg (WMF),
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!
[edit]Hello RWeissburg (WMF),
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)
Join us for “Many Tongues, One Movement: Voices Across Languages”!
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Hello RWeissburg (WMF),
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)
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
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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.
More information
[edit]→ 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)