LGTM for the opening donor quote with the blog
linked.
On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Tilman Bayer <tbayer(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Michael Guss
<mguss(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
Hi, I think we could do without the additional #,
both from economical
and
communicative perspectives: 1. #wikidonor is
cutting into the character
limit and I'd like to be faithful to the original quotes as much as
possible, and 2. It is visible that these are users/donors ( many of
these
quotes say "I use", or directly say
Wikipedia, implying that they are
users/donors.
Agree it would take up quite a bit of additional space.
Alternatively, how about opening the series with an introductory
tweet? Since we haven't linked the blog post yet, it's an opportunity
to do so now:
Our year-end contribution campaign has launched!
https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/12/02/wikimedia-foundation-launches-year-en…
We'll tweet quotes from donors on why they support free knowledge
But that's just me. Any one else have any thoughts? I'd like to start
getting these quotes out; I think they'll resonate really well.
Question: I take that I may also feature these on our FB and Google +
accounts, correct?
I'm not sure they will work as well there as on Twitter.
Other opinions?
On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM, Tilman Bayer <tbayer(a)wikimedia.org>
wrote:
>
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 1:40 PM, Michael Guss <mguss(a)wikimedia.org>
wrote:
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> Here are the donor quotes to post throughout the fundraiser. We were
>> thinking perhaps scheduling about 3-4 of these throughout the day to
meet
>> different timezones across the globe.
Here are the top 4 we were
thinking of
>> using today. Thanks for reviewing!
>>
>> 1. "I once heard that Thursday was named for Thor, next thing you know
>> I'm learning about the entire Norse Pantheon." #keepitfree
>>
>> 2. "I use Wikipedia every day of every month of every year. It
carries me
>> through life, school, university, work,
and leisure." #keepitfree
>>
>> 3. "There was a time when I'd wonder about something and not be able
to
>> check it instantly. That time is
over." #keepitfree
>>
>> 4. "Medical school would be so much harder without Wikipedia. I can't
>> stress that enough." #keepitfree
>
>
> These four LGTM. We should start with #2, to better clarify what these
> sentences are about. Victor's question is still valid of course.
>
>>
>>
>> My logic is to have a good mix of donor quotes throughout the day,
>> demonstrating the sheer vastness in utility that Wikipedia provides -
>> ranging from the prolific to the short quirky anecdote.
>>
>> Feel free to comment if you spot any quotes that seem unsuitable for
some
>> reason. Starting tomorrow evening PT,
I'll assume that we can go
ahead with
>> those that have met no objections.
>>
>> Wikipedia is my go-to source of quick reference when I need background
>> information on just about any topic matter. Thank you!
>> As a Japanese teacher to non-Japanese, I check how to express events &
>> culture in Japan written in both English and Japanese.
>> Wikipedia's wonderful...that people can unite, cooperate & sacrifice
>> their time in order to write & contribute to this huge project.
>> There was a time I studied for a German test by checking verb/noun
>> declination on Wikipedia - and I got a pretty high grade!
>> I have abandoned all other (particularly printed) sources of
information.
>> To me, wikipedia is the smartest thing on
the web!
>> It's nice to know that whenever you do not know something, there is a
>> place to learn it easily. Maybe cliche, but it's true.
>> I believe sex, software, and knowledge (not necessary in this order)
>> should be free and suitable for all people, everytime.
>> Free Knowledge has helped me to rely on updated and concentrated
>> information. In other words, saved my hell a lot of time!!
>> I use it several times a day. I find authors, painters, geographic
>> locations, animals...even use it for crossword puzzles.
>> I use Wikipedia every day of every month of every year. It carries me
>> through life, school, university, work, and leisure.
>> In med school I learned more anatomy from Wikipedia's wonderful
>> hyperlinked Gray's Anatomy articles than I did in class.
>> I like the fast way that information can change. If there's any
important
>> news, it will not last to appear in
Wikipedia.
>> I've never used a dictionary as much as I've used Wikipedia. So it's
not
>> about this one time, it's about all
the time.
