User talk:Yassie

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Hi Yassie, thanks for voting here, because of Your statement there I would like to inform You that this is a vote about meta only, there is no connection to Japanese in any way.

Also I saw Your summary on Your talkpage: (no need for welcome message now - though I'm not so active in meta, I've been here for more than a year.)

Please read Meta:About and please take some time to check Aphaias contributions here (editcounter, sysop activity!),
without her we would be lost with the translations into other languages!

Please reconsider Your vote therefore, and please note I normally don't ask people to do so because I do respect other peoples opinions also Yours.

Thanks for Your consideration, best regards, --birdy geimfyglið _{(:> )=|} ∇ 13:05, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

I, as a Japanese Wikipedian, cannot trust her at all because of series of her wrongdoings many Japanese Wikipedians have pointed out. Yes it is about meta only, but Aphaia herself utilized her meta adminship as a "title", and acted as if she were "the boss" in Japanese Wikipedia, whereas there is no "bosses" in any Wikimedia projects by the policies. It is NOT a kind of personal attack as she continuously tabbes - I'm just telling the truth. If you think Aphaia is good for you due to her contributions in meta it's fine, but please know the truth. Also, I would appreciate if you persuade her to make an effort to lift her ban in Japanese Wikipedia. Yassie 14:17, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for Your answer, I can't judge what happened in ja.wiki, I can only speak for what I have noticed on Meta: Aphaia is a hard working wikimedian who keeps the translations here alive and who is one of the most active meta-admins.

To Your second suggestion: I am curious how could she achieve to get her ban lifted in ja.wikipedia?

Best regards, --birdy geimfyglið _{(:> )=|} ∇ 14:27, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

>I am curious how could she achieve to get her ban lifted in ja.wikipedia?

Actually it is simple. If she understands why she was banned correctly (it is NOT political matters she claimed in her steward election), apologizes to Japanese Wikipedia members, and promises not to cause the troubles and wrongdoings that lead to the ban anymore, Japanese Wikipedians are willing to unblock her. Considering what she has stated in her steward election, it is obvious she does not even make an effort to lift her ban.

Now additional comments here. You said without her we would be lost with the translations into other languages, but nobody has to be an admin to translate the articles. I am not an admin in either of Japanese or English Wikipedias, nor in Commons, but I translate many articles, mainly about American cities, from English Wikipedia to Japanese Wikipedia, using lots of images uploaded onto Commons. Adminship and translation are totally different from, and irrelevant to each other. At least I do not think it will be the reason to support her adminship. Yassie 14:40, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Please note, that I do not mean the translation itself (of course she also translates) but the organization of them, which is a lot of work what is mostly not seen by the translator, best regards, --birdy geimfyglið _{(:> )=|} ∇ 14:43, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Even considering organization of translators, it is not relevant to adminship. Adminship is just a logical access matter for certain features of Wikimedia, such as deletion, blocking, etc. It is not a "title" to act like "the boss" that she kept doing in Japanese Wikipedia, either. However, any admins need trust. My reasons to propose removal of her adminship are quite simple - 1) I do not trust her, and either do not many Japanese Wikipedians, and 2) she actually abused the adminship, in that she continuously told us to obey her, taking advantages of her adminship in meta. Again, it's fine if you trust Aphaia, but please do not try to turn me, and/or any other Japanese Wikipedia users to do so without persuading her to make her own effort to lift her ban. Yassie 15:09, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Please don't make assumptions like "organization of translators is not relevant to adminship" if You are not familiar with the process, I can assure You that the admin-tools are needed for organizing translations, as You said correctly: for deletions, for being able to edit MediaWiki-message, protections etc...

I can also assure You that Aphaia has no "boss" attitude as You call it here.

Logs are public please look at them [1], she never abused admin-tools here.

Best regards, --15:16, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Her abuse of adminship was not abuse of admin tools. She was not an admin in Japanese Wikipedia anyway. I meant "abuse" was her behavior in Japanese Wikipedia that she used meta adminship as the "title" or "authority" to act like "the boss". If she did not do so it's good, but she actually did that in Japanese Wikipedia. I wonder why she acted so differently between in meta and in Japanese Wikipedia, though. Yassie 15:49, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Wikimedia Travel Guide: Naming poll open

Hi there,

You are receiving this message because you voiced your opinion at the Request for Comment on the Wikimedia Travel Guide.

The proposed naming poll opened a few days ago and you can vote for as many of the proposed names as you wish, if you are eligible. Please see Travel Guide/Naming Process for full details on voting eligibility and how the final name will be selected. Voting will last for 14 days, and will terminate on 16 October at 06:59:59 UTC.

Thanks, Thehelpfulone 22:12, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

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

Hello Yassie,

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

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

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11:08, 13 July 2025 (UTC)

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

Hello Yassie,

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

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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.

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11:30, 17 July 2025 (UTC)

One More Week to Submit Your Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

Hello Yassie,

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 Yassie,

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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,Yassie 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 Yassie,

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 Yassie,

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”!

Hello Yassie,

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.

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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

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