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ARCHIVE PAGE 46: October 2011
Interview with Wikimedia Foundation
Hi Invertzoo,
I hope you're well. My name is Aaron and I'm one of the Storytellers working on the 2011 fundraiser for the Wikimedia Foundation. For this year's campaign, we're interviewing as many of the very active and productive Wikipedians as we can to broaden the range of appeals we run come November. I wonder if you would want to tell me more about your experiences editing and writing here? If so, I'll ask you your personal story and I'll ask you some general questions about Wikipedia. Please let me know if you're interesting by emailing amuszalski
wikimedia.org. Thanks! Aaron (WMF) (talk) 00:50, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
- I just wanted to say that I hope this is something you feel comfortable doing. :) This is not a cold call, as they say. I recommended you heartily for this, as I believe you have interesting stories to tell. --User:Moonriddengirl, aka Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 19:23, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- I am so happy that you are taking them up on it. :) They are all delightful, and they work together, so I think you need have no fear of causing issues by talking to more than one. I can't wait to hear how your interview goes. --Maggie Dennis (WMF)(talk) 19:58, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- That is very nice to hear, because it is mutual. :) --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 20:22, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you for updating me. They're good at what they do, so we'll see what they may be able to come up with. :) --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 14:37, 6 October 2011 (UTC)
- That is very nice to hear, because it is mutual. :) --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 20:22, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- I am so happy that you are taking them up on it. :) They are all delightful, and they work together, so I think you need have no fear of causing issues by talking to more than one. I can't wait to hear how your interview goes. --Maggie Dennis (WMF)(talk) 19:58, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Wow, Intertzoo! Have you seen the results of your banner appeal yet?meta:Fundraising 2011. "Overall Susan actually beat Jimmy." I knew you would be awesome. I'm so proud. :D --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 13:35, 2 November 2011 (UTC)
Uploading macro photos of shells - on the "photo needed list"
Invertzoo,
I would like to be useful ... and although I am a "newbie" to WikiProject Gastropods, I feel that I can be a benefit - at least in photographing and uploading photos of shells. I tried and found that I need an authorization on line to do so. Although I am a busy professional like you and many others, this is my hobby and I care quite a bit about it and find time to try to enjoy it. I look forward to helping as I can. Shellnut (talk) 05:46, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
The Signpost: 3 October 2011
- News and notes: Italian Wikipedia shuts down over new privacy law; Wikimedia Sverige produce short Wikipedia films, Sue Gardner calls for empathy
- In the news: QRpedia launches to acclaim, Jimbo talks social media, Wikipedia attracts fungi, terriers and Greeks bearing gifts
- WikiProject report: Kia ora WikiProject New Zealand
- Featured content: Reviewers praise new featured topic: National treasures of Japan
- Arbitration report: Last call for comments on CheckUser and Oversight teams
- Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News
Colours
Hello Susan. How's the knee?
I've added a few more possibles for the shell navboxhere. Still not so good. I'll make you a deal. You pick foreground and background here, and I'll add them to the navbox. Just copy paste the #hexnumber here and I will do the rest.
I toned down the colours at the gastropod external links page here. I'm surprised nobody went blind with the old colours. I was shocked at my choices. I can't believe the colours I selected. I think, at the time, that I picked the colours from a rather limited list. Now they are, although not exactly lovely, better than before. Hmmmm, avocado. I know I can do better. :) Best, Anna Frodesiak(talk) 13:58, 6 October 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks so much Anna! I liked the last version you made, which was 2 fairly rich shades of yellow, so I put those colors into the template itself. However I preferred the old sea shells image, so I put that in, but now that image is "floating" in its space in the middle of the template rather than filling the space completely. I can't remember how to trim the width of the template, and I also don't know how to make the image fill the space it is sitting in. Do you know how? Thanks. Oh and thanks for asking: my knee is not doing well: the first two "therapy" sessions last week kind of messed it up pretty badly so it is very painful and swollen a lot more than it was. Oh also thanks for toning down the colors at the Links page. I think it looks fine now. Actually I don't suppose many people look at that page, which is a shame because it is quite useful. Best, Invertzoo (talk) 16:47, 9 October 2011 (UTC)
The Signpost: 10 October 2011
- Opinion essay: The conservatism of Wikimedians
- News and notes: Largest ever donation to WMF, final findings of editor survey released, 'Terms of use' heavily revised
- In the news: Uproar over Italian shutdown, the varying reception of BLP mischief, and Wikipedia's doctor-evangelist
- WikiProject report: The World's Oldest People
- Featured content: The weird and the disgusting
How are you doing?
I have not heard from you lately, and with the talk of doctors and appointments I am concerned. Form one gastropod friend to another: are you going alright? Best wishes. Shellnut (talk) 18:50, 15 October 2011 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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The Special Barnstar |
| A special thank you to Invertzoo for being so welcoming and helpful to a "newbie" to Wikipedia and the Gastropods Project. Your kindness, friendliness, mentoring and enthusiasm are both special and welcome. Shellnut (talk) 18:57, 15 October 2011 (UTC) |
Hello and good morning.
Hi Invertzoo! I have taken a stab at a complete rewrite of the descriptions and distribution sections of my two similar Calliostoma species, Calliostoma palmeri andCalliostoma bonita and would appreciate your input when you get a chance. Best of luck with the knee (I empathize) and I hope all is well. Shellnut (talk) 18:03, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
Wikipedia:The Musical in NYC Oct 22
You are invited to Wikipedia:The Musical in NYC, an editathon, Wikipedia meet-up and lectures that will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (at Lincoln Center), as part of the Wikipedia Loves Libraries events being held across the USA.
All are welcome, sign up on the wiki and here!--Pharos (talk) 04:25, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
The Signpost: 17 October 2011
- News and notes: Arabic Wikipedia gets video intros, Smithsonian gifts images, and WikiProject Conservatism scrutinized
- In the news: Why Wikipedia survives while others haven't; Wikipedia as an emerging social model; Jimbo speaks out
- WikiProject report: History in your neighborhood: WikiProject NRHP
- Featured content: Brazil's boom-time dreams of naval power: The ed17 explains the background to a new featured topic
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The Signpost: 24 October 2011
- From the editors: A call for contributors
- Opinion essay: There is a deadline
- Interview: Contracting for the Foundation
- WikiProject report: Great WikiProject Logos
- Featured content: The best of the week
- Arbitration report: Abortion; request for amendment on Climate Change case
- Technology report: WMF launches coding challenge, WMDE starts hiring for major new project
A big thank you!
Invertzoo, just a note to say "you rock" and thanks for being a good friend and mentor!!!!Shellnut (talk) 00:06, 28 October 2011 (UTC)
The Signpost: 31 October 2011
- Opinion essay: The monster under the rug
- Recent research: WikiSym; predicting editor survival; drug information found lacking; RfAs and trust; Wikipedia's search engine ranking justified
- News and notes: German Wikipedia continues image filter protest
- Discussion report: Proposal to return this section from hiatus is successful
- WikiProject report: 'In touch' with WikiProject Rugby union
- Featured content: The best of the week
- Arbitration report: Abortion case stalls, request for clarification on Δ, discretionary sanctions streamlined
- Technology report: Wikipedia Zero announced; New Orleans successfully hacked