>> I love information...This site has done more for me and my quest for
>> knowledge than the rest of the internet combined.
>> Very informative, straight-forward, and reliable. There's not a lot of
>> garbage to sift through to obtain information.
>> Slammed my arrogant stock broker brother-in-law when we were arguing
over
>> which of two countries had the larger
GDP.
>> It uses up a lot of my time. It's the only site where I allow myself
to
>> follow any like I want for more
information.
>> I pretty much use it as a hitchhikers' guide, especially when out and
>> about with a smartphone. feels pretty sci-fi!
>> I once heard that Thursday was named for Thor, next thing you know I'm
>> learning about the entire Norse Pantheon.
>> Being impoverished and largely homebound, you bring the world and its
>> history to my fingertips and into my home.
>> It's one of my first landing points...where I [can] see an
independent,
>> quick, structured overview of a subject.
>> Wikipedia allows me to educate myself for free, anytime, anywhere.
They
>> would have laughed at you 60 years ago!
>> There was this one time when I was in the Colosseo in Rome and
Wikipedia
>> helped me to live the history again
>> There was a time when I'd wonder about something and not be able to
check
>> it instantly. That time is over.
>> Quick and generally accurate information source is a wonderful
>> educational reinforcement and enhancement.
>> It is wonderful to have a non-biased repository of information on
every
>> conceivable topic under the sun.
>> My knowledge of reality has improved since using Wikipedia. It is my
main
>> tool in resolving doubts.
>> I cannot specify this to a single instance. Wikipedia affects my life
in
>> a lot of ways. Keep it up!
>> Efficient, interesting, useful information in a [clear]
interface...just
>> what I need when and how.
>> I'm one of those teachers that says in class something like: "Just
check
>> the Wikipedia for more."
>> I have learned more from Wikipedia than any educational institution I
>> have ever been a member of.
>> I'm just amazed for the fact that it is so handy and and provides
info
in
>> different languages.
>> When I attended elementary school, Wikipedia taught me more about
>> physics, than school itself.
>> The experience of having the collective knowledge of the world at my
>> fingertips is invaluable.
>> If I need information - real knowledge - I use wiki, not Google or
>> similar internet service.
>> It helped me through high-school and now it's helping me through
>> University :) Thanks guys!
>> It's just an everyday tool. Frankly, I don't and I won't remember my
life
>> before Wikipedia.
>> In my view, Wikipedia is the new Library of Alexandria, public
knowledge
>> for everybody.
>> It's the only place I go to where I believe I can get credible,
impartial
>> information.
>> Medical school would be so much harder without Wikipedia. I can't
stress
>> that enough.
>> For many years, Wikipedia has fed my desire to acquire trivial and fun
>> knowledge.
>> Wikipedia is now my prime source of info like teh encycloedia was for
my
>> parents
>> When I refer to Wikimedia, I expect to learn all I need to know on the
>> subject.
>> It's opened up vast new worlds of information -- less rumor, more
fact.
>> Free information. Something we take for
granted but can change lives.
>> Compiled knowledge - often correct, sometimes like a second opinion.
>> No need to have the entire room filled with book cabinets anymore!
>> It has helped me win a few bucks when betting on facts - thanks!!
>> Anything I learn changes or has the potential to change my life.
>> I basically owe my biochemistry bachelors degree to Wikipedia.There
has
> never
been an easier way to access information.
> Wikipedia is my encyclopedia in this post-digital age.
> Great work. It already made world history! Well done.
> I spend a lot more time editing than I should! ;-$
> I don't need encyclopedias (Brockhaus) anymore.
> More information = your life is more colorful.
> I love to bring an encyclopedia in my pocket.
> I don't know something? Wikipedia answer me.
> It's just everywhere, everytime information.
> It stops a lot of silly arguments quickly!
> It makes me feel my brain expandable.
> It is my first source of information.
> It's simple: I trust it as a source.
> Provides a standard for information.
>
>
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>
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> mguss(a)wikimedia.org
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