The best people to convince Thai parents of the importance of Wikipedia are their children. They should emphasise however, that Wikipedia is not only a place where young, intelligent editors are most welcome, but that it is a place where mostly adults participate, and among them, many teachers and professors.

On 20 Jul 2012, at 00:09, Kay Xspre wrote:

On 19 July 2012 21:46, Josh Lim <jamesjoshualim@yahoo.com> wrote:

...and so I don't think parental "control" is a very big issue here if your parents understand that Wikimedia is a very big investment with potentially big returns, especially on your resumé!

With all due respect to your parents, my parents does not have any knowledge about the background of Wikipedia. Even though they asked about my involvement, they don't particularly support my activity on Wikipedia/Wikimedia as they found it's a waste of time. I do respect that, therefore I, even though being the active member of Thai Wikipedia, cannot get into works yet as if without their support, I will not be able to travel. However, my position in this one does not mean I do not support, or oppose, or being neutral on the establishment of Thai division, or joint division with Thai. I just say that despite my activity in Wikipedia (which is one of the reason Mr. Taweetham suggested me into this mailing list) I cannot yet go and do the coordination in person, but I still open for the collaboration within the online method (if any)

Regards,
G(x)

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