Re: [Wikidata] Use of Wikidata as a source for "mainstream" media
On 03-03-2017 5:38, Markus Kroetzsch wrote: Hi Aidan, I recall a discussion regarding the evaluation of occupations of people mentioned in the Panama Papers. I think this was discussed (critically) in Le Monde or Le Monde online. Thanks! For future reference, I found the article here: http://www.lemonde.fr/panama-papers/article/2016/05/13/panama-papers-pourquoi-cette-infographie-est-bidon_4918997_4890278.html And there is the Academy Award page by FAZ online: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/kino/academy-awards-die-oscar-gewinner-auf-einen-blick-12820119.html Great! Cheers, Aidan On 02.03.2017 21:56, Aidan Hogan wrote: Hi all, Is there a list somewhere of instances where the "mainstream" media has used Wikidata as a source? I found two thus far: [1] BuzzFeed checking if 2016 really was a bad year (relatively speaking) in terms of celebrity deaths. [2] Le monde checking if 27 is really a dangerous year for artists to be alive. Pointers to further instances of Wikidata being used as a source in mainstream media (or indeed in very prominent applications) would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Aidan P.S., I also found a link to a Wiki page with lists of press coverage, but unfortunately it hasn't been updated in recent years [3]. There I found some articles about Histopedia, etc., in the Guardian. [1] https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiehasty/song-ends-melody-lingers-in-2016?utm_term=.dvV2Dk39L#.itoYqoRVd [2] http://www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeurs/visuel/2014/06/06/les-artistes-ont-ils-vraiment-plus-de-risque-de-mourir-a-27-ans_4433903_4355770.html [3] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Press_coverage ___ Wikidata mailing list Wikidata@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikidata ___ Wikidata mailing list Wikidata@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikidata ___ Wikidata mailing list Wikidata@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikidata
Re: [Wikidata] Use of Wikidata as a source for "mainstream" media
Hi Aidan, I recall a discussion regarding the evaluation of occupations of people mentioned in the Panama Papers. I think this was discussed (critically) in Le Monde or Le Monde online. And there is the Academy Award page by FAZ online: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/kino/academy-awards-die-oscar-gewinner-auf-einen-blick-12820119.html Best, Markus On 02.03.2017 21:56, Aidan Hogan wrote: Hi all, Is there a list somewhere of instances where the "mainstream" media has used Wikidata as a source? I found two thus far: [1] BuzzFeed checking if 2016 really was a bad year (relatively speaking) in terms of celebrity deaths. [2] Le monde checking if 27 is really a dangerous year for artists to be alive. Pointers to further instances of Wikidata being used as a source in mainstream media (or indeed in very prominent applications) would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Aidan P.S., I also found a link to a Wiki page with lists of press coverage, but unfortunately it hasn't been updated in recent years [3]. There I found some articles about Histopedia, etc., in the Guardian. [1] https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiehasty/song-ends-melody-lingers-in-2016?utm_term=.dvV2Dk39L#.itoYqoRVd [2] http://www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeurs/visuel/2014/06/06/les-artistes-ont-ils-vraiment-plus-de-risque-de-mourir-a-27-ans_4433903_4355770.html [3] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Press_coverage ___ Wikidata mailing list Wikidata@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikidata ___ Wikidata mailing list Wikidata@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikidata
[Wikidata] Use of Wikidata as a source for "mainstream" media
Hi all, Is there a list somewhere of instances where the "mainstream" media has used Wikidata as a source? I found two thus far: [1] BuzzFeed checking if 2016 really was a bad year (relatively speaking) in terms of celebrity deaths. [2] Le monde checking if 27 is really a dangerous year for artists to be alive. Pointers to further instances of Wikidata being used as a source in mainstream media (or indeed in very prominent applications) would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Aidan P.S., I also found a link to a Wiki page with lists of press coverage, but unfortunately it hasn't been updated in recent years [3]. There I found some articles about Histopedia, etc., in the Guardian. [1] https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiehasty/song-ends-melody-lingers-in-2016?utm_term=.dvV2Dk39L#.itoYqoRVd [2] http://www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeurs/visuel/2014/06/06/les-artistes-ont-ils-vraiment-plus-de-risque-de-mourir-a-27-ans_4433903_4355770.html [3] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Press_coverage ___ Wikidata mailing list Wikidata@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikidata
